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AI giants want to define humanity's future. Miranda Devine challenges Big Tech's power over truth, morality, and your freedom. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano joins New York Post columnist and author Miranda Devine to examine artificial intelligence, AI ethics, and Silicon Valley's power. Devine argues that Anthropic's approach to Claude and AI consciousness raises urgent questions about human dignity and who determines a chatbot's moral code. They scrutinize tech executives' demands for AI regulation, whether federal rules could shield companies from liability, and how government surveillance could expand through AI. The conversation connects constitutional rights, digital privacy, and human independence to a central question: Who controls the technology that could shape your future? What You'll Learn In This Episode: AI Ethics and Big Tech Power: Understand Devine's critique of Anthropic, effective altruism, and the values tech companies choose for their AI models. AI Regulation and Corporate Liability: Explore why Devine views calls for federal oversight with suspicion and what accountability should require. Government Surveillance and Privacy: Hear why Giordano calls for safeguards on intelligence agencies' use of AI and Americans' personal data. Constitutional Rights and Human Dignity: Examine Devine's case for the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution as a foundation for AI values. Education and Human Purpose: Consider how dependence on chatbots could affect independent thought, social connections, and a sense of purpose. Chapters 00:00 AI Ethics: Miranda Devine on Big Tech's Power 02:50 Anthropic, Effective Altruism, and AI Consciousness 07:00 AI Chatbots, Human Dignity, and Mental Health 10:49 AI Regulation: Who Bears Big Tech's Liability? 14:48 Government AI Surveillance and Your Privacy 22:34 AI Values: The Constitution and Individual Rights 25:29 AI in Education: Critical Thought and Human Purpose ⭐ Support the Show: For more conversations about the ideas and policies that shape America, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Introducing COLLIN GOSSELIN: The Real Story Behind One of America’s Most-Watched Families from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Collin Gosselin opens up about what it was really like growing up in the spotlight of Jon & Kate Plus 8, sharing his personal account of life behind the camera. He recounts his experiences with family isolation, allegations of physical abuse, time spent in a basement room, and his twenty-month stay in an institution he says he never needed to be in. Collin also details how a smuggled note led to a reunion with his father, how he is working to rebuild his life today, and why he is finally choosing to speak publicly about his past. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-in protections for teens. Learn More. At https://chase.com/sapphirereserve JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Welcome To On Purpose And Disclaimer 01:43 Inside the Gosselin Household 03:50 Faking Reality On Camera 05:15 The Normalization Of Constant Filming 06:35 The Turning Point 09:06 Modern Child Exploitation 12:35 Pushing Back And Early On-Camera Resistance 17:02 Earliest Memories Of In-Home Abuse 20:37 Targeted Isolation And Homeschooling 25:21 Child Protective System Flaws 35:11 Advocacy In The Face Of Public Backlash 36:55 The Attempted Runaway 44:03 Institutionalization At Age 11 48:16 Twenty Months In Inpatient Confinement 53:53 The Official Admission Records 59:12 The Harsh Reality of Living in Isolation 01:04:45 The Smuggled Letter And Custody Battle 01:08:37 Reconnecting And Healing 01:11:26 Repairing The Father-Son Relationship 01:14:00 Turning Pain into Purpose 01:17:14 False Diagnoses & His Dream of Joining The Marines 01:24:41 Legal Defamation Threats 01:26:16 Where Does He Stand With His Siblings? 01:30:20 Who is Collin Today? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

