Taproot
Do you love freedom and want to see it established once again for all individual human beings? Join patriotic co-hosts Todd Williams, and S. Marshall Wilson each week as they analyze and evaluate the efficacy of our US and state governments and propose specific actions to correct the ship of state. Tune in to re-discover the foundation on which our country and government were formed, and determine how we might restore the Republic!
Episodes
"Liberty is found in a nation that has its own soul, that does not bow to the will of a foreign conqueror." - Isaac Ludmir
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Taproot, we have the privilege of hosting Isaac Ludmir, an esteemed rabbi and historian.
Isaac, Marshall, and Todd delve deep into the heart of the Judeo-Christian ethics, elucidating how it has served as a cornerstone for the concept of liberty. Isaac aptly highlights that the...
"You don't grow until you shed those worthless predispositions that you've arrived at, that serve no purpose, but are actuall harmful.” - Larry Adams
Episode Summary:
What does it mean to truly live? This week on Taproot, your hosts are joined by practical philosopher, Larry Adams to discuss our purpose for living and how everything we do in life has an effect on the world. It is our job to leave behind a legacy for future generatio...
"The only way you can possibly lose is by lying. By backing someone who doesn't support your principles.” - S. Marshall Wilson
Episode Summary:
How can the average US citizen get involved, and effect change in their state? This week we welcome special guest Barry Holstein to explore the essence of what it means to be an active and engaged citizen, striving to create a decent and free life for ourselves and future generations. Tune i...
"Establishing and maintaining a good government begins with one virtue and that virtue is truth. You have to be honest.” - S. Marshall Wilson
Episode Summary:
Continuing last week's discussion on virtue, Marshall and Todd delve into the concept of the original intent of the US Constitution, the perspectives of the founding fathers and how they intended virtue to be embedded within the fabric of our nation. Moreover, they'll explore ...
"Our job is to choose the right people to serve in our government, and then to hold them accountable. To keep them virtuous.” - S. Marshall Wilson
Episode Summary:
What is virtue? Are the members of our Government virtuous and dependable? This week on Taproot, Marshall and Todd discuss the attributes of virtue and the importance of electing the right people into office, and more importantly holding them accountable to do what is rig...
"The people have the right to change the government if it fails to serve admirably." - The Know Your Bill of Rights Book: Don't Lose Your Constitutional Rights--Learn Them! by Sean Patrick
Episode Summary:
Do you believe the government is following the rules laid down in the constitution?
If you don't know or understand your rights, then you could lose them! Learn more about your rights as an American and the role of the Government ...
"The problem is, that the moment that a law goes into effect, whether it's valid or invalid, it is enforced by the executive branch.” - S. Marshall Wilson
Episode Summary:
What are the powers of the US Government? This week Todd and Marshall will discuss how the US Gov't was chartered, and how the Founding Father's formed the Gov't to run. Learn the specific powers of the government, and the separate branches as defined in the US Co...
"The Government was never meant to work smooth, the balance of power has each of the branches arguing against each other to keep things in check." - Todd Williams
Episode Summary:
Today, we go back to the roots of the formation of the US Government and the goals our founding fathers had when they wrote the US Constitution and created a hybrid Government system designed to protect it's citizens.
About S. Marshall Wilson:
Marshall Wils...
"I believe the governments role is to protect our inherent natural rights, and that they aren't supposed to be weighing us down with all the regulations and burdens that we have. Just protect our rights and stay out of the way.” - Roy Ramey
About Roy Ramey:
Roy Ramey is a proud family man with his wife Frances and teenage daughter, whom they homeschool. Together, they operate a small family farm in Cabell County, WV.
Roy is a combat...
"The perverted actually serve the whims of the rulers which means that they deprive the citizens of their natural rights.” - S. Marshall Wilson
About S. Marshall Wilson:
Marshall Wilson is the husband of a formidable US Navy woman, father of nine children, and a retired combat-veteran Infantry Officer. He is a former Christian missionary from 2016-2020, he is a West Virginia Delegate (State Representative), and a 2020 candidate for ...
"If they're not going to follow your instructions, and get back with you, and find out where you really stand on the issue, and what your reasoning is, they don't deserve the opportunity to serve you.” - S. Marshall Wilson
About S. Marshall Wilson:
Marshall Wilson is the husband of a formidable US Navy woman, father of nine children, and a retired combat-veteran Infantry Officer. He is a former Christian missionary from 2016-2020, h...
"The government exists for one reason, and that is to secure YOUR individual, natural rights. Any government that fails to do that is useless. Any government that does anything else is oppressive.” - S. Marshall Wilson
About S. Marshall Wilson:
Marshall Wilson is the husband of a formidable US Navy woman, father of nine children, and a retired combat-veteran Infantry Officer. He is a former Christian missionary from 2016-2020, he is...
"We own this state. We the people own the state, we own the federal government.” - S. Marshall Wilson
About S. Marshall Wilson:
Marshall Wilson is the husband of a formidable US Navy woman, father of nine children, and a retired combat-veteran Infantry Officer. He is a former Christian missionary from 2016-2020, he is a West Virginia Delegate (State Representative), and a 2020 candidate for West Virginia Governor.
Marshall is a Ph.D....
"There's a lot more to being an American than simply being from a particular spot on the ground” - S. Marshall Wilson
About S. Marshall Wilson:
Marshall Wilson is the husband of a formidable US Navy woman, father of nine children, and a retired combat-veteran Infantry Officer. He is a former Christian missionary from 2016-2020, he is a West Virginia Delegate (State Representative), and a 2020 candidate for West Virginia Governor.
Mar...
"What we're really hoping is to steady our toddling liberty, and to marshall it." -S. Marshall Wilson
About S. Marshall Wilson:
Marshall Wilson is the husband of a formidable US Navy woman, father of nine children, and a retired combat-veteran Infantry Officer. He is a former Christian missionary from 2016-2020, he is a West Virginia Delegate (State Representative), and a 2020 candidate for West Virginia Governor.
Marshall is a Ph.D....
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