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Get in-depth political analysis of American politics, geopolitics, current events, and the Constitution through evidence-based analysis and historical context. Hosted by Political Science Professor Nick Giordano, The P.A.S. Report cuts through political spin to explain the ideas, institutions, and policies shaping the United States and the world through principled conservative analysis. What You'll Get Each Week: • Political Analysis & Current Events: Insightful commentary on American politics, elections, public policy, government accountability, free speech, individual liberty, national security, and international affairs. • Exclusive Interviews: Conversations with influential policymakers, journalists, historians, authors, and thought leaders featuring guests such as Senator Ted Cruz, Newt Gingrich, Victor Davis Hanson, Dr. Ben Carson, Alan Dershowitz, Mollie Hemingway, Miranda Devine, John Solomon, Dinesh D'Souza, Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer, and many more. • America's Founding Series: Discover the people, principles, and events that shaped the American experiment, and why the Constitution remains essential to understanding today's political and constitutional challenges. If you're looking for thoughtful conservative commentary that explains the issues, not just reacts to them, The P.A.S. Report delivers the context, insight, and conversations you won't find anywhere else. 🔔 Follow for new episodes every week. 🌐 pasreport.com

Aedanus Burke: The Patriot Who Warned of An American Aristocracy 11/12/2026

Aedanus Burke: The Patriot Who Warned of An American Aristocracy Aedanus Burke warned of an American aristocracy in 1783 and George Washington agreed. Have political dynasties and Congress become the ruling class he feared? In 1783, Revolutionary War patriot Aedanus Burke challenged George Washington's Society of the Cincinnati over hereditary privilege and the threat of a new American nobility. On this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano connects Burke's forgotten warning to Washington's entrenched political class, the decline of statesmanship, and $635.6 million in reported congressional stock trades in 2025. From Nancy and Paul Pelosi's investment disclosures and the STOCK Act to the 2026 South Carolina Senate defeat of Darline Graham by Annie Andrews, the episode confronts the dangers of political entitlement and conflicts of interest. Did Americans overthrow a monarchy only to tolerate a political elite that treats public office as a personal privilege? What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Aedanus Burke's Forgotten Warning: Why a Revolutionary War patriot and former British prisoner challenged the Society of the Cincinnati over hereditary privilege and the threat of American aristocracy. Politicians vs. Statesmen: Why career politicians pursue reelection and political power while true statesmen confront uncomfortable truths, temper expectations, and place the country above personal ambition. Congressional Stock Trades and Wealth: Why $635.6 million in reported 2025 stock trades, the STOCK Act, and Nancy and Paul Pelosi's financial disclosures raise serious questions about conflicts of interest and public trust. Political Dynasties and the 2026 Midterms: What Darline Graham's defeat in South Carolina reveals about voter concerns over political inheritance, experience, qualifications, and merit. America's New Aristocracy: Why the American Revolution's rejection of hereditary power remains relevant to political elites, constitutional accountability, and the responsibility of ordinary citizens. Episode Chapters 00:00 Aedanus Burke and the Threat of American Aristocracy 02:22 Aedanus Burke: Revolutionary Patriot and British Prisoner 04:51 Society of the Cincinnati: America's Hereditary Elite? 06:19 Burke's Cassius Warning and George Washington's Response 08:48 Political Dynasties: America's New Aristocracy? 13:08 Congressional Stock Trading: Pelosi, Power, and Wealth 15:31 South Carolina Senate Race: Merit vs. Political Dynasty ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43733019

NGO Funding: Are You Bankrolling America’s Decline? 11/11/2026

NGO Funding: Are You Bankrolling America’s Decline? NGOs receive your tax dollars. Who holds them accountable when their agenda clashes with your vote? On The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano welcomes Jennica Pounds, known as @DataRepublican and coauthor of Unelected: The Non-Governmental Organizations Destroying America, to examine taxpayer dollars, federal grants, and the administrative state. Pounds argues that nonprofit networks exert power over immigration, public education, and foreign aid beyond the ballot box. From USAID and religious charities to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, they explore who benefits, who exercises oversight, and why Republican victories fail to break the cycle. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Federal Grants and NGO Power: Explore the financial ties among government agencies, nonprofits, and private foundations that deserve closer public scrutiny. Immigration and Your Tax Dollars: Hear Pounds explain federal support for unaccompanied minors and the role of Catholic Charities and other religious nonprofits. The Chamber of Commerce Connection: Examine how CIPE connects the Chamber to the National Endowment for Democracy and the debate over taxpayer support. Common Core and Education Policy: Hear her argument about the Gates Foundation’s influence over schools and the limits of parental control. Accountability Beyond Elections: Explore her case for citizen oversight and why a change in party control alone cannot resolve entrenched institutional power. Chapters 00:00 Jennica Pounds (@DataRepublican) on Unelected and NGO Power 03:39 Private Foundations and the Government Revolving Door 05:34 Federal Grants, NGOs, and Mass Migration 07:20 Why the Administrative State Outlasts Elections 10:00 Chamber of Commerce, NED, and Taxpayer Dollars 12:39 Common Core and the Gates Foundation’s Influence 23:00 Sovereign Debt and the Fight for Government Accountability ⭐ Support the Show: For more conversations about the ideas and policies that shape America, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43720194

The Mindset of the American Voter: Why Nothing Gets Solved 11/09/2026

The Mindset of the American Voter: Why Nothing Gets Solved Republicans got smoked, but did the voters who replaced them actually examine the alternative? Professor Nick Giordano confronts the mindset of the American voter: civic ignorance, selective outrage, and an appetite for government dependency that crosses party lines. He examines voter turnout, older voters’ shift toward Democrats, the independent vote, and conservative ballot measures that outperformed Republican candidates. Through economic double standards, government censorship, immigration enforcement, and promises of $5,000 checks, he challenges citizens who demand accountability from politicians yet excuse their own contradictions. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Voter Turnout Beyond the Youth Narrative: Examine the 2022 versus 2026 age-group shifts and why older voters and independents deserve closer scrutiny. Conservative Policies vs. Republican Candidates: Explore why voters approved voter ID, tax restraints, and other conservative measures yet elected Democrats. Selective Outrage Under Biden and Trump: Test the partisan double standards on inflation, constitutional rights, Big Tech censorship, and government surveillance. The $5,000-Check Test: See how the federal dividend proposal exposed fiscal conservatives whose principles collapsed at the prospect of personal benefit. Dependency and Permanent Crises: Examine how failed civic education, emotional choices, and demands for government comfort create incentives to preserve problems rather than solve them. Episode Chapters 00:00 American Voter Mindset: Who’s Responsible for Failed Government? 07:14 Midterm Election Results: Older Voters and Independents Shift 09:06 Voter ID and Conservative Policies Win as Republicans Lose 12:40 Inflation Under Biden vs. Trump: Economic Double Standards 16:53 Government Weaponization and Selective Outrage Over Democracy 23:41 Government Dependency: The Collapse of Self-Reliance 29:11 Why Politicians Profit From Problems They Never Solve ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: If you're tired of government abuse, hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with one person who cares about the future of the country. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43680984

