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Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee: Washington’s Trusted General

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

Release Date: 03/26/2026

What Happened to the Signers of the Declaration? Abraham Clark and the Declaration’s True Cost

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

What happened to Abraham Clark after signing the Declaration of Independence? The famous pledge of "our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor" became devastatingly personal when British forces captured his two sons and subjected them to brutal imprisonment during the American Revolution. Most Americans know the words of the Declaration of Independence, but few understand what those words demanded of the Founding Fathers who signed it. In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano tells the extraordinary story of Abraham Clark, whose...

America's Socialist Shift | Jeff Lax on the DSA, Education, and Anti-Americanism

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

Democratic socialism is gaining influence across America, but how did it move from the political fringe into the mainstream? Professor Jeffrey Lax joins The P.A.S. Report to expose the forces driving the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), anti-Americanism, and the growing battle over America's future. As the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) expand their influence and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani reshapes the political conversation, many Americans are asking how these ideas gained so much traction. CUNY Professor Jeffrey Lax joins Professor Nick...

Oath of Office: What Happens When Elected Officials Reject the Constitution?

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

What does the Oath of Office actually mean if elected officials openly campaign on dismantling the Constitution before taking it? This episode explores a constitutional question that few legal scholars have confronted, but every American should understand. Professor Nick Giordano examines a critical constitutional blind spot at the heart of the American Republic. While the Constitution provides mechanisms to address corruption and abuses of power after an official takes office, it appears to provide no clear constitutional mechanism for examining whether someone who openly rejects the...

Oliver Wolcott: The Forgotten Founder & Declaration of Independence Signer

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

Oliver Wolcott, a Forgotten Founder and Declaration of Independence signer, picked up a musket to defend the nation he helped create. Discover the remarkable patriot who signed America's founding document, fought for independence, and devoted his life to serving the American republic. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin remain household names, yet few Americans know Oliver Wolcott, one of the forgotten Founding Fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence and fought in the American Revolution. A physician, farmer, judge, soldier, and Governor of Connecticut, Wolcott...

Manufactured Crisis: Is America’s Decline Deliberate? (with Jim Simpson)

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

America faces a Manufactured Crisis, or are today's biggest challenges simply a series of unrelated failures? Author Jim Simpson argues that open borders, illegal immigration, institutional capture, education, crime, and cultural upheaval are not isolated events but part of a larger strategy reshaping America. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with investigative journalist and author Jim Simpson to discuss the central thesis of his book, Manufactured Crisis: The War to End America. Together, they examine whether America's biggest domestic...

Education Crisis: How America Is Losing the Ability to Think

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

The education crisis has reached a breaking point, and the consequences extend far beyond the classroom. America’s education system cannot continue down this path without threatening the nation’s ability to think critically, innovate, and preserve a free society. This episode explores how America is losing the ability to think, and it’s more than a discussion about schools. Artificial intelligence did not create America’s education crisis. It exposed it. This episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast examines how decades of declining academic standards, grade inflation, technology...

Francis Lewis: The True Cost of Signing the Declaration of Independence

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

Discover why Francis Lewis lost his home, his fortune, and ultimately his wife after signing the Declaration of Independence. His story proves that "our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor" demanded far more than empty words. Most Americans celebrate Independence Day without understanding what the signers of the Declaration of Independence actually sacrificed after the ink dried. This episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast explores the extraordinary story of Declaration signer and Founding Father Francis Lewis, a successful merchant who willingly risked...

The Politics of Envy: The Socialist Movement Republicans Still Don't Understand

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

The Politics of Envy is reshaping American politics, yet many Republicans and ordinary Americans still underestimate the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano tears off the mask of "compassion" to expose how radical left-wing ideologues are executing a long-term cultural revolution inside the United States. Following a viral post confronting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's July 4th address, Professor Giordano breaks down how the Democratic Socialists of America built a disciplined...

Democrat Socialist Party: How the Left's Radical Shift Became Mainstream (with Rich Valdes)

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

The Democrat Socialist Party no longer sit on the political fringe. “Democratic” socialism is reshaping the Democratic Party, and the consequences could redefine America's political future. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano welcomes Rich Valdes, host of This Is America, for a hard-hitting conversation on the growing influence of democratic socialism, the rise of Zohran Mamdani, and why traditional Republican messaging continues to fall short. From housing affordability and inflation to the battle for young voters and the defense of America's founding...

Declaration of Independence: What Most Americans Were Never Taught

P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

Why did America actually vote for independence on July 2nd, and who was the forgotten Italian patriot behind the words "all men are created equal"? Discover what most Americans were never taught about the Declaration of Independence as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. Why did fifty-six men lock themselves inside a sweltering room in Philadelphia, shut the windows to keep out royal spies, and sign a document that could have cost them everything? Most people believe the Declaration of Independence simply announced America's separation from Great Britain. It didn't. The Declaration...

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Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee: Washington’s Trusted General reveals the rise, power, and shocking fall of one of the American Revolution’s most trusted figures. Discover how a celebrated patriot went from Washington’s inner circle to ruin, and what his story warns about today.

In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, the story of Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee is brought to life through a gripping narrative that explores leadership, reputation, and political division in early America. From elite cavalry commander to national voice after George Washington’s death, Lee’s journey offers a powerful lens into the fragility of legacy and the realities of the American experiment.

What You’ll Learn

How Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee became one of George Washington’s most trusted generals
The origins of the famous phrase “first in war, first in peace” and its lasting impact
How financial collapse and political division destroyed Lee’s reputation and legacy
The violent Baltimore mob attack and what it reveals about early American division
The surprising family legacy and how Henry Lee’s life shaped his son, General Robert E. Lee, and the future of a divided nation.
Why Lee’s story serves as a warning about reputation, unity, and the future of America

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Timestamps

01:32 The Rise of Henry Lighthorse Harry Lee
02:41 The Continental Army and Lee's Legion
03:49 Rise to Prominence
08:48 Eulogy for George Washington
10:32 Financial and Personal Decline
12:01 Final Years and Legacy
15:01 What We Can Learn From Lee

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