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Operation Epic Fury has begun. The United States has struck Iran, and the geopolitical map of the Middle East is being redrawn in real time. Was this necessary, constitutional, and strategically sound or the start of something far more dangerous? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Operation Epic Fury is analyzed through a constitutional, geopolitical, and strategic lens. From Article I, Section 8 and the War Powers Act to the collapse of the Iranian regime and the implications for Russia, China, Israel, and the Gulf States, this episode breaks down what the mainstream coverage is missing and what this moment means for American power and global stability. What You'll Learn Whether Operation Epic Fury complies with constitutional war powers and the limits of executive authority The real risks of escalation, civil war inside Iran, and potential terror threats on U.S. soil How the collapse of Iran's theocratic regime could reshape Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and regional stability Why Russia and China stand to lose strategic leverage if Iran weakens or transforms How this conflict could redefine America First foreign policy and impact the 2026 midterms This is not a surface-level reaction. It is a deep strategic breakdown of Operation Epic Fury, the risks ahead, and the enormous stakes for the United States and the world. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Opening Salvo: Operation Epic Fury 02:45 The Strategic Objectives of the Operation 05:47 Iran's Miscalculations and Regional Reactions 07:35 Strategic Objectives of Operation Epic Fury 09:51 Trump Saw An Opportunity 11:29 October 7th Was A Grave Miscalculation for Iran and Its Proxies 14:19 The Constitutional Debate: Does the President Have Authority to Go to War With Iran 17:36 The War Powers Act 20:37 The Left's Reaction to the War on Iran 25:16 Will Iran Fracture the MAGA Coalition 29:02 The Stakes of Operation Epic Fury 31:16 Risk of Iranian Sleeper Cells 33:50 What Replaces the Iranian Hardliners? 37:21 Geopolitical Implications of Regime Change 42:50 A Global Realignment 50:36 Is America Regaining its Dominance 54:59 The Future of Iran is Now in The Hands of The Iranian People 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

Prince Hall believed in the American Revolution so deeply that he refused to let it fail. While Boston echoed with talk of liberty, he forced the new nation to confront its contradiction: slavery. This episode tells the story of Prince Hall, the Black patriot who used lawful civic action, Enlightenment philosophy, and institutional leadership to help end slavery in Massachusetts in 1783, years before the U.S. Constitution was ratified. His strategy was not chaos or rejection of the system. It was engagement, petition, and moral accountability. At a time when many would have turned away from the American experiment, Prince Hall invested in it and demanded it live up to its founding ideals. What You'll Learn How Prince Hall used the language of natural rights to challenge slavery in Massachusetts Why Black participation in the American Revolution created political leverage The role of the 1777 petition and the Massachusetts Constitution in ending slavery in 1783 How John Adams' "all men are born free and equal" became legally enforceable Why civic virtue, lawful engagement, and institutional pressure define true self-government Prince Hall did not burn down the American system. He held it accountable. His life demonstrates how self-government works when citizens understand both their rights and their responsibilities. For anyone who cares about the American founding, abolition, constitutional principles, and the meaning of liberty, this is a story that cannot be ignored. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Contradiction of Liberty in 1777 Boston 06:44 Prince Hall's Strategic Navigation of Civic Engagement 09:15 The Legal Framework for Abolition in Massachusetts 11:33 Prince Hall's Vision for Education and Civic Responsibility 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

Is the Electoral College under threat? The growing push for the National Popular Vote could fundamentally reshape American federalism and state power. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano sits down with Trent England to break down the historical purpose of the Electoral College, the Founding Fathers' constitutional design, and the serious implications of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. This conversation explores why federalism matters, how democracy can conflict with individual rights, and what happens when civic education fails to explain the structure of the Constitution. What You'll Learn: Why the Electoral College was a deliberate constitutional compromise, not an accident How the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact could weaken state sovereignty The difference between pure democracy and constitutional republicanism Why federalism protects minority rights and prevents centralized power How civic education shapes the future of constitutional self-government The debate over the Electoral College is not just political. It is a question about the survival of federalism, the limits of democracy, and whether Americans still understand the Constitution that governs them. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Electoral College Debate 03:00 Understanding the Founding Fathers' Intentions 05:45 The Importance of Federalism and State Power 08:43 Critique of Democracy and Individual Rights 11:45 The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact 14:24 The Consequences of Disenfranchisement 17:07 The Role of Education in Civic Understanding 19:51 The Uniqueness of the U.S. Constitution 24:53 Local Governance and Political Ideology 27:51 Empowering Young People for Civic Engagement 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

The Epstein Files chaos has exposed serious failures inside the DOJ. Is it time for AG Pam Bondi to step aside? This episode breaks down what the Epstein Files reveal, what they do not, and why accountability requires more than document dumps and political theater. The controversy surrounding the Epstein Files has spiraled into confusion, speculation, and institutional dysfunction. This analysis separates allegation from evidence, examines the Department of Justice's handling of the release, and asks whether meaningful reform is possible. Covering everything from due process and the presumption of innocence to congressional grandstanding and structural oversight failures, this episode delivers clarity in a moment dominated by noise. What You'll Learn Why the Epstein Files chaos reflects deeper DOJ leadership failures The difference between moral outrage and prosecutable evidence How Congress contributed to the dysfunction through performative oversight Why chaotic disclosure without context damages public trust What a serious, structured accountability commission should look like What Attorney General Pam Bondi and the DOJ can learn from the restructuring of the DNI under Tulsi Gabbard This is not about protecting the powerful. It is about restoring equal justice under law and demanding competence from institutions that hold immense power over American lives. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Critique of Government Accountability 03:21 A Tale of Two Officials: Competence vs. Chaos 05:39 The Fallout of the Epstein Files 19:04 Defending Due Process in the Epstein Case 29:13 The Need for Clarity and Accountability 31:03 The Role of Congress in the Epstein Files Debacle 33:24 An Epstein Accountability Commission and the Search for Truth 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

Before the Constitution was written, John Witherspoon was shaping the minds that would build it. Who was John Witherspoon and how did he influence James Madison and the Constitution? Discover how this forgotten Founder helped define America's moral and constitutional DNA, and taught a Republic how to think. This episode of the America's Founding Series explores how John Witherspoon's philosophy of "self-evident truths," moral realism, and human nature influenced James Madison and the structure of the United States Constitution. At a time when civilizational seriousness feels in short supply, Witherspoon's ideas about education, virtue, and limited government reveal why the survival of a republic begins in the classroom. It's time for a MATA moment – Make Americans Think Again – by looking at the Witherspoon model that we've abandoned. What You'll Learn Why John Witherspoon's teachings shaped James Madison and Federalist 51 The true meaning of "self-evident truths" in the Declaration of Independence How Scottish Common Sense philosophy grounded America's natural rights framework Why the doctrine of human fallibility led to checks and balances What modern leadership can learn from Witherspoon's model of education and statesmanship If the West is struggling with strategic and moral drift, the solution may lie in rediscovering the intellectual foundation laid by John Witherspoon. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Collapse of Civilizations: A Different Perspective 02:41 John Witherspoon: The Architect of American Thought 05:24 The Role of Education in Self-Governance 08:12 Self-Evident Truths and Their Importance 10:53 Witherspoon's Legacy in the Continental Congress 14:06 Human Nature and the Structure of Government 16:50 The Call for Civilizational Seriousness 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

