Podcasts about Paine

In preparation for the U.S. Semiquincentennial this summer, we're featuring two key texts in American history. First, Professor Nora Slonimsky joins NPR's Sarah McCammon to discuss the legacy and reach of Thomas Paine's Common Sense – including how we might see Paine as an influencer-like figure. Then, Jill Lepore's We the People is a new history of the U.S. Constitution. In today's episode, she speaks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about historical attempts to reinterpret our law long after the Constitution was first drafted.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On Feb. 19, 1776, Ben Franklin wrote to Gen. Charles Lee, an admirer of Thomas Paine's to connect the two. Just a month after its publication, Paine's 47-page pamphlet is making waves all over the colonies. https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-22-02-0214 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Money is Money, and Paper is Paper. All the invention of man cannot make them otherwise." With that line, Thomas Paine opened a devastating critique of paper money, clearly demonstrating that gold and silver are far superior. Unfortunately, the powers that be didn't listen to Paine. And neither did the investment world, because it's managed to turn the market for gold and silver into its own paper markets.  It's not exactly the same as fiat money, but the impacts are similar. We're seeing this manifest in the silver market today.  In this episode of the Midweek Memo podcast, Mike Maharrey delves into the battle now raging between the paper silver futures market and the physical silver market and how it is driving the price. He also explains why he thinks the physical market will ultimately prevail.  In this episode, Mike also gives a quick overview of the recent CPI report and tells you why you might consider taking investment advice from a 10-year-old. 

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Published as a 47-page pamphlet in colonial America on January 10, 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The elegantly plain and persuasive language that Thomas Paine used touched the hearts and minds of the average American and was the first work to openly ask for political freedom and independence from Great Britain. Paine’s powerful words came to symbolize the spirit of the Revolution itself. General George Washington had it read to his troops. Common Sense by Thomas Paine (read by Walter Dixon) at https://amzn.to/3MHAIYr Common Sense by Thomas Paine (book) available at https://amzn.to/3MKX77b Writings of Thomas Paine available at https://amzn.to/3MCaFC2 Books about Thomas Paine available at https://amzn.to/4s3qxOg ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Common Sense—The Origin and Design of Government by Thomas Paine, audio recording read by Walter Dixon (Public Domain 2011 Gildan Media). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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"We all love Thomas Paine. We just wish we liked him." — Jonathan TurleyJonathan Turley's new book asks a deceptively simple question: why did the American Revolution become the longest-running successful democracy while the French Revolution devoured itself? The answer, he argues, lies in Madison's "auxiliary precautions" — constitutional safeguards designed not to eliminate rage but to channel it. Turley draws a direct line from Robespierre to today's calls to pack the Supreme Court and abolish the Senate, warning that removing those precautions invites the same mobocracy that sent the Jacobins to the guillotine. But the real provocation comes in the book's second half: with AI and robotics threatening mass unemployment, America may soon face a "kept population" — citizens subsidized by the state who lose their vital relationship to productivity and self-governance. We discuss Thomas Paine (brilliant about humanity, clueless about humans), why rage itself isn't the enemy, and whether the republic built to handle the 18th century can survive the 21st.About the GuestJonathan Turley is the Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington University Law School. A legal analyst for CBS, NBC, BBC, and Fox News over three decades, he is the author of The Indispensable Right (a bestseller) and the new Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution.Chapters:00:01:14 The uniqueness of the American RevolutionTwo revolutions, two outcomes; Thomas Paine and James Madison as the twin geniuses00:03:53 Paine vs. Madison on democracyPaine wanted direct democracy; it nearly got him guillotined in France00:05:54 Robespierre's transformationThe ACLU lawyer who came to believe "terror is virtue"00:09:01 Thomas Paine: the penman of the revolutionFrom complete failure to revolutionary genius in two years00:11:46 Slavery and the revolution's contradictionsWhy people preferred Jefferson to Paine00:15:43 Franklin's greatest achievementSeeing something in "that heap of human wreckage"00:18:07 What was unique about American rageNot the rage itself, but the system designed to handle it00:25:08 The "New Jacobins"Calls to pack the Supreme Court and abolish the Senate00:26:40 Rage on both sides"Your rage is righteous, their rage is dangerous"00:30:47 AI and the "kept population"Mass unemployment and the citizen's relationship to the state00:39:26 "Gynan" jobsHomocentric industries like psychiatry and education that AI can't replace00:45:00 Why the American Republic is still the best modelDecentralization over EU-style centralizationReferencesFigures discussed:Thomas Paine — arrived in America "barely alive," became the penman of the revolution in two yearsJames Madison — designed the "auxiliary precautions" that prevented American democracy from devouring itselfBenjamin Franklin — paid for Paine's passage to America, saw genius in "that heap of human wreckage"Maximilien Robespierre — began as an advocate for due process, ended declaring "terror is virtue"Jean-Paul Marat — radical journalist, killed by Corday in his bathtub (he bathed constantly due to a skin disease)Charlotte Corday — Republican who assassinated Marat; Robespierre and Danton watched her executionGeorges Danton — joined the moderate Girondin wing; executed by the revolution he helped createArt:The Death of Marat (1793) — Jacques-Louis David's painting of Marat's assassination; David was himself a JacobinHistorical events:The Battle of Fort Wilson (1779) — Philadelphia mob attacked founder James Wilson's home; several killedThe Reign of Terror (1793–94) — nearly all Jacobin leaders guillotined, including Danton and RobespierreBooks mentioned:The Wealth of Nations (1776) — Adam Smith; embraced by the founders as "the perfect companion to their political theory"The Federalist Papers (1787–88) — Hamilton, Madison, and JayAbout Keen On America Nobody asks more impertinent questions than the Anglo-American writer, filmmaker and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Andrew Keen. In Keen On America , Andrew brings his sharp Transatlantic wit to the forces reshaping the United States — hosting daily interviews with leading thinkers and writers about American history, politics, technology, culture, and business. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify

In ep 159 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Mike Paine joins Sam and Mark from Chicago to talk about how to approach a local market US radio commercial, switching between a serious cyber security narrator and a cartoon boss character, getting your lips round a droopy loopy tongue twister and which choices you make if you're asked to create a character on the fly. In the wildcards we find out what would happen if William Shatner auditioned as a Principal ballet dancer, or if film noir became sexy, or if your school crossing lady really was cross!Our VO question this week is all about advice and top tips for new entrants into the voice acting community.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Narrator: Cross-Site Scripting or XSS is what happens when a hacker manages to inject malicious javascript into your webpage.Gruff Boss presentation to the board: Think micro-scalable, robust. We practically invented the term "mega-next-generation, 24/7 global R&D".... err, what's happened here?Narrator: If you don't escape, or encode-out the javascript, then the browser will execute it as though you put it into your website.Script 2Chattanooga… get ready. Something BIG is dropping. Actually… looping. Dropping AND looping. We don't know how it works either, but it sounds cool.Introducing Chatt Droploop — the delivery app you didn't know you needed, but now won't be able to live without.Groceries? We loop it. Late-night snacks? Loop it. Forgot your wig at home and you at an event? Girl… we DEFINITELY loop that.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Mike Paine is a Chicago based voice actor/coach/demo reel producer! During his 38+ year career the videos he's voiced have had well over 250 MILLION YouTube views and counting. He's narrated 57 audiobooks and the games he's voiced have well over a million downloads! He's also been working in network and major market radio for over 33 years - his first interview was with the late great Ozzy Osbourne!Mike's Website@themikepaineshow on InstagramMike on YouTubeResources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an action your character can be doing!About your hosts:With over 40 years representing major international clients such as Google, Emirates and HSBC; Mark Ryes has been trusted to be the voice for some of the world's biggest brands. If your...

