The Hill’s Whole Hog Politics newsletter marks Independence Day with an on-air discussion on the American Revolution’s role in modern political debates

The Hill published a new edition of its “Whole Hog Politics” newsletter on July 3, framing the Independence Day holiday as a break in the usual pace of election-focused coverage while still tying current political disagreements to historical questions about the American founding, rights, and government.

In the newsletter, the outlet previewed its scheduled live program, inviting readers to watch “Whole Hog Politics” live at 9 a.m. EDT, with Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon. The newsletter also said the live session would include questions from an online audience.

The July 3 newsletter describes the program’s discussion as centered on the significance of the American Revolution and whether its political and societal impact was “worth it” or “necessary,” linking the historical debate to what it characterizes as ongoing divisions within U.S. politics.

The newsletter’s narrative points to a debate over how different groups view the revolution’s meaning, contrasting the idea of a tax-related turning point and the political evolution of religious and political authority with the argument that scientific and educational progress would eventually weaken royal claims to rule.

The Hill’s preview also characterizes political unrest in 2026 as driven by multiple strains, including “technological change,” “cultural ferment,” demographic shifts, and “economic restructuring,” and says the debate at the center of those tensions reaches back to Philadelphia roughly 250 years earlier.

The edition presented the newsletter itself as part of that broader framing for the Independence Day weekend, with the publication saying it will have “plenty of time” between the day of publication and Nov. 3 to assess what is likely to happen and why, without specifying any particular legislative, court, or administrative action in Washington.