Discover the chilling reality of illegal Chinese bio labs operating on U.S. soil and why these facilities represent a sophisticated threat to national security. This episode of the P.A.S. Report features retired FBI Supervisory Intel Analyst George Hill, who exposes the dangerous intersection of biological agents, foreign funding, and domestic disruption. As federal agencies receive billions in funding and remain silent, it was a local housing inspector who uncovered a high-level laboratory containing pathogens like Ebola and COVID-19 hidden in plain sight. Professor Nick Giordano and George Hill also examine the emergence of organized, insurgency-style movements, government complacency, and the political class's failure to respond to escalating threats. What You'll Learn Understand how Chinese bio labs in the U.S. create biological and strategic national security risks Discover why biological agents can function as weapons of mass disruption without traditional warfare Explore how foreign-funding and our tax dollars are being funneled to NGOs fueling domestic political instability Identify the warning signs of insurgency-style coordination across multiple U.S. cities Hear why current domestic tensions more closely resemble the Russian Bolshevik revolution than the civil unrest of the 1960s As geopolitical tensions rise and internal divisions deepen, vigilance and accountability are no longer optional. Listen now for a serious analysis of the threats facing the republic and what it means for America's future. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Bio Lab Discovery 02:41 The Implications of Chinese Bio Labs in the U.S. 05:28 Biological Threats and National Security 08:20 Public Apathy and Government Accountability 11:05 Emergence of Insurgency in the U.S. 14:15 The Role of NGOs in Political Disruption 17:06 Political Class and the State of the Republic 19:37 The Sophistication of Modern Protests 22:55 The Influence of Foreign Entities on Domestic Issues 25:46 The Need for Vigilance in a Changing Landscape 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

Marco Rubio's Munich Speech asks a question most leaders avoid: is the globalist era over? Professor Nick Giordano explains why this address signals the birth of a New Western Doctrine. The Rubio Doctrine on America First, sovereignty, and Western civilization marks a historic pivot from the "end of history" delusion to a new era of Civilizational Realism. Rubio's speech reframes America First as a revitalized alliance of sovereign nations, not isolationism, and rejects the post–Cold War "end of history" delusion in favor of civilizational realism. With America nearing its 250th anniversary, this episode connects Rubio's doctrine to Founding principles, industrial sovereignty, border control, and the cultural confidence required to defend a way of life. What You'll Learn The Rubio Doctrine: Why Marco Rubio's Munich Speech signals a doctrinal shift in U.S. foreign policy America First Redefined: How America First is redefined and civic cohesion ties directly to constitutional self-government Western Civilization vs. Managed Decline: Why defending our heritage, without apology, is the prerequisite for national defense. Industrial Sovereignty: Why deindustrialization and supply chain dependency threaten national security The Presidential 1776 Award: Everything parents and students need to know about the national civics scholarship, including the February 21 deadline This episode delivers a clear, structured analysis of one of the most consequential foreign policy speeches in decades and explains what it means for America, Europe, and the future of the West. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Presidential 1776 Initiative 02:43 The Importance of Civic Education 05:54 Reflections on Western Civilization 08:45 The Munich Speech: A Civilizational Argument 16:36 America First: A New Perspective 22:13 The Role of Sovereignty in Modern Politics 28:01 Economic Realism and National Security 33:01 Migration and Cultural Cohesion 42:44 Addressing Criticism of the New Doctrine 47:23 The Future of Western Civilization 58:06 Conclusion: A Call to Action 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

On this bonus episode of the podcast, Host Amanda Head sits down with political science professor and Host of The P.A.S. Report, Nicholas Giordano to unpack the Save America Act and why they argue it is a critical step toward strengthening election integrity. Giordano highlights polling that shows 83% of Americans support voter ID laws, including majorities across political parties and racial groups, and explains how the legislation aims to implement stricter ID verification standards and maintain accurate voter rolls. The conversation addresses concerns about outdated registration records, non-citizen voting, and the broader debate over safeguarding public confidence in U.S. elections. Giordano also discusses the political hurdles facing the bill in the Senate, including the role of Senate rules and potential leadership efforts to move the legislation forward. 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

Election integrity is the "kill switch" of a Republic. If the process is compromised, the system fails. In this America's Founding Series episode, we look at the forgotten story of William Richardson Davie and why his 1787 warnings about foreign influence and factional corruption are the exact reasons we need the SAVE Act today. Explore how Davie's experiences as a Revolutionary War cavalry officer shaped his defense of election security, clean voter rolls, and the constitutional authority behind the Elections Clause. His warnings about factional corruption, foreign influence, and manipulated election rules echo today's debates over voter ID, citizenship verification, and the SAVE Act. What You'll Learn Why the Founders feared corrupted elections more than foreign armies How William Davie explained the Elections Clause as a safeguard against factional abuse Why clean voter rolls and citizenship verification protect public trust How voter ID fits into the Founders' vision of election integrity Why modern debates over the SAVE Act reflect unresolved Founding era concerns This episode connects America's founding warnings to today's election integrity debates and explains why a constitutional republic cannot endure without a secure and trusted electoral process. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Kill Switch of Civilization 02:12 William Davie: The Architect of Election Integrity 07:00 The Battle for Election Rules 10:19 The Psychology of Losing in a Republic 12:50 The SAVE Act, Citizenship Voting, Voter Rolls, and Voter ID 13:21 Lessons from History: Election Security Today 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

With over 83 percent public support, the SAVE Act should be a layup. So why are Democrats attacking it as "Jim Crow 2.0," and why is Republican leadership in the Senate stalling behind procedural excuses? This episode breaks down what the SAVE America Act actually does, why voter ID has overwhelming bipartisan support, and how the "suppression" narrative relies on racial gaslighting. From the myth of nationalized elections to the Senate's zombie filibuster, Professor Nick Giordano provides a blunt analysis of why election integrity has become a controversial fight in Washington. What You'll Learn What the SAVE Act really changes and why proof of citizenship matters for secure elections Why claims that voter ID is racist collapse under real-world scrutiny and polling data Black and Latino communities How voter roll maintenance works everywhere else in government and why elections are treated differently Why the zombie filibuster allows Senate leadership to block popular legislation without taking a public stand What the GOP's hesitation reveals about political courage and the upcoming 2026 midterms. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Election Integrity 02:05 The Importance of Citizenship in Voting 05:17 Understanding the SAVE Act 08:42 Voter Roll Management and Accountability 12:00 Debunking Myths Around Voter ID Laws 14:32 Progressive Views on Voter ID and Minority Rights 18:18 The Reality of Minority Voter Competence 24:10 Republican Party's Leadership Challenges 27:58 The Zombie Filibuster and Legislative Accountability 32:12 Consequences of Inaction on Election Integrity 35:35 Call to Action for Voter Engagement 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

Fisher Ames didn't just worry about democracy, he despised it. In this episode of America's Founding Series, the life and ideas of Fisher Ames reveal why the Founders feared mob rule, moral absolutism, and political urgency driven by emotion rather than reason. Ames believed liberty survives only when passion is restrained by law, time, and reflection. As modern mobs reject disagreement, delegitimize institutions, and claim authority over the law itself, his warnings feel less like history and more like prophecy. What You'll Learn Why Fisher Ames believed democracy is driven by impulse, not reason The difference between citizens and mobs, why disagreement becomes betrayal, and the impact of social media on polarization and the mob mentality How the Constitution was designed to slow emotional surges before they become law Why gridlock is a feature, not a flaw, in a functioning republic How moral certainty and urgency lead societies toward instability and despotism This episode connects America's founding principles to modern unrest and explains why a republic cannot survive when mobs replace law and emotion replaces judgment. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Fear of the Mob's Truth 01:53 Fisher Ames: A Founding Voice of Caution 04:14 The Dangers of Impulse in Democracy 07:46 Human Behavior and Political Urgency 09:41 The Erosion of Law and Order 11:36 The Subjectivity of Truth in Modern Society 14:18 Democracy vs. Republic: A Foundational Debate 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