En la patagonia Chilena, el parque nacional Torres del Paine atrae cada año a miles de turistas, en gran parte extranjeros. Pero últimamente se han incrementado las expulsiones de personas que no respetan las normativas que protegen este tesoro de la naturaleza. Entre las infracciones, hacer fogatas o utilizar cocinillas en áreas prohibidas. Por Ivonne Sánchez El Parque Nacional Torres del Paine es una de las áreas silvestres protegidas más importantes de Chile, con sus glaciares, bosques, lagos, además de su espectacular cordillera Paine. Ubicado entre la Cordillera de los Andes y la estepa Patagónica, a dos mil 700 kilómetros al sur de Santiago, este extenso territorio, de 227 mil hectáreas, atrae cada año 280 mil visantes, la gran mayoría extranjeros. Pero en los últimos años, se ha dada una alza de expulsiones de turistas, ya que no respetan las normativas que rigen esta área protegida, como por ejemplo, no hacer fogatas, o no utilizar cocinillas en zonas no habilitadas para ello. Jorge Morales es ingeniero forestal y docente en la Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), él explicó a RFI la problemática actual: Entrevistado: Jorge Morales, exdirector regional de Conaf y académico de la Facultad de Arquitectura y Ambiente Construido de la Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH). 

Most of us only know Thomas Paine for one thing: writing Common Sense in 1776, which helped kickstart the Revolution by selling hundreds of thousands of copies. But he was far more than a writer. Paine actively served with George Washington's army during its darkest days and then used his pen to advocate for global freedom in both the French Revolution and against organized religion. His revolutionary fervor spanned the globe, leading him to champion the French Revolution with Rights of Man and challenge religious orthodoxy in The Age of Reason/ Paine's later involvement with the French Revolution, his Enlightenment opinions, and his unorthodox view of religion plunged his reputation into a controversy that continues to this day. Today’s guest is Jack Kelly, author of “Tom Paine's War: The Words That Rallied a Nation and the Founder for Our Time.” We look at how Paine shaped the war. He convinced the colonies that war should grow from a reform movement to a full revolution: The entire British system of hereditary monarchy and aristocratic rule was a form of tyranny, making the case that separation from Great Britain the only logical course for America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Published as a 47-page pamphlet in colonial America on January 10, 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The elegantly plain and persuasive language that Thomas Paine used touched the hearts and minds of the average American and was the first work to openly ask for political freedom and independence from Great Britain. Paine’s powerful words came to symbolize the spirit of the Revolution itself. General George Washington had it read to his troops. Common Sense by Thomas Paine (read by Walter Dixon) at https://amzn.to/3MHAIYr Common Sense by Thomas Paine (book) available at https://amzn.to/3MKX77b Writings of Thomas Paine available at https://amzn.to/3MCaFC2 Books about Thomas Paine available at https://amzn.to/4s3qxOg ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Common Sense—The Origin and Design of Government by Thomas Paine, audio recording read by Walter Dixon (Public Domain 2011 Gildan Media). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Short trailer for Episode 159 of "How Do You Say That" sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk featuring Mark Ryes, Samantha Boffin and Mike Paine.Mark's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/britishvoiceovermarkSam's demos & contact details: https://linktr.ee/samanthaboffin

Published as a 47-page pamphlet in colonial America on January 10, 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The elegantly plain and persuasive language that Thomas Paine used touched the hearts and minds of the average American and was the first work to openly ask for political freedom and independence from Great Britain. Paine’s powerful words came to symbolize the spirit of the Revolution itself. General George Washington had it read to his troops. Common Sense by Thomas Paine (read by Walter Dixon) at https://amzn.to/3MHAIYr Common Sense by Thomas Paine (book) available at https://amzn.to/3MKX77b Writings of Thomas Paine available at https://amzn.to/3MCaFC2 Books about Thomas Paine available at https://amzn.to/4s3qxOg ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPOaRT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Common Sense—The Origin and Design of Government by Thomas Paine, audio recording read by Walter Dixon (Public Domain 2011 Gildan Media). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In January 1776, a short, unsigned pamphlet ignited a revolution by teaching ordinary people to question power itself. This episode of the America's Founding Series tells the gripping story of Thomas Paine and the explosive impact of Common Sense, the most influential piece of political writing in American history. The episode explores how Paine reframed authority, popular sovereignty, and liberty, and why his rejection of both unchecked government power and mob rule still matters in a time of expanding bureaucracy and political extremism. What You'll Learn Why Common Sense was considered treasonous and revolutionary in 1776 How Thomas Paine made independence thinkable before it was inevitable What Paine meant by calling government a necessary evil Why Paine rejected mob rule as a threat to natural rights and republican government How Paine's ideas explain the tension between government power and citizen liberty today As America marks the 250th anniversary of Common Sense, this episode asks whether the nation still trusts the judgment of reasonable citizens or prefers obedience enforced from above or below. The American Revolution did not begin with a musket. It began with an idea that refused to die.