2026 midterms: Why does Trump's base feel abandoned despite major victories? What threatens Republican enthusiasm before November? Here is the institutional breakdown GOP leaders ignore. Despite landmark wins on the southern border and federal agency reform, high gas prices, the Iran war, and unmet promises of government accountability fuel intense frustration across the Republican base. Professor Nick Giordano cuts through superficial BS to analyze John Brennan's remarks on a "legion of professionals," FBI controversies, the Epstein files debacle, and the administrative state's power to frustrate presidential authority. Beyond bureaucratic resistance, control of Congress will shape Trump's final two years, judicial confirmations, and federal oversight. Discover what Republican officials must deliver as political complacency and voter distrust threaten their midterm prospects.  What You'll Learn in This Episode: The Republican Enthusiasm Crisis: Why landmark achievements haven't translated into grassroots energy, and how kitchen-table financial pressure threatens 2026 turnout.  The Deep State's Unelected Power: What former CIA Director John Brennan's remarks about a "legion of professionals" reveal about bureaucratic resistance against presidential authority.  The Government Accountability Betrayal: Why the Epstein files debacle, FBI revelations, and stalled investigations leave conservatives questioning their own leaders.  What's Really at Stake in the 2026 Midterms: How control of the House and Senate could reshape Trump's final two years, judicial appointments, subpoenas, and federal spending. The Crisis of American Self-Government: Why leaders must offer more than anti-Democrat talking points, and how blind party loyalty weakens constitutional accountability.  Episode Chapters 00:00 2026 Midterms: Why Trump's Republican Base Feels Abandoned 02:25 Republican Voter Enthusiasm, Midterm Polls, and Turnout 10:04 Gas Prices, the Iran War, and Voter Frustration 13:09 The Deep State: How Bureaucrats Resist Presidential Power 19:02 Epstein Files, FBI Controversies, and Government Accountability 27:01 What's at Stake in the 2026 Midterms: Congress and Trump's Agenda 37:20 Civic Responsibility: Why Political Disengagement Threatens Liberty ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: Hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with a parent, student, teacher, or citizen who cares about the future of the country.

What happens when political division turns deadly, and neighbors become enemies? Nicholas Herkimer and the Battle of Oriskany reveal one of the American Revolution's bloodiest and most personal battles. In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano tells the story of Brigadier General Nicholas Herkimer and the nearly 800 Tryon County militiamen who marched toward Fort Stanwix in August 1777. After accusations of cowardice and divided loyalty pushed Herkimer to abandon his plan, his column entered a deadly ambush near Oriskany, where Patriots, Loyalists, Oneida allies, Mohawk warriors, Seneca warriors, former friends, and even relatives fought at close range. The Battle of Oriskany exposed the civil war within the American Revolution and left the Mohawk Valley scarred for years. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Herkimer's story offers a powerful warning about political contempt, civic division, and what can happen when fellow citizens stop seeing one another as neighbors. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Road to Fort Stanwix: Why Nicholas Herkimer led nearly 800 Tryon County militiamen through the Mohawk Valley to relieve the American fort The Decision That Changed Everything: How accusations of cowardice and Loyalist sympathy pushed Herkimer to abandon his plan and advance The Battle of Oriskany: How Loyalist and Native forces trapped Herkimer's militia in a brutal ravine ambush Herkimer Under Fire: How a badly wounded Nicholas Herkimer stayed on the battlefield and helped his men survive the attack The Lesson for America Today: Why political contempt can destroy civic bonds and why citizenship requires disagreement without hatred Episode Chapters 00:00 Nicholas Herkimer and the Battle of Oriskany 02:03 When Neighbors Became Enemies in the Mohawk Valley 04:21 The Battle of Oriskany Ambush and Bloody Fighting 07:00 How Herkimer Adapted Under Fire 09:20 Brother Against Brother in the American Revolution 10:44 The Human Cost of the Battle of Oriskany 11:13 What Oriskany Teaches America About Political Division ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now.