Are ICE error rates actually rising, or is the media ignoring the data? In this episode, Professor Nick Giordano and John Lott, President and Founder of the Crime Prevention Research Center, expose the reality of ICE enforcement, Trump's immigration record, and the statistics the mainstream media refuses to cover. Despite the headlines, the data reveals a different story about U.S. immigration policy. From the "organized movement" against ICE to the truth about American citizen detentions, we break down why public perception is so disconnected from reality. What You'll Learn in This Episode The Trump vs. Obama Record: How historical ICE error rates compare across administrations. The Myth of "Citizen Sweeps": The actual statistical likelihood of ICE mistakenly detaining U.S. citizens. Sanctuary Policies & Safety: How local law enforcement cooperation, or the lack thereof, directly impacts community outcomes. Funding the Protest: A look at the organized and funded movement designed to disrupt ICE operations. Media Bias: How narratives around "complex causes" of detention deaths are framed to shape public opinion. Why public support for deportation policies remains strong despite media narratives 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Understanding Trump's Immigration Enforcement Record 01:07 Analyzing ICE Detentions and American Citizens 03:00 The Impact of Local Law Enforcement on ICE Operations 06:04 Protests and Legal Boundaries in Immigration Enforcement 10:15 The Role of Public Officials in Immigration Enforcement 14:07 The Organized Movement Against ICE 18:24 The Disconnect Between Perception and Reality 22:03 Media Bias and Its Impact on Immigration Narratives 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

Uncover the truth in the latest Epstein DOJ Files Update and discover why names like Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Bill Clinton are resurfacing in this massive document release. This episode breaks down the federal data dump, the rapidly growing AI phenomenon of Moltbook, and how the latest anti-ICE protests are being organized and framed following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti This deep dive connects the dots between government transparency, the real-world implications of autonomous AI social networks, and the escalating domestic tension surrounding immigration enforcement and Operation Metro Surge. What You'll Learn The Epstein Files: What the DOJ released and the context behind the inclusion of prominent figures like Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates. Moltbook Decoded: Why this AI-only social network is exploding in popularity and the risks of autonomous agents shaping online narratives. Minneapolis in Focus: Border Czar Tom Homan on the ground to try and ease tensions after the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti The Larger Agenda: What "National Shutdown" organizers are calling for and how it extends beyond immigration enforcement. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Information Chaos 02:05 The DOJ Epstein Files Release 06:24 People Will Only Believe What they Want to Believe 12:36 The Rise of AI and MoltBook 15:34 AI Evolving Rapidly and Creating Social Structures 18:24 Singularity and Sentience 23:04 The Impact of Narratives on Society 24:34 Renee Goode and Alex Presti Being Used 29:00 Border Czar Tom Homan Goes to Minnesota 35:32 It's Not About Immigration, It's About America 39:01 Reclaiming the Truth 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

John Jay vs. the Mob reveals why the rule of law is the foundation that keeps a republic from collapsing into chaos. When mobs decide which laws apply, liberty does not expand, it disappears. This episode of America's Founding Series tells the gripping story of John Jay, a Founding Father who understood that freedom is threatened not only by tyrants, but by organized mobs that reject the legitimacy of law itself. From the streets of 18th-century New York to the unrest unfolding today in Minnesota, this episode explores how mob rule, selective enforcement, and fear of public pressure endanger the Republic. John Jay's life offers a warning that is more relevant now than ever. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why John Jay believed unchecked mobs were just as dangerous as kings How the 1788 New York riot shaped Jay's understanding of liberty and order What the Federalist Papers reveal about restraining all forms of power Why selective law enforcement undermines constitutional government How modern unrest echoes the same threat Jay warned about centuries ago 📲 Subscribe to The P.A.S. Report's America's Founding Series to learn about forgotten patriots and the untold stories that shaped the fabric of America. Timestamps 00:52 When the Crowd Decides It Is the Law 01:50 The Rise of the Mob 02:53 John Jay and the Fear of Lawlessness 05:01 The 1788 Riot: When the Mob Turned Violent 08:50 John Jay: The Architect of Order and Liberty 11:43 Minnesota, Mob Rule, and the Threat to the Republic 13:01 The Consequences of Lawlessness in Modern Society 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

Congress is demanding answers, but intelligence agencies are digging in. Is the federal government hiding the biggest secret in modern history? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with bestselling author and attorney Kent Heckenlively to discuss his explosive new book, Catastrophic Disclosure: The Deep State, Aliens, and the Truth. The conversation pulls back the curtain on decades of government secrecy, exploring how credible military whistleblowers have forced the UFO debate into the halls of Congress. We break down the institutional stonewalling of elected officials, the "black budget" funding trails, and the high-stakes choice facing the government: Controlled Disclosure or Catastrophic Disclosure. What You'll Learn Why the UFO cover-up is a fundamental issue of constitutional oversight, not just a conspiracy theory. How testimony from fighter pilots and senior military officials reshaped the credibility of UFO claims Why Congress is being blocked from accessing key information and what it means for public trust. How repeated government investigations failed to provide clear answers Is the government preparing the public for the truth, or just trying to keep the lid on a boiling pot? This episode explores UFO secrecy through the lens of transparency, constitutional oversight, and public trust, and raises urgent questions about who really holds power inside the federal government. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Catastrophic Disclosure 02:53 The Evidence Behind UFO Claims 05:45 Congress and the UFO Cover-Up 08:50 The Role of Whistleblowers 11:43 Government Secrecy and Public Trust 14:38 The Technology Behind UFO Sightings 17:43 The Shift in Disclosure Dynamics 20:31 The Future of Transparency in Government 23:34 Final Thoughts 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

The people who built the domestic terror apparatus are suddenly terrified it's being used. Professor Nick Giordano exposes the receipts they don't want you to see. When protest stops being protest and turns into intimidation, coercion, and violence, the government's response exposes a dangerous line between law enforcement and ideological control. This episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast examines NSPM-7 and the National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism through a critical lens, separating lawful dissent and peaceful protest from the extremism now playing out in cities like Minneapolis. It explains how bureaucratic power expanded under the banner of public safety, why political elites are suddenly alarmed, and how pre-crime logic threatens constitutional liberties regardless of who holds office. What You'll Learn The clear legal and moral difference between peaceful protest and political extremism How NSPM-7 redefined dissent, association, and ideology as threat indicators Why intimidation, harassment, and obstruction cross the line from protest into extremism How Operation Arctic Frost and Prohibited Access files reveal institutional concealment and abuse Why dismantling domestic terrorism frameworks matters more than partisan outcomes This episode confronts selective outrage, exposes constitutional rot, and explains why a free society must protect lawful protest while rejecting extremism enforced through mobs or bureaucratic power. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Lawlessness in Minneapolis 02:37 Federalism and the Role of Government 05:41 Domestic Terrorism and Surveillance 08:17 The Weaponization of Bureaucracy 11:24 The Left's Reaction to Authoritarianism 14:05 Belief vs. Conduct in Political Discourse 16:58 The Role of Ideology in Law Enforcement 19:54 The Consequences of Targeting Beliefs 22:37 The Need for a New Approach to Governance 25:45 The Dangers of Normalizing Surveillance 28:15 The Future of American Liberty 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

In January 1776, a short, unsigned pamphlet ignited a revolution by teaching ordinary people to question power itself. This episode of the America's Founding Series tells the gripping story of Thomas Paine and the explosive impact of Common Sense, the most influential piece of political writing in American history. The episode explores how Paine reframed authority, popular sovereignty, and liberty, and why his rejection of both unchecked government power and mob rule still matters in a time of expanding bureaucracy and political extremism. What You'll Learn Why Common Sense was considered treasonous and revolutionary in 1776 How Thomas Paine made independence thinkable before it was inevitable What Paine meant by calling government a necessary evil Why Paine rejected mob rule as a threat to natural rights and republican government How Paine's ideas explain the tension between government power and citizen liberty today As America marks the 250th anniversary of Common Sense, this episode asks whether the nation still trusts the judgment of reasonable citizens or prefers obedience enforced from above or below. The American Revolution did not begin with a musket. It began with an idea that refused to die. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 January 1776 02:45 The Rise of Thomas Paine 05:30 The Impact of Common Sense 09:37 Paine's Warnings on Power and Mob Rule 13:49 The Enduring Legacy of Paine's Ideas 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back.

