We kick off Barry Sable and Friends with a look at Mayor Cherelle Parker pushing through the rainy July 4th celebrations, bringing Meek Mill and Will Smith to the stage in Philadelphia. Barry questions the current state of American patriotism and the rapid rise of radical socialist policies, pointing out the stark contrast between today's political battles and the heavy sacrifices made during the Vietnam War era.
Tom Azelby joins the studio to talk optimism, arguing that the MAGA movement successfully shook up the corporate country club Republicans and saved the party from extinction by shifting focus to the working class. We take calls from listeners Lou and Kevin, sparking an intense back-and-forth between Barry and Tom over compulsory military service and whether the youth need a reality check. Tom takes Barry back to the chaos of 1968—from the draft lottery to the assassinations of MLK and RFK—proving that America has survived much darker times.
The crew finishes the hour debating the latest Supreme Court decisions, specifically focusing on the ruling regarding biological boys playing in girls' sports. Barry questions how three female justices could vote against protecting women's athletics. Tom sounds off on Governor Gavin Newsom's threats to ignore the court's rulings and praises the shift toward states' rights.
Jul 05, 2026
