Who Counts as a Real American? Vivek vs. the Heritage Right

Who counts as American—and should parts of the right punish Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio? Austin Petersen traces the H-1B blowup, Vivek's DOGE exit and the identity fight surrounding his campaign.Kathy Barnette joins to argue over ancestry, citizenship, assimilation, America's founding creed and whether MAGA can remain a broad working-class coalition. Austin also asks what children lose when schools ban dodgeball, Red Rover, tag and other ordinary playground risks.Follow The Wake Up America Show with Austin Petersen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so tomorrow's episode is waiting for you. Watch the full video.