Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Auslin

As part of GHS's ongoing US250 commemoration—and just in time for July 4—Stan's guest is author and historian Michael Auslin, talking about his new book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America (Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster, 2026), the inspiring story of the Declaration from the Philadelphia boardinghouse where Jefferson drafted it to ...Continue Reading »

The year is 2004. Jonah Goldberg and Steve Hayes, young and clean shaven, stride through the National Archives. Stopping, they gaze down at a yellowed leaf of parchment. “I'm gonna steal it.” Jonah mutters. “What?” Steve asks. Jonah clenches his jaw. “I'm gonna steal the Declaration of Independence.”  Fortunately, Steve talked Jonah out of his hairbrained scheme and both men remained free, unincarcerated citizens. Unfortunately, the many secrets of the Declaration that Jonah hoped to uncover remained lost to history … until now. To mark and celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, Jonah is joined by Michael Auslin, author of National Treasure:How the Declaration of Independence Made America, to dive into the oft-forgotten history of our founding document, including: who didn't sign the Declaration, Button Gwinnett's signature, the Confederate view of the Declaration, America's enlightened consensus, Declaration historiography, George III, Thomas Paine's Common Sense, John Quincy Adams, Abraham Lincoln, Paine v. Burke, and what it means to be a credal country.  Show Notes: —Michael Auslin - National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America —Allen Guelzo Remnant —Pauline Maier - American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence —Gordon Wood - The Radicalism of the American Revolution —Andrew Roberts - The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III —AEI Archive: Distinguished Lecture Series on the Bicentennial of the United States The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a nonpartisan perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including the Saturday Ruminant, audio versions of all our articles and newsletters, and Jonah's twice-weekly G-File—⁠click here⁠. Instructions on how to set up your members-only feed can be found here, and if you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Declaration of Independence has had two simultaneous lives. One is the life of its ideas, the life that scholars pay the most attention to: a life of fits and starts, surprisingly forgotten in the first years after the Revolution, then returning with a vengeance amid sectional conflict in the 1830s, during the Progressive Era, and again during the Civil Rights Movement.Its second life is as a material document. It is an engrossed parchment rushed away from advancing British troops twice in its life, carried by carriage and train across the United States, tucked away in archives and cellars, displayed in patent offices and libraries, and eventually enshrined in a helium-filled case under carefully controlled conditions.As Michael Auslin argues in National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America, these two lives cannot be separated. Americans did not merely preserve the Declaration because of what it said. They preserved it because the physical document itself became a national relic—an object that connected generations of Americans to the Revolution and to one another.Michael Auslin is the Payson J. Treat Distinguished Research Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He is the author of numerous books on American and international history and writes The Pawtomack Packet, a Substack devoted to the history of Washington, D.C.

Historian Michael Auslin joins us to discuss his new book, 'National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America.' Rather than viewing the Declaration as a relic of the past, Auslin argues that it remains the nation's defining document—one whose ideals have inspired generations of Americans while continuing to spark debate about the country's promise and purpose.

Historian Michael Auslin discusses National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America, revealing the fascinating history behind America's most iconic founding document.Listen now on Spotify.#SpeakingOfWriters #America250 #DeclarationOfIndependence #MichaelAuslin #AmericanHistory #HistoryPodcast #AuthorInterview #FoundingFathers #BookPodcast #HistoryLovers #ThomasJefferson #USHistory #NationalTreasure #PodcastRecommendations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on a lightning tour of Persian Gulf allies, trying to shore up support for the US-Iran agreement. But as the negotiations plough on, there are differences about the MOU being expressed publicly by both the Iranian lead negotiators and President Trump. Where will this all settle, and how do the Persian Gulf states view this? Georgetown professor Mehran Kamrava joins Christiane from Doha in Qatar, and Daniel Silverberg, former US National Security Advisor to the House Majority Leader, joins from Washington DC.   Also on today's show: Alon-Lee Green & Rula Daood, Co-Chairs, A Place for Us All; Michael Auslin, author, “National Treasure”    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Liberty + Leadership, Roger Ream sits down with historian and author Michael Auslin to discuss his new book, “National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America.” As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, Auslin explores the remarkable history of the Declaration of Independence, not only as the nation's founding document but also as a living symbol that has shaped American identity for nearly two and a half centuries. Together, they discuss the Declaration's origins, its philosophical foundations in natural rights, natural law and the Anglo-American constitutional tradition, and the ways its meaning has evolved throughout American history. Auslin explains how figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King Jr. drew upon the Declaration's principles to advance their own visions of liberty and equality while arguing that the document's most enduring message is one of national unity. The conversation also explores the upcoming America 250 celebration, the state of civic education in the United States and why a renewed understanding of the Declaration remains essential to preserving the American experiment in self-government.The Liberty + Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS president Roger Ream and produced by Podville Media. If you have a comment or question for the show, please email us at podcast@TFAS.org. To support TFAS and its mission, please visit TFAS.org/support.Support the show

