patriotism

Tench Tilghman: Washington’s Right Hand

March 5, 2026 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

Tench Tilghman did not need a revolution. Yet he risked everything to help win the American Revolution.

In this episode of America’s Founding Series, discover the forgotten patriot who became George Washington’s most trusted aide and carried the official victory dispatch from Yorktown to the Continental Congress. This is the untold story of Tench Tilghman, the wealthy Maryland merchant who chose conviction over comfort and helped secure America’s independence.

Go behind the scenes of the Continental Army headquarters, the fragile years under the Articles of Confederation, and the decisive moment at Yorktown that changed world history. Learn why Tilghman’s loyalty, sacrifice, and refusal of compensation reveal a powerful lesson about character, leadership, and the survival of a republic.

What You’ll Learn:

Why Tench Tilghman abandoned elite comfort to join the Revolutionary War
How he became George Washington’s trusted right hand
The hidden administrative battle that sustained the American Revolution
What really happened during the 300-mile ride announcing victory at Yorktown
Why republics depend on disciplined, unseen servants of liberty

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Tench Coxe: America’s Hidden Economic Architect

December 14, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

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

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Francesco Vigo: The Italian Immigrant Who Helped Bankroll the American Revolution

October 16, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

This episode of America’s Founding Series reveals the incredible true story of Francesco Vigo, the Italian immigrant who personally financed George Rogers Clark’s campaign and helped secure America’s Northwest Territory during the American Revolution. Vigo risked his fortune, freedom, and future for a cause that wasn’t his by birth but by belief. Through courage, character, and civic virtue, he proved that the fight for liberty was a universal calling—and his forgotten sacrifice reminds us that duty without recognition is what keeps the Republic alive today.

Episode Highlights:

How Francesco Vigo’s funding and intelligence turned the tide of George Rogers Clark’s western campaign, securing victory at Vincennes.
The immigrant patriot who gave everything for liberty—and was repaid with debt, obscurity, and eventual honor.
The timeless lesson of duty, character, and civic virtue, and why America still depends on citizens who serve without seeking reward.

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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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Why Is America So Divided? Reclaiming Patriotism After 9/11

September 8, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

Twenty-four years after 9/11, America seems more divided than ever. Where did the “United We Stand” spirit go? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the forces driving America’s cultural divide, a trend rooted in oikophobia where politicians and educators to media elites exhibit a disdain for their nation and our culture. He reveals the real-world consequences of this destructive trend and explains why embracing a new form of patriotism is the key to preserving our liberty. You’ll hear about specific examples of this cultural self-destruction, from college campuses to Congress, and discover why reclaiming our identity is essential for America’s survival.

Episode Highlights

How America’s post-9/11 unity turned into today’s deep political and cultural divisions.
The real-world examples of how leaders and institutions are undermining American values.
Why reclaiming patriotism and nationalism is the antidote to cultural self-destruction

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How Nancy Hart Became the War Woman of Georgia and a Revolutionary War Legend

August 28, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano brings to life the incredible story of Nancy Hart, the fearless “War Woman of Georgia.” On the dangerous frontier, Hart risked everything to defend her family and the Patriot cause. From spying on British camps to holding six armed Loyalists at gunpoint in her cabin, her fierce determination made her a legend of the American Revolution. Discover how one woman’s grit, cunning, and defiance shaped the fight for independence and why Nancy Hart’s name deserves to be remembered alongside America’s greatest patriots.

Episode Highlights

How Nancy Hart spied on British troops and outwitted Loyalists on the Georgia frontier.
The legendary cabin standoff where Hart captured six armed soldiers single-handedly.
Why Nancy Hart’s story proves the Revolution was won by ordinary patriots with extraordinary courage.

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Forgotten Patriots: Jordan Freeman & Lambert Latham’s Final Stand at Fort Griswold

August 24, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

In this powerful episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano brings to life the extraordinary and often-overlooked stories of Jordan Freeman and Lambert Latham, two Black patriots who fought and died at the Battle of Groton Heights in 1781. As British forces stormed Fort Griswold, Freeman and Latham stood their ground in defense of a nation still grappling with its founding ideals. Through gripping storytelling, Giordano explores their heroism, sacrifice, and the brutal betrayal that followed the surrender. Their legacy challenges modern narratives and reminds us that America’s founding was not just shaped by generals and statesmen, but by ordinary men who believed liberty was worth dying for.

Episode Highlights:

Jordan Freeman’s heroic defense and the killing of British Major Montgomery with a spear
Lambert Latham’s defiant stand and symbolic act of raising the American flag amid massacre
The brutal betrayal at Fort Griswold and the forgotten legacy of patriots in the American Revolution

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The Other Midnight Rider: William Dawes and the Ride History Forgot

July 24, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

Episode 663 Show Notes- The Other Midnight Rider: William Dawes and the Ride History Forgot

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Episode Description

In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano tells the gripping story of William Dawes, the other midnight rider who risked everything to warn of the British advance on April 18, 1775. While Paul Revere became a household name, Dawes took an equally dangerous route through British checkpoints, without fanfare, poetry, or recognition. Discover why his name faded into obscurity, the truth behind what was really said that night, and how the Revolution was carried on the backs of ordinary patriots who made extraordinary sacrifices.

Episode Highlights:

The daring and overlooked midnight ride of William Dawes through Boston Neck
Why Revere became a legend and Dawes became a historical footnote
How everyday patriots like Dawes helped ignite the American Revolution without seeking fame

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The Forgotten Patriot: How James Armistead Helped Win the American Revolution

June 26, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

Episode 651 Show Notes- The Forgotten Patriot: How James Armistead Helped Win the American Revolution

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Episode Description

In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the astonishing true story of James Armistead Lafayette, the enslaved double agent who outwitted the British and helped secure America’s independence. Risking death to serve a nation that had yet to grant him freedom, James’s intelligence work was pivotal to the victory at Yorktown, yet his legacy remains largely forgotten. Discover how one man’s courage, deception, and loyalty shaped the course of history and exposed the deep contradictions of a revolution born in liberty.

Episode Highlights:

How James Armistead infiltrated British General Cornwallis’s camp and misled the enemy at a critical moment in the war
The unlikely bond between James Armistead and Marquis de Lafayette changed the trajectory of his life
The fight James waged after the war for the freedom he had earned but was still denied

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Inside China’s Influence Machine: From Hollywood to Washington, D.C.

June 25, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

Episode 650 Show Notes- Inside China’s Influence Machine: From Hollywood to Washington, D.C.

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Episode Description

In this eye-opening episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano welcomes back Chris Fenton, author of Feeding the Dragon: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, and American Business. They explore how China uses economic leverage, propaganda, and soft power to infiltrate American institutions, from corporate boardrooms to TikTok’s algorithm. Fenton breaks down why U.S. companies and even government officials refuse to challenge the CCP, and how American culture has been co-opted to serve Chinese interests. With tensions escalating globally, this is a conversation every American needs to hear.
Episode Highlights:

Why Hollywood and major U.S. businesses bend over backwards to appease the Chinese Communist Party
How TikTok became China’s most powerful tool to influence and divide America’s youth
Why the U.S. must prioritize national security over profits and end our dangerous dependency on Beijing

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