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Happy July 4th! Today, Chris Reeves joins Paul and Kyle to celebrating the most amazing industry in the most amazing country in the world.
Here's some fun facts about this July 4th:
- 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel 50+ miles from home between June 28 and July 6, marking a new record.
- 61.6 million will travel by car, making it the busiest Independence Day on the roads.
- 5.84 million air travelers are anticipated, with domestic airfare averaging $260 round trip—the lowest in four years.
- A 10-person cookout now averages $99, the highest on record, with beverages and meats comprising 64% of the total cost
- Total fireworks revenue is estimated at $2.3 billion in 2025, with consumer sales at $1.6 billion and professional displays at $700 million.
- Approximately 285 million pounds of fireworks are expected to be consumed, with 95% imported from China.
Plus Chris brings a people-focused story to the show today:
- American teacher Mark Fogel was arrested in Russia 3 years ago, and released in February this year.
- Shults Ford and Dealer Richard Bazzy in Pittsburgh gifted Mark a brand-new F-150 as a celebration of him coming home.
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