Midterm Election Results: Why Republicans Got Thrashed 11/05/2026

Midterm Election Results: Why Republicans Got Thrashed The 2026 midterm election results delivered a crushing defeat to Republicans, handing Democrats control of both the House and Senate. The GOP had two years in power, so what did they actually deliver? In this hard-hitting election autopsy, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down why Republicans lost Congress. GOP leadership campaigned on fiscal discipline while rubber-stamping trillions in debt, feigned outrage over government weaponization without repealing a single federal authority, and surrendered public education while parents demanded accountability for failing schools. Now, Republicans face an urgent eight-week test: Will they force recorded votes on voter ID, statutory border security, and real spending cuts before January 3rd, or spend the lame-duck session licking their wounds? After January 3rd, Democratic committee chairs will hold subpoena power to launch investigations into Donald Trump, his cabinet, and Elon Musk, while the Senate prepares to block judicial nominees. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: The Turnout Delusion: Why pundits mistook early Republican turnout reports for actual votes and ignored independent voters. The Broken Map: How unexpected Senate losses in states like Texas and Kansas exposed a broken national GOP strategy. The Republican Autopsy: Why screaming "socialism" failed to persuade suburban parents and working-class families crushed by energy costs and failing schools. The Lame-Duck Mandate: Four structural actions Congress must vote on before Democrats take the gavels on January 3rd. The Battle for 2028: How Democratic overreach, partisan impeachments, and potential House civil wars will define the next two years. Episode Chapters 00:00 2026 Midterm Election Results: Why Republicans Got Thrashed 05:03 Senate Upsets and House Flips: Where Republicans Lost 16:36 Republican Autopsy: The Promises GOP Leaders Broke 22:27 Why the GOP Wrote Off Urban Voters and Ignored Education 32:28 Eight Weeks Left for Voter ID, Border Security, and Budget Cuts 39:20 Democratic Control of Congress: Trump Investigations, Impeachment Risks, and 2028 ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: If you're tired of government abuse, hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with one person who cares about the future of the country. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43648314

Elizabeth Freeman (Mum Bett): Freedom on Trial 11/04/2026

Elizabeth Freeman (Mum Bett): Freedom on Trial Elizabeth Freeman (Mum Bett) put slavery on trial and won. Discover the constitutional fight that broke one man’s claim to own her. In 1781, Elizabeth Freeman and Brom challenged slavery through the Massachusetts Constitution’s declaration that all men are born free and equal. Professor Nick Giordano traces the brutality of the Ashley household, the constitutional battle in Brom and Bett v. Ashley, and the verdict that secured their freedom. This American Revolution story exposes the contradiction between a Patriot’s demand for liberty and his claim to own human beings. Freeman’s life after the verdict reveals what freedom made possible: paid work, property ownership, and personal independence. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Elizabeth Freeman’s Courage: Discover how Mum Bett resisted abuse within the Ashley household and challenged a powerful man’s authority over her life. The Massachusetts Constitution of 1780: See why its promise of natural rights gave Freeman and Brom a legal weapon against slavery. Brom and Bett v. Ashley: Follow the 1781 freedom suit that attorneys Theodore Sedgwick and Tapping Reeve brought before a Berkshire County jury. Life After the Verdict: Explore Freeman’s choices as a free woman, her work as a nurse and midwife, and her path to a home and land of her own. Liberty’s Test: Examine why constitutional promises require citizens with the courage to assert their rights and institutions that uphold them. Episode Chapters 0:00 Elizabeth Freeman: The Fight for Freedom 1:05 Mum Bett’s Early Life and Enslavement 2:44 The Sheffield Declaration: Liberty and Slavery Collide 4:42 Mum Bett Defies Hannah Ashley’s Brutality 6:36 The Massachusetts Constitution’s Promise of Freedom 7:58 Mum Bett and Theodore Sedgwick Challenge Slavery 10:51 Brom and Bett v. Ashley: Slavery on Trial ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43582484

The Socialist Takeover vs. Trump’s Counterrevolution | Victor Davis Hanson 10/30/2026

The Socialist Takeover vs. Trump’s Counterrevolution | Victor Davis Hanson Victor Davis Hanson warns America before the 2026 midterm elections: Can Trump’s counterrevolution survive a socialist takeover? Hanson traces Donald Trump’s political comeback, the rise of the MAGA movement, and the central argument of his #1 New York Times bestseller, The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement. He also analyzes gas prices, voter anger, Democratic Socialists, and the battle for control of Congress. Professor Nick Giordano challenges Hanson on Republican failures to codify Trump’s agenda and dismantle the federal machinery behind government weaponization. Could Democratic control of the House or Senate erase Trump’s gains and put the future of MAGA at risk? What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Trump’s Counterrevolution: Why Hanson believes Trump created MAGA and built a political movement that may survive him. The 2026 Midterm Stakes: How gas prices, voter anger, economic data, and socialist candidates could decide control of Congress. Lawfare’s Blowback: Why indictments, censorship, and Democratic overreach revived Trump’s political power. The GOP’s Failure: Why Republicans left Trump’s agenda vulnerable and failed to dismantle weaponized federal power. The Socialist Takeover: How Democratic Socialists could transform Congress, constitutional limits, and the future of MAGA. Chapters 00:00 Victor Davis Hanson on Trump’s Counterrevolution 01:00 How Trump Survived Lawfare and Built the MAGA Movement 11:53 Trump Foreign Policy: Venezuela, Iran, and Regime Change 20:25 2026 Midterm Elections: Gas Prices and Voter Anger 28:06 Democratic Control of Congress: What It Means for Trump 34:01 Trump Lawfare and Republican Failure to Stop Weaponization 40:49 Democratic Socialists vs. the Constitution ⭐ Support the Show: For more conversations about the ideas and policies that shape America, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43570219

Francis Salvador: Jewish Patriot Who Died for American Independence 10/29/2026

Francis Salvador: Jewish Patriot Who Died for American Independence Francis Salvador spent less than three years in America before he died for independence. Why did this Jewish patriot risk everything? In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano tells the extraordinary story of Francis Salvador, the "Southern Paul Revere," who rose from Jewish immigrant to revolutionary leader in South Carolina. Discover how Salvador broke religious barriers, helped advance the American Revolution, and became the first known Jewish Patriot to die for American independence at the Battle of Esseneca in 1776. As America marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, his sacrifice raises a question too few Americans can answer: What makes someone an American? His story connects the American Revolution, natural rights, the Declaration of Independence, and the U.S. Constitution to a timeless principle: liberty requires personal responsibility, not government compulsion. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Francis Salvador's Forgotten Sacrifice: Why a Jewish immigrant with no American ancestry risked his fortune and life for independence after less than three years in the colonies. The First Jewish Patriot in Colonial Politics: How Salvador overcame religious barriers to become the first openly Jewish member of an American representative assembly. The Southern Paul Revere and Battle of Esseneca: Why Salvador rode nearly 30 miles to alert Patriot militia forces and what eyewitness accounts reveal about his final moments. The Declaration of Independence and American Liberty: Why the Founders pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to the principles of liberty and to one another. American Identity vs. Identity Politics: Why the American creed rests on natural rights, constitutional principles, individual liberty, and personal responsibility rather than ancestry or allegiance to government. Episode Chapters 00:00 What Makes Someone an American? Francis Salvador's Story 01:30 Francis Salvador's Journey from London to Colonial America 04:34 Francis Salvador Becomes America's First Jewish Legislator 09:23 The Southern Paul Revere and His Daring 28 Mile Ride 13:27 The Battle of Esseneca and Francis Salvador's Final Sacrifice 16:26 The American Creed: Declaration of Independence and Liberty 18:25 American Identity and Our Responsibility to Defend Freedom ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43478249

