Episode 859 • • 2:27:53 - 2:34:13
859: Army of Conquest
Battle Hymn of the Republic, Anthem Contender
"The Battle Hymn of the Republic" was proposed as a strong contender for a new national anthem due to its militaristic sound and public domain status. Other songs like "God Bless America" are ruled out because their estates strictly enforce copyrights, making them too expensive for public use. The discussion concluded with a call for listener suggestions for a song that captures the "American spirit" without the vocal difficulties of the current anthem.