American history

Kirk Cameron on Faith, Patriotism, and America’s 250th

April 15, 2026 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

Kirk Cameron on Faith, Patriotism, and America’s 250th explores why the next generation is being taught to be ashamed of America and what must be done to reverse it. Discover how parents, educators, and communities can reclaim the narrative and restore pride in the nation’s founding ideals as we discuss his new book, Built by the Brave.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the battle over the country’s identity is intensifying. In this episode, Kirk Cameron joins The P.A.S. Report Podcast to break down the cultural shift away from patriotism, the role of faith in sustaining a free society, and why reaching children is the most important fight for America’s future. This conversation connects America’s founding principles to today’s challenges and offers a roadmap for restoring civic understanding and national confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

Why America’s achievements are being minimized in education and culture
How teaching national shame impacts the future of the country
The critical role of faith and virtue in sustaining self-government
How parents can take control of their children’s education and values
Why reconnecting to the founding spirit is essential for America’s future

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Henry Light Horse Harry Lee: Washington’s Trusted General

March 26, 2026 by Nicholas Giordano

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Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee: Washington’s Trusted General reveals the rise, power, and shocking fall of one of the American Revolution’s most trusted figures. Discover how a celebrated patriot went from Washington’s inner circle to ruin, and what his story warns about today.

In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, the story of Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee is brought to life through a gripping narrative that explores leadership, reputation, and political division in early America. From elite cavalry commander to national voice after George Washington’s death, Lee’s journey offers a powerful lens into the fragility of legacy and the realities of the American experiment.

What You’ll Learn:

How Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee became one of George Washington’s most trusted generals
The origins of the famous phrase “first in war, first in peace” and its lasting impact
How financial collapse and political division destroyed Lee’s reputation and legacy
The violent Baltimore mob attack and what it reveals about early American division
Why Lee’s story serves as a warning about reputation, unity, and the future of America
The surprising family legacy and how Henry Lee’s life shaped his son, Robert E. Lee, and the future of a divided nation

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John Jay vs. the Mob: Why the Rule of Law Matters

January 29, 2026 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

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

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

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The Rise of Big Government and the Forgotten Patriot Who Warned America: Luther Martin

December 7, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

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.

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The Spirit of Sacrifice: Nathan Hale and the Heroes of 9/11

September 12, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

On the 24th anniversary of 9/11, this special episode of America’s Founding Series draws a powerful connection between the sacrifice of Nathan Hale in 1776 and the heroism shown on September 11, 2001. At just 21 years old, Hale gave his life for liberty, uttering words that continue to echo through history. More than two centuries later, first responders, ordinary citizens, and the passengers of Flight 93 embodied that same spirit of courage and unity. Together, these moments remind us that America’s strength lies in ordinary people who choose duty over fear.

Episode Highlights

Nathan Hale’s mission, capture, and final words that turned failure into inspiration.
The striking parallels between Hale’s sacrifice and the bravery of 9/11 heroes.
How America’s spirit of unity and courage continues to endure in times of crisis.

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The War on Our Republic: Why the Left Wants to Dismantle the Constitution

August 25, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Giordano exposes how the loudest defenders of “democracy” are the same voices working to dismantle the very institutions that protect our Republic. From the Senate to the Supreme Court and the Electoral College, every safeguard designed by the Founding Fathers is under attack in the name of power. Nick explains why these institutions exist, the dangers of tearing them down, and how today’s calls to abolish or reinvent them threaten the future of the United States.

Episode Highlights

Why the Founders intentionally created an undemocratic Senate to protect the rights of states and prevent mob rule
How packing the Supreme Court for ideological gain would destroy its independence and moral authority
The truth about the Electoral College, why it ensures balance among the states, and why DC statehood is nothing more than a political power grab

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Exposing the Truth: Julie Banderas on Respect, History, and Media Lies

May 21, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

Episode 635 Show Notes- Exposing the Truth: Julie Banderas on Respect, History, and Media Lies

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Episode Description

Fox News anchor Julie Banderas joins Professor Nick Giordano to discuss her new children’s book, A Monumental Mistake. This timely story that teaches kids the importance of respecting history, traditions, and each other in an increasingly divided America. But this episode doesn’t stop there. Julie and Nick expose the media’s complicity in the conspiracy to cover up former President Biden’s cognitive decline, as Democrat insiders and legacy journalists rush to publish self-serving books to enrich themselves. This is a powerful conversation about the cultural rot in our society, the collapse of trust in the press, and what it will take to restore honesty and accountability in American life.

Episode Highlights:

Julie Banderas explains how A Monumental Mistake teaches kids to respect history and warns of the dangers of erasing America’s past.
A breakdown of how Democrat insiders and media elites conspired to cover up Biden’s decline, and why they’re scrambling to rewrite the narrative.
Why trust in journalism has collapsed, and how the media’s self-inflicted wounds have exposed a deeper crisis in America.

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James Wilson: The Forgotten Founder Who Framed a Nation

April 24, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

Episode 624 Show Notes- James Wilson: The Forgotten Founder Who Framed a Nation

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In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Giordano explores the life and legacy of James Wilson, one of the most influential yet overlooked Founding Fathers. As one of only six men to sign both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, Wilson played a pivotal role in shaping the core structures of American government, including the Electoral College, the independent judiciary, and the concept of a single, energetic executive. Drawing from his Enlightenment roots and deep belief in popular sovereignty, Wilson’s vision helped define the Constitution as a government of the people. His warnings, insights, and contributions are just as relevant today as they were in 1787.

Episode Highlights:

How James Wilson’s ideas shaped the Electoral College, the presidency, and judicial independence
Why Wilson opposed the Bill of Rights and what it reveals about constitutional interpretation
The forgotten story of a Founder who helped design America’s legal system, then died broke and in obscurity

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Thaddeus Kosciuszko: The Polish Patriot Who Fortified America’s Independence

April 18, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

Episode 621 Show Notes- Thaddeus Kosciuszko: The Polish Patriot Who Fortified America’s Independence

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In this episode of The P.A.S. Report’s America’s Founding Series, discover why Thaddeus Kosciuszko has been called “the purest son of liberty,” and how this remarkable Polish patriot played a pivotal role in shaping America’s Revolution. From his daring arrival in the colonies without letters of introduction to his ingenious fortifications at Saratoga and West Point, Kosciuszko embodied the revolutionary ideals of liberty and equality.

Episode Highlights:

Gain insight into Kosciuszko’s extraordinary engineering feats and how they influenced the outcome of the Revolutionary War.
Learn about the key role he played at Fort Ticonderoga, the Battle of Saratoga, and West Point.
Explore his powerful relationship with America’s founders, including Thomas Jefferson, and the ideals they shared.

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The Forgotten Founding Father: Gouverneur Morris and We the People

April 3, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

Episode 615 Show Notes- The Forgotten Founding Father: Gouverneur Morris and We the People

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In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the remarkable story of Gouverneur Morris – the forgotten Founding Father who authored the iconic phrase “We the People.” While history often overlooks his brilliance, Morris was the penman of the Constitution, a fierce defender of national unity, and one of the few delegates to boldly speak out against slavery. Discover why his powerful words, moral clarity, and lasting legacy demand renewed attention in today’s debates over America’s founding principles.

Episode Highlights:

The story of how Gouverneur Morris shaped the Constitution and coined “We the People.”
How Morris’s family division during the Revolution mirrored the larger colonial conflict.
His bold denunciation of slavery during the Constitutional Convention and why modern education ignores him.

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