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James Forten: From Prisoner to American Giant

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

Release Date: 05/21/2026

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...

Can Trump Really Drain the Swamp? | John Fawcett on the Deep State & 2028

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

Can Trump Really Drain the Swamp? Washington promised bureaucratic accountability, yet the Deep State continues to grow. Discover why meaningful reform remains elusive, who still holds power behind the scenes, and what it means for the future of constitutional government. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with John Fawcett, host of The Great America Show, for a candid, unfiltered conversation on the Deep State, FBI and CIA influence, government corruption, corporate media bias, and the battle over America's political future. From Tulsi Gabbard's...

Why Foreigners Believe in America But So Many Americans Don't

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

Why do foreigners believe in America while so many Americans no longer do? As Independence Day approaches and the nation prepares to celebrate America 250, this episode explores the growing disconnect between how the world views the United States and how many Americans view their own country. Millions of World Cup visitors arrived in America and left amazed by the freedom, opportunity, prosperity, and American values they experienced. At the same time, recent polling reveals a dramatic decline not just in Gen Z patriotism, but all Americans regardless of age, as more Americans question the...

Lydia Darragh | How an Ordinary Citizen Helped Save the Revolution

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

How did Lydia Darragh, a quiet Quaker mother, become one of the most successful Revolutionary War spies of the American Revolution? On December 4, 1777, a single act of courage helped warn George Washington of a looming British attack and altered the course of history. When British officers unknowingly revealed a secret military plan inside her own home, Lydia Darragh faced a choice that could cost her life, her family, and everything she held dear. In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano explores the remarkable true story of Lydia...

Why the System Punishes Success: The Attack on Wealth Creation (with Dennis Kneale)

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

Why the System Punishes Success isn't just a podcast title. It's a warning. Dennis Kneale exposes the growing attack on wealth creation, capitalism, and economic freedom in America. Veteran journalist, bestselling author, and former CNBC and Fox Business anchor Dennis Kneale joins The P.A.S. Report to discuss why government bureaucracy, excessive regulation, and the rise of socialist ideas threaten prosperity and innovation. From the economic ripples of the Iran ceasefire and global energy markets to the dangerous math behind proposed wealth taxes on innovators like Elon Musk, this...

Was the Iran War Worth It? The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Trump’s Iran MOU

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

Iran War analysis takes center stage as Professor Nick Giordano breaks down whether Trump’s Iran MOU represents strategic victory, dangerous ambiguity, or a temporary pause that gives Tehran time. The real question is simple: Did America force the outcome it wanted, or did Iran survive long enough to make Washington soften its demands? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Giordano examines the good, the bad, and the ugly of Trump’s Iran MOU. He explains how the U.S. military shattered Iran’s military capabilities, why the Strait of Hormuz and strategic oil reserves...

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James Forten: From Prisoner to American Giant tells the remarkable story of a 14-year-old Revolutionary War patriot who refused to betray the American cause.

Born free in Philadelphia, captured by the British, and imprisoned aboard the notorious prison ship Jersey, James Forten returned home and built himself into one of America’s most successful Black entrepreneurs. In this episode of the America’s Founding Series, discover how Forten used capitalism, self-reliance, wealth creation, and moral conviction to fight for liberty and force America to live up to its founding promise.

Inside the Episode:

The True Patriot: Why James Forten’s Revolutionary War service reveals real American patriotism
From Prisoner to Power: How Forten went from prisoner of war to dominant Philadelphia businessman
Capitalist Liberation: Why wealth creation became a powerful tool for liberty and reform
Reclaiming Citizenship: How Forten challenged colonization and claimed America as his home
The Modern Lesson: What Forten teaches about capitalism, self-reliance, and America 250

James Forten’s life is not a story of victimhood. It is a story of victory through courage, competence, and conviction. As America approaches its 250th birthday, his legacy reminds us why the American promise is worth knowing, defending, and passing on.

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Timestamps

00:00 The Courage of a Young Patriot
02:52 James Forten: A Story of American Exceptionalism
07:26 From Captivity to Success: Forten's Journey
11:46 Economic Independence and Civic Responsibility
18:47 Forten's Legacy: Building, Owning, and Leading

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