On the eve of the 250th anniversary of America's founding, how has the nation's Declaration of Independence – drafted, debated and signed in a world shaped more by royalty than republicanism – managed to stand the test of time? They quibbled over the language and the provisions, but in the end America's Founding Fathers produced a 1,320-word document establishing a newborn republic's belief in natural rights and self-governance. Were the founders who debated and ultimately signed the Declaration of Independence true visionaries or merely smart and realpolitik enough to find a new way to express the colonists' longstanding desires for self-governance and liberty? Michael Auslin, a historian and the Hoover Institution's Payson J. Treat Distinguished Research Fellow, discusses his acclaimed new book National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America. Among the topics discussed: the interplay between Thomas Jefferson and the committee tasked with producing what the author calls “a big bang of declaration”; the document's various compromises required to attain unanimous consent; how the Declaration survived future wars; plus why other nations (revolutionary France in particular) drafting their own declarations fell short of the American standard. Recorded on June 1, 2026.

The Hoover's History Lab and Center for Revitalizing American Institutions held National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America, a special book launch with the author, Michael Auslin on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. PT. The inspiring story of the Declaration of Independence —the first to take us from its drafting by Thomas Jefferson to today— charts the many lives of a document that captures the soul of America on the 250th anniversary of the country's founding. An award-winning historian, Michael Auslin takes us from the boarding house in Philadelphia where Jefferson put quill to paper to the Declaration's covert signing and its long, harrowing, and ultimately hallowed afterlife. We follow the parchment as it is hauled out of a soon-to-be-burning Washington in 1814 and see it hidden in a dank cellar, posted in classrooms, printed on handkerchiefs, and used to sell insurance and bundle coal. Through it all, Jefferson's words have inspired implausibly varied causes, from suffragists and civil rights leaders to groups waging war on the US government. As Jefferson had hoped, the principles enshrined in the Declaration became a beacon to the world. But what lessons should we take from it today? Can this statement of ideals in whose name the signers pledged their lives and sacred honor bring a disparate nation together? As we gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founders' bold experiment in democracy, Auslin reminds us that this enduring document was not just a call for freedom and equality but an eloquent statement of the principles that bind us together.

In this flashback edition of Real Clear Politics - Andrew Walworth speaks with with historian Michael Auslin, author of "National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America". As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration, Auslin presents a compelling examination of this foundational document, which he describes as having three distinct lives: the relic, the symbol, and the cultural object. Then, Andrew welcomes Dana Perino, a well-known figure in media and the author of the compelling new novel, "Purple State". This marks a significant transition for Dana, moving from the realm of nonfiction—where she has shared invaluable lessons and insights—into the world of fiction. The novel tells the story of three 25-year-old women from New York City who embark on an unexpected adventure in rural Wisconsin, where they navigate romance and political differences. And then finally, Andrew Walworth hosts a compelling discussion along with Tom Bevin, Phil Wegman, and veteran John Waters about the recent $200 billion Pentagon funding request from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. They delve into the implications of military funding, the evolving role of Congress in military decisions, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Waters provides insights into the historical context of military actions, the importance of clear communication from the President regarding military objectives, and the potential consequences of current strategies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Michael Auslin joins to discuss his new book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America, a sweeping and vivid history of the Declaration of Independence from its drafting to its enduring role in American life today. Tracing the remarkable journey of this iconic document—from a Philadelphia boarding house to wartime hiding places and its place as a national symbol—Auslin explores how its ideals of liberty and equality have inspired generations and continue to shape the American experiment. Thomas Donnelly, lead scholar at the National Constitution Center, moderates.  This program was streamed live on May 6, 2026, as part of the NCC's Book Club Series.  Resources  Michael Auslin, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America (2026) National Constitution Center, Interactive Declaration of Independence Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr Explore the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠America at 250 Civic Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠live program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support our important work ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate

In this episode, Michael Auslin joins to discuss his new book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America, a sweeping and vivid history of the Declaration of Independence from its drafting to its enduring role in American life today. Tracing the remarkable journey of this iconic document—from a Philadelphia boarding house to wartime hiding places and its place as a national symbol—Auslin explores how its ideals of liberty and equality have inspired generations and continue to shape the American experiment. Thomas Donnelly, lead scholar at the National Constitution Center, moderates. Resources Michael Auslin, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America National Constitution Center, Interactive Declaration of Independence Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr Explore the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠America at 250 Civic Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠live program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support our important work ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate

Today's entry in the many books I am featuring in this series is Michael Auslin's National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America. Misha, as his friends know him, assures me he didn't actually name the book after the Nic Cage potboiler, but rather thinks the Declaration deserves to be regarded as more than […]

Sean Noble and Chris Clements are back with a classic rant episode that jumps from Arizona governor polling to congressional staffing, redistricting warfare, Kamala Harris fantasy-land reforms, and a closing reflection on why faith is still the foundation of the American experiment. They start in Arizona, where new polling from Mike Noble shows Andy Biggs absolutely dominating the Republican primary for governor while David Schweikert trails badly. Sean and Chris do not sugarcoat it: if those numbers are real, Schweikert's campaign is over in all but name. They argue the signs are in the wrong places, the math was never there, and the whole effort now risks damaging the legacy of a congressman they otherwise respect on policy. That leads to a broader conversation about what a chief of staff is actually supposed to do, why staffing matters more than most people realize, and how much a strong operation can make or break a member of Congress. From there, they pivot to Arizona's 1st Congressional District and the Democrats' quiet primary drama. Sean breaks down why the DCCC appears to be putting its thumb on the scale for Marlene Galán-Woods over Amish Shah, and speculates that the national Democrats may be trying to manage internal identity-politics tensions as much as they are trying to win a seat. At the same time, the national redistricting picture is shifting fast. With Virginia's maps struck down, Florida already moving, and Alabama and Louisiana in play, Sean and Chris argue the House picture is no longer the lock Democrats thought it was even a couple weeks ago. Then comes a quick but telling detour through Kamala Harris and the latest round of left-wing procedural fantasies: court packing, statehood pushes, and even multi-member congressional districts. Sean uses that to make a bigger point about Congress itself — that the House is too small, too reliant on bureaucrats, and too disconnected from the actual constitutional job of legislating. It becomes one of the more thoughtful stretches of the episode: less about partisan theater and more about how the system stopped functioning the way it was designed to. The final act is the strongest. Sean and Chris talk about Michael Auslin's National Treasure, the Declaration of Independence, the founders' imperfections, and the central role of faith in the country's creation. That sets up a powerful closing clip from Marco Rubio marking the 250th anniversary of the Continental Congress's call to fasting and prayer before independence. Rubio's point — and Sean and Chris clearly agree — is that America's exceptional story cannot be understood apart from its spiritual roots. The founders were not perfect men, but they built a system grounded in providence, liberty, and the belief that a free people under God could build something history had never seen before. It is a fitting end to an episode about politics, power, and the deeper things that still hold the country together. #MarcoRubio #AndyBiggs #ArizonaPolitics #Redistricting #FaithAndFreedom #StarWorldwideNetworks #PrattMarketingAgency Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and RCP contributor Richard Porter discuss President Trump's latest statements on affordability and the War in Iran, a proposed cut in the federal gas tax, and Vice President JD Vance and the new White House anti-fraud task force. Next, Michael Auslin of the Hoover Institution and author of the new book, "National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America" joins the guys to discuss the changing role of the Declaration of Independence in American culture, and the future of U.S./China relations. Then, they discuss new polling in the California governor's race and the race for mayor of Los Angeles. And finally, they look at allegations by TMZ that LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has been living in a luxury hotel and not in the trailer featured in his online ads, and Spencer's response to the claim. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Reaganism, Ronald Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Michael Auslin, to discuss "National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America," in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Michael shares his journey from studying U.S.-Asia relations to exploring the Declaration's significance, inspired by his experiences in Japan and the concept of national treasures. They delve into the Declaration's material history, its evolution as a symbol of American ideals, and its cultural impact. Michael emphasizes the Declaration's role as a unifying document, highlighting its influence on American exceptionalism and its enduring relevance in shaping national identity.

Send us Fan MailContact Michele at bookclues.comThe Declaration of Independence isn't just a set of famous lines we quote every July. It's a battered physical object that survived close calls, a national symbol that took decades to become sacred, and a cultural artifact that ended up on walls, plates, and posters. As the United States heads toward the 250th anniversary and the semi-quincentennial conversation ramps up, we wanted to ask a simple question with huge consequences: how did this document actually become America's “national treasure”?We sit down with historian Michael Auslin, author of National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America, to follow the Declaration through its surprising timeline. We talk about Jefferson's fast draft, Congress cutting and reshaping it, and the small edits that carried outsized meaning, including the shift toward “one people.” From there we move into the printing race that produced the Dunlap broadsides, the later parchment engrossing by scribe Timothy Matlack, and the long-running mysteries about when the signing really happened and how myths replaced messy reality.If you care about American history, civic education, and the meaning of rights and responsibilities, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What line from the Declaration do you think we most need to wrestle with right now?find more great books at avidreaderpress.com

Distinguished Hoover Institution scholar Michael Auslin joins Chris and Sean to discuss his powerful new book, National Treasure, which explores the turbulent and uncertain beginnings of the United States. Far from a guaranteed success story, America's founding was marked by division, sacrifice, risk, and extraordinary courage. Auslin unpacks the personalities, principles, and perilous moments that shaped the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the Republic — reminding us that the American experiment was never inevitable. Chris, Sean, and Michael also dive into the modern misperceptions and misunderstandings surrounding America's history and why attempting to erase or ignore the travesties of the past also ignores the extraordinary strides the nation made in continuing to form “a more perfect Union” — a mission that remains unfinished and essential today. This is a timely discussion about Faith, Freedom, and Free Enterprise — the founding principles that shaped the American experiment and continue to define the nation's civic and cultural identity nearly 250 years later. As America approaches its semi-quincentennial, this conversation examines not only where the country began, but what it must preserve moving forward. #LightBeerDarkMoney #MichaelAuslin #NationalTreasure #AmericanHistory #DeclarationOfIndependence #FoundingFathers #FaithFreedomFreeEnterprise #Patriotism #Constitution #AmericanExperiment #Freedom #Liberty #CivicEducation #HistoryMatters #HooverInstitution #TheAmericanMind #Faith #FreeEnterprise #Politics #Culture #UnitedStates #1776 #America250 #Podcast #PoliticalPodcast #ChrisAndSean #FoundingPrinciples #MorePerfectUnion #AmericanExceptionalism Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

On today’s episode of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott broadcasts live from New York City, focusing on rising political violence in America, including new details in the Palisades Fire arson case, threats against elected officials, and ongoing fallout from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack. He also covers escalating tensions with Iran as Project Freedom continues, with analysis from Eli Lake on whether U.S. restraint risks emboldening adversaries. Scott is joined by Shermichael Singleton to discuss shifting political dynamics and growing Republican gains among Black voters, and by Michael Auslin to explore the enduring meaning of the Declaration of Independence ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. In Hour 2, Nicholas Giordano breaks down new reporting on the SPLC and its alleged ties to FBI assessments, Lila Rose discusses the Supreme Court case involving the abortion pill, and Senator Bernie Moreno joins to talk Iran policy, his Connected Vehicle Security Act, and the GOP’s path forward, before Scott wraps with commentary on the Michigan Senate race and the broader political landscape. https://freespoke.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles talks to Michael Auslin about his new book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America. What is the Declaration of Independence? Who wrote it? How close we were to losing the original copy? Why did it appeal to early nineteenth-century socialists? Why did the committee remove the lines condemning the slave trade? When did women start using it to demand the vote? How did it help assimilate immigrants? What happened to it in WWII? Will it survive the next century? The dial-up tone in the introduction was recorded by lintphishx and is used under a CC 3.0 License. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

King Charles and his wife Camilla have been on a state visit to the White House meeting Donald Trump and the First Lady. At a state banquet in the evening, both King Charles and Trump gave speeches celebrating the special relationship. The event marked 250 years of American independence. Freddy Gray spoke to the author Michael Auslin who wrote the book The Declaration of Independence: History, Meaning and Modern Impact which explores the Declaration of Independence as a revered relic, a symbol of American ideals, and a manufactured cultural icon in his research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

King Charles and his wife Camilla have been on a state visit to the White House meeting Donald Trump and the First Lady. At a state banquet in the evening, both King Charles and Trump gave speeches celebrating the special relationship. The event marked 250 years of American independence. Freddy Gray spoke to the author Michael Auslin who wrote the book The Declaration of Independence: History, Meaning and Modern Impact which explores the Declaration of Independence as a revered relic, a symbol of American ideals, and a manufactured cultural icon in his research.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When combined, as the ancients knew, history and poetry offer an incomparable insight into the human condition. Michael Auslin laments the demise of poetry as a form for exploring great moments in history. Image: Hector taking leave of Andromache. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo

The Hoover Institution Center for Revitalizing American Institutions webinar series features speakers who are developing innovative ideas, conducting groundbreaking research, and taking important actions to improve trust and efficacy in American institutions. Speaker expertise and topics span governmental institutions, civic organizations and practice, and the role of public opinion and culture in shaping our democracy. The webinar series builds awareness about how we can individually and collectively revitalize American institutions to ensure our country's democracy delivers on its promise. The Center for Revitalizing American Institutions (RAI) held The Declaration of Independence: History, Meaning, and Modern Impact with Michael Auslin, Jonathan Gienapp and Jane Kamensky on February 4, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. PT. As America observes the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Hoover Institution's Center for Revitalizing American Institutions (RAI) provided a renewed look at the origins and enduring influence of this defining national document. Expert speakers examined the Declaration's cultural and physical history, its philosophical foundations and contested meanings, and its evolving role in shaping debates about rights, equality, and self-government. Participants gained insight into how the Declaration continues to inform national identity, animate civic discourse, and guide the ongoing effort to fulfill the promise of America's democratic ideals. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Michael Auslin is the Payson J. Treat Distinguished Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution. A historian by training, Auslin is the author of the forthcoming National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America and The End of the Asian Century. He is a regular contributor to leading print and broadcast media and was a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Library of Congress's John W. Kluge Center.  Jonathan Gienapp is a research fellow at the Hoover Institution and a leading historian of the United States and its constitutional origins, with dual appointments in Stanford's History Department and Law School. He is the author of two acclaimed books on American constitutional history and interpretation, and his scholarship on the Declaration and the nation's founding informs lectures and public programs nationwide. A dedicated educator and award-winning teacher, he also works closely with institutions such as the National Constitution Center and the Brennan Center's Historians Council to deepen public and legal understanding of constitutional issues. His public-facing writing, advisory work, and civics initiatives help connect historical insight to today's constitutional debates. Jane Kamensky is president and CEO of Monticello/The Thomas Jefferson Foundation and a leading historian of early America and the United States. She earned her BA and PhD in history from Yale University and spent thirty years as a professor and higher education leader, most recently as the Jonathan Trumbull Professor of American History at Harvard University and director of the Schlesinger Library at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Kamensky is the author or editor of numerous acclaimed works. Her award-winning A Revolution in Color: The World of John Singleton Copley earned multiple major prizes, and she coedited The Oxford Handbook of the American Revolution with the late Edward G. Gray. Her latest book, Candida Royalle and the Sexual Revolution, was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. A dedicated public historian, she has served on boards and advisory councils, including the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and More Perfect. Her work has been supported by NEH, Mellon, and Guggenheim fellowships, and she is an elected fellow of several distinguished historical societies. She also invites readers to explore Monticello's vibrant online book club.

