Before the Constitution was written, John Witherspoon was shaping the minds that would build it. Who was John Witherspoon and how did he influence James Madison and the Constitution? Discover how this forgotten Founder helped define America's moral and constitutional DNA, and taught a Republic how to think.

This episode of the America's Founding Series explores how John Witherspoon's philosophy of "self-evident truths," moral realism, and human nature influenced James Madison and the structure of the United States Constitution. At a time when civilizational seriousness feels in short supply, Witherspoon's ideas about education, virtue, and limited government reveal why the survival of a republic begins in the classroom. It's time for a MATA moment – Make Americans Think Again – by looking at the Witherspoon model that we've abandoned.

What You'll Learn

• Why John Witherspoon's teachings shaped James Madison and Federalist 51
• The true meaning of "self-evident truths" in the Declaration of Independence
• How Scottish Common Sense philosophy grounded America's natural rights framework
• Why the doctrine of human fallibility led to checks and balances
• What modern leadership can learn from Witherspoon's model of education and statesmanship

If the West is struggling with strategic and moral drift, the solution may lie in rediscovering the intellectual foundation laid by John Witherspoon.

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Timestamps

• 00:52 The Collapse of Civilizations: A Different Perspective
• 02:41 John Witherspoon: The Architect of American Thought
• 05:24 The Role of Education in Self-Governance
• 08:12 Self-Evident Truths and Their Importance
• 10:53 Witherspoon's Legacy in the Continental Congress
• 14:06 Human Nature and the Structure of Government
• 16:50 The Call for Civilizational Seriousness

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Discover the chilling reality of illegal Chinese bio labs operating on U.S. soil and why these facilities represent a sophisticated threat to national security. This episode of the P.A.S. Report features retired FBI Supervisory Intel Analyst George Hill, who exposes the dangerous intersection of biological agents, foreign funding, and domestic disruption.

As federal agencies receive billions in funding and remain silent, it was a local housing inspector who uncovered a high-level laboratory containing pathogens like Ebola and COVID-19 hidden in plain sight. Professor Nick Giordano and George Hill also examine the emergence of organized, insurgency-style movements, government complacency, and the political class's failure to respond to escalating threats.

What You'll Learn

• Understand how Chinese bio labs in the U.S. create biological and strategic national security risks
• Discover why biological agents can function as weapons of mass disruption without traditional warfare
• Explore how foreign-funding and our tax dollars are being funneled to NGOs fueling domestic political instability
• Identify the warning signs of insurgency-style coordination across multiple U.S. cities
• Hear why current domestic tensions more closely resemble the Russian Bolshevik revolution than the civil unrest of the 1960s

As geopolitical tensions rise and internal divisions deepen, vigilance and accountability are no longer optional. Listen now for a serious analysis of the threats facing the republic and what it means for America's future.

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Timestamps

• 00:52 Bio Lab Discovery
• 02:41 The Implications of Chinese Bio Labs in the U.S.
• 05:28 Biological Threats and National Security
• 08:20 Public Apathy and Government Accountability
• 11:05 Emergence of Insurgency in the U.S.
• 14:15 The Role of NGOs in Political Disruption
• 17:06 Political Class and the State of the Republic
• 19:37 The Sophistication of Modern Protests
• 22:55 The Influence of Foreign Entities on Domestic Issues
• 25:46 The Need for Vigilance in a Changing Landscape

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Marco Rubio's Munich Speech asks a question most leaders avoid: is the globalist era over? Professor Nick Giordano explains why this address signals the birth of a New Western Doctrine. The Rubio Doctrine on America First, sovereignty, and Western civilization marks a historic pivot from the "end of history" delusion to a new era of Civilizational Realism.

Rubio's speech reframes America First as a revitalized alliance of sovereign nations, not isolationism, and rejects the post–Cold War "end of history" delusion in favor of civilizational realism. With America nearing its 250th anniversary, this episode connects Rubio's doctrine to Founding principles, industrial sovereignty, border control, and the cultural confidence required to defend a way of life.

What You'll Learn

• The Rubio Doctrine: Why Marco Rubio's Munich Speech signals a doctrinal shift in U.S. foreign policy
• America First Redefined: How America First is redefined and civic cohesion ties directly to constitutional self-government
• Western Civilization vs. Managed Decline: Why defending our heritage, without apology, is the prerequisite for national defense.
• Industrial Sovereignty: Why deindustrialization and supply chain dependency threaten national security
• The Presidential 1776 Award: Everything parents and students need to know about the national civics scholarship, including the February 21 deadline

This episode delivers a clear, structured analysis of one of the most consequential foreign policy speeches in decades and explains what it means for America, Europe, and the future of the West.

