Conservative Politics & News: The P.A.S. Report

In January 1776, a short, unsigned pamphlet ignited a revolution by teaching ordinary people to question power itself. This episode of the America's Founding Series tells the gripping story of Thomas Paine and the explosive impact of Common Sense, the most influential piece of political writing in American history. The episode explores how Paine reframed authority, popular sovereignty, and liberty, and why his rejection of both unchecked government power and mob rule still matters in a time of expanding bureaucracy and political extremism. What You'll Learn Why Common Sense was considered treasonous and revolutionary in 1776 How Thomas Paine made independence thinkable before it was inevitable What Paine meant by calling government a necessary evil Why Paine rejected mob rule as a threat to natural rights and republican government How Paine's ideas explain the tension between government power and citizen liberty today As America marks the 250th anniversary of Common Sense, this episode asks whether the nation still trusts the judgment of reasonable citizens or prefers obedience enforced from above or below. The American Revolution did not begin with a musket. It began with an idea that refused to die. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 January 1776 02:45 The Rise of Thomas Paine 05:30 The Impact of Common Sense 09:37 Paine's Warnings on Power and Mob Rule 13:49 The Enduring Legacy of Paine's Ideas 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back.

Brigitte Gabriel exposes anti-ICE violence in Minneapolis and the political strategy driving the unrest. Organized protests are escalating into mob intimidation and violence as the rule of law continues to be undermined. This episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast breaks down the Minneapolis anti-ICE riots and how political decisions by state and city leaders have fueled disorder and emboldened activists. Professor Nick Giordano is joined by Brigitte Gabriel, founder of Act for America and author of Rise: In Defense of Judeo-Christian Values and Freedom, to explain why the right must rebuild grassroots power, confront rising anti-Western ideology inside the West, and prepare for the geopolitical shockwaves of a potential Iranian regime collapse. What You'll Learn Why anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis are turning violent and who benefits politically How attacks on ICE undermine national sovereignty and public safety Why political apathy is more dangerous than organized activism How local engagement and voter mobilization can shift political outcomes Why anti-Western ideology inside the West poses an existential civilizational threat What a free Iran could mean for the Middle East and global stability 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 The Crisis in Minneapolis and Support for ICE 05:57 Political Complacency and Grassroots Mobilization 09:59 The Importance of Local Engagement 13:58 Cultural Shifts and Victimhood in Society 20:52 The U.S. and Iran: A Geopolitical Perspective 26:59 The Future of Iran and Global Implications 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back.

Iran protests are shaking the foundations of a brutal regime, but the real question is why this moment matters for the United States. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Giordano breaks through media silence to explain the stakes, the risks, and the policy choices that could reshape the global balance of power. As unrest spreads across Iran, exaggerated claims of imminent collapse collide with a far harsher reality. This episode examines what is actually happening on the ground, why Americans have already paid a heavy price for the Islamic Republic, and how Iran fits into the broader anti-American axis involving Russia, China, and Venezuela. The focus is not on slogans or wishful thinking, but on clear-eyed strategy, historical patterns, and realistic policy options.   What You'll Learn: Why Iran protests are not just a domestic issue but a direct U.S. national interest How the Iranian regime has killed Americans through proxy warfare and why that history matters now What weakens authoritarian regimes and why elite defections matter more than street protests How Iran connects Russia, China, and a shifting Middle East into an anti-American axis Why the real policy choice is not war or indifference, and what a third path could look like 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 The Current Situation in Iran 00:55 Understanding the Iranian Regime's Popularity and Repression 08:29 Analyzing Conditions for Revolution in Iran 13:45 Why Should Americans Care About Iran? 19:46 Geopolitical Implications of Iran's Stability 33:02 Exploring a Third Path in U.S. Foreign Policy 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