The national debt crisis reaches into your paycheck, your mortgage, and your retirement. Ken Buck warns that America's $40 trillion debt demands action. Why do both parties promise fiscal responsibility, then approve bigger federal budgets? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano talks with former Congressman Ken Buck about his book, Wake Up America!: The Rise of Socialism Is the Death of Freedom. Buck shares a firsthand account of congressional dysfunction, explains how party leaders pressure lawmakers to approve costly bills, and connects federal debt to the costs families face. He also makes the case for permanent DOGE oversight, challenges Congress over Trump's tariffs, and predicts Democrats will take the House in the 2026 midterm elections. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The household cost of national debt: Why Buck argues that federal deficits put pressure on mortgage rates, food prices, and family budgets. Why Republicans abandon fiscal restraint: How political threats and primary challenges undermine promises of limited government. What permanent DOGE oversight could achieve: Buck's proposal to make waste, fraud, and abuse reviews a core congressional responsibility. Why Congress must check presidential power: How Trump's tariffs expose a deeper problem with separation of powers and emergency authority. What voters can do before the 2026 midterms: Hear Buck's House and Senate forecast, plus practical steps to hold candidates accountable. Chapters 00:00 Ken Buck on the National Debt Crisis and Wake Up America 02:07 How National Debt Affects Mortgage Rates and Household Costs 07:21 Federalism Under Pressure as States Depend on Federal Funds 09:30 Why Republicans Fail to Deliver Fiscal Responsibility 14:22 Permanent DOGE Oversight and the Fight to Cut Federal Waste 18:56 Why Congress Fails to Use Its Power to Cut Federal Budgets 26:47 Ken Buck's 2026 Midterm Forecast and Warning to Republicans ⭐ Support the Show: For more conversations about the ideas and policies that shape America, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Could the Iran War now hinge on the U.S. midterm elections? Tehran has taken its case directly to American voters as economic pressure, oil prices, and political unrest become weapons in the war. A 26-page open letter from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets American public opinion and urges voters to change the makeup of their government. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano examines Iran's strategy, the IRGC letter, the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices, America's refinery weakness, and the military buildup that could make Tehran's bet on November a dangerous miscalculation. Iran believes time can work in its favor. Economic pain inside the United States could weaken public support for the war, while Tehran hopes political pressure after the midterms will limit President Trump. But Iran faces a collapsing currency, severe economic strain, near-zero oil exports, and additional U.S. military power headed toward the region.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: Iran's Midterm Pressure Campaign: What the IRGC's 26-page letter reveals about Tehran's effort to influence American public opinion and use the U.S. political calendar to its advantage. The Oil Price Mystery: Why Middle Eastern crude exports have returned near prewar levels while Brent crude, diesel, gasoline, and home heating costs remain painfully high. America's Refinery Crisis: Why the United States has not built a major refinery with substantial downstream capacity since 1977, and how that weakness limits true energy independence. The Iran October Surprise: Could Tehran strike energy infrastructure, U.S. forces, cyber targets, or even the American homeland before Election Day, and could such an attack backfire? Trump After the Midterms: Why Article II powers, additional U.S. carrier groups, Iran's economic crisis, and Trump's legacy could create the opposite outcome Tehran expects. The Iran War no longer comes down only to missiles and military power. Iran needs American economic and political pressure to break Washington first. The United States needs Tehran's economic position to collapse first. The question is simple: Who runs out of time first? Episode Chapters 00:00 Iran War Strategy and the U.S. Midterm Elections   12:45 Strait of Hormuz, Oil Prices, and Iran's Energy Leverage   18:24 U.S. Energy Production, Refinery Capacity, and Oil Market Risk   22:38 U.S. Military Buildup in the Middle East   24:47 Iran's October Surprise: Pre-Election Escalation Risks   26:34 Iran Terror Attack on U.S. Soil: Election Impact and Public Response   30:26 Congress vs. Presidential War Powers and Trump's Lame-Duck Strategy ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: Hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with a parent, student, teacher, or citizen who cares about the future of the country. #IranWar #Iran #Trump #USMidterms #StraitOfHormuz