Compared to modern record keeping, not all of the details surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence are known.  Case in point, although we know the date, we do not know the specific time of day when it passed and was signed.  Other questions remain such as who offered what changes and were they incorporated in Jefferson's final draft?  But what we do know is the long-lasting impact this incredible document had that changed the world.  As we kick off the new year, a year in which we celebrate the 250th birthday of our country, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Michael Auslin as our guest this week.  Dr. Auslin is the Payson J. Treat Distinguished Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University and author of "National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America."

Freddy Gray is joined with Michael Auslin who is an academic and historian at the Hoover Institute and author of the Substack 'THE PATOWMACK PACKET'. They discuss China's response to Trump's tariffs, whether China is serious about threats of war and how concerned Trump is about China's relationship with Russia. 

Freddy Gray is joined with Michael Auslin who is an academic and historian at the Hoover Institute and author of the Substack 'THE PATOWMACK PACKET'. They discuss China's response to Trump's tariffs, whether China is serious about threats of war and how concerned Trump is about China's relationship with Russia. 

Andrew, Tom, and Carl discuss the effect of the latest economic news on the presidential race and the final stretch of the Democratic Veep stakes in anticipation of tomorrow's official announcement. They also talk about the weekend's polls and how they affect the RCP averages, plus the strange but true story about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the dead bear cub he deposited in Central Park. Next, Carl Cannon talks to Hoover Institution historian Michael Auslin about the US/Russia prisoner swap and whether a wider war is coming in the Middle East. And finally, Tom talks to RCP national correspondent Susan Crabtree about her most recent article on the Secret Service, including revelations that Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle and others in top agency leadership positions wanted to destroy the cocaine discovered in the White House last summer.

Renowned Asia expert Michael Auslin is pivoting from Asia instead of towards it: today, he joins Madison’s Notes to discuss his new project on the history of Washington, D.C., which, like ancient Rome or Victorian London, is a world capital of a nation at the height of its power. He explores the city’s development from its early days to […]