Hercules Mulligan was not a general or a politician. He was a tailor who quietly helped save the American Revolution while silence would have kept him safe. This episode tells the gripping, high-stakes story of Mulligan and his enslaved courier Cato and why their choices still matter today. In this installment of America's Founding Series, we go inside British-occupied New York where loose talk, ego, and courage collided. You will hear how intelligence was gathered, moved, and acted on, the moral complexity behind the heroes we remember, and why speaking the truth often carries a personal cost. This is not a lecture. It's a story about courage under pressure, imperfect heroes, and the price of telling the truth when it would be easier to stay quiet. What You'll Learn in This Episode How Hercules Mulligan used proximity, psychology, and British arrogance to sabotage enemy plans Why Cato's role as a courier involved far greater personal risk than history often acknowledges The irony of British officers wearing uniforms made by the man undermining their missions Why silence is often safer, and why courage means acting anyway What this forgotten story teaches about whistleblowers, dissent, and moral risk today 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 The Setting of Revolutionary New York 05:35 The Role of Hercules Mulligan 11:32 Cato: The Unsung Hero 14:41 Courage in the Face of Adversity 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: Protect your privacy online with PureVPN. Visit https://rebrand.ly/PureVPNPAS and Discover why thousands of people are taking their privacy back. *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

For Christ and Country: The Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk is not just a book title. It is a warning about what happens when political hatred becomes normalized and violence is excused. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano is joined by author Drew Thomas Allen to examine how escalating rhetoric, institutional rot, and ideological extremism are driving America toward moral collapse. Allen explains why the assassination of Charlie Kirk was not an isolated tragedy, but the predictable result of years of dehumanization fueled by media, academia, and political leaders. The conversation connects current events, including attacks on public officials, demonization of law enforcement, and the casual use of "Nazi" and "fascist" labels, to a deeper spiritual crisis facing the nation. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How political language precedes violence and why escalation is accelerating Why the Left remains ideologically unified while the Right fractures internally The role media, academia, and activism play in America's moral decay How law enforcement became a political target and why that matters Why saving the country requires spiritual renewal, not political theatrics 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 The Current Political Climate 02:43 The Consequences of Rhetoric and Violence 05:28 Infighting and Ideological Purity on the Right 08:22 The Role of Institutions in Moral Decay 11:21 The Left's Pursuit of Power and Its Consequences 14:13 The Impact of Radical Activism on Society 16:49 The Role of Law Enforcement and Political Rhetoric 19:45 The Spiritual Battle for America's Soul 22:57 The Importance of Community and Family Values 25:44 Discourse is Essential 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

The Minneapolis ICE shooting involving Renee Good was not an isolated tragedy. It was the predictable result of organized obstruction, reckless political rhetoric, and a growing belief that laws only apply when people agree with them. This incident fits into a broader pattern of organized resistance and obstruction. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano examines what actually happened in Minneapolis, exposes the coordinated activist networks interfering with federal immigration enforcement, and explains how elected officials escalated a volatile situation instead of calming it down. This episode is not about immigration policy. It is about whether law still matters in the United States. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why Renee Good was a victim of a toxic ideology that exploited confrontation and treated the consequences as acceptable collateral How organized "ICE watch" groups reveal hierarchy, funding, training, and command-and-control structures How inflammatory rhetoric from Democratic officials legitimizes mob behavior and accelerates escalation Why comparisons to the Civil Rights Movement are historically false and intellectually dishonest What happens to a republic when enforcement becomes optional and emotion replaces the rule of law   📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 A New Iranian Revolution? 01:54 The State of Political Rhetoric in America 03:19 The Rise of Authoritarianism and Cultural Rot 05:50 The Consequences of Law Enforcement and Public Perception 09:11 The Role of ICE and the Response to Immigration Enforcement 11:25 Protests vs. Obstruction: Understanding Civil Disobedience 14:25 The Breakdown of Law and Order 16:55 The Organized Resistance Against Federal Law Enforcement 19:28 The Ideological Underpinnings of Resistance Movements 22:35 The Exploitation of Vulnerable Individuals in Activism 24:00 Emotional Governance vs. Constitutional Process 25:42 The Misuse of Civil Rights Language 28:27 The Role of Public Officials in Escalating Tensions 30:13 The Impact of Inflammatory Rhetoric on Society 33:20 The Consequences of Political Language and Actions 35:54 The Dangers of Normalizing Mob Behavior 37:32 The Cultural Rot and Its Implications for Society 39:30 The Future of Governance and Law in America 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

On June 3, 1781, a lightning-fast British cavalry raid led by "Bloody Ban" Tarleton raced toward Charlottesville and Monticello with one mission: capture Virginia's lawmakers and Thomas Jefferson. In this America's Founding Series episode, Professor Nick Giordano tells the cinematic, largely forgotten story of Jack Jouett, the "Paul Revere of the South," whose all-night ride through the Virginia backcountry helped save the Revolutionary government from decapitation. You'll hear how Tarleton's raid unfolded, why Jefferson's escape was so close, and the timeless lesson Jouett leaves us about government vs governance and why republics survive only when citizens take responsibility before the system even wakes up.   Episode Highlights: • Jack Jouett's midnight ride: the backcountry dash that beat Tarleton's dragoons to Monticello and Charlottesville • Tarleton's raid on Jefferson: what happened at Monticello and why Virginia's leaders fled to safety • The modern takeaway: why Jouett was forgotten, and how his story proves governance is a citizen's duty, not a bureaucrat's promise   📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 The Phantom Midnight Ride of Jack Jouett 05:26 The Urgency of Warning Jefferson 08:45 The Irony of Government Gratitude 09:15 Governance vs. Government 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

A viral investigation out of Minnesota has reopened a question every American should be asking: if taxpayer-funded programs can be exploited on this scale in one metro area, how much fraud, waste, and abuse is happening in cities and suburbs across the country? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down what YouTuber Nick Shirley exposed, why the legacy media missed it, and how the federal-to-state funding pipeline creates the perfect environment for corruption, negligence, and taxpayer theft. Who was supposed to be watching, what warnings were ignored, and what reforms can actually stop the theft of our hard earned tax dollars? Plus, this ties directly into the New Contract With America series now posted on the website.   Episode Highlights Nick Shirley vs. legacy media: how a camera and a car did what billion-dollar newsrooms would not The federal money pipeline: why Washington-to-state funding makes fraud easier to hide and harder to stop Oversight or theater: the accountability questions that must be answered and what reforms would shut the door on fraud and taxpayer theft   📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 A New Year's Resolution and The Theft of Taxpayer Dollars 01:56 Uncovering Government Corruption 07:34 The Role of Media in Exposing Fraud 11:25 The Bigger Picture: Government Spending and Oversight 15:51 The Flow of Federal Money and Its Consequences 18:52 The Failure of Big Government 28:05 Addressing Oversight Failures and Solutions 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the stunning takedown and arrest of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and why it may signal a major shift in U.S. power in the Western Hemisphere. Was this a smarter model than the failed regime-change disasters of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya, or the beginning of a dangerous new era of presidential authority? Professor Giordano examines what happens next as President Trump says the U.S. will run Venezuela until a safe, competent transition is possible, the strategic stakes tied to oil and hemispheric control, and the constitutional and international-law arguments now colliding in real time. He also exposes the domestic political hysteria as Venezuelans celebrate while America's activist left rushes to defend Maduro, revealing how Trump Derangement Syndrome continues to warp reality.   Episode Highlights Maduro captured, Venezuela in play: why this operation was different, what comes next, and the risk of repeating past postwar transition failures Monroe Doctrine 2.0: how oil, energy leverage, and strategic denial of Russia, China, Iran, Cuba, and proxy networks reshape geopolitics in the Americas Legality and backlash: Article II authority, Congress's war-powers abdication, "international law" myths, and the left's bizarre defense of Maduro driven by anti-Trump obsession 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 Historical Implications of Regime Change 02:30 Differences in Military Operations 03:48 Success vs. Policy Outcomes 04:45 Trump's Approach to Regime Change 06:25 Lessons from Past Interventions 08:09 Public Sentiment on Foreign Policy 08:45 The Future of U.S. Involvement in Venezuela 13:34 Challenges Ahead for U.S. Policy 13:59 The Shift in U.S. Strategy 19:09 Potential Pitfalls of U.S. Involvement 23:19 Aligning Means with Ends 24:36 Geopolitical Motivations Behind the Operation 26:21 Reestablishing the Monroe Doctrine 27:36 Foreign Influence in Latin America 29:15 China and Russia's Strategic Interests 31:26 The Role of Non-State Actors 33:24 Venezuela's Oil Reserves and Geopolitical Power 36:22 Domestic Reactions and Political Ramifications 40:00 Legal and Constitutional Considerations   🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