Published as a 47-page pamphlet in colonial America on January 10, 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The elegantly plain and persuasive language that Thomas Paine used touched the hearts and minds of the average American and was the first work to openly ask for political freedom and independence from Great Britain. Paine’s powerful words came to symbolize the spirit of the Revolution itself. General George Washington had it read to his troops. Common Sense by Thomas Paine (read by Walter Dixon) at https://amzn.to/3MHAIYr Common Sense by Thomas Paine (book) available at https://amzn.to/3MKX77b Writings of Thomas Paine available at https://amzn.to/3MCaFC2 Books about Thomas Paine available at https://amzn.to/4s3qxOg ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPOaRT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Common Sense—The Origin and Design of Government by Thomas Paine, audio recording read by Walter Dixon (Public Domain 2011 Gildan Media). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

César Bastías, tesorero del Sindicato Nacional de Guardaparques y Trabajadores de Áreas Protegidas de Conaf, abordó la tragedia sucedida en el Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, donde 5 turistas fallecieron, acusando "interés de querer quitar la administración de la zona a la Conaf".

Our country is built on a great library of extraordinary documents that framed our new republic in its infancy.  Constituting America always delights in discussing these works.  In that spirit, today we are discussing Thomas Paine's seminal work, "Common Sense."  How did the English-born Paine become such an ardent supporter of American independence and what role did his work have in pushing us from mere resistance to revolution?  To discuss this extraordinary document, we are pleased to welcome to the chat Robert McDonald, professor of history at the U.S Military Academy in West Point, NY.

250 Years Ago (January 1776) The Continental Congress said that Queens County appeared unwilling to support the Revolution because it refused to send deputies to a convention there. They declared the residents to be unprotected against the British and that no one should do business or communicate with them. A 47-page pamphlet called Common Sense, written by an anonymous patriot, was published on Jan. 10 and widely distributed. Its author (Thomas Paine) argued that there were two major flaws in British governance: monarchy and hereditary rule. "We have it in our power to begin the world anew," he wrote. "America shall make a stand, not for herself alone, but for the world." (After the war, the New York Legislature gave Paine a 100-acre farm in New Rochelle.) Col. Henry Knox reported that his train of 59 cannon and mortars seized from the British had reached Albany from Fort Ticonderoga and that residents helped to drag the heavy artillery across the frozen Hudson River. From there, Knox and his troops marched south to Columbia County before turning east toward Boston. Alexander Hamilton, 21, formed a provincial artillery company in New York City. Gen. Philip Schuyler led a force of 3,000 patriots to Johnstown, northwest of Albany, where they forced Sir John Johnson and 700 Loyalists to surrender their weapons. 150 Years Ago (January 1876) The Cold Spring Recorder reported that Dennis McCarty, a brother of James McCarty of the village, had been aboard a steamer that struck a submerged log about 20 miles from Memphis, overturned and sank within minutes. The seven crew members and 16 passengers managed to escape by riding the detached pilot house to shore. The Minneola had been going at full speed with 900 tons of freight, mostly furniture. It was 47 degrees on New Year's Day. Although a horse owned by William Ladue survived a tumble from the railroad bridge over the Foundry Cove and was able to swim ashore, it died the next day. Abner Merritt, the milkman, said he was attempting to break up a dogfight at the corner of Pine and Parrott streets when a man rushed from a nearby home and punched him, apparently because he wanted to see which dog would win. Nichols exhibited at his store a beautifully handwritten Family Register and the Lord's Prayer done on Bristol board with pens of various colors. It was the work of a young blacksmith who roomed with Morgan Putter. Levi Bailey showed the editor of The Recorder a turnip that resembled a small boy, with its roots as the arms. Charley Merritt, charged with assault, had to be "ironed" [handcuffed] by Officer McAndrew after his arrest on Garden Street to get him to the cells at Town Hall. The next day, Merritt escaped but was chased down. Justice Ferris sentenced him to four months in the Albany Penitentiary. The Cold Spring Library Association hosted a debate at the Reformed Church on the question: Resolved, that capital punishment ought to be abolished. Addison Merrick rented the store in Goodsell's building to open a grocery. "The addition of two grocery stores to our former number at this decreased season for business is, to say the least, a bold attempt," said The Recorder. After receiving a letter from his father in Cuba, Vincent Louise sailed for the island to address "political troubles." Louise was a naturalized U.S. citizen. J.A. Tait had a rough Wednesday, according to The Recorder. In the morning, he fell from his wagon and hurt his arm. In the evening, his horse ran away. He returned home to find the doors locked, because the ladies had gone on a visit. He propped a ladder to reach an upper window, but it broke and sent him tumbling. Milt Lawrence complained that a list published in The Recorder that said he had received assistance from the poor master was in error. The Recorder investigated and concluded Lawrence was correct: He had not requested aid. Instead, according to a "credible informant," Mrs. Lawrence had needed to see a doctor, but her husband was drunk and r...

