In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Giordano brings to life the powerful and often overlooked story of Peter Salem. A former enslaved man who became a Revolutionary War hero at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Discover how Salem’s courage helped change the course of history and why his legacy, along with others, get the recognition they deserve. This compelling account challenges the mainstream narrative and reveals the diverse roots of American freedom, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in U.S. history, patriotism, and the true story of our nation’s founding.

Episode Highlights:

• The heroic moment Peter Salem shot British Major Pitcairn at Bunker Hill and how it impacted the battle
• The little-known history of Black patriots who shaped America’s fight for independence
• Why Salem’s legacy forces us to rethink the dominant narratives of America’s founding

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Timestamps

• 01:00 Peter Salem Born a Slave
• 03:15 From Slave to Soldier
• 05:31 Peter Salem and the Battle of Bunker Hill
• 06:23 Peter Salem Kills British Major John Pitcairn
•  09:15 The Battle of Harlem Heights, the Battle of Saratoga, the Battle of Monmouth, and the Battle of Stony Point
• 11:03 His Commitment to Service
• 12:10 Readjusting to Civilian Life
• 13:03 Other Black Patriots Who Shaped America’s Fight for Independence

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On this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano is joined by Stefano Forte, President of the New York Young Republican Club, to discuss the surge of political enthusiasm among young conservatives. Forte explains how the NYYRC is growing rapidly in one of the bluest states in the country and why young people, especially following the pandemic, are rejecting the radical leftist agenda. They also explore how Republicans are gaining ground in deep-blue cities, the disconnect of establishment GOP figures stuck in the past, and what the party must do to capitalize on the momentum. The conversation touches on Trump, grassroots organizing, and the urgency of political courage in today’s culture war.

Episode Highlights:

• Why young conservatives are energized and organizing in blue strongholds like New York
• How establishment Republicans still underestimate how far left Democrats have gone
• What the GOP must do to secure victories beyond 2024 and win over disaffected voters

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Timestamps

• 01:00 The New York Young Republican Club is Growing
• 02:04 Engaging the Youth in Politics
• 06:39 The Impact of COVID-19 on Political Engagement
• 10:24 The State of the Democratic Party
• 14:07 Republican Gains in New York City
• 18:11 The Future of Immigration Policy
• 21:56 The Challenges Facing the Democratic Leadership

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In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that just passed the House and now goes to the Senate through budget reconciliation. While the bill offers some middle-class tax relief, work requirements, and border enforcement, it fails on fiscal responsibility, limited government, and bureaucratic overreach. Professor Giordano exposes how the bill expands federal power, increases spending, and continues rewarding the same agencies that have abused their authority. He makes it clear that real reform is essential and getting back to the principles of fiscal responsibility and limited government is the real way to usher in the next golden age of America.

Episode Highlights:

• Why Congress hasn't passed a real budget since 1997 and how reconciliation is being abused
• The good: No tax on tips or overtime, Trump tax cuts extended, border wall funded, work requirements imposed for some entitlement programs like Medicaid and SNAP
• The bad and ugly: Debt ceiling hike with no reform, departments and agencies continue to see funding increases, and continued bureaucratic bloat

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Timestamps

• 01:00 The Left Praises Elias Rodriguez
• 02:30 The One, Big, Beautiful Bill
• 05:01 The Good: Real Relief for Working Americans
• 19:26 The Bad and the Ugly: Big Government, Bigger Disappointment
• 31:07 Words Don't Bring Reforms, Actions Do

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This Memorial Day, the America’s Founding Series honors Dr. Joseph Warren who was one of the Revolution’s earliest martyrs whose legacy has faded from public memory. Before Washington commanded armies, Warren stood at the heart of Boston’s resistance, rallying patriots with his words and ultimately giving his life at Bunker Hill. Join Professor Nick Giordano as he brings this forgotten hero’s story to life. His passion, sacrifice, and enduring message that the liberty of “millions yet unborn” rests on courageous action. This is the story of a doctor who became a symbol of freedom and paid the ultimate price before America was even born.

