Friends & Fellow Citizens
In this unique civics podcast, discover how the principles of George Washington's Farewell Address (patriotism, civility, faith, education, national unity, and fiscal responsibility) apply to today! With a focus on American political institutions and policymaking, hear fascinating stories and discussions that any America-loving listener can enjoy! This non-partisan podcast is a remarkable mix of solo shows, interviews and special guests that gives you a great boost of freedom! New episodes on the first two Mondays of each month!
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Statement by Friends & Fellow Citizens on Gen. (ret.) Mark Welsh's resignation as President of Texas A&M University
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238 years ago, the American experiment was officially born. The U.S. Constitution has been a guiding document created by the Founders that establishes our federal government and governance principles. Karrina Ferris, a Nevada (and Battle Born) native, represented the Silver State as Miss Nevada 2024. She shares more about her early public service experiences and p...
Statement from Friends & Fellow Citizens on the Tragic Shooting of Charlie Kirk - September 10, 2025
Please join and pray for Mr. Charlie Kirk, his family, and our country.
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In Newburgh, how did Washington address one of the biggest threats to his leadership? Hear how the General of the Continental Army took a more visionary tone as he attempted to lead people forward from the controversy.
After half a decade of podcasting, we also recap the highlights from the past year's interview episodes 2024-25! Much more to come in Year Six!
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In a polarized political environment, people on the right and left may have knee-jerk reactions that fit their biases when they hear "race, ethnicity, culture." But at Penn State and beyond, these concepts represent something bigger: a world in conversation about how people connect with racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.
Two Penn State sociology professors Dr. Laurie Mulvey and Dr. Sam Richar...
Everyone has heard of Paul Revere and his famous Midnight Run, but there was another signer who rode through the night for a now-famous document. Learn how Caesar Rodney, a significant Founder of Delaware, felt about the American Revolution and broke the tie in the Delaware delegation.
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Most Americans would say civics is very important to our democracy. But how often do members of the public ask themselves "What should we do?"
This dual-guest episode features Dr. Peter Levine of Tufts University and Dr. Harry Boyte of the Institute for Public Life and Work, who are two longtime friends and fellow experts in the fields of civic studies and public work respectively. Hear the ways we can come together to ac...
While many Americans may not recognize his name, George William Curtis was one of the most influential political leaders who was well ahead of his time. What can we take away from just one of his speeches on civil service reform? Hear how Curtis's thoughts can instill some foundational principles in our political conversations about those who serve in government.
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We often watch Hollywood movies, TV shows, and other media as entertainment to temporarily escape the realities of life (including American politics). But how has Hollywood put a spotlight on our politics for decades? Professor of History at Purdue University Dr. Kathryn Brownell shares the exciting episodes and political figures that have shaped the entertaining nature of American culture.
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With the Fourth of July weekend just around the corner, this episode celebrates the independence and resilience of our country. For decades, Americans of Taiwanese descent have demonstrated these values as part of the melting pot story of America.
Oceana Ling-Kurie (林小海), the reigning Miss International Taiwan 2024 and an aspiring actress and model, shares her story and lessons of living in two different cultures on either end of t...
For our final Pennsylvania Signer, learn how George Ross had a change of heart as a former Tory and his connection (kind of) to the famous maker of the American flag Betsy Ross.
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Childhood is one of the most precious stages of a person's life. But every day, children across the U.S. and the world have had their childhood sadly taken away by pediatric cancer.
In this first-ever in person F&FC interview, Hannah Adams is a childhood cancer survivor and advocate whose personal story and public service has touched numerous children and families. A University of Alabama graduate student, she has won mult...
Hear Sherman's thoughts on three major stories this week (former President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis, Rep. Gerry Connolly's passing, and the tragic shooting of two young staffers of the Israeli Embassy DC) and the value of the American people setting aside political differences to come together.
The Hill (dated 5/18/2025): Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts bipartisan outpouring of support
For many, government can inadvertently or purposefully get in the way of doing business. In this largely unknown Supreme Court decision, the court majority had some rather unusual and fantastical imaginations for justifying an expansive reading of the Commerce Clause. Learn how this case could justify government regulations for the most absurd and improbable hypotheticals.
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Despite a history of medicinal innovation, the U.S. continues to unhealthily struggle with its pricey and inefficient healthcare system. What is holding back good healthcare policy with free market principles and necessary government regulation?
Miranda Spindt, Policy Associate at the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL), offers an overview of how too much government intervention has disrupted free market principles and c...
While many signers were political activists who rallied supporters for independence, James Wilson had already wielded the power of legal knowledge for the American Revolution. Learn how this Pennsylvania signer challenged British legislative authority in the late 1760s and sowed the seeds for America's legal system just years later.
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For too long, the southern border of the U.S. has been a vulnerability for American national security, sovereignty, and immigration policymaking. And with Texas bearing the brunt of the border crisis, what do these challenges and dangers to the American people look like? Melissa Ford, Policy Director for the Texas Public Policy Foundation's (TPPF) Secure and Sovereign Texas campaign, warns about the major security and sovereig...
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Starting today (not an April Fool's joke), F&FC will have video for special episodes!
Almost everyone has that favorite professor from school. But what if you could take a class with a professor who makes video pranks for students and viewers to enjoy?
Matthew Weathers, a math and computer science professor at Biola University, went viral several years ago with...
As many Americans and non-Americans strongly debate the future American foreign policy, there has been too much misunderstanding of U.S. foreign policy history and principles. Learn how one of America's greatest presidents Theodore Roosevelt can teach us about the realities of foreign affairs 120+ years after his 1904 Annual Address to Congress.
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The Tea Party may feel like a long time ago, but was it really just a movement? Or was it a much larger phenomenon? Dr. Rachel Blum, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Oklahoma and the Carl Albert Center, previews her book about the Tea Party's takeover of the Republican Party and shares how the Tea Party became one of the most disruptively consequential political movements in recent U.S. political h...
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