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Signer, Reformer, Abolitionist: The Legacy of Benjamin Rush

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

Release Date: 07/10/2025

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

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

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano welcomes Mark Mitchell, Director of Polling Operations at Rasmussen Reports, to break down the latest data and trends reshaping the American political landscape. From voter disillusionment and the erosion of trust in institutions to the Republican Party's ongoing messaging struggles, this discussion exposes the growing disconnect between public sentiment and political action. With exclusive insights into youth voter trends, government accountability, and the future of MAGA, this is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano explores the fascinating and often misunderstood legacy of John Dickinson, the man known as “The Penman of the Revolution.” While others raced toward independence, Dickinson stood firm in his belief that liberty must be secured through law, not rushed into through war. He helped ignite the flames of resistance with his Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, yet refused to sign the Declaration of Independence, only to later pick up a musket and fight for the very cause he once questioned. Discover how Dickinson’s...

Why Americans No Longer Trust Government and How to Fix It

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

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with Mark Meckler, President of the Convention of States, to explore the growing disconnect between the American people and their government. He explains why Americans no longer trust government and how to fix it. As public trust continues to erode, Meckler breaks down how entrenched bureaucracy, unpunished corruption, and an unaccountable political class have warped the system beyond recognition. They also discuss the potential of third-party movements like Elon Musk's and why the Convention of States may be the only real...

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

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

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano exposes the escalating war on ICE and the coordinated left-wing effort to obstruct immigration enforcement. As ICE agents face violence, harassment, and even attempted murder, Democrats and media elites continue to fuel the fire by comparing law enforcement officers to Nazis and labeling detention centers as “concentration camps.” Nick dismantles the false narratives, reveals how child labor scandals tied to Democrat donors are being whitewashed, and shows how the same people who weaponized the federal government against parents...

Signer, Reformer, Abolitionist: The Legacy of Benjamin Rush

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

In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano brings to life the powerful story of Benjamin Rush, a brilliant and provocative Founding Father who helped shape the moral and medical foundation of the United States. As a signer of the Declaration of Independence, an early abolitionist, and the father of American psychiatry, Rush fought for liberty not only with his pen, but through revolutionary ideas on public health, mental illness, and education. From challenging slavery to reconciling Adams and Jefferson, this episode explores how...

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Episode Highlights:

How Benjamin Rush fused Enlightenment ideals with revolutionary action to become one of the most influential and outspoken Founding Fathers
Rush was one of the earliest abolitionists and mentored Black leaders like Richard Allen
The dramatic reconciliation of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson—engineered by Rush behind the scenes

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Timestamps

00:52 The Life and Legacy of Benjamin Rush
01:35 Benjamin Rush Earns a Medical Degree and Becomes a Champion for the Enlightenment
03:56 Signer of the Declaration of Independence
04:45 The Principles of Liberty Were Worth the Sacrifice
06:21 Rush's Fight Against Slavery and Advocacy for Education
08:10 Rush Viewed the American Revolution as an Ongoing Process of Societal Improvement
10:03 He Emphasized the Need for Civic Virtue
11:09 Rush Sought to Reconcile the Rivalry Between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

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