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

Tench Coxe: America's Hidden Economic Architect

In this episode of America's Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the forgotten story of Tench Coxe, the hidden economic architect who helped secure America's independence. From his unlikely transformation from Loyalist sympathizer to patriot strategist, to his fierce push for American manufacturing, to his powerful defense of the right to keep and bear arms, Coxe shaped the foundations of the nation far more than history remembers. His warnings about foreign economic dependence and the loss of individual self-reliance speak directly to the challenges America faces today. This compelling narrative brings Coxe's influence to life and shows why his ideas are essential for understanding the past and protecting our future. Episode Highlights: * How Tench Coxe helped build the economic backbone that allowed the United States to survive and thrive * Coxe's powerful defense of the Second Amendment and the role of an armed citizenry * Why Coxe's warnings about dependency and national weakness are more relevant than ever today 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps * 00:52 The Struggles of the Continental Army * 02:22 The Awakening of Tench Cox * 05:51 Cox's Vision for Economic Independence * 08:46 Cox's Fight Against Slavery * 11:16 Cox and Hamilton: Building America's Economy * 13:29 The Right to Bear Arms: Cox's Perspective * 16:33 Cox's Legacy and Lessons for Today 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

The Homelessness Industrial Complex: Billions Spent, Nothing Fixed

Professor Nicholas Giordano sits down with Mary Theroux, editor of Beyond Homeless: Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes, Transformative Solutions [https://amzn.to/3YejhRO], to expose why billions in government spending have failed to reduce homelessness and how Housing First policies often make the crisis worse. This episode breaks down the astronomical waste, the abysmal return on investment, and the rise of the homelessness industrial complex that thrives as conditions deteriorate. Mary explains why many nonprofits become corrupt when tied to endless government funding, why people sometimes die at higher rates in permanent supportive housing, and why purpose and agency matter far more than free housing. The conversation highlights successful, proven alternatives like Haven for Hope, the dangers of open-air drug markets, the collapse of mental health systems, and the urgent need for community involvement and real accountability. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who wants real solutions to one of America's most devastating problems. Episode Highlights * Why massive government spending and Housing First policies have failed and can make homelessness worse * How the homelessness industrial complex and corrupt nonprofits profit from crisis while outcomes decline * Proven solutions like Haven for Hope and why purpose, accountability, and community involvement are essential to real recovery 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps * 00:52 The Homelessness Crisis * 01:10 The Ineffectiveness of Current Spending on Homelessness * 05:55 The Homelessness Industrial Complex * 10:16 The Importance of Purpose in Recovery * 12:58 Successful Models for Addressing Homelessness * 17:26 Addressing Those Who Cannot Be Reintegration * 20:37 The Need for Balance in Mental Health Care * 23:08 Open-Air Drug Markets and Public Safety * 27:50 The Role of Government and Political Will 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

A New Contract With America Part 2: The Reforms That Will Save America's Future

In Part 2 of A New Contract With America, Professor Nick Giordano delivers a hard-hitting breakdown of two issues Washington refuses to touch. He exposes the truth about Social Security and Medicare insolvency and lays out real conservative solutions that protect every senior while empowering future generations with wealth and independence. He then turns to immigration and dismantles the myths surrounding border security. Professor Giordano explains how to permanently end illegal immigration and build a simplified, merit based legal system that strengthens America instead of weakening it. This episode continues the blueprint for restoring national sovereignty, fiscal responsibility, and the American spirit. Episode Highlights * How to save Social Security and Medicare from collapse without cutting benefits for current retirees. * The permanent immigration reforms needed to secure the border and build a merit-based legal system that serves America's interests. * Why real reform requires courage, truth, and a new vision for American strength and self-reliance. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps * 00:52 Audience Engagement * 01:16 Critique of Political Blindness * 07:18 The Need for Accountability in Governance * 09:00 Addressing Social Security and Medicare Reform * 25:06 Immigration Policy and Border Security * 38:14 Connecting the Dots: A Vision for America 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

The Rise of Big Government and the Forgotten Patriot Who Warned America: Luther Martin

In this episode of America's Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the remarkable and little-known story of Luther Martin, the fiery Anti-Federalist who fiercely opposed the rise of big government and warned that centralized power would one day overwhelm the states and the people. From his blistering four-hour speech at the Constitutional Convention to his battle for a Bill of Rights and his dramatic defense of Aaron Burr, Martin's forgotten fight for limited government reads like a prophecy for America today. This gripping narrative reveals why his warnings matter more than ever and how his dissent shaped the very foundations of our Republic. Episode Highlights * The Four-Hour Speech That Changed Everything: How Luther Martin confronted Madison, Hamilton, and the Virginia Plan and forced the Great Compromise. * A Forgotten Warning Come True: Martin's predictions about centralized power, federal overreach, and the administrative state that mirror America's challenges today. * The Bulldog of Liberty: From the Constitutional Convention to the Aaron Burr treason trial, the dramatic story of a patriot who refused to be silenced. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps * 00:52 The Rise of Big Government and Its Warnings * 02:43 Introducing Luther Martin: The Forgotten Patriot * 05:26 Luther Martin's Early Life and Legal Career * 07:35 Martin's Views on Government and Power * 08:59 The Constitutional Convention: Martin's Opposition * 10:48 The Legendary Speech Against Centralization * 12:13 The Great Compromise and Martin's Dissent * 14:57 Martin's Legacy and the Bill of Rights * 16:44 Lessons from Luther Martin's Life 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

How Our Schools Failed: UC San Diego's Alarming Report Explained

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Giordano sits down with Steve McGuire of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni to expose the catastrophic collapse in academic preparedness across America's education system. Using UC San Diego's alarming new data showing freshmen unable to add single digit numbers, round to the nearest hundred, or subtract fractions, this episode examines how decades of lowered standards, ideological distractions, and exploding education spending have produced a generation unprepared for college or citizenship. Nick and Steve break down why taxpayers spend more than $1.5 trillion a year on education with worse results than ever, why there is no public outrage, and what reforms are urgently needed to restore competence, knowledge, and real accountability. Episode Highlights * UC San Diego's data reveal a nationwide academic collapse and the dangers of lowering standards * How more than $1.5 trillion in annual education spending produces catastrophic results with no accountability * What ACTA sees behind the scenes and the reforms needed to rescue American education 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps * 00:52 The Campus Freedom Initiative * 02:46 The State of Higher Education Confidence * 04:12 K-12 Education and Its Impact on Higher Education * 09:24 Failures in the Classroom * 10:14 The Need for Curriculum Reform * 13:38 Outrage Over Educational Spending * 18:14 The Role of DEI in Education * 21:04 Mentorship in Higher Education * 25:03 The Future of Mid-Tier Colleges 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!