How did John Paul Jones capture HMS Serapis when his own ship, Bonhomme Richard, was on fire and took on water? The Battle of Flamborough Head turned disaster into one of the American Revolution's most remarkable naval victories. In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano tells the story of a Scottish sailor who took the war to Britain's shores. As America marks its 250th anniversary, discover how Jones faced a more powerful Royal Navy warship, changed tactics after his heaviest guns failed, and refused to surrender. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Scottish sailor: How a gardener's son became an American naval captain and challenged Britain near its own shores. Disaster at Flamborough Head: How two of Bonhomme Richard's heaviest cannons exploded and cost Jones his best chance in a gun duel. The tactical death grip: How Jones turned a collision with HMS Serapis into a close-range fight that reduced Britain's firepower advantage. "I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight": What the accounts reveal about Captain Richard Pearson's surrender demand and Jones's defiance. The lesson for today: Why Jones's resolve still matters when a plan collapses and defeat seems inevitable. Jones lost Bonhomme Richard, but he and his crew captured the warship that nearly destroyed her. His victory reminds us that a failed plan does not have to end the fight. Episode Chapters 00:00 John Paul Jones and the Battle of Flamborough Head 01:01 From Scottish Sailor to American Naval Captain 02:07 John Paul Jones Raids the British Coast 04:00 Bonhomme Richard Battles HMS Serapis 07:27 Jones Lashes Bonhomme Richard to Serapis 08:43 Friendly Fire and the Grenade Attack on Serapis 09:41 HMS Serapis Surrenders and Bonhomme Richard Sinks 11:07 John Paul Jones on Resolve and Leadership 12:22 What John Paul Jones Can Teach America Today ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani promised an affordable New York. Vickie Paladino argues that his policies could leave families and small property owners with a higher bill. What does New York's socialist shift reveal about the future of America's cities? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano talks with New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino about Mamdani's agenda, conditions in NYCHA public housing, and the pressure that rent freezes and city fines place on small landlords. Their conversation moves from City Hall to a national question: Why do socialist candidates gain ground while Republicans fail to make their case in urban communities? What You'll Learn In This Episode: The cost of Mamdani's policies: Why Paladino fears rent freezes and aggressive code enforcement could hurt small property owners and tenants alike. The free speech dispute: Why Paladino sued the City Council and how she describes the outcome. The appeal of socialism: Why she believes socialist candidates gain support even as residents express frustration with city services. The NY-13 candidate gap: What the race against Darializa Avila Chevalier reveals about Republican recruitment and outreach. How to reach new voters: How Paladino earned support from Democrats in Bayside and what she says Republicans can learn from it. Chapters 00:00 Vickie Paladino on Mayor Mamdani and New York City's Future 02:29 Vickie Paladino's First Amendment Fight with the City Council 09:20 Mamdani and the Rise of Socialism in the Democratic Party 13:31 Mamdani's Rent Policies and the Risk to Small Landlords 19:42 How Vickie Paladino Wins Support from Democratic Voters 22:22 The NY-13 Race and Why Republicans Fail to Challenge Socialists 33:17 How Republicans Can Build a Grassroots Movement and Win New Voters ⭐ Support the Show: For more conversations about the ideas and policies that shape America, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Nikole Hannah-Jones admitted her school choice failed her daughter. Did social justice ideals take priority over parental duty, and what does that choice reveal about the leftist mindset? On this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano argues that this decision exposes a dangerous moral inversion: people claim to serve a righteous cause while discarding the concrete duties owed to the real human beings right in front of them. He traces that pattern through the public praise for Luigi Mangione after Brian Thompson's murder, the growing acceptance of physical force against campus speakers, and a survey exploring a hypothetical military coup against Donald Trump.  