Part 1:  Ray Richardson doesn’t understand celebrating July 4th on a different day than the fourth, Larry calls in and they have a conversation.

Part 2:  Ray plays Ray Charles’ America the Beautiful and shares a story of hearing him at Fenway. He takes some calls and reads a couple of emails.

Part 3:  Vern Dukes joins Ray and they talk about systemic racism regarding a comment about Independence Day that was tweeted by Missouri Rep. Cori Bush, and more.

Part 4:  Ray plays Johnny Cash’s Old Rugged Flag. He takes a call from Gordon about the Revolutionary War, Ray expands on those thoughts. Steve of Westbrook and Ethan of Saco calls in.

Part 5:  Ray plays Elvis Presley’s version of Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory.

Part 6:  Ray plays a clip from Orson Wells telling the story behind the song Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Part 7:  Ray plays a Red Skelton’s Pledge of Allegiance. Ray gives a history lesson and the reads and explains the Declaration of Independence.

Part 8:  Ray talks about Freedom and the Statue of Liberty. He start reading the Declaration of Independence.

Part 9:  Ray talks about Political Brew and Gov. Mills’ trusting the people of Maine. He reads more of the Declaration of Independence and reads the signers of the Declaration.

Part 10:  Ray plays Josh Groban and gives his parting thoughts of the day.

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