When Republicans Surrender, Socialists Win | Carl Jackson 10/28/2026

When Republicans Surrender, Socialists Win | Carl Jackson 2026 Midterms: When Republicans surrender ground, socialists win. Can the GOP defend your freedom, lower your costs, and earn your vote? With the midterm elections days away, Carl Jackson, host of The Carl Jackson Show, joins Professor Nick Giordano to confront the Republican Party’s failure to explain how limited government and economic liberty improve your life. Jackson shares his transformation from jail and a custody battle as a young liberal father to faith, conservatism, and a rejection of welfare dependence. Together, they examine the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the role of energy regulations and the Iran conflict in household costs, and why the GOP concedes working-class and minority communities instead of earning their trust. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: The GOP’s Message Crisis: Why attacks on socialism fall flat without a clear explanation of how free enterprise improves everyday life. Affordability & Your Wallet: How energy policy, tariffs, and foreign conflicts shape the debate over gas, groceries, and household costs. The Welfare Trap: What Jackson’s experience in the court system and on public assistance reveals about fatherhood, faith, and personal autonomy. The DSA & Democrat Power: Why Jackson warns that Democrats could mistake voter frustration for a socialist mandate if they retake Congress. The Voters Republicans Abandon: What outreach efforts in Michigan illustrate about respect, trust, and the communities Republicans too often concede. Chapters 00:00 Why Republicans Fail to Defend Freedom 02:31 2026 Midterms: Inflation, Energy Costs, and Iran 10:33 Carl Jackson: From Liberal to Conservative 19:11 Identity Politics, Welfare, and Government Dependence 24:03 Democratic Socialists and the Battle for Congress 27:45 Why Republicans Abandon Working-Class Voters 32:14 What Republicans Must Deliver if They Win ⭐ Support the Show: For more conversations about the ideas and policies that shape America, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43440319

France Riots: Europe’s Breaking Point, Is America Next? 10/25/2026

France Riots: Europe’s Breaking Point, Is America Next? France riots and European unrest expose failed assimilation and a war on Western civilization. America faces the exact same crisis of order. Professor Nick Giordano draws on his homeland security and political science background to examine mass migration, failed government responses, and the red-green alliance between radical leftists and Islamist movements. Why do France’s extensive welfare benefits fail to satisfy factions that seek to dismantle Western institutions? From Emmanuel Macron’s appeasement to Giorgia Meloni’s crackdown in Italy, this episode examines how leaders respond to violent unrest and exposes a dangerous trap for Americans: citizens surrender liberty for order, only to discover those extraordinary powers serve a government they no longer trust. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: France’s Welfare Contradiction: Why cradle-to-grave benefits fail to appease revolutionary movements that seek to destroy the existing order. Mass Migration and Failed Assimilation: How anti-Western ideology and the rejection of civic obligations fracture national identity. The Red-Green Alliance: Why radical leftists and Islamist factions unite against Western institutions despite incompatible goals. Macron vs. Meloni: What their responses reveal about appeasement, criminal penalties, parental accountability, and public safety. America’s Freedom Trap: How emergency powers can outlast a crisis and give the next administration tools to target ordinary citizens. Episode Chapters 00:00 France Riots: Europe’s Crisis, America’s Warning 04:15 Mass Migration, France’s Welfare State, and Failed Assimilation 07:09 The Red-Green Alliance and the War on Western Civilization 11:30 Could European Governments Collapse? America and NATO at Risk 15:05 Macron vs. Meloni: Appeasement or Accountability? 26:44 America’s Radical Left, Constitutional Checks, and Civic Education 31:05 Freedom vs. Security: The Trap of Emergency Powers ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: If you're tired of government abuse, hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with one person who cares about the future of the country. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43440159

Peter Muhlenberg: From the Pulpit to the Revolution 10/22/2026

Peter Muhlenberg: From the Pulpit to the Revolution Why did Peter Muhlenberg, an ordained Lutheran pastor, leave his pulpit to lead American soldiers into the Revolutionary War? In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the extraordinary story of Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, the "Fighting Parson" of the American Revolution. Discover how a man of faith traded the safety of his church for a Continental Army command under George Washington and endured the brutal trials of Valley Forge before the American victory at Yorktown. As America marks its 250th anniversary, explore the clash between Peter and his brother Frederick, the first Speaker of the House, and uncover what the Founders intended for religious liberty, the First Amendment, and the separation of church and state. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: The Pulpit Rebellion: Why Peter Muhlenberg left his ministry to command Patriot soldiers and how the famous uniform reveal became a Revolutionary War legend. Two Brothers, Two Paths: How Peter took up arms while Frederick chose public service and became the first Speaker of the House. The First Amendment's True Meaning: Why the Founders rejected federal control over religion without excluding people of faith from civic life. From Valley Forge to Yorktown: How Muhlenberg endured the hardships of the Revolutionary War and helped secure American independence. The Cost of Civic Silence: Why personal conscience demands active participation and why freedom never defends itself. Episode Chapters 00:00 Peter Muhlenberg: The Pastor Who Joined the American Revolution 02:14 Peter Muhlenberg's Fight for Liberty and Freedom of Conscience 04:15 Religious Freedom and Government Control in Colonial America 06:39 Peter and Frederick Muhlenberg Clash Over Faith and War 09:16 Revolutionary War Battles: Brandywine, Valley Forge, and Yorktown 12:31 The First Amendment and Separation of Church and State 17:03 Why Civic Silence and Complacency Threaten American Liberty ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43382379

Article V Convention of States: Breaking DC’s Grip (Mark Meckler) 10/21/2026

Article V Convention of States: Breaking DC’s Grip (Mark Meckler) Article V Convention of States: Can 34 states force a check on Washington’s power when Republican victories fail to deliver? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano and Mark Meckler, president of Convention of States and Citizens for Self-Governance, confront Washington’s appetite for debt and control. Meckler makes the case for a balanced budget amendment, constitutional tax and budget caps, and congressional term limits through the Article V amendment process. They also debate repeal of the 17th Amendment, state legislative recall of U.S. senators, and the federal funds that undermine state sovereignty. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: The Article V Alternative: Learn why 34 states must apply for an amendment convention and why 38 must ratify any proposed amendment. National Debt and Fiscal Limits: Hear why Meckler argues that constitutional restraints can succeed where Republican promises have failed. Term Limits and the Administrative State: Examine his warning that limits on Congress alone could shift more power to unelected federal bureaucrats. 17th Amendment Repeal and Senate Recall: Explore two proposals to restore state influence over the U.S. Senate and the obstacles each faces. Federal Funds and State Sovereignty: Discover why state lawmakers may resist more authority if it costs them federal dollars. Chapters 00:00 Midterm Elections: Voter Turnout and Polling Blind Spots 05:30 Socialist Candidates and the Democratic Party’s Future 11:49 National Debt: Why Republicans Fail to Cut Federal Waste 15:02 Article V Convention of States: The Amendment Process 17:11 17th Amendment Repeal and the Senate Recall Alternative 22:22 Federal Overreach: State Sovereignty vs. Federal Funds 28:01 Voter ID, Election Integrity, and the Constitutional Oath ⭐ Support the Show: For more conversations about the ideas and policies that shape America, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43340139

Bought a MAGA Hat? Inside Jack Smith's Arctic Frost Dragnet 10/19/2026

Bought a MAGA Hat? Inside Jack Smith's Arctic Frost Dragnet Bought a MAGA hat? Jack Smith's Arctic Frost probe obtained buyer records and personal data on over 639,000 Republican supporters. Senator Chuck Grassley's latest Arctic Frost disclosures expose the scope of FBI subpoenas that reached Republican donors, MAGA hat buyers, and ordinary Americans. The revelations raise fundamental questions about political surveillance, government weaponization, and First Amendment rights. Professor Nick Giordano contrasts the Ilhan Omar raid with Jack Smith's Arctic Frost dragnet to explain the difference between legitimate criminal investigations and government abuse of power. He connects the FBI's post-9/11 intelligence expansion, the Biden administration's domestic terrorism strategy, and years of federal overreach to a question Republicans must answer: Why haven't they curtailed the investigative powers they spent years condemning? What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Jack Smith's Arctic Frost Dragnet: What Senator Grassley's disclosures reveal about federal access to records on 639,000 Republican donors, voters, and supporters, plus MAGA hat purchase data. Ilhan Omar Raid vs. Government Weaponization: Why a judicially authorized investigation into alleged fraud differs from broad federal collection of Americans' political records. FBI Surveillance and the Deep State: How post-9/11 intelligence expansion and domestic terrorism policies raise serious questions about federal power and constitutional safeguards. First Amendment Rights and Political Privacy: How government access to donor records, political affiliations, and personal information can discourage lawful political participation. Six Reforms to Stop Government Abuse: How Congress could dismantle the FBI's expanded intelligence apparatus, restrict mass data collection, require deletion of unrelated records, and impose criminal penalties for deliberate misconduct. Episode Chapters 00:00 Ilhan Omar Investigation: Political Targeting or Accountability? 02:07 Ilhan Omar Raid: Fraud Allegations and Financial Questions 06:16 Search Warrants vs. Government Weaponization 10:20 FBI Surveillance: How the Government Collects Your Data 12:26 Jack Smith's Arctic Frost: The Political Surveillance Dragnet 17:24 639,000 Republicans: MAGA Hat Buyers and Government Lists 25:48 Six Reforms to Stop FBI Abuse and Government Weaponization ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: If you're tired of government abuse, hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with one person who cares about the future of the country. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43339419

Salem Poor at Bunker Hill: Why He Risked Everything 10/15/2026

Salem Poor at Bunker Hill: Why He Risked Everything Salem Poor bought his freedom for £27. Why did he risk his life six years later at the Battle of Bunker Hill? In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano explores the Black Revolutionary War soldier whose battlefield courage prompted thirteen officers and a brigade surgeon to petition the Massachusetts General Court for a reward. Trace Poor’s service through Saratoga, Valley Forge, and the Battle of Monmouth. As America marks its 250th anniversary, discover how his continued Continental Army service and later hardship challenge the belief that liberty requires no personal sacrifice. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: The Price of Freedom: How Salem Poor purchased his liberty in colonial Massachusetts and entered the American Revolution with a family and a future at stake. Courage at Bunker Hill: The December 1775 petition that compared a Black private soldier’s conduct to an experienced officer’s. Service Beyond Recognition: How Poor entered a three-year Continental Army enlistment after the legislature rejected the request to reward him. Life After the Revolution: The stark contrast between Poor’s wartime reputation and his later need for assistance at Boston’s almshouse. Liberty and Personal Responsibility: Why a free republic needs citizens whose commitment to principle extends beyond comfort, applause, or convenience. Episode Chapters 00:00 Salem Poor and the Price of Freedom 00:29 How Salem Poor Bought His Freedom 02:16 Why Salem Poor Joined the American Revolution 04:23 Salem Poor at the Battle of Bunker Hill 06:57 The Petition to Reward Salem Poor’s Bravery 09:06 Salem Poor’s Revolutionary War Service and Later Hardship 12:22 What Salem Poor Teaches Us About Liberty and Duty ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43296539

Playing God with AI: Miranda Devine Exposes Big Tech 10/14/2026

Playing God with AI: Miranda Devine Exposes Big Tech AI giants want to define humanity’s future. Miranda Devine challenges Big Tech’s power over truth, morality, and your freedom. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano joins New York Post columnist and author Miranda Devine to examine artificial intelligence, AI ethics, and Silicon Valley’s power. Devine argues that Anthropic’s approach to Claude and AI consciousness raises urgent questions about human dignity and who determines a chatbot’s moral code. They scrutinize tech executives’ demands for AI regulation, whether federal rules could shield companies from liability, and how government surveillance could expand through AI. The conversation connects constitutional rights, digital privacy, and human independence to a central question: Who controls the technology that could shape your future? What You’ll Learn In This Episode: AI Ethics and Big Tech Power: Understand Devine’s critique of Anthropic, effective altruism, and the values tech companies choose for their AI models. AI Regulation and Corporate Liability: Explore why Devine views calls for federal oversight with suspicion and what accountability should require. Government Surveillance and Privacy: Hear why Giordano calls for safeguards on intelligence agencies’ use of AI and Americans’ personal data. Constitutional Rights and Human Dignity: Examine Devine’s case for the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution as a foundation for AI values. Education and Human Purpose: Consider how dependence on chatbots could affect independent thought, social connections, and a sense of purpose. Chapters 00:00 AI Ethics: Miranda Devine on Big Tech’s Power 02:50 Anthropic, Effective Altruism, and AI Consciousness 07:00 AI Chatbots, Human Dignity, and Mental Health 10:49 AI Regulation: Who Bears Big Tech’s Liability? 14:48 Government AI Surveillance and Your Privacy 22:34 AI Values: The Constitution and Individual Rights 25:29 AI in Education: Critical Thought and Human Purpose ⭐ Support the Show: For more conversations about the ideas and policies that shape America, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43280003

2026 Midterms: Why Trump's Base Feels Abandoned 10/12/2026

2026 Midterms: Why Trump's Base Feels Abandoned 2026 midterms: Why does Trump's base feel abandoned despite major victories? What threatens Republican enthusiasm before November? Here is the institutional breakdown GOP leaders ignore. Despite landmark wins on the southern border and federal agency reform, high gas prices, the Iran war, and unmet promises of government accountability fuel intense frustration across the Republican base. Professor Nick Giordano cuts through superficial BS to analyze John Brennan's remarks on a "legion of professionals," FBI controversies, the Epstein files debacle, and the administrative state's power to frustrate presidential authority. Beyond bureaucratic resistance, control of Congress will shape Trump's final two years, judicial confirmations, and federal oversight. Discover what Republican officials must deliver as political complacency and voter distrust threaten their midterm prospects. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Republican Enthusiasm Crisis: Why landmark achievements haven't translated into grassroots energy, and how kitchen-table financial pressure threatens 2026 turnout. The Deep State's Unelected Power: What former CIA Director John Brennan's remarks about a "legion of professionals" reveal about bureaucratic resistance against presidential authority. The Government Accountability Betrayal: Why the Epstein files debacle, FBI revelations, and stalled investigations leave conservatives questioning their own leaders. What's Really at Stake in the 2026 Midterms: How control of the House and Senate could reshape Trump's final two years, judicial appointments, subpoenas, and federal spending. The Crisis of American Self-Government: Why leaders must offer more than anti-Democrat talking points, and how blind party loyalty weakens constitutional accountability. Episode Chapters 00:00 2026 Midterms: Why Trump's Republican Base Feels Abandoned 02:25 Republican Voter Enthusiasm, Midterm Polls, and Turnout 10:04 Gas Prices, the Iran War, and Voter Frustration 13:09 The Deep State: How Bureaucrats Resist Presidential Power 19:02 Epstein Files, FBI Controversies, and Government Accountability 27:01 What's at Stake in the 2026 Midterms: Congress and Trump's Agenda 37:20 Civic Responsibility: Why Political Disengagement Threatens Liberty ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: Hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with a parent, student, teacher, or citizen who cares about the future of the country. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43245433

Nicholas Herkimer and the Battle of Oriskany: A Warning for a Divided Nation 10/08/2026

Nicholas Herkimer and the Battle of Oriskany: A Warning for a Divided Nation What happens when political division turns deadly, and neighbors become enemies? Nicholas Herkimer and the Battle of Oriskany reveal one of the American Revolution's bloodiest and most personal battles. In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano tells the story of Brigadier General Nicholas Herkimer and the nearly 800 Tryon County militiamen who marched toward Fort Stanwix in August 1777. After accusations of cowardice and divided loyalty pushed Herkimer to abandon his plan, his column entered a deadly ambush near Oriskany, where Patriots, Loyalists, Oneida allies, Mohawk warriors, Seneca warriors, former friends, and even relatives fought at close range. The Battle of Oriskany exposed the civil war within the American Revolution and left the Mohawk Valley scarred for years. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Herkimer’s story offers a powerful warning about political contempt, civic division, and what can happen when fellow citizens stop seeing one another as neighbors. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: The Road to Fort Stanwix: Why Nicholas Herkimer led nearly 800 Tryon County militiamen through the Mohawk Valley to relieve the American fort The Decision That Changed Everything: How accusations of cowardice and Loyalist sympathy pushed Herkimer to abandon his plan and advance The Battle of Oriskany: How Loyalist and Native forces trapped Herkimer’s militia in a brutal ravine ambush Herkimer Under Fire: How a badly wounded Nicholas Herkimer stayed on the battlefield and helped his men survive the attack The Lesson for America Today: Why political contempt can destroy civic bonds and why citizenship requires disagreement without hatred Episode Chapters 00:00 Nicholas Herkimer and the Battle of Oriskany 02:03 When Neighbors Became Enemies in the Mohawk Valley 04:21 The Battle of Oriskany Ambush and Bloody Fighting 07:00 How Herkimer Adapted Under Fire 09:20 Brother Against Brother in the American Revolution 10:44 The Human Cost of the Battle of Oriskany 11:13 What Oriskany Teaches America About Political Division ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43199153

National Debt Crisis: Ken Buck Says Congress Won’t Stop Spending 10/07/2026

National Debt Crisis: Ken Buck Says Congress Won’t Stop Spending The national debt crisis reaches into your paycheck, your mortgage, and your retirement. Ken Buck warns that America’s $40 trillion debt demands action. Why do both parties promise fiscal responsibility, then approve bigger federal budgets? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano talks with former Congressman Ken Buck about his book, Wake Up America!: The Rise of Socialism Is the Death of Freedom. Buck shares a firsthand account of congressional dysfunction, explains how party leaders pressure lawmakers to approve costly bills, and connects federal debt to the costs families face. He also makes the case for permanent DOGE oversight, challenges Congress over Trump’s tariffs, and predicts Democrats will take the House in the 2026 midterm elections. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: The household cost of national debt: Why Buck argues that federal deficits put pressure on mortgage rates, food prices, and family budgets. Why Republicans abandon fiscal restraint: How political threats and primary challenges undermine promises of limited government. What permanent DOGE oversight could achieve: Buck’s proposal to make waste, fraud, and abuse reviews a core congressional responsibility. Why Congress must check presidential power: How Trump’s tariffs expose a deeper problem with separation of powers and emergency authority. What voters can do before the 2026 midterms: Hear Buck’s House and Senate forecast, plus practical steps to hold candidates accountable. Chapters 00:00 Ken Buck on the National Debt Crisis and Wake Up America 02:07 How National Debt Affects Mortgage Rates and Household Costs 07:21 Federalism Under Pressure as States Depend on Federal Funds 09:30 Why Republicans Fail to Deliver Fiscal Responsibility 14:22 Permanent DOGE Oversight and the Fight to Cut Federal Waste 18:56 Why Congress Fails to Use Its Power to Cut Federal Budgets 26:47 Ken Buck’s 2026 Midterm Forecast and Warning to Republicans ⭐ Support the Show: For more conversations about the ideas and policies that shape America, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43180068

Iran War: Is Tehran Betting Everything on the U.S. Midterms? 10/05/2026

Iran War: Is Tehran Betting Everything on the U.S. Midterms? Could the Iran War now hinge on the U.S. midterm elections? Tehran has taken its case directly to American voters as economic pressure, oil prices, and political unrest become weapons in the war. A 26-page open letter from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets American public opinion and urges voters to change the makeup of their government. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano examines Iran’s strategy, the IRGC letter, the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices, America’s refinery weakness, and the military buildup that could make Tehran’s bet on November a dangerous miscalculation. Iran believes time can work in its favor. Economic pain inside the United States could weaken public support for the war, while Tehran hopes political pressure after the midterms will limit President Trump. But Iran faces a collapsing currency, severe economic strain, near-zero oil exports, and additional U.S. military power headed toward the region. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Iran’s Midterm Pressure Campaign: What the IRGC’s 26-page letter reveals about Tehran’s effort to influence American public opinion and use the U.S. political calendar to its advantage. The Oil Price Mystery: Why Middle Eastern crude exports have returned near prewar levels while Brent crude, diesel, gasoline, and home heating costs remain painfully high. America’s Refinery Crisis: Why the United States has not built a major refinery with substantial downstream capacity since 1977, and how that weakness limits true energy independence. The Iran October Surprise: Could Tehran strike energy infrastructure, U.S. forces, cyber targets, or even the American homeland before Election Day, and could such an attack backfire? Trump After the Midterms: Why Article II powers, additional U.S. carrier groups, Iran’s economic crisis, and Trump’s legacy could create the opposite outcome Tehran expects. The Iran War no longer comes down only to missiles and military power. Iran needs American economic and political pressure to break Washington first. The United States needs Tehran’s economic position to collapse first. The question is simple: Who runs out of time first? Episode Chapters 00:00 Iran War Strategy and the U.S. Midterm Elections 12:45 Strait of Hormuz, Oil Prices, and Iran’s Energy Leverage 18:24 U.S. Energy Production, Refinery Capacity, and Oil Market Risk 22:38 U.S. Military Buildup in the Middle East 24:47 Iran’s October Surprise: Pre-Election Escalation Risks 26:34 Iran Terror Attack on U.S. Soil: Election Impact and Public Response 30:26 Congress vs. Presidential War Powers and Trump’s Lame-Duck Strategy ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: Hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with a parent, student, teacher, or citizen who cares about the future of the country. #IranWar #Iran #Trump #USMidterms #StraitOfHormuz /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43166938

John Paul Jones: The Naval Battle That Shocked Britain 10/01/2026

John Paul Jones: The Naval Battle That Shocked Britain How did John Paul Jones capture HMS Serapis when his own ship, Bonhomme Richard, was on fire and took on water? The Battle of Flamborough Head turned disaster into one of the American Revolution’s most remarkable naval victories. In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano tells the story of a Scottish sailor who took the war to Britain’s shores. As America marks its 250th anniversary, discover how Jones faced a more powerful Royal Navy warship, changed tactics after his heaviest guns failed, and refused to surrender. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: The Scottish sailor: How a gardener’s son became an American naval captain and challenged Britain near its own shores. Disaster at Flamborough Head: How two of Bonhomme Richard’s heaviest cannons exploded and cost Jones his best chance in a gun duel. The tactical death grip: How Jones turned a collision with HMS Serapis into a close-range fight that reduced Britain’s firepower advantage. “I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight”: What the accounts reveal about Captain Richard Pearson’s surrender demand and Jones’s defiance. The lesson for today: Why Jones’s resolve still matters when a plan collapses and defeat seems inevitable. Jones lost Bonhomme Richard, but he and his crew captured the warship that nearly destroyed her. His victory reminds us that a failed plan does not have to end the fight. Episode Chapters 00:00 John Paul Jones and the Battle of Flamborough Head 01:01 From Scottish Sailor to American Naval Captain 02:07 John Paul Jones Raids the British Coast 04:00 Bonhomme Richard Battles HMS Serapis 07:27 Jones Lashes Bonhomme Richard to Serapis 08:43 Friendly Fire and the Grenade Attack on Serapis 09:41 HMS Serapis Surrenders and Bonhomme Richard Sinks 11:07 John Paul Jones on Resolve and Leadership 12:22 What John Paul Jones Can Teach America Today ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43060263

Mayor Mamdani and the Rise of Socialism: Vickie Paladino on America's Future 09/30/2026

Mayor Mamdani and the Rise of Socialism: Vickie Paladino on America's Future Mayor Zohran Mamdani promised an affordable New York. Vickie Paladino argues that his policies could leave families and small property owners with a higher bill. What does New York’s socialist shift reveal about the future of America’s cities? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano talks with New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino about Mamdani’s agenda, conditions in NYCHA public housing, and the pressure that rent freezes and city fines place on small landlords. Their conversation moves from City Hall to a national question: Why do socialist candidates gain ground while Republicans fail to make their case in urban communities? What You’ll Learn In This Episode: The cost of Mamdani’s policies: Why Paladino fears rent freezes and aggressive code enforcement could hurt small property owners and tenants alike. The free speech dispute: Why Paladino sued the City Council and how she describes the outcome. The appeal of socialism: Why she believes socialist candidates gain support even as residents express frustration with city services. The NY-13 candidate gap: What the race against Darializa Avila Chevalier reveals about Republican recruitment and outreach. How to reach new voters: How Paladino earned support from Democrats in Bayside and what she says Republicans can learn from it. Chapters 00:00 Vickie Paladino on Mayor Mamdani and New York City’s Future 02:29 Vickie Paladino’s First Amendment Fight with the City Council 09:20 Mamdani and the Rise of Socialism in the Democratic Party 13:31 Mamdani’s Rent Policies and the Risk to Small Landlords 19:42 How Vickie Paladino Wins Support from Democratic Voters 22:22 The NY-13 Race and Why Republicans Fail to Challenge Socialists 33:17 How Republicans Can Build a Grassroots Movement and Win New Voters ⭐ Support the Show: For more conversations about the ideas and policies that shape America, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43059623

Social Justice vs. Reality: The Destructive Leftist Mindset 09/28/2026

Social Justice vs. Reality: The Destructive Leftist Mindset Nikole Hannah-Jones admitted her school choice failed her daughter. Did social justice ideals take priority over parental duty, and what does that choice reveal about the leftist mindset? On this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano argues that this decision exposes a dangerous moral inversion: people claim to serve a righteous cause while discarding the concrete duties owed to the real human beings right in front of them. He traces that pattern through the public praise for Luigi Mangione after Brian Thompson’s murder, the growing acceptance of physical force against campus speakers, and a survey exploring a hypothetical military coup against Donald Trump. Professor Giordano also examines remarks following the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, an aspiring politician who views American workers as expendable units of labor, and parents who publicly declare on social media that they regret having children. He asks the same critical question in each case: What happens to parental and civic duty when ideology, public validation, or personal comfort comes first? What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why Hannah-Jones’s account raises an urgent question about social justice, virtue signaling, and a parent’s fundamental obligation to their child. How the reaction to Luigi Mangione elevates an ideological grievance above a murder victim. What attitudes toward campus violence and a hypothetical coup reveal about respect for free speech and constitutional order. Why the Clancy juror’s remarks and public expressions of parental regret point to a collapsing hierarchy of responsibility. How honoring ordinary duties to children, neighbors, and fellow citizens sustains a constitutional republic. Episode Chapters 00:00 Social Justice vs. Your Kids: The Cost of Ideology 04:45 Nikole Hannah-Jones and the Leftist Mindset 12:23 Luigi Mangione and the Praise for Political Violence 13:45 Campus Free Speech: When Students Justify Violence 18:12 Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Children, Jurors, and Justice 19:36 Parents Who Regret Their Children on Social Media 23:37 Parental Duty and Civic Responsibility ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: Hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with a parent, student, teacher, or citizen who cares about the future of the country. #NikoleHannahJones #LeftistMindset #SocialJustice #ParentalDuty #CivicDuty /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/43042728

The Culper Spy Ring: How Benjamin Tallmadge Became Washington’s Spymaster 09/24/2026

The Culper Spy Ring: How Benjamin Tallmadge Became Washington’s Spymaster How did George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring outsmart the British Empire for five years without exposing its principal agents? Discover how Benjamin Tallmadge built an extraordinary Revolutionary War spy network and became Washington’s spymaster. In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano reveals the true story of Major Benjamin Tallmadge, Nathan Hale’s close friend and the architect of the Culper network. After British forces executed Hale, Tallmadge helped create a disciplined system of trusted agents, numerical ciphers, invisible ink, dead drops, and covert routes across British-held New York. Culper reports alerted Washington to the threat against French forces at Newport, while Tallmadge later stood at the center of the Benedict Arnold crisis. More importantly, Benjamin Tallmadge’s example reveals why secret power demands character, restraint, and accountability. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, his story offers a timely lesson: institutions are only as trustworthy as the people who operate them. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Nathan Hale’s Legacy: How Hale’s fatal mission revealed the need for a secure American intelligence network. The Chain of Trust: How personal relationships and shared purpose helped the Culper Spy Ring survive inside British-occupied New York. Revolutionary War Tradecraft: How Tallmadge used aliases, James Jay’s invisible ink, numerical ciphers, couriers, and whaleboat routes to protect Washington’s spies. Newport and West Point: How Culper reports helped Washington respond to the British threat against French forces and how Tallmadge’s judgment kept Major John André in American custody. The Lesson for Today: Why institutional trust depends upon character, accountability, sound judgment, and loyalty to the Constitution. Episode Chapters 00:00 Nathan Hale’s Final Mission and Sacrifice 02:07 How the Culper Spy Ring Began 03:00 Benjamin Tallmadge Becomes Washington’s Spymaster 04:34 Inside Washington’s Revolutionary War Spy Network 09:19 How Culper Intelligence Helped Protect the French at Newport 13:04 Benedict Arnold’s Treason and the West Point Plot 14:41 John André’s Execution and Benjamin Tallmadge’s Character 17:21 What Benjamin Tallmadge Teaches Us About Institutional Trust ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/42983453

Confessions of a Democratic Operative: Evan Barker Exposes the Progressive Machine 09/23/2026

Confessions of a Democratic Operative: Evan Barker Exposes the Progressive Machine The Democratic Party once claimed to champion blue-collar America. But behind closed doors, did elite donors and an ideological staffer class push ordinary workers aside? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with former progressive campaign fundraiser Evan Barker, author of Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative. Barker shares an insider’s account of modern political campaigns, from helping raise millions of dollars for insurgent candidates to watching the Democratic Party lose touch with union households and working-class families. Together, they break down why blue-collar voters shifted toward Donald Trump, the truth behind “trust fund socialism,” how the border crisis affects union wages, and why the 2024 Democratic National Convention became Barker’s breaking point. Barker also exposes the hidden mechanics of “Progress Inc.,” the parallel network of consulting firms, movement schools, and billionaire donors reshaping the Democratic Party. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Blue-Collar Betrayal: Why union workers view illegal immigration and an open border as a massive scab operation that drives down wages and creates unfair competition. Inside the Staffer Class: How affluent, ideological operatives pressure moderate politicians and suppress internal dissent. The 2024 DNC Breaking Point: Why Kamala Harris’s nomination and elite contempt for middle America convinced Barker that the Democratic Party had lost its way. Exposing Progress Inc.: How insurgent candidates built parallel fundraising networks with support from movement schools, political consultants, and billionaire donors. The Cost of Speaking Out: Why Barker published her story, the backlash she faced, and the case for two healthy political parties. Chapters 00:00 Evan Barker and Confessions of a Democratic Operative 01:28 Why Union Families Abandoned the Democratic Party 07:34 The 2024 Democratic National Convention Breaking Point 11:20 Internal Dissent Inside the Democratic Party 15:32 Evan Barker’s Viral Democratic Party Resignation 20:47 How Socialist Insurgents Built Their Funding Machine 24:20 Why Evan Barker Exposed the Progressive Machine ⭐ Support the Show: If you value principled constitutional analysis, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/42983088