Professor Giordano also examines remarks following the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, an aspiring politician who views American workers as expendable units of labor, and parents who publicly declare on social media that they regret having children. He asks the same critical question in each case: What happens to parental and civic duty when ideology, public validation, or personal comfort comes first? What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why Hannah-Jones's account raises an urgent question about social justice, virtue signaling, and a parent's fundamental obligation to their child. How the reaction to Luigi Mangione elevates an ideological grievance above a murder victim. What attitudes toward campus violence and a hypothetical coup reveal about respect for free speech and constitutional order. Why the Clancy juror's remarks and public expressions of parental regret point to a collapsing hierarchy of responsibility. How honoring ordinary duties to children, neighbors, and fellow citizens sustains a constitutional republic.  Episode Chapters 00:00 Social Justice vs. Your Kids: The Cost of Ideology 04:45 Nikole Hannah-Jones and the Leftist Mindset 12:23 Luigi Mangione and the Praise for Political Violence 13:45 Campus Free Speech: When Students Justify Violence 18:12 Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Children, Jurors, and Justice 19:36 Parents Who Regret Their Children on Social Media 23:37 Parental Duty and Civic Responsibility ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: Hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with a parent, student, teacher, or citizen who cares about the future of the country. #NikoleHannahJones #LeftistMindset #SocialJustice #ParentalDuty #CivicDuty

How did George Washington's Culper Spy Ring outsmart the British Empire for five years without exposing its principal agents? Discover how Benjamin Tallmadge built an extraordinary Revolutionary War spy network and became Washington's spymaster. In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano reveals the true story of Major Benjamin Tallmadge, Nathan Hale's close friend and the architect of the Culper network. After British forces executed Hale, Tallmadge helped create a disciplined system of trusted agents, numerical ciphers, invisible ink, dead drops, and covert routes across British-held New York. Culper reports alerted Washington to the threat against French forces at Newport, while Tallmadge later stood at the center of the Benedict Arnold crisis. More importantly, Benjamin Tallmadge's example reveals why secret power demands character, restraint, and accountability. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, his story offers a timely lesson: institutions are only as trustworthy as the people who operate them. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Nathan Hale's Legacy: How Hale's fatal mission revealed the need for a secure American intelligence network. The Chain of Trust: How personal relationships and shared purpose helped the Culper Spy Ring survive inside British-occupied New York. Revolutionary War Tradecraft: How Tallmadge used aliases, James Jay's invisible ink, numerical ciphers, couriers, and whaleboat routes to protect Washington's spies. Newport and West Point: How Culper reports helped Washington respond to the British threat against French forces and how Tallmadge's judgment kept Major John André in American custody. The Lesson for Today: Why institutional trust depends upon character, accountability, sound judgment, and loyalty to the Constitution. Episode Chapters 00:00 Nathan Hale's Final Mission and Sacrifice 02:07 How the Culper Spy Ring Began 03:00 Benjamin Tallmadge Becomes Washington's Spymaster 04:34 Inside Washington's Revolutionary War Spy Network 09:19 How Culper Intelligence Helped Protect the French at Newport 13:04 Benedict Arnold's Treason and the West Point Plot 14:41 John André's Execution and Benjamin Tallmadge's Character 17:21 What Benjamin Tallmadge Teaches Us About Institutional Trust ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now.

