Conservative Politics & News: The P.A.S. Report

This week’s America’s Founding Series tells the powerful story of James Otis Jr., the forgotten patriot whose fiery words helped ignite the American Revolution. Otis risked his career and safety by challenging the British Crown’s abuse of power and defending the right to speak freely against tyranny. His fearless courtroom arguments, the brutal attack that silenced him, and the inspiration he gave to John Adams show why the Founder...

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with investigative journalist Steve Baker of The Blaze and founder of The Pragmatic Conservative to unpack the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, the surge in political violence, and the failures of America’s security apparatus. From Baker’s inside account of the media’s disinformation to his d...

In this urgent episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano examines the assassination of conservative icon and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. What does this mean for free speech, political violence, and America’s future. Professor Giordano explores how Kirk died doing the most American thing possible, spoke freely and debated ideas, and exposes how re...

On the 24th anniversary of 9/11, this special episode of America’s Founding Series draws a powerful connection between the sacrifice of Nathan Hale in 1776 and the heroism shown on September 11, 2001. At just 21 years old, Hale gave his life for liberty, uttering words that continue to echo through history. More than two centuries later, first responders, ordinary citizens, and the passengers of Flight 93 embodied that same spirit ...

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano welcomes Rich Valdes, host of America at Night, for a hard-hitting discussion on today’s political and cultural landscape. From the Democrats’ reliance on grievance politics to Trump’s evolution as a political strategist, the two break down how cultural shifts are reshaping voter priorities. They also dive into the media’s ...

Twenty-four years after 9/11, America seems more divided than ever. Where did the "United We Stand" spirit go? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the forces driving America’s cultural divide, a trend rooted in oikophobia where politicians and educators to media elites exhibit a disdain for their nation and our culture. He reveals the real-world consequences of this destructive trend and e...

In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the forgotten story of Bernardo de Gálvez, the young Spanish governor whose daring courage and decisive victories helped secure American independence. From smuggling supplies to Washington’s army, to leading Spain’s lightning campaigns across the Gulf Coast, and his legendary cry of “Yo Solo!” at Pensacola, Gálvez’s heroism changed the course of the Revo...

Progressive elites have captured nearly every major American institution, replacing faith and tradition with secular humanism and a new “woke” religion that seeks to erase God and silence dissent. In this powerful conversation, Professor Nicholas Giordano speaks with Harvard ...

In this Labor Day episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano exposes how America’s federal bureaucracy has been hijacked by ideology and activism. From DOJ employees throwing food at National Guard troops to a CDC official resigning over politics disguised as science, Professor Giordano reveals how unelected bureaucrats increasingly see themselves as policymakers rather than civil servants. Backed by studies show...

In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano brings to life the incredible story of Nancy Hart, the fearless “War Woman of Georgia.” On the dangerous frontier, Hart risked everything to defend her family and the Patriot cause. From spying on British camps to holding six armed Loyalists at gunpoint in her cabin, her fierce determination made her a legend of the American Revolutio...

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano sits down with Professor Jeffrey Lax to examine the collapse of America’s assimilation process, the rise of anti-Americanism, and the cultural battles playing out on our college campuses. From the decline of the melting pot ideal to the silencing effect of self-censorship, the conversation highlights how immigration, political correctness, and campus protests...

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Giordano exposes how the loudest defenders of “democracy” are the same voices working to dismantle the very institutions that protect our Republic. From the Senate to the Supreme Court and the Electoral College, every safeguard designed by the Founding Fathers is under attack in the name of power. Nick explains why these institutions exist, the dangers of tearing them down, and how to...

In this powerful episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano brings to life the extraordinary and often-overlooked stories of Jordan Freeman and Lambert Latham, two Black patriots who fought and died at the Battle of Groton Heights in 1781. As British forces...

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with Daniel J. Flynn, author of The Man Who Invented Conservatism, to explore the remarkable journey of Frank Meyer. Meyer is the communist-turned-conservative who shaped the intellectual foundation of the American Right. We discuss Meyer’s dramatic transformation, the birth of fusionism, and what his story reveals about the state of conservatism today....

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the Trump–Putin Alaska Summit, a high-stakes meeting that could reshape the future of the Ukraine war and America’s role on the global stage. From what we know about the talks, to what remains hidden behind closed doors, to the furious backlash from Democrats and foreign policy elites who’ve failed for decades, Professor Giordano explains the truth ab...

In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the real story of Elbridge Gerry. Gerry was a Revolutionary patriot, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Vice President of the United States, and his name has become forever tied to the controversial practice of gerrymandering. From his pivotal role in the fight for independence and his stand for a Bill of Rights, to the political pressures th...

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano sits down with economist and author Richard Salsman to dissect the myths and misconceptions surrounding capitalism. They break down how tariffs act as hidden taxes on consumers, the Federal Reserve’s role in fueling inflation, and why America hasn’t been a pure capitalist nation in decades. The conversation dives into the dangers of government intervention in...

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano exposes how America’s financial system has been weaponized to punish political opponents and reshape society. From the 2008 bailouts to the Biden administration’s aggressive expansion of Operation Chokepoint, Professor Giordano breaks down how banks, regulators, and politicians have quietly turned your access to money into a political tool. With President Trump’s new Exe...

In this America’s Founding Series episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the life of William Paca, a forgotten Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Paca rose to prominence as a Maryland lawyer, pushed his hesitant colony toward independence, and risked everything by signing America’s founding document. He later served as a brigadier general in the Maryland militia, defended ...