This week on Truthdig Radio in association with KPFK: We look at America’s birthday through the eyes and words of refugees. Also, Hobby Lobby’s religious freedom and the war on women.

(Trouble listening? Right-click to download the podcast here.)

Guests, in order of appearance: Julianne Hing, Brigitte Amiri, Charity Carney, and Boyah J. Farah.

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