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On a special Fourth of July episode, Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer and the other “Left, Right & Center” panelists debate the importance of symbolism. Should the Confederate flag be removed from government property and the sale of anything bearing its image be ended? And should a woman replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill instead of Alexander Hamilton on the 10?

Scheer is joined by Josh Barro of The New York Times moderating from the center, Rich Lowry of the National Review on the right and Keli Goff of The Daily Beast as special guest.

Listen here.

— Posted by Alexander Reed Kelly.

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