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Timestamps

• 00:52 The Presidential 1776 Initiative
• 02:43 The Importance of Civic Education
• 05:54 Reflections on Western Civilization
• 08:45 The Munich Speech: A Civilizational Argument
• 16:36 America First: A New Perspective
• 22:13 The Role of Sovereignty in Modern Politics
• 28:01 Economic Realism and National Security
• 33:01 Migration and Cultural Cohesion
• 42:44 Addressing Criticism of the New Doctrine
• 47:23 The Future of Western Civilization
• 58:06 Conclusion: A Call to Action

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On this bonus episode of the podcast, Host Amanda Head sits down with political science professor and Host of The P.A.S. Report, Nicholas Giordano to unpack the Save America Act and why they argue it is a critical step toward strengthening election integrity. Giordano highlights polling that shows 83% of Americans support voter ID laws, including majorities across political parties and racial groups, and explains how the legislation aims to implement stricter ID verification standards and maintain accurate voter rolls.

The conversation addresses concerns about outdated registration records, non-citizen voting, and the broader debate over safeguarding public confidence in U.S. elections. Giordano also discusses the political hurdles facing the bill in the Senate, including the role of Senate rules and potential leadership efforts to move the legislation forward.

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Election integrity is the "kill switch" of a Republic. If the process is compromised, the system fails. In this America's Founding Series episode, we look at the forgotten story of William Richardson Davie and why his 1787 warnings about foreign influence and factional corruption are the exact reasons we need the SAVE Act today.

Explore how Davie's experiences as a Revolutionary War cavalry officer shaped his defense of election security, clean voter rolls, and the constitutional authority behind the Elections Clause. His warnings about factional corruption, foreign influence, and manipulated election rules echo today's debates over voter ID, citizenship verification, and the SAVE Act.

What You'll Learn

• Why the Founders feared corrupted elections more than foreign armies
• How William Davie explained the Elections Clause as a safeguard against factional abuse
• Why clean voter rolls and citizenship verification protect public trust
• How voter ID fits into the Founders' vision of election integrity
• Why modern debates over the SAVE Act reflect unresolved Founding era concerns

This episode connects America's founding warnings to today's election integrity debates and explains why a constitutional republic cannot endure without a secure and trusted electoral process.

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Timestamps

• 00:52 The Kill Switch of Civilization
• 02:12 William Davie: The Architect of Election Integrity
• 07:00 The Battle for Election Rules
• 10:19 The Psychology of Losing in a Republic
• 12:50 The SAVE Act, Citizenship Voting, Voter Rolls, and Voter ID
• 13:21 Lessons from History: Election Security Today

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With over 83 percent public support, the SAVE Act should be a layup. So why are Democrats attacking it as "Jim Crow 2.0," and why is Republican leadership in the Senate stalling behind procedural excuses?

This episode breaks down what the SAVE America Act actually does, why voter ID has overwhelming bipartisan support, and how the "suppression" narrative relies on racial gaslighting. From the myth of nationalized elections to the Senate's zombie filibuster, Professor Nick Giordano provides a blunt analysis of why election integrity has become a controversial fight in Washington.

What You'll Learn

• What the SAVE Act really changes and why proof of citizenship matters for secure elections
• Why claims that voter ID is racist collapse under real-world scrutiny and polling data Black and Latino communities
• How voter roll maintenance works everywhere else in government and why elections are treated differently
• Why the zombie filibuster allows Senate leadership to block popular legislation without taking a public stand
• What the GOP's hesitation reveals about political courage and the upcoming 2026 midterms.

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Timestamps

• 00:52 Election Integrity
• 02:05 The Importance of Citizenship in Voting
• 05:17 Understanding the SAVE Act
• 08:42 Voter Roll Management and Accountability
• 12:00 Debunking Myths Around Voter ID Laws
• 14:32 Progressive Views on Voter ID and Minority Rights
• 18:18 The Reality of Minority Voter Competence
• 24:10 Republican Party's Leadership Challenges
• 27:58 The Zombie Filibuster and Legislative Accountability
• 32:12 Consequences of Inaction on Election Integrity
• 35:35 Call to Action for Voter Engagement

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Fisher Ames didn't just worry about democracy, he despised it.

In this episode of America's Founding Series, the life and ideas of Fisher Ames reveal why the Founders feared mob rule, moral absolutism, and political urgency driven by emotion rather than reason. Ames believed liberty survives only when passion is restrained by law, time, and reflection. As modern mobs reject disagreement, delegitimize institutions, and claim authority over the law itself, his warnings feel less like history and more like prophecy.

What You'll Learn

• Why Fisher Ames believed democracy is driven by impulse, not reason
• The difference between citizens and mobs, why disagreement becomes betrayal, and the impact of social media on polarization and the mob mentality
• How the Constitution was designed to slow emotional surges before they become law
• Why gridlock is a feature, not a flaw, in a functioning republic
• How moral certainty and urgency lead societies toward instability and despotism

This episode connects America's founding principles to modern unrest and explains why a republic cannot survive when mobs replace law and emotion replaces judgment.

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Timestamps

• 00:52 The Fear of the Mob's Truth
• 01:53 Fisher Ames: A Founding Voice of Caution
• 04:14 The Dangers of Impulse in Democracy
• 07:46 Human Behavior and Political Urgency
• 09:41 The Erosion of Law and Order
• 11:36 The Subjectivity of Truth in Modern Society
• 14:18 Democracy vs. Republic: A Foundational Debate

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