Cal Thomas is one of the most widely syndicated newspaper columnists in the United States, as well as a weekly contributor to The Last Word's US slot.

His latest book, America's Expiration Date: The Fall of Empires, Superpowers . . . and the Future of the United States, is out now.

Cal joined us to talk about the book and what he thinks the future holds for America.

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