Brigitte Gabriel exposes anti-ICE violence in Minneapolis and the political strategy driving the unrest. Organized protests are escalating into mob intimidation and violence as the rule of law continues to be undermined. This episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast breaks down the Minneapolis anti-ICE riots and how political decisions by state and city leaders have fueled disorder and emboldened activists. Professor Nick Giordano is joined by Brigitte Gabriel, founder of Act for America and author of Rise: In Defense of Judeo-Christian Values and Freedom, to explain why the right must rebuild grassroots power, confront rising anti-Western ideology inside the West, and prepare for the geopolitical shockwaves of a potential Iranian regime collapse. What You'll Learn Why anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis are turning violent and who benefits politically How attacks on ICE undermine national sovereignty and public safety Why political apathy is more dangerous than organized activism How local engagement and voter mobilization can shift political outcomes Why anti-Western ideology inside the West poses an existential civilizational threat What a free Iran could mean for the Middle East and global stability 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Crisis in Minneapolis and Support for ICE 05:57 Political Complacency and Grassroots Mobilization 09:59 The Importance of Local Engagement 13:58 Cultural Shifts and Victimhood in Society 20:52 The U.S. and Iran: A Geopolitical Perspective 26:59 The Future of Iran and Global Implications 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back.

Iran protests are shaking the foundations of a brutal regime, but the real question is why this moment matters for the United States. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Giordano breaks through media silence to explain the stakes, the risks, and the policy choices that could reshape the global balance of power. As unrest spreads across Iran, exaggerated claims of imminent collapse collide with a far harsher reality. This episode examines what is actually happening on the ground, why Americans have already paid a heavy price for the Islamic Republic, and how Iran fits into the broader anti-American axis involving Russia, China, and Venezuela. The focus is not on slogans or wishful thinking, but on clear-eyed strategy, historical patterns, and realistic policy options. What You'll Learn: Why Iran protests are not just a domestic issue but a direct U.S. national interest How the Iranian regime has killed Americans through proxy warfare and why that history matters now What weakens authoritarian regimes and why elite defections matter more than street protests How Iran connects Russia, China, and a shifting Middle East into an anti-American axis Why the real policy choice is not war or indifference, and what a third path could look like 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Current Situation in Iran 00:55 Understanding the Iranian Regime's Popularity and Repression 08:29 Analyzing Conditions for Revolution in Iran 13:45 Why Should Americans Care About Iran? 19:46 Geopolitical Implications of Iran's Stability 33:02 Exploring a Third Path in U.S. Foreign Policy 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

Hercules Mulligan was not a general or a politician. He was a tailor who quietly helped save the American Revolution while silence would have kept him safe. This episode tells the gripping, high-stakes story of Mulligan and his enslaved courier Cato and why their choices still matter today. In this installment of America's Founding Series, we go inside British-occupied New York where loose talk, ego, and courage collided. You will hear how intelligence was gathered, moved, and acted on, the moral complexity behind the heroes we remember, and why speaking the truth often carries a personal cost. This is not a lecture. It's a story about courage under pressure, imperfect heroes, and the price of telling the truth when it would be easier to stay quiet. What You'll Learn in This Episode How Hercules Mulligan used proximity, psychology, and British arrogance to sabotage enemy plans Why Cato's role as a courier involved far greater personal risk than history often acknowledges The irony of British officers wearing uniforms made by the man undermining their missions Why silence is often safer, and why courage means acting anyway What this forgotten story teaches about whistleblowers, dissent, and moral risk today 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Setting of Revolutionary New York 05:35 The Role of Hercules Mulligan 11:32 Cato: The Unsung Hero 14:41 Courage in the Face of Adversity 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

For Christ and Country: The Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk is not just a book title. It is a warning about what happens when political hatred becomes normalized and violence is excused. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano is joined by author Drew Thomas Allen to examine how escalating rhetoric, institutional rot, and ideological extremism are driving America toward moral collapse. Allen explains why the assassination of Charlie Kirk was not an isolated tragedy, but the predictable result of years of dehumanization fueled by media, academia, and political leaders. The conversation connects current events, including attacks on public officials, demonization of law enforcement, and the casual use of "Nazi" and "fascist" labels, to a deeper spiritual crisis facing the nation. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How political language precedes violence and why escalation is accelerating Why the Left remains ideologically unified while the Right fractures internally The role media, academia, and activism play in America's moral decay How law enforcement became a political target and why that matters Why saving the country requires spiritual renewal, not political theatrics 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Current Political Climate 02:43 The Consequences of Rhetoric and Violence 05:28 Infighting and Ideological Purity on the Right 08:22 The Role of Institutions in Moral Decay 11:21 The Left's Pursuit of Power and Its Consequences 14:13 The Impact of Radical Activism on Society 16:49 The Role of Law Enforcement and Political Rhetoric 19:45 The Spiritual Battle for America's Soul 22:57 The Importance of Community and Family Values 25:44 Discourse is Essential 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

The Minneapolis ICE shooting involving Renee Good was not an isolated tragedy. It was the predictable result of organized obstruction, reckless political rhetoric, and a growing belief that laws only apply when people agree with them. This incident fits into a broader pattern of organized resistance and obstruction. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano examines what actually happened in Minneapolis, exposes the coordinated activist networks interfering with federal immigration enforcement, and explains how elected officials escalated a volatile situation instead of calming it down. This episode is not about immigration policy. It is about whether law still matters in the United States. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why Renee Good was a victim of a toxic ideology that exploited confrontation and treated the consequences as acceptable collateral How organized "ICE watch" groups reveal hierarchy, funding, training, and command-and-control structures How inflammatory rhetoric from Democratic officials legitimizes mob behavior and accelerates escalation Why comparisons to the Civil Rights Movement are historically false and intellectually dishonest What happens to a republic when enforcement becomes optional and emotion replaces the rule of law 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 A New Iranian Revolution? 01:54 The State of Political Rhetoric in America 03:19 The Rise of Authoritarianism and Cultural Rot 05:50 The Consequences of Law Enforcement and Public Perception 09:11 The Role of ICE and the Response to Immigration Enforcement 11:25 Protests vs. Obstruction: Understanding Civil Disobedience 14:25 The Breakdown of Law and Order 16:55 The Organized Resistance Against Federal Law Enforcement 19:28 The Ideological Underpinnings of Resistance Movements 22:35 The Exploitation of Vulnerable Individuals in Activism 24:00 Emotional Governance vs. Constitutional Process 25:42 The Misuse of Civil Rights Language 28:27 The Role of Public Officials in Escalating Tensions 30:13 The Impact of Inflammatory Rhetoric on Society 33:20 The Consequences of Political Language and Actions 35:54 The Dangers of Normalizing Mob Behavior 37:32 The Cultural Rot and Its Implications for Society 39:30 The Future of Governance and Law in America 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

On June 3, 1781, a lightning-fast British cavalry raid led by "Bloody Ban" Tarleton raced toward Charlottesville and Monticello with one mission: capture Virginia's lawmakers and Thomas Jefferson. In this America's Founding Series episode, Professor Nick Giordano tells the cinematic, largely forgotten story of Jack Jouett, the "Paul Revere of the South," whose all-night ride through the Virginia backcountry helped save the Revolutionary government from decapitation. You'll hear how Tarleton's raid unfolded, why Jefferson's escape was so close, and the timeless lesson Jouett leaves us about government vs governance and why republics survive only when citizens take responsibility before the system even wakes up. Episode Highlights: • Jack Jouett's midnight ride: the backcountry dash that beat Tarleton's dragoons to Monticello and Charlottesville • Tarleton's raid on Jefferson: what happened at Monticello and why Virginia's leaders fled to safety • The modern takeaway: why Jouett was forgotten, and how his story proves governance is a citizen's duty, not a bureaucrat's promise 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Phantom Midnight Ride of Jack Jouett 05:26 The Urgency of Warning Jefferson 08:45 The Irony of Government Gratitude 09:15 Governance vs. Government 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