The Democratic Party once claimed to champion blue-collar America. But behind closed doors, did elite donors and an ideological staffer class push ordinary workers aside? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with former progressive campaign fundraiser Evan Barker, author of Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative. Barker shares an insider's account of modern political campaigns, from helping raise millions of dollars for insurgent candidates to watching the Democratic Party lose touch with union households and working-class families. Together, they break down why blue-collar voters shifted toward Donald Trump, the truth behind "trust fund socialism," how the border crisis affects union wages, and why the 2024 Democratic National Convention became Barker's breaking point. Barker also exposes the hidden mechanics of "Progress Inc.," the parallel network of consulting firms, movement schools, and billionaire donors reshaping the Democratic Party. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The Blue-Collar Betrayal: Why union workers view illegal immigration and an open border as a massive scab operation that drives down wages and creates unfair competition. Inside the Staffer Class: How affluent, ideological operatives pressure moderate politicians and suppress internal dissent. The 2024 DNC Breaking Point: Why Kamala Harris's nomination and elite contempt for middle America convinced Barker that the Democratic Party had lost its way. Exposing Progress Inc.: How insurgent candidates built parallel fundraising networks with support from movement schools, political consultants, and billionaire donors. The Cost of Speaking Out: Why Barker published her story, the backlash she faced, and the case for two healthy political parties. Chapters 00:00 Evan Barker and Confessions of a Democratic Operative 01:28 Why Union Families Abandoned the Democratic Party 07:34 The 2024 Democratic National Convention Breaking Point 11:20 Internal Dissent Inside the Democratic Party 15:32 Evan Barker's Viral Democratic Party Resignation 20:47 How Socialist Insurgents Built Their Funding Machine 24:20 Why Evan Barker Exposed the Progressive Machine ⭐ Support the Show: If you value principled constitutional analysis, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

AI data centers are expanding across America, but who pays the bill? While Washington frames artificial intelligence as a critical race with China, Big Tech companies push for new AI regulations as local communities confront rising electricity demand, grid expansion, water use, and massive infrastructure costs. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano pulls back the digital curtain on the physical AI boom. Beyond consumer tools like ChatGPT, artificial intelligence is reshaping military power, intelligence, medicine, cybersecurity, and global competition. But the AI race also raises serious questions about regulatory capture, government surveillance, Fourth Amendment protections, and whether taxpayers and ratepayers will subsidize the infrastructure required by trillion-dollar technology companies. Discover why China's Communist Party fears AI-driven "cognitive warfare," why major AI companies are calling for greater federal regulation, and what a free-market framework could look like if hyperscale data centers had to finance their own energy needs while protecting local ratepayers and communities. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The U.S.-China AI Race: Why artificial intelligence now shapes military, economic, technological, and geopolitical power. The AI Regulation Battle: How regulatory capture could protect established Big Tech companies while making it harder for startups to compete. Government Surveillance and AI: How machine-speed analysis could expand government profiling and raise serious Fourth Amendment and due-process questions. AI Data Centers and Electricity Costs: Why hyperscale data centers could consume a major share of U.S. electricity and place new demands on local grids. A Free-Market Data Center Framework: How dedicated energy generation, SMRs, natural gas, water transparency, ratepayer protections, and enforceable community benefits could change the economics of the AI boom. Episode Chapters 00:00 NSA SKYNET: AI Surveillance and Government Power 05:01 China's AI Race: Cognitive Warfare and Global Power 09:37 AI Regulation: Big Tech, Regulatory Capture, and Competition 15:57 PATRIOT Act, FISA, and Government Surveillance Overreach 20:21 AI Surveillance: Predictive Profiling, Threat Scores, and Civil Liberties 23:08 AI Data Centers: Electricity Demand, Grid Costs, and Community Impact 28:15 AI Guardrails: Constitutional Rights, Energy, and Who Pays? ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: Hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with a parent, student, teacher, or citizen who cares about the future of the country. #AIDataCenters #ArtificialIntelligence #AIRegulation #AIRace #China

How did Henry Knox, a 25-year-old Boston bookseller, move nearly 60 tons of artillery across 300 winter miles and help break the Siege of Boston without a costly ground battle?  In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano reveals the incredible true story of Henry Knox and the Noble Train of Artillery. As America marks its 250th anniversary, discover how this largely self-taught Patriot transported 59 cannons, mortars, and howitzers from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston and gave George Washington the firepower to force a British evacuation. Knox's journey demonstrates how self-education, competence, perseverance, and civic responsibility helped transform a former bookseller into Washington's chief of artillery and one of the American Revolution's most consequential leaders. Most Americans know Fort Knox as a military installation associated with America's gold reserves. Few know the Revolutionary War hero whose name it bears. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Bookseller Who Mastered Artillery: How Henry Knox educated himself and earned George Washington's trust  The Noble Train of Artillery: How Knox moved nearly 60 tons of weapons across 300 miles of winter terrain  The Hudson River Crisis: What happened when a cannon crashed through the ice  The Victory at Dorchester Heights: Why the American position made British control of Boston untenable  The Lesson for America Today: What Knox teaches us about preparation, initiative, competence, and civic duty Episode Chapters 00:00 Henry Knox and the Siege of Boston 00:53 From Boston Bookseller to Washington's Artillery Chief 02:02 Fort Ticonderoga and the Noble Train of Artillery 06:50 Henry Knox's 300 Mile Winter Artillery Mission 10:02 The Cannon Crisis on the Frozen Hudson River 14:32 Dorchester Heights Breaks the Siege of Boston 18:26 Henry Knox's Lessons for America Today ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now.

