Activate America

Follow Activate America
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

Activate America is a John Birch Society podcast hosted by JBS former CEO Art Thompson. Art, who has spent most of his life speaking and writing on the anti-American agenda, shares with listeners how they can stop the enemy from destroying America. Art Thompson served as the CEO of JBS for 15 years. He is a frequent speaker and the author of several in-depth books that detail the threats to liberty, including China: The Deep State’s Trojan Horse in America, In the Shadow of the Deep State, and To the Victor Go the Myths & Monuments.

Talking Freedom

Appleton, Wisconsin

Donate to Activate America


    • Apr 4, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 5m AVG DURATION
    • 124 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Activate America with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Activate America

    Do “Squatter's Rights” Supersede Property Rights? | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 4:46


    This week we take a look at the term “squatter's rights.” Now most of us know that there is no such thing in the Constitution or Bill of Rights. We'll discuss the Marxist agenda to change public perception and erase property rights on this week's Activate America. Take Action: 1.) Like and Share this video […] The post Do “Squatter's Rights” Supersede Property Rights? | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Power of an Educated Citizenry | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 4:31


    What makes a powerful citizenry?  Samuel Adams wrote about the Committees of Correspondence and how they educated opinion molders.  They went on to educate the rest of the population.    Much like modern day social media, find out how the electorate of the 1700s were trending in this episode of Activate America. Take Action: 1.) Like […] The post Power of an Educated Citizenry | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    The Danger of Absolute Power | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024


    The United Nations has been accumulating power since its founding in 1945. Its goal is one-world government. In this week's episode of Activate America, Arthur Thompson discusses the dangers of absolute power, the UN, and why it's so important to Get US out of the UN.   Take Action: The post The Danger of Absolute Power | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    World Health Organization Scheme For Global Control | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 2:09


    The World Health Organization is trying to push forth legislation that will lead to the loss of our nation, all in the name of a future potential pandemic. Arthur Thompson exposes this scheme on this week's Activate America. Take Action: 1.) Help Get Us Out of the UN! 2.) Help Get Us Out of the […] The post World Health Organization Scheme For Global Control | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Keep It Simple | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 1:42


    Does Texas have a right to defend their border? In this week's Activate America, Arthur Thompson breaks down the issue to the simplest terms and explains why self-defense is a state right as well. Take Action: 1.) Watch The Constitution is the Solution at https://jbs.org/constitution/video/ 2.) Watch The Bill of Rights series at https://jbs.org/constitution/bill-of-rights/ 3.) […] The post Keep It Simple | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Answers to Save America | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 4:35


    Today we'll learn more about fundamentals that are vital to our freedom.  Having knowledge of our Constitution is important because it can provide the solution to most political problems. Another fundamental is our God given rights that set us apart from all other countries.  We call it American Exceptionalism. Finally, our ability to have and […] The post Answers to Save America | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Democracy Leads to Communism | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 6:34


    Most politicians would say we live in a Democracy.  But in the Pledge of Allegiance, we say, “and to the Republic for which it stands”.  Democracy, Republic, what's the difference?  You may be surprised.  Today we'll find out in this episode of Activate America. Take Action: 1.) Like and Share this video with others. 2.) […] The post Democracy Leads to Communism | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Part 2 Erasing History | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 10:19


    In part two of Erasing History, we'll look at two individuals, that you likely never heard of, who were changing history from behind the scenes.  This may be how the deep state got started. Take Action: 1.) Watch Art's Myths vs Facts videos.  2.) Get your copy of the book, “To the Victors Go the […] The post Part 2 Erasing History | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Part 1 Erasing History | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 6:40


    A famous quote goes, “The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history”.  When you eliminate certain facts, you can change a person's outlook. Today Art will discuss two examples that not only changed history, but also societies overall perception.  Take Action: 1.) Like and Share […] The post Part 1 Erasing History | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Differences Between Nazism and Communism? | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 5:06


    In this episode we'll look at the political spectrum and how Nazism, Communism, Fascism and others fit in. Do you know how dictators took over their governments in the past and how it applies to today and in the future? Take Action: 1.) Like and Share this video with others. 2.) Watch the video “Overview of […] The post Differences Between Nazism and Communism? | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Anti-Semitic Agenda Exposed | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 6:41


    While the war in the Middle East rages, Anti-Semitism has shown up across the globe.  But who is supporting this racial hatred?  You may be surprised when you find out who and why.  Learn more in this episode of Activate America. Take Action: 1.) Purchase the recommended reading at Shop JBS. 2.) Find out the […] The post Anti-Semitic Agenda Exposed | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Compromise Leads to Marxism | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 4:17