A viral investigation out of Minnesota has reopened a question every American should be asking: if taxpayer-funded programs can be exploited on this scale in one metro area, how much fraud, waste, and abuse is happening in cities and suburbs across the country? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down what YouTuber Nick Shirley exposed, why the legacy media missed it, and how the federal-to-state funding pipeline creates the perfect environment for corruption, negligence, and taxpayer theft. Who was supposed to be watching, what warnings were ignored, and what reforms can actually stop the theft of our hard earned tax dollars? Plus, this ties directly into the New Contract With America series now posted on the website. Episode Highlights Nick Shirley vs. legacy media: how a camera and a car did what billion-dollar newsrooms would not The federal money pipeline: why Washington-to-state funding makes fraud easier to hide and harder to stop Oversight or theater: the accountability questions that must be answered and what reforms would shut the door on fraud and taxpayer theft 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 A New Year's Resolution and The Theft of Taxpayer Dollars 01:56 Uncovering Government Corruption 07:34 The Role of Media in Exposing Fraud 11:25 The Bigger Picture: Government Spending and Oversight 15:51 The Flow of Federal Money and Its Consequences 18:52 The Failure of Big Government 28:05 Addressing Oversight Failures and Solutions 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the stunning takedown and arrest of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and why it may signal a major shift in U.S. power in the Western Hemisphere. Was this a smarter model than the failed regime-change disasters of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya, or the beginning of a dangerous new era of presidential authority? Professor Giordano examines what happens next as President Trump says the U.S. will run Venezuela until a safe, competent transition is possible, the strategic stakes tied to oil and hemispheric control, and the constitutional and international-law arguments now colliding in real time. He also exposes the domestic political hysteria as Venezuelans celebrate while America's activist left rushes to defend Maduro, revealing how Trump Derangement Syndrome continues to warp reality. Episode Highlights Maduro captured, Venezuela in play: why this operation was different, what comes next, and the risk of repeating past postwar transition failures Monroe Doctrine 2.0: how oil, energy leverage, and strategic denial of Russia, China, Iran, Cuba, and proxy networks reshape geopolitics in the Americas Legality and backlash: Article II authority, Congress's war-powers abdication, "international law" myths, and the left's bizarre defense of Maduro driven by anti-Trump obsession 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Historical Implications of Regime Change 02:30 Differences in Military Operations 03:48 Success vs. Policy Outcomes 04:45 Trump's Approach to Regime Change 06:25 Lessons from Past Interventions 08:09 Public Sentiment on Foreign Policy 08:45 The Future of U.S. Involvement in Venezuela 13:34 Challenges Ahead for U.S. Policy 13:59 The Shift in U.S. Strategy 19:09 Potential Pitfalls of U.S. Involvement 23:19 Aligning Means with Ends 24:36 Geopolitical Motivations Behind the Operation 26:21 Reestablishing the Monroe Doctrine 27:36 Foreign Influence in Latin America 29:15 China and Russia's Strategic Interests 31:26 The Role of Non-State Actors 33:24 Venezuela's Oil Reserves and Geopolitical Power 36:22 Domestic Reactions and Political Ramifications 40:00 Legal and Constitutional Considerations 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

On Christmas night in 1776, the American Revolution stood on the brink of collapse. With the Continental Army demoralized, enlistments expiring, and defeat seeming inevitable, George Washington made a desperate, audacious decision that would change the course of history. In this special Christmas Eve episode of America's Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano tells the gripping, true story of Washington's crossing of the Delaware River, the password "Victory or Death," and the impossible gamble that saved the Revolution. This is not a textbook lesson, but a powerful reminder of courage, fortitude, and will, and why even in our darkest moments, history, nations, and lives can still be turned around. Episode Highlights: • The story behind Washington's crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night, including the freezing conditions, collapsing army, and the gamble that kept independence alive • How the Battle of Trenton restored morale, held the Continental Army together, and prevented the American Revolution from ending before the new year • Why the lesson of 1776 matters today for Americans who feel abandoned, discouraged, or believe the country, or their own future, is beyond saving 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Spirit of Resilience 02:53 Morale Collapses and The Continental Army May Collapse With It 04:16 Doing Nothing Is Not An Option 04:57 The Gamble of Guerrilla Warfare 06:45 The Crossing Of The Delaware 08:34 The Battle of Trenton 09:56 Lessons from History 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