Capitalism vs. socialism may define America's economic and political future. Which system best protects prosperity, individual liberty, and moral justice? Richard Salsman, author of Where Have All the Capitalists Gone?, joins Professor Nick Giordano on The P.A.S. Report Podcast to present the moral case for capitalism that too many Republicans refuse to make. Beyond standard economic debates, they expose socialism's emotional appeal, the conservative retreat from limited government, and the economic forces behind the $40 trillion national debt, inflation, and America's departure from the gold standard. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The Moral Case for Capitalism: Why private property, voluntary exchange, individual rights, and rational self-interest form the foundation of a free and just society The Socialist Illusion: How socialist advocates use emotional appeals to expand state power despite socialism's record of economic failure The Causes of Inflation: How Federal Reserve policy and chronic federal deficits reduce the value of the dollar and raise everyday costs The Republican Retreat: Why Republicans abandoned fiscal restraint and accepted larger government programs, federal entitlements, and common good capitalism The Path Forward: What free-market advocates must do to reclaim the moral argument and defeat socialism without apology Chapters 00:00 Capitalism vs Socialism with Richard Salsman 03:01 The Moral Case for Capitalism 14:29 How Education Fuels Support for Socialism 17:53 Public Ownership and the Government Monopoly 21:54 The Gold Standard, Inflation and the National Debt 28:49 Wealth Taxes and Unrealized Capital Gains 30:46 Why Republicans Abandoned Limited Government ⭐ Support the Show: If you value principled constitutional analysis, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.   #Capitalism #Socialism #FreeMarkets #LimitedGovernment #RepublicanParty

Flock cameras promise public safety, but their vast data networks can expose far more than a license plate. From federal childcare subsidies to President Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend checks, this episode asks whether Americans now trade liberty for the illusion of security. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano challenges Republicans and Democrats alike. He explains how the modern nanny state uses surveillance systems and government checks to expand its power, weaken self-reliance, and make temporary benefits permanent. True constitutional freedom requires risk, personal sacrifice, fiscal restraint, and strict limits on government power. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The Mosaic Threat: How Flock Safety cameras combine location records over time and reveal detailed travel patterns without a warrant. The Post-9/11 Lesson: What Americans surrendered after 9/11 and why emergency powers rarely disappear after each crisis ends. The Subsidized Living Room: How federal CCDF aid for stay-at-home parents could give bureaucrats greater power over family eligibility and household rules. The $21 Trillion Illusion: Why Trump's $5,000 check proposal conflicts with fiscal conservatism, and why true surplus revenue should reduce the national debt rather than fund election-year checks. The Price of Self-Government: Why freedom demands risk, sacrifice, self-reliance, and firm constitutional limits on state power. Listen now and decide whether safety and government benefits justify the price Americans pay in freedom. Episode Chapters 00:00 Do Americans Actually Want Freedom? 07:17 Post 9/11 Surveillance and the Loss of Privacy 11:21 Flock Cameras and the Expanding Surveillance State 20:32 Federal Childcare Subsidies and Government Dependency 24:48 How Federal Aid Gives Washington Control Over Families 30:02 Trump's $5,000 Checks and America's National Debt Crisis 40:30 Why Freedom Requires Risk and Personal Responsibility ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: Hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with a parent, student, teacher, or citizen who cares about the future of the country. #FlockCameras #AmericanFreedom #SurveillanceState #GovernmentHandouts #LimitedGovernment