    In a compromise, you would expect each side to give a little to make a deal.  Except in politics.  Compromise there seems to most often favor the left.  Why is that?  Find out in this episode  of Activate America. Take Action: 1.) Like and Share this video with others. 2.) Apply for Membership with The […] The post Compromise Leads to Marxism | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    War or Not to War | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 6:56


    Everyone has the right to retaliate against an attack.  But the Middle East has been at war for thousands of years.  Is this something the U. S. should be involved in?  Especially when we have been supporting both sides in this conflict.  Learn more by watching this “Activate America”. Take Action: 1.) Like and Share […] The post War or Not to War | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Evaluate Speaker Candidates | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 5:17


    Candidates campaign and tell you what they will and won't vote for.  But once they are elected, do you know how they actually voted?  Using TheFreedomIndex.org, you can find out how they voted and see how it matches up to the Constitution.   Take Action: 1.) Like and Share this video with others. 2.)  Find […] The post Evaluate Speaker Candidates | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Communism Corrupts Morals | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 6:17


    This month the Senate relaxed its informal dress code, a change to one of its social norms.  Until Senator Fetterman presided over the Senate in a short sleeve shirt, no tie and shorts.  While national debt matters should have been the top concern, instead, Senators had to wrangle a formal dress code. This is how […] The post Communism Corrupts Morals | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    How To Resist Covid-19 Division | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 5:43


    Not only do masks not work, but mask mandates are also connected to the over-arching communist goal to divide our nation. See how masks and Covid-19 are connected to the downfall of America in this week's episode of Activate America with Arthur Thompson. Take Action: 1.) Like and Share this video with others. 2.) Apply […] The post How To Resist Covid-19 Division | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Standing Up To Tyranny | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 5:03


    Here we go again. By now most of you realize that the campaign that established massive controls over the people in the name of COVID-19 was a farce. They cannot force all of us to comply if all of us live out our freedom. It is not civil disobedience that we are talking about, it […] The post Standing Up To Tyranny | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Marxists Tactics to Be Aware Of | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 4:49


    Within the conservative movement, there are many ways to neutralize the efforts of good people. Find out a number of schemes and betrayals and how to avoid them in this week's Activate America. Take Action: 1.) Like and Share this video with others. 2.) Apply for Membership with The John Birch Society and get involved.  […] The post Marxists Tactics to Be Aware Of | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    From No to Know | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 5:24


    It is often difficult to get through to people just exactly what is going on. In this segment we offer just a few suggestions to get people from saying “no,” rejecting what is really happening, to going to a position of knowing, seeing what is really happening. Going from NO to KNOW. Take Action: The post From No to Know | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Satan's Socialist Scheme | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 5:21


    We are in a spiritual war between good and evil.  Satan's goal is the destruction of lives. Join Art Thompson as he discusses the satanic thread that is being woven throughout society. Find out how socialism and women play a major role in the overall plan. Take Action: 1.) Like and Share this video with […] The post Satan's Socialist Scheme | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Polishing Your Public Image | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 3:44


    Leadership starts long before you ever say a word.  It's how you make a good first impression… How you stand, how you dress and so much more.  Join Arthur R. Thompson as he gives us professional pointers. Take Action: 1.) Like and Share this with others. 2.) Apply for Membership with The John Birch Society […] The post Polishing Your Public Image | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Fixing the Literacy Crisis | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 5:42


    Years ago, people went to school to learn the “Three R's”, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic.  Today, major cities are reporting that reading scores are dropping.  This is a major problem as we need educated Americans to support our country and become leaders. Take Action: 1.) Like and Share this video with others. 2.) Apply for […] The post Fixing the Literacy Crisis | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Stop Mass Migration | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 8:20


    Some people are still coming to the U.S. legally. However, illegal immigrants are flooding into the U.S. at record rates. Soon American citizens will be outnumbered, and some politicians keep pushing socialist policies to invite more every day, even allowing them to vote! What can you do? Find out more in this episode of Activate […] The post Stop Mass Migration | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    How To Defeat Communism | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 6:05


    The Communist Manifesto has a 10-point plan to Communize countries. To defeat this plan, The John Birch Society has an agenda that combats the Communist plan at every turn. We have agenda items that fight on a global level, like Get US Out! of the UN, to local level issues like Support Your Local Police.Learn […] The post How To Defeat Communism | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    YouTube Bans The New American | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 5:30