America is facing a crisis far more dangerous than partisan politics: a collapse of competence across government, media, and political leadership. In this year-end monologue, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down how institutional failure has become normalized, why government increasingly creates problems instead of solving them, and how media tribalism has replaced journalism. From unchecked fraud and broken oversight to elite institutions that cannot perform their basic functions, Professor Giordano explains why public trust is eroding and why even Republicans have failed to deliver meaningful reform. This episode is a sober assessment of where America stands heading into 2026 and what must change if the country is to remain serious, functional, and free. Episode Highlights • How government incentives now reward failure, protect incompetence, and punish accountability • Why the media abandoned journalism for tribal loyalty and helped conceal institutional collapse • A hard look at Republican leadership, internal fractures, and the failure to translate power into reform 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Crisis of Competency in America 11:00 Patterns of Failure Across Institutions 26:46 The Role of Political Parties in Governance 40:02 Demanding Competence Over Rhetoric 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of America's Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano tells the forgotten but urgent story of St. George Tucker, the revolutionary patriot, wounded war veteran, and constitutional scholar who warned that the Constitution would fail if Americans stopped defending its limits. From smuggling gunpowder for the Continental Army to writing the first major American commentary on the Constitution, Tucker understood that liberty is never self-enforcing. Long before the rise of the modern administrative state, he warned that power naturally consolidates, courts cannot be the sole guardians of freedom, and constitutional ignorance would be fatal to the Republic. This episode explores Tucker's life, his warnings, and why his lesson matters now more than ever. Episode Highlights: • The remarkable life of St. George Tucker, from Revolutionary War service and battlefield wounds to becoming America's first great constitutional commentator • Why Tucker believed citizens and states, not courts or bureaucracies, are the ultimate guardians of liberty • How Tucker's warnings about consolidation of power and constitutional ignorance explain today's government overreach 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Aftermath of the American Revolution 02:14 Introducing St. George Tucker: The Forgotten Patriot 05:52 Tucker's Skepticism Towards the Constitution 08:05 The Prophetic Warnings of St. George Tucker 10:33 The Evolving Perception of Liberty 14:35 The Role of Education in Safeguarding Liberty 16:43 The Timeless Legacy of St. George Tucker 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano is joined by CUNY Professor Jeffrey Lax for a candid and wide-ranging discussion on the radical transformation of the Democratic Party, the growing influence of political extremism, and the consequences for American society. They examine the rise of figures like Mamdani in New York City politics, the erosion of moderating voices, and the dangers of mayor-elect Mamdani's threat to prioritize international law over U.S. sovereignty. The conversation also tackles controversial topics such as Congresswoman Ilhan Omar who identifies as "Somali first," the media's complicity in normalizing extremist views, and why both the left and the right are struggling with radical factions. This episode is a sharp analysis of the current state of politics in America and what happens if radicalism continues to go unchallenged. Episode Highlights How the Democratic Party's leftward shift has sidelined moderates and reshaped American politics Why figures like Mamdani raise serious concerns not just for New York City but nationwide The media's role in amplifying extremist voices and the urgent need for critical political engagement 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The New Face of the Democratic Party 03:47 The Extremes of Political Ideology 05:18 The Role of Foreign Influence in Politics 07:14 Sharia Law and Assimilation in America 12:42 Transformation of American Values 13:50 Concerns About Future Leadership 16:50 Mamdani's Impact on New York City Politics 19:52 International Law vs. U.S. Sovereignty 22:17 The Dangers of Military Arrests and International Law 23:26 Political Authority and the Role of Governors 24:53 The Rise of Radical Politics in New York 25:58 The Radicalization of Political Parties 26:27 Understanding the Appeal of Extremist Figures 27:20 The Responsibility of Public Figures 29:50 Historical Parallels: Fuentes and Hitler 31:31 The Role of Media in Challenging Extremism 35:48 Navigating the Fractured Political Landscape 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In the final installment of A New Contract With America, Professor Nick Giordano lays out the last two pillars needed to restore America's strength, prosperity, and legitimacy. Part Three focuses on achieving true energy independence, unlocking America's rare earth mineral wealth to fuel economic revival, and restoring trust in elections through commonsense reforms that ensure transparency, accountability, and confidence in the system. These are not theoretical ideas or costly government programs. They are practical, achievable solutions that strengthen national security, lower the cost of living, and reconnect Americans to institutions they no longer trust. This episode ties all ten reforms together and explains how they work in concert to build a freer, stronger, more fiscally responsible America. Episode Highlights How energy independence and rare earth mineral development can spark economic growth and strengthen national security Why election integrity reforms are essential to restoring faith in democracy and increasing voter participation How all ten reforms in A New Contract With America work together to create a more prosperous, free, and accountable nation 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Part 3: New Contract with America 05:47 America's Path to Energy Dominance 18:57 Restoring Election Integrity and Trust 25:20 The Case for Paper Ballots 26:17 Voter ID: A National Consensus 27:16 Addressing Vulnerabilities in Nursing Home Voting 28:42 The Flaws of Extended Early Voting 30:03 Concerns Over Ballot Harvesting 30:39 The Influence of Money in Elections 31:28 Corruption in Congress and the Need for Term Limits 33:19 Restoring Accountability in Government 35:34 The Importance of Election Integrity 37:09 Practical Solutions for a Better America 40:12 Reforming Welfare and Education 43:00 National Security and Immigration Reform 44:23 Energy Independence and Economic Growth 45:10 The Path Forward: A Call to Action 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of America's Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the forgotten story of Tench Coxe, the hidden economic architect who helped secure America's independence. From his unlikely transformation from Loyalist sympathizer to patriot strategist, to his fierce push for American manufacturing, to his powerful defense of the right to keep and bear arms, Coxe shaped the foundations of the nation far more than history remembers. His warnings about foreign economic dependence and the loss of individual self-reliance speak directly to the challenges America faces today. This compelling narrative brings Coxe's influence to life and shows why his ideas are essential for understanding the past and protecting our future. Episode Highlights: How Tench Coxe helped build the economic backbone that allowed the United States to survive and thrive Coxe's powerful defense of the Second Amendment and the role of an armed citizenry Why Coxe's warnings about dependency and national weakness are more relevant than ever today 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Struggles of the Continental Army 02:22 The Awakening of Tench Cox 05:51 Cox's Vision for Economic Independence 08:46 Cox's Fight Against Slavery 11:16 Cox and Hamilton: Building America's Economy 13:29 The Right to Bear Arms: Cox's Perspective 16:33 Cox's Legacy and Lessons for Today 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

Professor Nicholas Giordano sits down with Mary Theroux, editor of Beyond Homeless: Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes, Transformative Solutions, to expose why billions in government spending have failed to reduce homelessness and how Housing First policies often make the crisis worse. This episode breaks down the astronomical waste, the abysmal return on investment, and the rise of the homelessness industrial complex that thrives as conditions deteriorate. Mary explains why many nonprofits become corrupt when tied to endless government funding, why people sometimes die at higher rates in permanent supportive housing, and why purpose and agency matter far more than free housing. The conversation highlights successful, proven alternatives like Haven for Hope, the dangers of open-air drug markets, the collapse of mental health systems, and the urgent need for community involvement and real accountability. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who wants real solutions to one of America's most devastating problems. Episode Highlights Why massive government spending and Housing First policies have failed and can make homelessness worse How the homelessness industrial complex and corrupt nonprofits profit from crisis while outcomes decline Proven solutions like Haven for Hope and why purpose, accountability, and community involvement are essential to real recovery 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Homelessness Crisis 01:10 The Ineffectiveness of Current Spending on Homelessness 05:55 The Homelessness Industrial Complex 10:16 The Importance of Purpose in Recovery 12:58 Successful Models for Addressing Homelessness 17:26 Addressing Those Who Cannot Be Reintegration 20:37 The Need for Balance in Mental Health Care 23:08 Open-Air Drug Markets and Public Safety 27:50 The Role of Government and Political Will 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In Part 2 of A New Contract With America, Professor Nick Giordano delivers a hard-hitting breakdown of two issues Washington refuses to touch. He exposes the truth about Social Security and Medicare insolvency and lays out real conservative solutions that protect every senior while empowering future generations with wealth and independence. He then turns to immigration and dismantles the myths surrounding border security. Professor Giordano explains how to permanently end illegal immigration and build a simplified, merit based legal system that strengthens America instead of weakening it. This episode continues the blueprint for restoring national sovereignty, fiscal responsibility, and the American spirit. Episode Highlights How to save Social Security and Medicare from collapse without cutting benefits for current retirees. The permanent immigration reforms needed to secure the border and build a merit-based legal system that serves America's interests. Why real reform requires courage, truth, and a new vision for American strength and self-reliance. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Audience Engagement 01:16 Critique of Political Blindness 07:18 The Need for Accountability in Governance 09:00 Addressing Social Security and Medicare Reform 25:06 Immigration Policy and Border Security 38:14 Connecting the Dots: A Vision for America 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of America's Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the remarkable and little-known story of Luther Martin, the fiery Anti-Federalist who fiercely opposed the rise of big government and warned that centralized power would one day overwhelm the states and the people. From his blistering four-hour speech at the Constitutional Convention to his battle for a Bill of Rights and his dramatic defense of Aaron Burr, Martin's forgotten fight for limited government reads like a prophecy for America today. This gripping narrative reveals why his warnings matter more than ever and how his dissent shaped the very foundations of our Republic. Episode Highlights The Four-Hour Speech That Changed Everything: How Luther Martin confronted Madison, Hamilton, and the Virginia Plan and forced the Great Compromise. A Forgotten Warning Come True: Martin's predictions about centralized power, federal overreach, and the administrative state that mirror America's challenges today. The Bulldog of Liberty: From the Constitutional Convention to the Aaron Burr treason trial, the dramatic story of a patriot who refused to be silenced. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Rise of Big Government and Its Warnings 02:43 Introducing Luther Martin: The Forgotten Patriot 05:26 Luther Martin's Early Life and Legal Career 07:35 Martin's Views on Government and Power 08:59 The Constitutional Convention: Martin's Opposition 10:48 The Legendary Speech Against Centralization 12:13 The Great Compromise and Martin's Dissent 14:57 Martin's Legacy and the Bill of Rights 16:44 Lessons from Luther Martin's Life 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Giordano sits down with Steve McGuire of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni to expose the catastrophic collapse in academic preparedness across America's education system. Using UC San Diego's alarming new data showing freshmen unable to add single digit numbers, round to the nearest hundred, or subtract fractions, this episode examines how decades of lowered standards, ideological distractions, and exploding education spending have produced a generation unprepared for college or citizenship. Nick and Steve break down why taxpayers spend more than $1.5 trillion a year on education with worse results than ever, why there is no public outrage, and what reforms are urgently needed to restore competence, knowledge, and real accountability. Episode Highlights UC San Diego's data reveal a nationwide academic collapse and the dangers of lowering standards How more than $1.5 trillion in annual education spending produces catastrophic results with no accountability What ACTA sees behind the scenes and the reforms needed to rescue American education 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Campus Freedom Initiative 02:46 The State of Higher Education Confidence 04:12 K-12 Education and Its Impact on Higher Education 09:24 Failures in the Classroom 10:14 The Need for Curriculum Reform 13:38 Outrage Over Educational Spending 18:14 The Role of DEI in Education 21:04 Mentorship in Higher Education 25:03 The Future of Mid-Tier Colleges 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this powerful episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano unveils a New Contract with America that delivers real, practical, conservative solutions to the problems facing the country. Professor Giordano cuts through the political noise and presents a clear blueprint to end government weaponization, eliminate waste and fraud, restore federalism, reduce dependency, lower healthcare costs, and fix the failing education system. These are not gimmicks or recycled talking points. They are common-sense reforms rooted in the Founders' vision of limited government and personal responsibility. The best part is that these solutions don't cost taxpayers a thing, and actually saves tax dollars. This episode challenges the status quo, exposes how big government fuels national decline, and shows how quickly America can be strengthened when power is restored to the people. Episode Highlights A government that works for the people by dismantling political weaponization, restoring accountability, and reasserting constitutional oversight. Realistic reforms that cut waste, strengthen federalism, reduce welfare dependency, lower healthcare costs, and empower families and workers. A bold plan to rebuild American competence through civics, real-life skills, merit-based advancement, and financial literacy that prepares students for adulthood. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The PAS Report and Its Purpose 01:52 The Need for Solutions in Politics 04:34 Government Accountability and Reform 11:24 Addressing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse 19:07 Restoring Federalism and State Sovereignty 24:20 Empowering Individuals and Breaking Dependency 27:08 Pathways Out of Dependency 31:43 Reforming Healthcare for Affordability 40:00 Revamping the Education System 51:11 A New Contract with America 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

Discover the forgotten origins of Thanksgiving during the American Revolution as Professor Nick Giordano reveals how George Washington and the Continental Congress used national days of thanksgiving to strengthen a struggling nation. Far from the modern holiday of feasts and football, Thanksgiving in the Revolution was an act of resilience, unity, and survival, declared in the darkest moments of war. It's easy to give thanks when everything is going well. It's much more difficult to be thankful in times of despair. This powerful episode uncovers the wartime proclamations after Saratoga, Washington's Valley Forge orders, and the first national Thanksgiving in 1789, connecting the Founders' belief in gratitude to the challenges America faces today. A perfect Thanksgiving listen for anyone who wants to understand the real story behind one of America's most enduring traditions. Episode Highlights How Washington and the Continental Congress created wartime Thanksgivings during the Revolution, including the 1777 proclamation following the victory at Saratoga The raw, vivid reality of Valley Forge and why Washington insisted on thanksgiving and prayer during the most desperate winter of the war How Washington's 1789 national proclamation shaped the American tradition of Thanksgiving and why its message still matters today 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Thanksgiving: A Reflection on American Resilience 01:45 It Wasn't Just About Breaking Bread Between Pilgrims and Indians 04:45 Thanksgiving After the Battle of Saratoga 05:42 George Washington and the Civic Duty of Thanksgiving 06:30 Thanksgiving At Valley Forge One of the Darkest Moments in the American Revolution 10:51 The Evolution of Thanksgiving: From Revolution to National Holiday 12:35 Why Thanksgiving Matters Today 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano exposes the rapid rise of Democratic Socialism in the United States following the victories of Zohran Mamdani and Seattle's Katie Wilson, breaking down why this movement is gaining momentum and what it truly means for America. Professor Giordano reveals how millions of voters, especially younger Americans, are embracing socialism, only to be sold a lie that promises Scandinavian welfare but delivers Venezuelan control. He breaks down how the Democratic Socialist platform calls for public ownership of industry, government control of major institutions, and the abolition of capitalism according to their own documents. This episode delivers a clear warning, a deep dive into the DSA and Green New Deal agenda, and why Republicans ignore this movement at their own peril. Episode Highlights A breakdown of why Democratic Socialism is rapidly expanding and why the victories of Mamdani and Wilson signal a national ideological shift. A detailed examination of the Democratic Socialist platform, including calls for government control of production, media, housing, education, and the abolition of capitalism. A compelling analysis of how America's cultural, economic, and educational decline created fertile ground for socialist ideology, and what conservatives must do to counter it. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Rise of Socialism 03:56 Understanding the Shift in American Ideology 09:22 The Impact of Education and Economic Realities 14:21 The Emotional Appeal of Socialism 19:42 The Democratic Socialist Agenda 30:26 The Dangers of Democratic Socialism 44:07 The Path Forward for Conservatives 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this bonus episode of The P.A.S. Report, Nicholas Giordano joins Mark Young on the Blunt Force Truth Podcast for an unfiltered conversation about the long, catastrophic history of socialism and why it has never succeeded anywhere it has taken root. They break down the rising socialist movement in America, the dangerous implications of New York City's political shift, and what the election of a radical like Mamdani means for the nation. From failing policies to the fallout for ordinary citizens, this episode exposes how socialism destroys prosperity, erodes freedom, and threatens the future of the United States. If you want to understand where the country is headed, and what it will take to stop the slide, this is the episode you need to hear. 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this America's Founding Series episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano tells the incredible true story of Samuel Whittemore, the nearly 79-year-old farmer and veteran who stood alone against British forces during the retreat from Lexington and Concord. With nothing but a musket, two pistols, and a sword, Whittemore launched a one-man assault against the world's most powerful army, surviving a shot to the face and thirteen bayonet wounds to live another eighteen years. His astonishing courage reveals the forgotten spirit of self-reliance, resilience, and civic duty that fueled the American Revolution and stands in stark contrast to today's growing culture of government dependency. This gripping, historically accurate narrative brings to life a forgotten patriot whose story embodies American grit and the timeless fight for liberty. Episode Highlights The dramatic, minute-by-minute story of Samuel Whittemore's one-man stand against the British Army during the retreat from Lexington and Concord. How Whittemore's survival, despite being shot in the face and bayoneted thirteen times, became a symbol of early American grit, courage, and self-reliance. Why Whittemore's example reveals the difference between a nation built by independent citizens and a society consumed by government dependency. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Forgotten Patriots: Samuel Whittemore's Stand 06:34 The Grit and Determination of Samuel Whittemore 10:15 Lessons from Whittemore: Self-Reliance and Civic Courage 11:00 Dependency on Government Can Erode Personal Liberty. 12:01 Resilience is Key to Overcoming Adversity. 12:45 The American Revolution Was Fought By Ordinary Citizens. 13:10 Whittemore's Legacy Challenges Us to Act When Liberty Calls. 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Nick Giordano speaks with Gloria Giorno, founder of the Reagan Society and author of Outcast: How the Radical Left Tried to Destroy a Young Conservative, to expose the growing challenges facing young conservatives in America. From the indoctrination embedded in modern education to the dangerous influence of socialism, AI, and social media, Gloria details her own experiences with political targeting and explains why the cultural environment is more hostile than ever. Together, they break down how the cultural rot, why conservatives have grown complacent, and what must be done to restore civic engagement, teach history accurately, and protect the freedoms that define America. Episode Highlights How indoctrination and AI threaten education, critical thinking, and future generations Gloria's personal stories of political targeting and what they reveal about modern America Why conservative unity, civic engagement, and active voting are essential for preserving freedom 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Current State of Conservatism 03:41 The Threat of AI and Indoctrination 08:53 Personal Stories of Political Targeting 15:03 Understanding Freedom vs. Communism 18:42 Engaging the Next Generation of Conservatives 24:59 The Importance of Civic Engagement 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS: Live Stronger. Feel Better. Move Easier. Visit https://getnativepath.com/PAS and Discover why thousands of people are turning to NativePath Collagen Peptides to support joint health, mobility, and independence.

