Why the flag burning debate is still not settled
Sep 22, 2025•45 min
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Episode description
President Trump has issued an Executive Order requiring the Justice Department to prosecute people for burning the American flag. But the Supreme Court has ruled flag burning is free speech. What the debate reveals about the value of national symbols.
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