    The publishing arm of The John Birch Society, The New American, has been permanently banned from YouTube.  Big Tech is digging deep to censor those it doesn't agree with.  They had to go back three years to find something they wanted to hold against us. But you can still find us at “thenewamerican.com”.  Click on […] The post YouTube Bans The New American | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    How to Ensure Honest Elections | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 4:27


    There is no denying that the election of 2020 will be highly debated for years to come. Quite honestly, there is only one way that we can set the stage for fair and open elections.  That is by changing the laws in every state to ensure that the process is open and above board. This […] The post How to Ensure Honest Elections | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Biden's Designed Treason | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 4:41


     If every decision that the Biden administration makes weakens our military, strengthens China, promotes war, downgrades our energy resources and the dollar, this is evidence of planning.  Many may call this planning Treason. But you can fight this by educating yourself and others with the solutions from The John Birch Society.  Take Action: 1.) Learn […] The post Biden's Designed Treason | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Action to Save America | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 6:48


    The John Birch Society has an agenda of Action Projects to defeat the conspiracy. By focusing on projects like “Support Your Local Police” and “Stop a Constitutional Convention”, we can stop the Marxist programs in America. But nothing happens without organization. Learn how we can be most effective in the fight for freedom. Take Action:1.) […] The post Action to Save America | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Internal Chinese Terror Threat? | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 7:22


    You may be surprised where some of the Illegal Immigrants in the U.S. are coming from.  Some are starting to notice Chinese males of military age coming across our borders.  Find out how this is affecting marijuana farms, crime and America's overall security in this episode of Activate America. Take Action: 1.) Like and Share […] The post Internal Chinese Terror Threat? | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    The WHO Taking Over | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 5:29


    The Biden administration has indicated that they are preparing to sign up the United States to a legally binding accord with the World Health Organization, or WHO. It's called the Zero draft of the WHO CA+.  If signed America would be allowing the United Nations subsidiary the authority to dictate America's policies during a pandemic. […] The post The WHO Taking Over | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    The WHO Taking Over | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 5:29


    The Biden administration has indicated that they are preparing to sign up the United States to a legally binding accord with the World Health Organization, or WHO. It's called the Zero draft of the WHO CA+.  If signed America would be allowing the United Nations subsidiary the authority to dictate America's policies during a pandemic. ... The post The WHO Taking Over | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Action Is the Only Truth | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 5:05


    The Communist Conspiracy has an agenda to take over the American People.  They want a one world government under control of the United Nations. That's why The John Birch Society has an agenda to stop the Marxists that revolves around education.  We educate individuals on the Marxist, long range objectives.  Once you have that deeper […] The post Action Is the Only Truth | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    The New World Order's Merger Platform

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 5:35


    For decades, globalists have been utilizing “Free Trade” as a means to build regionalism on the road to a one world government. Free Trade is definitely not free. Find out how these trade agreements are part of the downward economic spiral and loss of national sovereignty. Take Action: 1.) Help Stop the Globalists' Trade Agenda. […] The post The New World Order's Merger Platform appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    All Talk No Action | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 6:17


    There are politicians that speak eloquent words.  They are often quoted, but what have they actually accomplished?  Review the “Freedom Index” to see what the latest Congress voted on and more importantly, how they voted.   Action Items: The post All Talk No Action | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Defend Against Illegal Invasion | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 7:54


    Illegal immigration is an issue for all of us.  We don't know who or how many are coming into our country, but we do know who will pay to support them.  Tax payers.  Learn more about what countries are involved and if a wall is the answer in this episode of Activate America. Action Items: The post Defend Against Illegal Invasion | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Ensure Fair Elections | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 4:16


    Sometimes YouTube censors our videos. Help the freedom movement and subscribe to:The JBS Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/TheJohnBirchSocietyThe JBS YouMaker Channel: https://www.youmaker.com/channel/e11aadba-e094-48ff-a4c6-21ab3e6cfee8 What happens when one of the candidates in a political race is in charge of the election? That's what happened in the Arizona Governor's race between Kari Lake and Secretary of State Katie Hobbs. Learn […] The post Ensure Fair Elections | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Combat Voting Fraud | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 4:28


    In this past election, Republican establishment pointed the finger of failure to everything conservative and especially Trump. They don't want Conservatives and Constitutionalists in office. Top Republican Leadership doesn't want to expose voting fraud because it would put those Conservatives and Constitutionalists in office. Action Items:1) Like and share this video with others2) Watch Kurt […] The post Combat Voting Fraud | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Identify Insider Treason | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 5:13