America is becoming a nation built on government dependency rather than self reliance, and the shutdown exposed just how deep the crisis goes. In this episode, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the explosive growth of entitlement programs, the expansion of Medicaid, SNAP, Section 8, and ACA subsidies, and the hidden mechanics of how millions of illegal immigrants access public benefits through household eligibility rules and state funded programs. He exposes the fraud, waste, and abuse costing taxpayers billions, and connects it to the catastrophic failures of a one point four trillion dollar education system that produces students who cannot read, write, or understand their own country. This episode challenges everything you think you know about freedom, responsibility, and the future of America, and explains why a dependent people cannot remain a free people. Episode Highlights How entitlement programs evolved into a massive dependency scheme that now reaches 127 million people The truth about mixed status households, imported dependency, and the real cost of illegal immigration to taxpayers Why a $1.4 trillion education system is failing and how this failure fuels long term government dependence 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Government Shutdown: A Political Theater 03:11 Dependency on Government: A Growing Concern 06:00 The Rise of Entitlement Programs 08:48 The Impact of Dependency on Society 12:01 The Evolution of Welfare Programs 14:57 Fraud and Abuse in Entitlement Programs 17:45 The Role of Immigration in Dependency 21:07 Education Crisis and Its Consequences 23:50 The Future of American Freedom 29:54 A Call for Self-Reliance 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this bonus episode, Professor Nicholas Giordano joins The American Radicals Podcast hosted by FBI whistleblower Steve Friend for a powerful conversation on the rise of bureaucratic power in America. Professor Giordano breaks down how federal agencies have expanded far beyond their constitutional limits, how Congress routinely fails to provide real oversight, and how the deep state uses vague laws and political theater to protect itself. The discussion exposes the consequences of unchecked federal law enforcement, the dangers of labeling ordinary citizens as threats, and the urgent need to reform the system with real accountability, transparency, and the power of the purse. Episode Highlights How federal agencies grew into an unaccountable power center that the founding fathers warned us about. Why Congress refuses to challenge abusive agencies and how the Patriot Act opened the door to mass surveillance. What real reform looks like, including sunsetting agencies, limiting authority, and ending qualified immunity for federal agents. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The American Radicals Podcast 02:36 The Deep State's Threat to Congress 06:34 Options for Federal Law Enforcement Reform 12:36 Historical Context of Bureaucratic Abuse 18:54 The Role of Politicians in Bureaucratic Power 25:01 Legal Justifications for Bureaucratic Actions 30:48 Language and Terminology in Government Documents 33:35 The Influence of Extremism in Society 40:31 The Role of Government and Authoritarianism 43:56 Power of the Purse: Defunding Abusive Agencies 49:35 Justifying Agency Existence and Transparency 55:00 Reforming Bureaucracy and Qualified Immunity 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano tells the riveting story of Pelatiah Webster, the clergyman-turned-economist, who saw America's future more clearly than anyone of his time. As the young republic teetered on collapse in 1781, Webster's bold vision for limited government, sound money, and individual enterprise laid the groundwork for the U.S. Constitution and the free-market system that built the nation. His warnings about inflation, dependency, and centralized control echo today as socialism and big-government promises sweep through modern politics. Episode Highlights How Pelatiah Webster's 1781 blueprint inspired Madison and Hamilton and helped shape the U.S. Constitution. Why Webster's fight against debt, inflation, and dependency remains a direct warning to today's socialist and big-government movements. What Webster taught about freedom and property rights and why capitalism, not government control and socialism, is the true guardian of liberty. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Rise of Big Government and Socialism 02:50 Economic Collapse and the Articles of Confederation 05:12 Webster's Vision for a Limited Government 08:07 The Connection Between Economics and Liberty 10:23 Warnings Against Government Dependency 12:41 The Legacy of Webster and the Constitution 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with Zeek Arkham to dissect the radical transformation of New York City under a Mayor Mamdani administration. They examine how socialist policies, a decline law enforcement morale, and blind party loyalty will drive the city toward chaos. From the erosion of education standards to the growing exodus of residents, Professor Giordano and Arkham reveal how ideology is replacing common sense and what it means for the future of urban America. Episode Highlights: Zeek Arkham and Professor Giordano expose how Mamdani's socialist agenda threatens NYC's safety, economy, and schools. Discussion on voter loyalty and the "vote blue no matter who" mentality that enables poor leadership. How the collapse of law enforcement morale and the removal of gifted programs will accelerate the city's decline. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Is It Time to Escape From New York 01:50 Voters Voted Against Law and Order 03:30 Exodus From the NYPD 08:48 Socialist Policies and Their Implications 18:33 Mindset of Voters in Progressive Cities 27:07 Future of New York Politics 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

Democrats swept the November elections in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia, but beneath the headlines lies a deeper story about the increasing warning signs for both the Democratic Party and Republican Party. In this episode, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down why Republicans keep surrendering in certain areas, how voters continue to reward failure, and why Democrats should be careful what they wish for as progressives like Zohran Mamdani tighten their grip on the party. From the GOP's lack of fight to the Left's ideological takeover, this episode exposes what these election results reveal about America's political decay and what it means for the future. Episode Highlights: Democrats dominate in NYC, NJ, and VA Why apathy and surrender have become the GOP's biggest weaknesses, and the warning signs for the Republican Party How progressives have hijacked the Democratic Party and what it means for America's future as New York City begins to embark on its socialist experiment 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Election Disappointment and Analysis 02:30 The GOP's Embarrassment in New York City 07:10 What is Going on in New Jersey 09:53 The Virginia Slide 11:25 Jay Jones Won. Really!? 12:02 Republican Party's Structural Issues 16:15 Democrats Vote on Emotion, Not Logic 26:41 The Rise of Democratic Socialism 35:21 The Future of American Politics 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

At the darkest hour of the American Revolution, the Continental Army was freezing, starving, and on the verge of collapse, until a Prussian officer named Baron von Steuben arrived at Valley Forge. Armed with discipline, grit, and a belief in liberty, von Steuben transformed a ragtag band of soldiers into a professional fighting force. In this episode of America's Founding Series, part of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano tells the riveting story of how one foreigner's dedication to standards and sacrifice helped forge the spirit of American resilience that still defines the nation today. Episode Highlights Discover how Baron von Steuben's military discipline saved the Revolution and reshaped the Continental Army. Explore the power of grit and perseverance that built America—and why those values matter now more than ever. Learn how von Steuben's Blue Book and leadership forged a legacy of excellence that endures in today's U.S. military. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Grit of the American Revolution 07:06 Baron von Steuben's Transformation of the Continental Army 11:23 The Legacy of Discipline and Standards 14:48 Lessons from History for Today's America 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with journalist and author Jacob Ward to expose how Big Tech, AI, and persuasive technology are quietly reprogramming the way Americans think and act. Drawing from his book The Loop: How Technology Is Creating a World Without Choices and How to Fight Back, Ward reveals how algorithms exploit human psychology, manipulate information flow, and threaten the foundation of democracy. This powerful discussion breaks down how elites use digital tools to control perception, limit free thought, and shape the political narrative in ways most people never realize. Episode Highlights: How Big Tech and AI manipulate behavior and influence public opinion The hidden alliance between government, media, and tech that controls the flow of information What every American can do to reclaim free thought and resist digital manipulation 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Technological Revolution 01:44 Understanding the Loop: AI and Human Behavior 04:54 The Dangers of AI in Education 12:09 Impact of AI on the Job Market 16:45 Government Power and Technology Abuse 24:26 Fighting Back Against Manipulation 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!