political philosophy

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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From Marxist to Conservative Architect: Frank Meyer’s Journey

August 20, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with Daniel J. Flynn, author of The Man Who Invented Conservatism, to explore the remarkable journey of Frank Meyer. Meyer from Marxist to conservative architect and shaped the intellectual foundation of the American Right. We discuss Meyer’s dramatic transformation, the birth of fusionism, and what his story reveals about the state of conservatism today. Is the movement still anchored in limited government, individual liberty, and fiscal responsibility, or has it lost its way?

Episode Highlights

The extraordinary life of Frank Meyer: from Marxist revolutionary to the architect of modern conservatism.
How Meyer’s philosophy of “fusionism” united libertarians and traditionalists and whether it still resonates in today’s fractured conservative movement.
The current strength of conservatism: Do today’s leaders still stand for limited government, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberty?

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William Paca: The Forgotten Signer Who Helped Shape America

August 7, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

In this America’s Founding Series episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the life of William Paca, a forgotten Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Paca rose to prominence as a Maryland lawyer, pushed his hesitant colony toward independence, and risked everything by signing America’s founding document. He later served as a brigadier general in the Maryland militia, defended the Chesapeake from British attacks, became governor of Maryland, and was appointed a federal judge by President George Washington. Discover how William Paca’s legacy challenges the myth of a monolithic founding and reflects the diverse roots of America’s birth.

Episode Highlights:

William Paca’s immigrant heritage and rise from colonial lawyer to revolutionary leader in Maryland.
Paca’s role in securing Maryland’s vote for independence and signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Learn about his military leadership in the Maryland militia, his post-war service as governor, and his federal judgeship under George Washington.

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What the Declaration of Independence Really Means | July 4th Special

July 3, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

Episode 654 Show Notes- What the Declaration of Independence Really Means | July 4th Special

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Episode Description

In this special July 4th edition of The P.A.S. Report’s America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the Declaration of Independence like never before, line by line, to reveal the enduring truths that gave birth to a nation. This episode explores the Committee of Five, the surprising influence of Italian patriot Filippo Mazzei, and how the Declaration laid the philosophical foundation for American liberty, natural rights, and self-government.

Far more than a historical document, the Declaration is a moral proclamation that still defines the American Creed. A civic identity rooted in unalienable rights, the consent of the governed, and the duty to resist tyranny. Professor Giordano also highlights the founders’ sacrifice and the extraordinary risk they took when they signed what amounted to their own death warrant.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to be American or why these words still matter this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

Episode Highlights:

Why the Declaration of Independence was “forged with thought but won by blood,” and what it reveals about the American identity
The real meaning behind “We hold these truths to be self-evident…” and how these truths remain our moral foundation
How the final line of the Declaration, “our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor,” marked a point of no return for the Founders

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