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Roger Sherman: The Quiet Architect of America’s Constitution

The P.A.S. Report | Unfiltered Political Analysis and Insights

Release Date: 06/19/2025

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

The P.A.S. Report | Unfiltered Political Analysis and Insights

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...

Inside the Polls: Public Sentiment, Corruption, and the Collapse of Trust

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Obama, Brennan, and the Russia Hoax: The Declassified Truth

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In this explosive episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano exposes how declassified documents confirm the intelligence community manipulated assessments to launch the Russia collusion hoax and sabotage President Trump. From Brennan and Clapper to Comey and Obama, top officials weaponized intelligence and misled the public. Professor Giordano plays a clip from his very first episode in 2019, The Russia Impact, where he accurately warned this was happening in real-time. Now, with the truth laid bare, the media and Democrats scramble to cover their tracks. This episode is a...

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

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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...

Exposing the Ivy League: Adam Kissel on Radicalism, Decline, and Reform in Higher Ed

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In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano is joined by Adam Kissel, author of Slacking: A Guide to Ivy League Miseducation and visiting fellow for higher education reform at The Heritage Foundation. Kissel exposes the rot inside elite institutions, from Columbia University's descent into radicalism to the broader crisis of academic decline and student activism replacing scholarship. He explains why the name on a diploma too often outweighs the quality of education received, how taxpayer dollars are fueling the problem, and what states like Florida are doing to restore civic...

The Russia Hoax: What Tulsi Gabbard Just Exposed About the Deep State

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Newly declassified documents released by DNI Tulsi Gabbard expose the truth behind the Russia hoax, confirming that the Intelligence Community knew before the 2016 election that Russia posed no credible threat to the outcome, yet a post-election political operation, driven by the Obama White House and weaponized by senior officials, flipped the narrative to undermine President Trump. In this episode, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the documents, details how the Deep State deceived the public, and calls for Congress to implement permanent legislative reforms to defang the bureaucracy and...

John Dickinson: The Revolutionary Who Refused to Sign the Declaration

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Why Americans No Longer Trust Government and How to Fix It

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The War on ICE: Political Rhetoric, Media Lies, and Attempted Murder

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Signer, Reformer, Abolitionist: The Legacy of Benjamin Rush

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In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano brings to life Roger Sherman, the only Founding Father to sign all four of America’s key founding documents. As the quiet architect of America’s Constitution, Sherman helped shape the nation through his authorship of the Great Compromise, his defense of religious liberty, and his opposition to unchecked government power. Although often overlooked in popular history, Sherman’s influence is woven into the foundation of the American republic. This episode uncovers his critical role in uniting the colonies and defining the values that still guide the republic.

Episode Highlights:

Learn why Roger Sherman was the only person to sign the Continental Association, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution.
Explore how Sherman’s Great Compromise became the foundation for the structure of Congress and preserved the balance between large and small states.
Discover how his work protected religious liberty and challenged slavery, reflecting his moral vision for a just and free nation.

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Timestamps

00:50 Introduction to Roger Sherman
01:28 The Early Life of Roger Sherman
03:06 Sherman's Role in Independence
05:40 Advocacy for Liberty and Moral Courage
07:40 The Collapse of the Articles of Confederation
08:01 The Philadelphia Convention and Compromise
14:16 Sherman's Legacy and Impact

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