Episode Highlights:

• The untold story of Dr. Joseph Warren’s rise from physician to revolutionary leader
• How Warren’s actions set the Revolution in motion, including the midnight ride and the siege of Boston
• A powerful Memorial Day tribute to one of America’s first fallen patriots who gave his life for liberty

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• Timestamps 00:00 Honoring Memorial Day: A Reflection
• 02:45 Growing Tension in Boston
• 04:50 Dr. Joseph Warren Passionate Defender of Liberty
• 06:00 The Regulars are Coming Out
• 06:30 Lexington and Concord "The Shot Heard Round the World"
• 08:00 The Battle of Bunker Hill
• 10:59 The Legacy of Dr. Joseph Warren
• 12:52 The Sacrifice and Ideals of American Liberty

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Fox News anchor Julie Banderas joins Professor Nick Giordano to discuss her new children’s book, A Monumental Mistake. This timely story that teaches kids the importance of respecting history, traditions, and each other in an increasingly divided America. But this episode doesn’t stop there. Julie and Nick expose the media’s complicity in the conspiracy to cover up former President Biden’s cognitive decline, as Democrat insiders and legacy journalists rush to publish self-serving books to enrich themselves. This is a powerful conversation about the cultural rot in our society, the collapse of trust in the press, and what it will take to restore honesty and accountability in American life.

Episode Highlights:

• Julie Banderas explains how A Monumental Mistake teaches kids to respect history and warns of the dangers of erasing America’s past.
• A breakdown of how Democrat insiders and media elites conspired to cover up Biden’s decline, and why they’re scrambling to rewrite the narrative.
• Why trust in journalism has collapsed, and how the media’s self-inflicted wounds have exposed a deeper crisis in America.

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Timestamps

• 01:51 The Role of Parents in Teaching Respect
• 05:40 The Importance of Discipline in Parenting
• 09:37 Children's Books as Tools for Teaching Values
• 10:00 Media's Role in Political Discourse
• 17:31 Erosion of Trust in Institutions
• 23:07 Consequences of Lack of Accountability
• 26:40 Call to Action

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Why the FBI Remains Broken Despite Trump, Patel & Bongino

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down President Trump’s visit to the Middle East and what it means for global power dynamics. From boxing in Iran and reversing Biden’s foreign policy failures to blunting China’s growing influence and reigniting the Abraham Accords, Trump is making it clear that America is back as the global leader on the world stage. Professor Giordano dives into the strategic, economic, and ideological implications of this trip, including the $1.4 trillion investment into U.S. companies and the lingering questions about Saudi Arabia’s role in 9/11. Is this the beginning of a lasting peace, or just another geopolitical gamble?

Episode Highlights:

• How Trump’s Middle East visit isolates Iran as the Shia Crescent has been broken
• The $1.4 trillion investment in American companies and the rollback of Biden’s AI export ban
• Why radical Islam, 9/11 truths, and national security threats still shape U.S.-Middle East relations

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Timestamps

• 02:42 Trump's Diplomatic Mission to the Middle East
• 05:49 Strategic Containment of Iran
• 13:20 Confronting Radical Ideologies in the Middle East
• 20:56 The Trump Doctrine and Global Realignment

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In this week’s America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano explores story of Luis de Unzaga, the Spanish Governor of Louisiana who played a quiet yet powerful role in America's fight for independence and may have been the first to coin the name “United States of America.” His use of this term, as opposed to the 13 colonies, signified a bold assertion of unity, sovereignty, and nationhood. It was a declaration that these were no longer fragmented colonies under British rule, but a single, self-governing nation determined to shape its own destiny. While not American, Unzaga acted as a crucial patriot to the cause, helping legitimize the birth of a nation on the world stage. Discover how this overlooked Spanish governor helped shape America's name and destiny.

Episode Highlights:

• Luis de Unzaga’s vital covert support for the Patriot cause, including early arms shipments and financial aid.
• Compelling evidence suggests Unzaga was one of the first officials to use the term "Estados Unidos Americanos" (United States of America), potentially influencing its adoption by George Washington and the Founding Fathers.
• Why foreign allies like Unzaga mattered just as much as battlefield victories in securing American independence.