    In the 60's, a documented a pattern of events led to a book called “None Dare Call It Treason”.  It sold millions of copies.  Looking at the events of today, we see a similar pattern with government insiders pushing for an American collapse under the United Nations.  Action Items: The post Identify Insider Treason | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Combat Voting Fraud | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 4:28


    In this past election, Republican establishment pointed the finger of failure to everything conservative and especially Trump.  They don't want Conservatives and Constitutionalists in office. Top Republican Leadership doesn't want to expose voting fraud because it would put those Conservatives and Constitutionalists in office. Action Items: The post Combat Voting Fraud | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Pastor Pawel Chojecki Hopes to Rise Against the Tide

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 5:15


    Questioning authority, freedom of religion, and the ability to freely speak your mind. Think of all that have died throughout history— individual people sacrificing their entire lives fighting for those rights. It's part of what makes us American. After how far we've come, why have we been allowing these liberties to deteriorate? And sadly, all […] The post Pastor Pawel Chojecki Hopes to Rise Against the Tide appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    The Swamp Power Grab | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 4:04


    The Swamp does not want Trump to run and they are doing everything to stop him.  They are worried they will lose their grip on government.  To get our government back, we need to educate people on why the America First movement is so important. Action Items: The post The Swamp Power Grab | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    How to Stay Ahead of the Insiders | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 3:30


    It is time for Americans to unite so that our battle is won long before the other side even strikes. Waiting until there is an emergency to take action has shown to be an ineffective strategy. Instead, let's stay ahead of the Insiders. But how? Don't miss this episode of Activate America for tips you […] The post How to Stay Ahead of the Insiders | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Key to Defeating the Deep State | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 3:34


    Many people ask us what we have been able to accomplish over the years. Has the society been effective? The John Birch Society has been slowing down the agenda of the conspiracy for decades. More and more establishment pundits are realizing that the America First movement, which propelled Trump into leadership, is directly responsible to […] The post Key to Defeating the Deep State | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Change Politicians Minds | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 3:43


    Now that the election is over, there are things you can do to help your representatives vote constitutionally.  The first is go to TheFreedomIndex.org and see how your legislator has voted.  You can download a PDF of all members of Congress, organized by state.  You can also get the latest scorecards for individual representatives. Find […] The post Change Politicians Minds | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Controlling Newly Elected? | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 5:25


    Elections are underway and soon we'll know who has been elected to Congress.  But many may face a battle from their own party.  Republican leadership may be taking steps to bring the newly elected under their control. Find out what you can do to help Congress vote Constitutionally. Action Items: The post Controlling Newly Elected? | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Risking America’s Defense | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 4:35


    President Biden's push for a Green Agenda has shut down oil exploration and refining.  When gas prices spiked, he started selling off the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to lower prices.  Now that our reserves are being depleted, will our military have the fuel it needs if something happens? Action Items: Like and share this video with […] The post Risking America’s Defense | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Convention of States Chaos | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 4:27


    Some people believe that the best way to “fix” the Constitution is with a Convention of States or Constitutional Convention.  What they don't realize is who will be elected or appointed to rewrite this document.  Will big money push their candidates into a position to make changes that favor them?  What about the street organizations […] The post Convention of States Chaos | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Free Trade Disguise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 5:45


    Last week, Tucker Carlson on FOX exposed something we have been saying for decades: the scheme to merge North America into one country. What Carlson failed to mention was how they intend to do so. A North American Union scheme is being implemented through the so-called free trade treaties, such as the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement). […] The post Free Trade Disguise appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Oxford’s Eroding America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 7:25


    Publications, such as Oxford, have the ability to create a change in society's thinking. Do you know the original definition of inflation? Or the difference between a Republic and a Constitutional Democracy? Find out how modifying the meaning of a word can have a direct impact on political matters. Watch this episode to get some […] The post Oxford’s Eroding America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Conspiracy Utilizes War | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 8:04


    What does the One World Conspiracy use as a tool to manipulate things like tax increases, limit personal travel, wage and price controls, censorship and more?  War.  It's a very powerful tool to move the conspiracy's agenda forward. Action Items: Like and share this video with others.Apply for JBS membership and get involved.Read the book, […] The post Conspiracy Utilizes War | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Shrink Big Government | Activate America

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 8:50


    With the midterm elections coming up, Republicans have a chance to take back majorities in the House and the Senate.  But if they do, will it be more of the same or will they step up with an agenda that would abolish federal agencies that are unconstitutional and are creating problems? Action Items: Like and […] The post Shrink Big Government | Activate America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

    Claim Activate America

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel