The social safety net is a staple of modern western society. Its merits have been debated since the first welfare programs made their debut. Of course, populists must address the issue of having and maintaining a social safety net. This episode highlights the good and bad of such programs as well as how to use them to help the entire nation.

All societies must have order to function—even more so for democracies. The way leaders and people view their laws says a lot about how they view their future. No democracy can survive if it allows its public order to be dismantled by those who work outside the people. This episode focuses on the importance of law and order and how Americans maintain both today.

What does it mean to put America first? Does it mean Americans are better than other people? No, nothing like that. America First is an approach to policymaking, which focuses on one goal in plotting a path forward: how do we make life better for the greatest number of American people? This episode highlights the importance of this “true north” for elected leaders and officials.

Tyranny comes in many forms, but every instance is the opportunist taking advantage of the vulnerable. This is true of individual people and nation-states. It is the duty of all free people to fight the advance of tyranny no matter its form. In this episode, we discover what tyranny needs to thrive and how to curb its approach.

The relationship between citizen and government is complex. Sometimes it’s healthy, sometimes the opposite. Our country’s history is an ongoing debate in how the two should or could relate, the debate being at one of its hottest points today. In this episode, we address ways the relationship between the people and their leaders might improve substantially.

What is the value of a person living in the United States? From a policy perspective we need to understand the worth of citizens so we can provide opportunities for each to achieve their full potential. The value we assign people will determine what kind of investments we’re willing to make in them. In this episode we’ll delve into the question of human value.

No one likes paying taxes, but they are a necessary part of a free and secure state. Taxes support the government and institutions which safeguard the country we love. Yet, that doesn’t mean we do taxes well, that we have a system we trust. In this episode we’ll explore the process of taxation and how we might adopt a better system, one that’s easier to use and understand.

Memorial Day weekend is an important weekend for Americans, comprised of remembrance and lots of fun. In recent decades the fun has eclipsed remembrance to the point we hardly know what the holiday means. In this episode we’ll take a look at the importance of this solemn observance and how it might bring us close together as a nation.

For sixty years the American flag has been praised and derided, respected and mocked. It evokes strong emotions from friends and enemies alike. In recent years it’s become the subject of intense debate. How should the flag be treated? Should one kneel in protest? This episode addresses the flag’s meaning and how best to use it in the task of rebuilding American unity.

Financial freedom is as important to liberty and populism as any right granted in the Constitution. As a nation, and as individuals, Americans need to manage their financial resources more efficiently—particularly in terms of reducing debt and thinking about the future. This episode explores ideas, which can help both government and households protect their wealth.