AI Data Centers: Who Pays for America’s Race With China? 09/21/2026

AI Data Centers: Who Pays for America’s Race With China? AI data centers are expanding across America, but who pays the bill? While Washington frames artificial intelligence as a critical race with China, Big Tech companies push for new AI regulations as local communities confront rising electricity demand, grid expansion, water use, and massive infrastructure costs. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano pulls back the digital curtain on the physical AI boom. Beyond consumer tools like ChatGPT, artificial intelligence is reshaping military power, intelligence, medicine, cybersecurity, and global competition. But the AI race also raises serious questions about regulatory capture, government surveillance, Fourth Amendment protections, and whether taxpayers and ratepayers will subsidize the infrastructure required by trillion-dollar technology companies. Discover why China's Communist Party fears AI-driven “cognitive warfare,” why major AI companies are calling for greater federal regulation, and what a free-market framework could look like if hyperscale data centers had to finance their own energy needs while protecting local ratepayers and communities. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The U.S.-China AI Race: Why artificial intelligence now shapes military, economic, technological, and geopolitical power. The AI Regulation Battle: How regulatory capture could protect established Big Tech companies while making it harder for startups to compete. Government Surveillance and AI: How machine-speed analysis could expand government profiling and raise serious Fourth Amendment and due-process questions. AI Data Centers and Electricity Costs: Why hyperscale data centers could consume a major share of U.S. electricity and place new demands on local grids. A Free-Market Data Center Framework: How dedicated energy generation, SMRs, natural gas, water transparency, ratepayer protections, and enforceable community benefits could change the economics of the AI boom. Episode Chapters 00:00 NSA SKYNET: AI Surveillance and Government Power 05:01 China’s AI Race: Cognitive Warfare and Global Power 09:37 AI Regulation: Big Tech, Regulatory Capture, and Competition 15:57 PATRIOT Act, FISA, and Government Surveillance Overreach 20:21 AI Surveillance: Predictive Profiling, Threat Scores, and Civil Liberties 23:08 AI Data Centers: Electricity Demand, Grid Costs, and Community Impact 28:15 AI Guardrails: Constitutional Rights, Energy, and Who Pays? ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: Hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with a parent, student, teacher, or citizen who cares about the future of the country. #AIDataCenters #ArtificialIntelligence #AIRegulation #AIRace #China /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/42961218

Henry Knox: The Bookseller Who Broke the Siege of Boston 09/17/2026

Henry Knox: The Bookseller Who Broke the Siege of Boston How did Henry Knox, a 25-year-old Boston bookseller, move nearly 60 tons of artillery across 300 winter miles and help break the Siege of Boston without a costly ground battle? In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano reveals the incredible true story of Henry Knox and the Noble Train of Artillery. As America marks its 250th anniversary, discover how this largely self-taught Patriot transported 59 cannons, mortars, and howitzers from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston and gave George Washington the firepower to force a British evacuation. Knox’s journey demonstrates how self-education, competence, perseverance, and civic responsibility helped transform a former bookseller into Washington’s chief of artillery and one of the American Revolution’s most consequential leaders. Most Americans know Fort Knox as a military installation associated with America’s gold reserves. Few know the Revolutionary War hero whose name it bears. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: The Bookseller Who Mastered Artillery: How Henry Knox educated himself and earned George Washington’s trust The Noble Train of Artillery: How Knox moved nearly 60 tons of weapons across 300 miles of winter terrain The Hudson River Crisis: What happened when a cannon crashed through the ice The Victory at Dorchester Heights: Why the American position made British control of Boston untenable The Lesson for America Today: What Knox teaches us about preparation, initiative, competence, and civic duty Episode Chapters 00:00 Henry Knox and the Siege of Boston 00:53 From Boston Bookseller to Washington’s Artillery Chief 02:02 Fort Ticonderoga and the Noble Train of Artillery 06:50 Henry Knox’s 300 Mile Winter Artillery Mission 10:02 The Cannon Crisis on the Frozen Hudson River 14:32 Dorchester Heights Breaks the Siege of Boston 18:26 Henry Knox’s Lessons for America Today ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now. /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/42923497

Capitalism vs. Socialism: The Moral Case for Capitalism Republicans Refuse to Make 09/16/2026

Capitalism vs. Socialism: The Moral Case for Capitalism Republicans Refuse to Make Capitalism vs. socialism may define America’s economic and political future. Which system best protects prosperity, individual liberty, and moral justice? Richard Salsman, author of Where Have All the Capitalists Gone?, joins Professor Nick Giordano on The P.A.S. Report Podcast to present the moral case for capitalism that too many Republicans refuse to make. Beyond standard economic debates, they expose socialism’s emotional appeal, the conservative retreat from limited government, and the economic forces behind the $40 trillion national debt, inflation, and America’s departure from the gold standard. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Moral Case for Capitalism: Why private property, voluntary exchange, individual rights, and rational self-interest form the foundation of a free and just society The Socialist Illusion: How socialist advocates use emotional appeals to expand state power despite socialism’s record of economic failure The Causes of Inflation: How Federal Reserve policy and chronic federal deficits reduce the value of the dollar and raise everyday costs The Republican Retreat: Why Republicans abandoned fiscal restraint and accepted larger government programs, federal entitlements, and common good capitalism The Path Forward: What free-market advocates must do to reclaim the moral argument and defeat socialism without apology Chapters 00:00 Capitalism vs Socialism with Richard Salsman 03:01 The Moral Case for Capitalism 14:29 How Education Fuels Support for Socialism 17:53 Public Ownership and the Government Monopoly 21:54 The Gold Standard, Inflation and the National Debt 28:49 Wealth Taxes and Unrealized Capital Gains 30:46 Why Republicans Abandoned Limited Government ⭐ Support the Show: If you value principled constitutional analysis, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. #Capitalism #Socialism #FreeMarkets #LimitedGovernment #RepublicanParty /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/42900440

Do Americans Actually Want Freedom? | Flock Cameras & Government Handouts 09/14/2026