On Christmas night in 1776, the American Revolution stood on the brink of collapse. With the Continental Army demoralized, enlistments expiring, and defeat seeming inevitable, George Washington made a desperate, audacious decision that would change the course of history. In this special Christmas Eve episode of America's Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano tells the gripping, true story of Washington's crossing of the Delaware River, the password "Victory or Death," and the impossible gamble that saved the Revolution. This is not a textbook lesson, but a powerful reminder of courage, fortitude, and will, and why even in our darkest moments, history, nations, and lives can still be turned around. Episode Highlights: • The story behind Washington's crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night, including the freezing conditions, collapsing army, and the gamble that kept independence alive • How the Battle of Trenton restored morale, held the Continental Army together, and prevented the American Revolution from ending before the new year • Why the lesson of 1776 matters today for Americans who feel abandoned, discouraged, or believe the country, or their own future, is beyond saving 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 The Spirit of Resilience 02:53 Morale Collapses and The Continental Army May Collapse With It 04:16 Doing Nothing Is Not An Option 04:57 The Gamble of Guerrilla Warfare 06:45 The Crossing Of The Delaware 08:34 The Battle of Trenton 09:56 Lessons from History 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

America is facing a crisis far more dangerous than partisan politics: a collapse of competence across government, media, and political leadership. In this year-end monologue, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down how institutional failure has become normalized, why government increasingly creates problems instead of solving them, and how media tribalism has replaced journalism. From unchecked fraud and broken oversight to elite institutions that cannot perform their basic functions, Professor Giordano explains why public trust is eroding and why even Republicans have failed to deliver meaningful reform. This episode is a sober assessment of where America stands heading into 2026 and what must change if the country is to remain serious, functional, and free. Episode Highlights • How government incentives now reward failure, protect incompetence, and punish accountability • Why the media abandoned journalism for tribal loyalty and helped conceal institutional collapse • A hard look at Republican leadership, internal fractures, and the failure to translate power into reform 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 The Crisis of Competency in America 11:00 Patterns of Failure Across Institutions 26:46 The Role of Political Parties in Governance 40:02 Demanding Competence Over Rhetoric   🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform!   Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of America's Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano tells the forgotten but urgent story of St. George Tucker, the revolutionary patriot, wounded war veteran, and constitutional scholar who warned that the Constitution would fail if Americans stopped defending its limits. From smuggling gunpowder for the Continental Army to writing the first major American commentary on the Constitution, Tucker understood that liberty is never self-enforcing. Long before the rise of the modern administrative state, he warned that power naturally consolidates, courts cannot be the sole guardians of freedom, and constitutional ignorance would be fatal to the Republic. This episode explores Tucker's life, his warnings, and why his lesson matters now more than ever.   Episode Highlights: • The remarkable life of St. George Tucker, from Revolutionary War service and battlefield wounds to becoming America's first great constitutional commentator • Why Tucker believed citizens and states, not courts or bureaucracies, are the ultimate guardians of liberty • How Tucker's warnings about consolidation of power and constitutional ignorance explain today's government overreach 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 The Aftermath of the American Revolution 02:14 Introducing St. George Tucker: The Forgotten Patriot 05:52 Tucker's Skepticism Towards the Constitution 08:05 The Prophetic Warnings of St. George Tucker 10:33 The Evolving Perception of Liberty 14:35 The Role of Education in Safeguarding Liberty 16:43 The Timeless Legacy of St. George Tucker 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano is joined by CUNY Professor Jeffrey Lax for a candid and wide-ranging discussion on the radical transformation of the Democratic Party, the growing influence of political extremism, and the consequences for American society. They examine the rise of figures like Mamdani in New York City politics, the erosion of moderating voices, and the dangers of mayor-elect Mamdani's threat to prioritize international law over U.S. sovereignty. The conversation also tackles controversial topics such as Congresswoman Ilhan Omar who identifies as "Somali first," the media's complicity in normalizing extremist views, and why both the left and the right are struggling with radical factions. This episode is a sharp analysis of the current state of politics in America and what happens if radicalism continues to go unchallenged. Episode Highlights How the Democratic Party's leftward shift has sidelined moderates and reshaped American politics Why figures like Mamdani raise serious concerns not just for New York City but nationwide The media's role in amplifying extremist voices and the urgent need for critical political engagement 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 The New Face of the Democratic Party 03:47 The Extremes of Political Ideology 05:18 The Role of Foreign Influence in Politics 07:14 Sharia Law and Assimilation in America 12:42 Transformation of American Values 13:50 Concerns About Future Leadership 16:50 Mamdani's Impact on New York City Politics 19:52 International Law vs. U.S. Sovereignty 22:17 The Dangers of Military Arrests and International Law 23:26 Political Authority and the Role of Governors 24:53 The Rise of Radical Politics in New York 25:58 The Radicalization of Political Parties 26:27 Understanding the Appeal of Extremist Figures 27:20 The Responsibility of Public Figures 29:50 Historical Parallels: Fuentes and Hitler 31:31 The Role of Media in Challenging Extremism 35:48 Navigating the Fractured Political Landscape 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In the final installment of A New Contract With America, Professor Nick Giordano lays out the last two pillars needed to restore America's strength, prosperity, and legitimacy. Part Three focuses on achieving true energy independence, unlocking America's rare earth mineral wealth to fuel economic revival, and restoring trust in elections through commonsense reforms that ensure transparency, accountability, and confidence in the system. These are not theoretical ideas or costly government programs. They are practical, achievable solutions that strengthen national security, lower the cost of living, and reconnect Americans to institutions they no longer trust. This episode ties all ten reforms together and explains how they work in concert to build a freer, stronger, more fiscally responsible America. Episode Highlights How energy independence and rare earth mineral development can spark economic growth and strengthen national security Why election integrity reforms are essential to restoring faith in democracy and increasing voter participation How all ten reforms in A New Contract With America work together to create a more prosperous, free, and accountable nation 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 Part 3: New Contract with America 05:47 America's Path to Energy Dominance 18:57 Restoring Election Integrity and Trust 25:20 The Case for Paper Ballots 26:17 Voter ID: A National Consensus 27:16 Addressing Vulnerabilities in Nursing Home Voting 28:42 The Flaws of Extended Early Voting 30:03 Concerns Over Ballot Harvesting 30:39 The Influence of Money in Elections 31:28 Corruption in Congress and the Need for Term Limits 33:19 Restoring Accountability in Government 35:34 The Importance of Election Integrity 37:09 Practical Solutions for a Better America 40:12 Reforming Welfare and Education 43:00 National Security and Immigration Reform 44:23 Energy Independence and Economic Growth 45:10 The Path Forward: A Call to Action   🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform!   Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of America's Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the forgotten story of Tench Coxe, the hidden economic architect who helped secure America's independence. From his unlikely transformation from Loyalist sympathizer to patriot strategist, to his fierce push for American manufacturing, to his powerful defense of the right to keep and bear arms, Coxe shaped the foundations of the nation far more than history remembers. His warnings about foreign economic dependence and the loss of individual self-reliance speak directly to the challenges America faces today. This compelling narrative brings Coxe's influence to life and shows why his ideas are essential for understanding the past and protecting our future. Episode Highlights: How Tench Coxe helped build the economic backbone that allowed the United States to survive and thrive Coxe's powerful defense of the Second Amendment and the role of an armed citizenry Why Coxe's warnings about dependency and national weakness are more relevant than ever today   📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 The Struggles of the Continental Army 02:22 The Awakening of Tench Cox 05:51 Cox's Vision for Economic Independence 08:46 Cox's Fight Against Slavery 11:16 Cox and Hamilton: Building America's Economy 13:29 The Right to Bear Arms: Cox's Perspective 16:33 Cox's Legacy and Lessons for Today 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

