Revolutionary War

Casimir Pulaski: The Polish Patriot and the Price of Freedom

April 9, 2026 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

Casimir Pulaski gave his life for American liberty, and his story reveals the true cost of independence.

In this episode of the America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano explores the remarkable life of Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman and “Father of the American Cavalry” who crossed an ocean to fight for a country that was not his own. From his daring charge that saved George Washington at Brandywine to his ultimate sacrifice at the Siege of Savannah, Pulaski’s journey reminds us that America was founded not on bloodlines but on an idea.

Discover why an exile with no home became one of the Revolution’s most vital leaders, and why his story is a haunting warning to an era that often takes its inherited freedoms for granted.

What You’ll Learn:

The Making of a Soldier: How Pulaski’s struggle against Russian tyranny in Poland prepared him for the American Revolution.
Saving Washington: The tactical brilliance that prevented a catastrophe at the Battle of Brandywine.
Building the Cavalry: Why Pulaski’s Legion was the precursor to modern special forces.
The Ultimate Sacrifice: A breakdown of the fatal charge at Savannah and what it means to die for a principle.
A Lesson for Today: Why Pulaski’s “allegiance to an idea” is the only thing that can preserve the American experiment today.

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Jack Jouett: The Paul Revere of the South and the Night the British Came for Jefferson

January 8, 2026 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

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

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John Glover: The Forgotten Savior of Washington’s Army and the American Revolution

October 10, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano tells the incredible but little-known story of John Glover, the Marblehead fisherman who twice saved George Washington’s army and, in doing so, saved the American Revolution. From the miraculous fog-covered escape on Long Island to the icy crossing of the Delaware River, Glover’s leadership, skill, and courage turned certain defeat into survival. His story reminds us that America’s success has always relied on competent, ordinary citizens rising to meet extraordinary challenges.

Episode Highlights:

Discover how John Glover’s Marblehead Regiment became the unsung heroes behind Washington’s greatest escapes.
Learn how a fisherman’s skill and discipline saved the Continental Army at its darkest moments.
Explore the powerful lesson Glover’s story holds for America today about competence, leadership, and civic duty.

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The Reluctant Warrior: How Nathaniel Greene Turned the Tide of the American Revolution

July 31, 2025 by Nicholas Giordano

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Episode Description

In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano tells the riveting story of Nathaniel Greene, the self-taught military genius who defied his Quaker pacifist upbringing to become one of George Washington’s most trusted and effective generals. Often overshadowed by flashier names, Greene’s Southern Campaign was the quiet turning point of the American Revolution that bled British forces dry, forced Cornwallis to retreat, and set the stage for ultimate victory at Yorktown. Discover how a man of peace became a reluctant warrior, and why his brilliance remains one of the most underappreciated pillars of American independence.

Episode Highlights

How Greene’s Quaker beliefs clashed with his growing moral conviction to defend liberty, even if it meant war
The bold, unconventional military strategy that outmaneuvered Cornwallis and crippled British control of the South
Why Greene’s sacrifice after the war – financial ruin, early death, and little recognition – makes his legacy even more heroic

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