Renowned Asia expert Michael Auslin is pivoting from Asia instead of towards it: today, he joins Madison's Notes to discuss his new project on the history of Washington, D.C., which, like ancient Rome or Victorian London, is a world capital of a nation at the height of its power. He explores the city's development from its early days to its role during pivotal moments in American history, including the Civil War and the Cold War, building on the research he shares in his Substack The Patowmack Packet. Dr. Michael Auslin is the Payson J. Treat Distinguished Research Fellow in Contemporary Asia at the Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He is the author of six books, including Asia's New Geopolitics and The End of the Asian Century, as well as the host of The Pacific Century podcast. Previously, he was an associate professor of history at Yale University, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, and a visiting professor at the University of Tokyo. He is also a fellow of the Royal Historical Society, the senior advisor for Asia at the Halifax International Security Forum, a senior fellow at London's Policy Exchange, and a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Renowned Asia expert Michael Auslin is pivoting from Asia instead of towards it: today, he joins Madison's Notes to discuss his new project on the history of Washington, D.C., which, like ancient Rome or Victorian London, is a world capital of a nation at the height of its power. He explores the city's development from its early days to its role during pivotal moments in American history, including the Civil War and the Cold War, building on the research he shares in his Substack The Patowmack Packet. Dr. Michael Auslin is the Payson J. Treat Distinguished Research Fellow in Contemporary Asia at the Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He is the author of six books, including Asia's New Geopolitics and The End of the Asian Century, as well as the host of The Pacific Century podcast. Previously, he was an associate professor of history at Yale University, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, and a visiting professor at the University of Tokyo. He is also a fellow of the Royal Historical Society, the senior advisor for Asia at the Halifax International Security Forum, a senior fellow at London's Policy Exchange, and a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Renowned Asia expert Michael Auslin is pivoting from Asia instead of towards it: today, he joins Madison's Notes to discuss his new project on the history of Washington, D.C., which, like ancient Rome or Victorian London, is a world capital of a nation at the height of its power. He explores the city's development from its early days to its role during pivotal moments in American history, including the Civil War and the Cold War, building on the research he shares in his Substack The Patowmack Packet. Dr. Michael Auslin is the Payson J. Treat Distinguished Research Fellow in Contemporary Asia at the Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He is the author of six books, including Asia's New Geopolitics and The End of the Asian Century, as well as the host of The Pacific Century podcast. Previously, he was an associate professor of history at Yale University, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, and a visiting professor at the University of Tokyo. He is also a fellow of the Royal Historical Society, the senior advisor for Asia at the Halifax International Security Forum, a senior fellow at London's Policy Exchange, and a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Renowned Asia expert Michael Auslin is pivoting from Asia instead of towards it: today, he joins Madison's Notes to discuss his new project on the history of Washington, D.C., which, like ancient Rome or Victorian London, is a world capital of a nation at the height of its power. He explores the city's development from its early days to its role during pivotal moments in American history, including the Civil War and the Cold War, building on the research he shares in his Substack The Patowmack Packet. Dr. Michael Auslin is the Payson J. Treat Distinguished Research Fellow in Contemporary Asia at the Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He is the author of six books, including Asia's New Geopolitics and The End of the Asian Century, as well as the host of The Pacific Century podcast. Previously, he was an associate professor of history at Yale University, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, and a visiting professor at the University of Tokyo. He is also a fellow of the Royal Historical Society, the senior advisor for Asia at the Halifax International Security Forum, a senior fellow at London's Policy Exchange, and a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renowned Asia expert Michael Auslin is pivoting from Asia instead of towards it: today, he joins Madison's Notes to discuss his new project on the history of Washington, D.C., which, like ancient Rome or Victorian London, is a world capital of a nation at the height of its power. He explores the city's development from its early days to its role during pivotal moments in American history, including the Civil War and the Cold War, building on the research he shares in his Substack The Patowmack Packet. Dr. Michael Auslin is the Payson J. Treat Distinguished Research Fellow in Contemporary Asia at the Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He is the author of six books, including Asia's New Geopolitics and The End of the Asian Century, as well as the host of The Pacific Century podcast. Previously, he was an associate professor of history at Yale University, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, and a visiting professor at the University of Tokyo. He is also a fellow of the Royal Historical Society, the senior advisor for Asia at the Halifax International Security Forum, a senior fellow at London's Policy Exchange, and a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-south

US-China Commission Chair Carolyn Bartholomew and Vice-Chair Alex Wong discuss the annual US-China Commission report to Congress and its recommendations.

WSJ chief China correspondent Lingling Wei joins Misha to discuss what the stakes were of the Biden-Xi summit at APEC, what it achieved, and what to look for next in US-China relations.

Admiral Sir Ben Key, First Sea Lord, talks about his life on the sea, the Royal Navy around the globe, and its growing role in the Indo-Pacific.

Admiral Sir Ben Key, First Sea Lord, talks about his life on the sea, the Royal Navy around the globe, and its growing role in the Indo-Pacific.