Professor Nicholas Giordano sits down with Mary Theroux, editor of Beyond Homeless: Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes, Transformative Solutions, to expose why billions in government spending have failed to reduce homelessness and how Housing First policies often make the crisis worse. This episode breaks down the astronomical waste, the abysmal return on investment, and the rise of the homelessness industrial complex that thrives as conditions deteriorate. Mary explains why many nonprofits become corrupt when tied to endless government funding, why people sometimes die at higher rates in permanent supportive housing, and why purpose and agency matter far more than free housing. The conversation highlights successful, proven alternatives like Haven for Hope, the dangers of open-air drug markets, the collapse of mental health systems, and the urgent need for community involvement and real accountability. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who wants real solutions to one of America's most devastating problems. Episode Highlights Why massive government spending and Housing First policies have failed and can make homelessness worse How the homelessness industrial complex and corrupt nonprofits profit from crisis while outcomes decline Proven solutions like Haven for Hope and why purpose, accountability, and community involvement are essential to real recovery   📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 The Homelessness Crisis 01:10 The Ineffectiveness of Current Spending on Homelessness 05:55 The Homelessness Industrial Complex 10:16 The Importance of Purpose in Recovery 12:58 Successful Models for Addressing Homelessness 17:26 Addressing Those Who Cannot Be Reintegration 20:37 The Need for Balance in Mental Health Care 23:08 Open-Air Drug Markets and Public Safety 27:50 The Role of Government and Political Will   🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform!   Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport   Share this episode and join the conversation!  

In Part 2 of A New Contract With America, Professor Nick Giordano delivers a hard-hitting breakdown of two issues Washington refuses to touch. He exposes the truth about Social Security and Medicare insolvency and lays out real conservative solutions that protect every senior while empowering future generations with wealth and independence. He then turns to immigration and dismantles the myths surrounding border security. Professor Giordano explains how to permanently end illegal immigration and build a simplified, merit based legal system that strengthens America instead of weakening it. This episode continues the blueprint for restoring national sovereignty, fiscal responsibility, and the American spirit. Episode Highlights How to save Social Security and Medicare from collapse without cutting benefits for current retirees. The permanent immigration reforms needed to secure the border and build a merit-based legal system that serves America's interests. Why real reform requires courage, truth, and a new vision for American strength and self-reliance. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 Audience Engagement 01:16 Critique of Political Blindness 07:18 The Need for Accountability in Governance 09:00 Addressing Social Security and Medicare Reform 25:06 Immigration Policy and Border Security 38:14 Connecting the Dots: A Vision for America   🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform!   Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport   Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of America's Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the remarkable and little-known story of Luther Martin, the fiery Anti-Federalist who fiercely opposed the rise of big government and warned that centralized power would one day overwhelm the states and the people. From his blistering four-hour speech at the Constitutional Convention to his battle for a Bill of Rights and his dramatic defense of Aaron Burr, Martin's forgotten fight for limited government reads like a prophecy for America today. This gripping narrative reveals why his warnings matter more than ever and how his dissent shaped the very foundations of our Republic. Episode Highlights The Four-Hour Speech That Changed Everything: How Luther Martin confronted Madison, Hamilton, and the Virginia Plan and forced the Great Compromise. A Forgotten Warning Come True: Martin's predictions about centralized power, federal overreach, and the administrative state that mirror America's challenges today. The Bulldog of Liberty: From the Constitutional Convention to the Aaron Burr treason trial, the dramatic story of a patriot who refused to be silenced. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 The Rise of Big Government and Its Warnings 02:43 Introducing Luther Martin: The Forgotten Patriot 05:26 Luther Martin's Early Life and Legal Career 07:35 Martin's Views on Government and Power 08:59 The Constitutional Convention: Martin's Opposition 10:48 The Legendary Speech Against Centralization 12:13 The Great Compromise and Martin's Dissent 14:57 Martin's Legacy and the Bill of Rights 16:44 Lessons from Luther Martin's Life 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Giordano sits down with Steve McGuire of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni to expose the catastrophic collapse in academic preparedness across America's education system. Using UC San Diego's alarming new data showing freshmen unable to add single digit numbers, round to the nearest hundred, or subtract fractions, this episode examines how decades of lowered standards, ideological distractions, and exploding education spending have produced a generation unprepared for college or citizenship. Nick and Steve break down why taxpayers spend more than $1.5 trillion a year on education with worse results than ever, why there is no public outrage, and what reforms are urgently needed to restore competence, knowledge, and real accountability.   Episode Highlights UC San Diego's data reveal a nationwide academic collapse and the dangers of lowering standards How more than $1.5 trillion in annual education spending produces catastrophic results with no accountability What ACTA sees behind the scenes and the reforms needed to rescue American education   📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 The Campus Freedom Initiative 02:46 The State of Higher Education Confidence 04:12 K-12 Education and Its Impact on Higher Education 09:24 Failures in the Classroom 10:14 The Need for Curriculum Reform 13:38 Outrage Over Educational Spending 18:14 The Role of DEI in Education 21:04 Mentorship in Higher Education 25:03 The Future of Mid-Tier Colleges   🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform!   Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

In this powerful episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano unveils a New Contract with America that delivers real, practical, conservative solutions to the problems facing the country. Professor Giordano cuts through the political noise and presents a clear blueprint to end government weaponization, eliminate waste and fraud, restore federalism, reduce dependency, lower healthcare costs, and fix the failing education system. These are not gimmicks or recycled talking points. They are common-sense reforms rooted in the Founders' vision of limited government and personal responsibility. The best part is that these solutions don't cost taxpayers a thing, and actually saves tax dollars. This episode challenges the status quo, exposes how big government fuels national decline, and shows how quickly America can be strengthened when power is restored to the people.   Episode Highlights A government that works for the people by dismantling political weaponization, restoring accountability, and reasserting constitutional oversight. Realistic reforms that cut waste, strengthen federalism, reduce welfare dependency, lower healthcare costs, and empower families and workers. A bold plan to rebuild American competence through civics, real-life skills, merit-based advancement, and financial literacy that prepares students for adulthood. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.    Timestamps 00:52 The PAS Report and Its Purpose 01:52 The Need for Solutions in Politics 04:34 Government Accountability and Reform 11:24 Addressing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse 19:07 Restoring Federalism and State Sovereignty 24:20 Empowering Individuals and Breaking Dependency 27:08 Pathways Out of Dependency 31:43 Reforming Healthcare for Affordability 40:00 Revamping the Education System 51:11 A New Contract with America   🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform!   Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!