As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary of independence, a sense of national pride is at an all-time low. Seth’s monologue discusses the decline in patriotism in America, and mentions Khosro Isfahani’s piece today at The Washington Post, “I saw America vilified in Iran. Then came the culture shock.” Arizona State Senator Carine Werner (R-LD4) joins the show in person to talk about Medicaid fraud in Arizona which has been unfolding for years, putting some of the state's most vulnerable populations at risk and fleecing the system for hundreds of millions of dollars. She shares her personal experience and the efforts she's made to address the problem, which has been going on for years. Senator Werner's investigation has uncovered a staggering amount of money lost to Medicaid fraud. She's working tirelessly to expose the truth and bring perpetrators to justice. Check out her website at https://wernerforaz.com/.