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with a brilliant mind and a principled leader — John Yoo, visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law at the University of California–Berkeley School of Law, and a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. Key topics covered with John Yoo include: — Reviewing the Supreme Court's significant rulings on the vital issues impacting Americans and the future of the Republic. — The Supreme Court's three ringing blows for liberty. — What comes next for the Supreme Court? "Just before this Fourth of July weekend, the United States Supreme Court struck three ringing blows for American liberty. It upheld freedom of speech; it affirmed that the power of the purse belongs to Congress, not the president; and it forbade racial discrimination by the government. Americans should applaud these decisions and a constitutional order that produced them." — John Yoo and Robert Delahunty | FoxNews.com (https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/supreme-court-three-ringing-blows-liberty) Bio | John Yoo Constitutional scholar, author and former law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and federal appeals Judge Laurence Silberman John Yoo is a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law at the University of California–Berkeley School of Law, and a visiting scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. His most recent book is Defender in Chief: Donald Trump's Fight for Presidential Power (St. Martin's 2020). Yoo has served in all three branches of government. He was an official in the US Department of Justice, where he worked on national security and terrorism issues after the September 11 attacks. He served as general counsel of the US Senate Judiciary Committee under its chairman, Orrin Hatch of Utah. And he has been a law clerk for Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas and US Court of Appeals judge Laurence Silberman. He held the Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Law at the University of Trento in Italy, and he has also been a visiting professor at Keio Law School in Japan, Seoul National University in Korea, Chapman Law School, the University of Chicago, and the Free University of Amsterdam. Professor Yoo also has received the Paul M. Bator Award for excellence in legal scholarship and teaching from the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy. Yoo is the author of a number of books: Striking Power: How Cyber, Robots, and Space Weapons Change the Rules for War(2017); Point of Attack (2014); Taming Globalization (2012); Crisis and Command (2010); War by Other Means (2016); and The Powers of War and Peace (2005). He has co-edited three other books, most recently Liberty's Nemesis: The Unchecked Expansion of the State (2016) (with Dean Reuter). Professor Yoo received his B.A., summa cum laude, in American history from Harvard University. Between college and law school, he worked as a newspaper reporter in Washington, D.C. He received his J.D. from Yale Law School, where he was an articles editor of the Yale Law Journal. John Yoo co-hosts the Pacific Century podcast with Michael Auslin, broadly addressing developments in China and Asia. They discuss the latest politics, economics, law, and cultural news, with a focus on US policy in the region. He also co-hosts LawTalk with Richard Epstein and Troy Senik, discussing the latest developments in law and politics. Fox News | Striking down affirmative action is John Roberts' 'greatest opinion': John Yoo (https://www.foxnews.com/video/6330362874112) The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Supreme Court By John Yoo and Roberty J. Delahunty (https://www.amazon.com/Politically-Incorrect-Guide-Supreme-Guides/dp/1684513553) americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @JohnYooFanPage @ileaderssummit @AmericasRT @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

Larry Summers discusses why America is committed to economic interdependence with China and how to protect US interests going forward.

Larry Summers discusses why America is committed to economic interdependence with China and how to protect US interests going forward.

Admiral Linda Fagan, Commandant of the US Coast Guard talks about what Coasties do in the Asia-Pacific and around the world, their new cutters, and about leading the service.

Admiral Linda Fagan, Commandant of the US Coast Guard talks about what Coasties do in the Asia-Pacific and around the world, their new cutters, and about leading the service.

Misha is joined by his Hoover colleague, historian Frank Dikotter, to talk about Frank’s new book, China After Mao, how the West misunderstands the Party’s nature, and why the idea of a liberalizing China has always been a chimera. 

Misha is joined by his Hoover colleague, historian Frank Dikotter, to talk about Frank's new book, China After Mao, how the West misunderstands the Party's nature, and why the idea of a liberalizing China has always been a chimera. 

Misha is joined by Alex Joske, author of Spies and Lies, to talk about China’s covert foreign interference and influence campaigns, run by the Ministry of State Security.

Misha is joined by Alex Joske, author of Spies and Lies, to talk about China's covert foreign interference and influence campaigns, run by the Ministry of State Security.

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 2/2: #Japan: #AUKUS:  Tokyo is a natural partner. Michael Auslin, Hoover https://reader.foreignaffairs.com/2022/10/28/why-japan-belongs-in-aukus/content.html

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow 1/2: #Japan: #AUKUS:  Tokyo is a natural partner. Michael Auslin, Hoover https://reader.foreignaffairs.com/2022/10/28/why-japan-belongs-in-aukus/content.html

Hoover Institution fellow Michael Auslin is joined by eminent strategist Sir Lawrence Freedman to talk about whether Putin will use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, how China is expanding its nuclear arsenal, the relationship between political and military leadership, and Freedman's favorite nuclear-themed movie.