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  • Presidential Power Ep. 1: The Fear of Creating a King

    Presidential Power Ep. 1: The Fear of Creating a King
    Jan 22 2026
    They had just escaped one king—the last thing America's founders wanted was to create another. In the sweltering summer of 1787, men gathered in Philadelphia to answer an impossible question: how do you build a leader strong enough to govern, but not so powerful he becomes a tyrant? Discover the fierce debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists that shaped the presidency we know today. Learn more at pallascenter.com
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    9 Min.
  • Valentine's Day Ep. 1: A Martyr, Not a Matchmaker

    Valentine's Day Ep. 1: A Martyr, Not a Matchmaker
    Jan 20 2026
    Think Valentine's Day started with a kind priest secretly marrying young lovers? Think again. The real Saint Valentine—actually several men by that name—died as Christian martyrs in ancient Rome, executed for refusing to worship Roman gods. One restored a blind girl's sight; another healed a crippled boy. But neither had anything to do with romance. So how did their story become about love? Learn more at pallascenter.com
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    6 Min.
  • Inaugurations Ep. 1: When Washington Forgot the Bible

    Inaugurations Ep. 1: When Washington Forgot the Bible
    Jan 8 2026
    George Washington's first inauguration was supposed to happen on March 4, 1789—but Congress couldn't count the votes in time. When the ceremony finally took place nearly two months late, officials made a startling discovery: they'd forgotten the Bible and had to borrow one from a nearby Masonic lodge. Discover how this improvised, chaotic beginning launched one of democracy's most sacred traditions. Learn more at pallascenter.com
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    3 Min.
  • Inaugurations Ep. 1: When Washington Forgot the Bible

    Inaugurations Ep. 1: When Washington Forgot the Bible
    Jan 8 2026
    George Washington's first inauguration was supposed to happen on March 4, 1789—but Congress couldn't count the votes in time. When the ceremony finally took place nearly two months late, officials made a startling discovery: they'd forgotten the Bible and had to borrow one from a nearby Masonic lodge. Discover how this improvised, chaotic beginning launched one of democracy's most sacred traditions. Learn more at pallascenter.com
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    3 Min.
  • MLK Ep 5: King's Vision for the Future

    MLK Ep 5: King's Vision for the Future
    Jan 8 2026
    5 Min.
  • MLK Legacy Ep. 1: Money as a Weapon for Justice

    MLK Legacy Ep. 1: Money as a Weapon for Justice
    Dec 31 2025
    When Martin Luther King Jr. organized the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955, he discovered a powerful truth: money talks louder than moral arguments. For 381 days, Black residents walked miles to work rather than ride segregated buses, costing the city $3,000 daily. Even a Birmingham segregationist admitted, 'I'm still a segregationist, but I'm not a fool' when boycotts cost millions. Learn more at pallascenter.com
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    7 Min.
  • Bill of Rights Ep. 1: Ten Freedoms That Protect You

    Bill of Rights Ep. 1: Ten Freedoms That Protect You
    Dec 10 2025

    Why did Americans who just won their freedom immediately worry about their new government? In 1791, fear of tyranny led to ten powerful amendments that still protect your life today—from what you say to who can enter your home. Discover how rights written over 230 years ago defend your freedom to speak your mind, practice your religion, and be treated fairly by the police. Learn more at pallascenter.com.
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    6 Min.