Do Americans Actually Want Freedom? | Flock Cameras & Government Handouts Flock cameras promise public safety, but their vast data networks can expose far more than a license plate. From federal childcare subsidies to President Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend checks, this episode asks whether Americans now trade liberty for the illusion of security. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano challenges Republicans and Democrats alike. He explains how the modern nanny state uses surveillance systems and government checks to expand its power, weaken self-reliance, and make temporary benefits permanent. True constitutional freedom requires risk, personal sacrifice, fiscal restraint, and strict limits on government power. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Mosaic Threat: How Flock Safety cameras combine location records over time and reveal detailed travel patterns without a warrant. The Post-9/11 Lesson: What Americans surrendered after 9/11 and why emergency powers rarely disappear after each crisis ends. The Subsidized Living Room: How federal CCDF aid for stay-at-home parents could give bureaucrats greater power over family eligibility and household rules. The $21 Trillion Illusion: Why Trump’s $5,000 check proposal conflicts with fiscal conservatism, and why true surplus revenue should reduce the national debt rather than fund election-year checks. The Price of Self-Government: Why freedom demands risk, sacrifice, self-reliance, and firm constitutional limits on state power. Listen now and decide whether safety and government benefits justify the price Americans pay in freedom. Episode Chapters 00:00 Do Americans Actually Want Freedom? 07:17 Post 9/11 Surveillance and the Loss of Privacy 11:21 Flock Cameras and the Expanding Surveillance State 20:32 Federal Childcare Subsidies and Government Dependency 24:48 How Federal Aid Gives Washington Control Over Families 30:02 Trump’s $5,000 Checks and America’s National Debt Crisis 40:30 Why Freedom Requires Risk and Personal Responsibility ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: Hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with a parent, student, teacher, or citizen who cares about the future of the country. #FlockCameras #AmericanFreedom #SurveillanceState #GovernmentHandouts #LimitedGovernment /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/42890230

Daniel Morgan: The Forgotten General Who Won at Cowpens 09/10/2026

Daniel Morgan: The Forgotten General Who Won at Cowpens How did Daniel Morgan, an uneducated frontier wagoner, survive 499 British lashes, take a bullet through the neck, and outsmart the British at the Battle of Cowpens? In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the extraordinary story of Brigadier General Daniel Morgan and the leadership lessons behind one of the American Revolution’s greatest tactical victories. Discover how a rough Virginia frontiersman used his deep understanding of human nature to design the brilliant double-envelopment trap that crushed Banastre Tarleton’s British Legion on January 17, 1781, and helped shift momentum in the Southern Campaign. As the nation marks the America 250 milestone, Morgan’s journey from French and Indian War teamster to Continental Army hero delivers an urgent lesson for modern America: true leadership means understanding people as they actually are, and true citizenship requires putting duty to the republic above personal grievance. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: The Old Wagoner’s Crucible: How Daniel Morgan survived 499 lashes from the British army, frontier combat, and captivity at Quebec to forge unmatched battlefield grit. The Saratoga Turning Point: How Morgan’s elite rifle corps played a critical role in the American victory that forced Burgoyne’s surrender. Walking Away: Why Morgan resigned from the Continental Army after being passed over for promotion, and why personal resentment gave him every reason to stay home. The Masterpiece at Cowpens: How Morgan used militia weaknesses, terrain, and Banastre Tarleton’s predictable aggression to execute one of the Revolution’s greatest tactical traps. Country Over Ego: Why a free republic cannot survive if citizens allow personal grievances to override the common cause. Episode Chapters 00:00 Daniel Morgan and the Making of an American Patriot 00:55 Daniel Morgan’s 500 Lashes and Frontier Survival 02:05 Daniel Morgan at Saratoga and the American Revolution 07:02 Why Daniel Morgan Walked Away From the Continental Army 08:21 Daniel Morgan Returns to Save the Southern Campaign 10:24 Battle of Cowpens and Daniel Morgan’s Brilliant Strategy 16:20 Daniel Morgan’s Lessons on Leadership and Citizenship ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now. #DanielMorgan #BattleOfCowpens #AmericanRevolution #America250 #PASReport /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/42841280

Charlie Kirk in His Own Words: The Man Behind the Movement (with Christy Edwards) 09/09/2026

Charlie Kirk in His Own Words: The Man Behind the Movement (with Christy Edwards) Charlie Kirk in His Own Words reveals what Charlie was really like before the national fame, viral debates, and movement that changed American politics. In this deeply personal episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with Christy Edwards, Charlie’s close friend, confidant, and author of the new memorial book . Christy knew Charlie before he became a household name. She shares rare stories about the young activist who often forgot clean socks, needed help with his clothes, and devoted every moment to his mission. As the one-year anniversary of Charlie’s assassination approaches, Christy reflects on their friendship, their reconciliation, and the final messages they exchanged. She also examines the division and opportunism that now threaten the conservative movement, forcefully rejects attacks against Erika Kirk, and explains why Charlie’s faith would have led him toward forgiveness. The conversation also explores Carry the Torch, Christy’s nonprofit grant fund for young patriotic leaders who have courage and ideas but lack money, connections, or a public platform. Her mission offers a path forward for those who want to preserve Charlie’s legacy and inspire the next generation. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: The Man Behind the Movement: Discover who Charlie Kirk was when the cameras turned off and the crowds went home. His Unshakable Principles: Learn what more than a decade of Charlie’s own words reveals about his faith, values, and political convictions. The Lost Art of Debate: Understand why Charlie chose calm dialogue even when hostile activists confronted him on college campuses. A Defense of His Family: Hear Christy’s direct response to attacks against Erika Kirk and those who exploit Charlie’s death for personal gain. The Next Generation: See how Carry the Torch helps young leaders transform patriotic ideas into meaningful action. Listen now to discover the private stories, personal convictions, and powerful legacy of the man behind the movement. Chapters 00:00 Charlie Kirk in His Own Words Episode Introduction 00:40 Who Charlie Kirk Was Before Fame and Turning Point USA 03:38 How Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Changed Those Closest to Him 08:46 Charlie Kirk’s Unchanging Principles and Enduring Legacy 16:16 How Charlie Kirk Used Debate to Build Dialogue and Unity 19:14 Charlie Kirk’s Death and the Growing Division on the Right 24:46 Carry the Torch and the Search for America’s Next Young Leaders ⭐ Support the Show: If you value principled constitutional analysis, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. #CharlieKirk #CharlieKirkLegacy #ConservativePodcast #PoliticalPodcast #FreeSpeech /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/42812535

89% Say Government Is Corrupt: So Why Do We Keep Giving Washington Power? 09/07/2026

89% Say Government Is Corrupt: So Why Do We Keep Giving Washington Power? A record 89% of Americans say government corruption is widespread, while congressional approval drops to an abysmal 10%. Yet when crisis strikes, voters demand more federal intervention, more spending, and more executive power. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano exposes the greatest contradiction in modern American politics: Americans distrust the administrative state yet continually expand its authority. When citizens fail to understand the Constitution, separation of powers, federalism, and limited government, every constitutional restraint starts to look like an obstacle. Is Washington truly failing the American people, or does dysfunctional government simply reflect the public's unlimited appetite for federal action? What You’ll Learn In This Episode: The Corruption Paradox: Why 89% of Americans say government corruption is widespread while voters still demand more federal control. Partisan Constitutionalism: How outrage over executive overreach changes depending on which party controls the White House. The Purpose of Gridlock: Why a 10% congressional approval rating does not necessarily mean the system failed and why the Framers designed Congress to move slowly. The Abdication of Power: How Congress delegates broad authority to unelected agencies while lawmakers avoid difficult votes. Civic Illiteracy and Self-Government: Why constitutional literacy, federalism, self-restraint, and personal responsibility matter to limited government. Take the basic U.S. citizenship quiz mentioned in this episode at . Episode Chapters 00:00 Why Americans Distrust Government but Keep Giving It More Power 02:20 The Government Corruption Paradox Americans Cannot Ignore 06:43 Why Americans Demand Spending Cuts but Reject the Cuts 10:10 Why Congress Has a 10 Percent Approval Rating 14:08 Why the Framers Designed Government to Be Slow 16:19 How Executive Power Expands When Congress Fails 22:21 How We the People Can Restore Self Government ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: Hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with a parent, student, teacher, or citizen who cares about the future of the country. #GovernmentCorruption #GovernmentPower #Congress #LimitedGovernment #Constitution /episode/index/show/pasreport/id/42793150

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