Tradition on Trial: From College Campuses to the Court of Public Opinion (ft. Julie Banderas & Vince August)
Story #1: The Quad is a tinderbox: Revolutions almost always begin on college campuses. Could escalating tensions at Harvard and other schools be a sign that it could happen again?
Story #2: FOX News Anchor and Author of 'A Monumental Mistake,' Julie Banderas joins Will to discuss the value of tradition, plus did John Bolton issue a veiled threat to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth?
Story #3: As the Left parrots concerns over 'Due Process' of illegal immigrants, are there any truth to the allegations? Comedian and former judge, Vince August joins Will to break it all down.
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