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Timestamps

• 00:56 Luis de Unzaga: The Overlooked Patriot
• 06:48 Unzaga's Strategic Support for Independence
• 08:00 Letter to General Washington and Reference to the United States
• 13:34 The Legacy of Luis de Unzaga

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Why the FBI Remains Broken Despite Trump, Patel & Bongino

Steve Friend returns to expose how the National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism became the federal government’s playbook for targeting ordinary Americans. Nick Giordano and Friend break down the disturbing lack of reform inside the FBI, even with President Trump, Kash Patel, and Dan Bongino now in charge. Has the unelected bureaucracy grown more powerful than the presidency? They revisit the post-9/11 surveillance state, connect it to today’s abuses, and reveal how trading liberty for the illusion of safety has placed the Republic in danger.

Episode Highlights:

• How the National Strategy weaponized the FBI against parents, Catholics, and political dissenters
• Why real FBI reform has stalled despite new leadership under Trump, Kash Patel, and Dan Bongino
• The connection between post-9/11 security expansions and today’s domestic surveillance state

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Timestamps

• 00:57 Whistleblower Insights from Steve Friend
• 01:49 Expectations vs. Reality of FBI Reforms
• 04:29 Understanding the FBI's Quota System
• 06:10 The Richmond Product and Its Implications
• 08:22 Congressional Accountability and the FBI
• 10:17 The Bureaucracy's Influence on Justice
• 12:49 The National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism
• 14:57 The Evolution of the FBI's Mission
• 19:38 The Threat of Weaponized Government
• 23:24 Reorienting the FBI's Priorities
• 26:37 The Challenge of Child Exploitation Cases
• 29:16 Empowering the American People 
• 32:43 Call to Action

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In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano exposes the bipartisan failures that have left America weakened through failed trade agreements and an infrastructure in shambles despite trillions spent. From FAA radar blackouts and floppy disk-era technology to lopsided trade deals and slush funds, it’s clear the political class is more interested in serving special interests than fixing what’s broken. As politicians transferred billions of dollars overseas to build 21st-century airports, roads, and walls to protect foreign nations, our own skies remain unsafe and they have allowed our border to remain wide open. This episode breaks it all down with sharp analysis, real numbers, and unapologetic truth.

Episode Highlights:

• Trump – Starmer trade agreement signals a shift toward rebalancing decades of failed global economic policies.
• The shocking state of FAA infrastructure: radar outages, copper wires, and eBay-sourced parts.
• Remember, former President Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill? Where the money really went, and why most of it had nothing to do with infrastructure.

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Timestamps

• 00:00 Overview of Government Failures
• 01:45 India Pakistan Conflict
• 03:12 Iran Nuclear Talks
• 05:02 Failed Policies
• 10:57 U.S. - UK Trade Agreement
• 21:35 Infrastructure Failures and FAA Issues
• 32:49 Demanding Accountability and Return on Investment

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In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nicholas Giordano tells the extraordinary but often overlooked story of Robert Morris & Haym Salomon: The Men Who Financed American Freedom. While the Revolution was fought with muskets and courage, it was won with money, and these two patriots provided it. From Salomon’s imprisonment by the British to the desperate scramble for $20,000 that saved the Yorktown campaign, this episode reveals how their financial sacrifices helped secure American independence. Without Morris and Salomon, the Revolution may have collapsed before victory was ever possible. Professor Giordano reveals how these forgotten patriots risked everything for liberty and why their names deserve a place alongside America’s most celebrated founders.

Episode Highlights:

• The dramatic moment when George Washington demanded, “Send for Haym Salomon,” to save the Yorktown campaign.
• How Robert Morris created a financial system from scratch to sustain the Revolution and died in debt for it.
• The little-known story of Salomon’s arrest, espionage, and tireless fundraising efforts under British surveillance.

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Timestamps

• 00:00 Introduction to America's Founding Series
• 01:10 The Role of Unsung Heroes in the Revolution
• 03:21 Robert Morris: The Financial Architect
• 04:57 Haym Salomon: The Linguistic Prodigy
• 05:48 Morris Creates a Financial System to Keep the Continental Congress Funded
• 07:14 The British Catch and Imprison Salomon
• 09:20 The Financial Crisis of 1781
• 12:06 The Call for Action: Morris and Solomon's Contributions
• 14:31 The Tragic Endings of Morris and Salomon

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