On this episode of America At Night with McGraw, Herb Scribner, breaking news reporter for Axios, joins the show to break down the latest developments surrounding Havana Syndrome, including what investigators know—and still don't—about the mysterious illness affecting U.S. personnel. Next, Kellie Meyer, NewsNation White House correspondent, reports on major global headlines, including President Trump being gifted a Nobel Prize, escalating sanctions on Iran, and renewed attention on Greenland as a strategic focal point. Then, Jonathan Horn, author and former White House presidential speechwriter, discusses his latest Free Press column, the 250th anniversary of Thomas Paine, and how Paine's revolutionary ideas resonate amid today's tensions involving Venezuela and global democracy. Finally, Bill Clevlin, founder of billontheroad.com, joins McGraw live from Palm Springs for his weekly travel segment, sharing insights, stories, and highlights from his latest journey. All that and more on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thomas Paine arrived in America in 1774 with little to his name and a long record of personal failure behind him. Within a year, he wrote Common Sense, one of the most influential political pamphlets in history, helping to ignite the American Revolution and catapulting Paine into the American history hall of fame. But by the end of his life, he was widely reviled, politically isolated, and personally abandoned. Once celebrated as the voice of liberty, he died an outcast, mourned by only six people at his funeral. How does one man become the voice of the American Revolution and end up forgotten? To explore Paine's complicated legacy, we are joined by Richard Bell, professor of history at the University of Maryland and author of The American Revolution and the Fate of the World. Timestamps:  00:00 Intro   02:41 Thomas Paine's early life 10:32 Paine's arrival in America 20:02 What did Paine argue in Common Sense? 25:11 Why Common Sense was so revolutionary 36:31 The American Crisis and the Revolutionary War 41:35 Why Paine returned to London and wrote The Rights of Man 49:19 Exile from Britain, imprisonment in France, and writing The Age of Reason 01:01:27 Why America turned its back on Paine 01:12:09 Paine's final days 01:18:50 How should we understand Paine's legacy today? 01:26:58 Outro Enjoy listening to the podcast? Donate to FIRE today and get exclusive content like member webinars, special episodes, and more.  If you became a FIRE Member through a donation to FIRE at thefire.org and would like access to Substack's paid subscriber podcast feed, please email sotospeak@thefire.org.

Thomas Paine's Common Sense turned a colonial rebellion into a full-blown revolution. But how did one pamphlet move so many minds in 1776—and why does it still matter 250 years later? To commemorate the 250th anniversary of Common Sense, historian and Director of the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies at Iona University, Nora Slonimsky, joins us to explore Paine's life, the pamphlet's explosive impact, and what this revolutionary text still teaches us about democracy, communication, and civic life. ITPS Website Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/403 EPISODE OUTLINE00:00:00  Introduction00:01:06 Thomas Pain's Early Life and Influences00:05:53 The Institute for Thomas Paine Studies00:07:51 Thomas Paine as an English Excise Man00:13:34 Paine's Ideas for Reform of the British Government00:19:27 Reception of Paine's First Pamphlet00:21:48 Paine's Intellectual Life in England00:27:30 Thomas Paine and Benjamin Franklin00:31:44 Paine's Migration to Philadelphia00:35:55 Paine's View of the American Revolution00:39:15 The Story of Common Sense00:50:34 Measuring the Reach of Common Sense00:59:34 The Legacy of Common Sense and Thomas Paine01:02:54 Time Warp01:05:02 Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of Common Sense01:08:17 ConclusionRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES

Published as a 47-page pamphlet in colonial America on January 10, 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The elegantly plain and persuasive language that Thomas Paine used touched the hearts and minds of the average American and was the first work to openly ask for political freedom and independence from Great Britain. Paine’s powerful words came to symbolize the spirit of the Revolution itself. General George Washington had it read to his troops. Common Sense by Thomas Paine (read by Walter Dixon) at https://amzn.to/3MHAIYr Common Sense by Thomas Paine (book) available at https://amzn.to/3MKX77b Writings of Thomas Paine available at https://amzn.to/3MCaFC2 Books about Thomas Paine available at https://amzn.to/4s3qxOg ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPOaRT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Common Sense—The Origin and Design of Government by Thomas Paine, audio recording read by Walter Dixon (Public Domain 2011 Gildan Media). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America is currently engaged in an existential war for survival against powerful forces and the 92% of the world population that wishes to wipe out the first world generally and America specifically. Currently this war is not “hot,” meaning it's not being fought with armies wielding military weapons of violence. And may we all wish that it never achieves that level.Instead, we are engaged in a “soft” existential war for survival, in which the chess pieces are being moved into position, often using subterfuge, and ALWAYS accompanied by powerful and sophisticated propaganda wielded by our enemies.America was once a master of such propaganda, especially during our American Revolutionary War for independence. In fact, today, is the anniversary of the January 10, 1776 publication of the essay “Common Sense” by American propagandist Thomas Paine, which argued powerfully for America to split from the British monarch and establish a free Republic. What I'd like to cover today, however, is a different Thomas Paine essay that better illustrates the vital importance of propaganda to the good guys winning—his publication of “The American Crisis” published at the end of that same year, on December 19, 1776.That December the peoples who would form America were in desperate straits, having experienced much military failure in their battles with Britain, the most powerful military force on the planet at the time, and General George Washington's troops were dwindling in both numbers and morale. Paine's “American Crisis” was so powerful a piece of pro-American propaganda, however, that Washington immediately had it read aloud to his suffering troops—and just days later these same soldiers would cross the frozen Delaware on Christmas night and slay Hessian mercenaries employed by the British in their sleep. That victorious Battle of Trenton would be followed by another resounding victory a few days later in the Battle of Princeton, completely turning the tide of the revolution in America's favor. America could use a bit of Thomas Paine today, as we face our own existential travails against the tens of millions of aliens invading our shores, looting our treasury, degrading our culture, and striving to obliterate our first-world existence from the face of the globe.Let's talk about the nature and vital importance of propaganda, and read through Paine's “American Crisis,” in celebration of this great American's passion and genius for the emerging republic of the United States. 

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Will Sellers joins Greg to discuss his recent article marking the 250th anniversary of Thomas Paine's influential pamphlet Common Sense. Their conversation explores Paine's arguments, the historical impact of the pamphlet on America's founding, and why its themes of liberty, government, and moral responsibility still resonate today.

Few figures of the American Revolution wielded words as powerfully as Thomas Paine. In this episode of the Revolution 250 Podcast, host Professor Robert Allison is joined by historian and journalist Jack Kelly, author of Tom Paine's War, for a wide-ranging conversation about Paine's outsized influence on the Revolutionary cause.Kelly explores how Paine's pamphlet Common Sense transformed colonial resistance into a popular movement for independence, reaching audiences far beyond elite political circles. The discussion traces Paine's role as a wartime propagandist, the impact of The American Crisis during the darkest days of the war, and George Washington's strategic use of Paine's words to sustain morale in the Continental Army.The episode also examines Paine's complicated personality, his transatlantic radicalism, and his uneasy place in the postwar United States, where the man who helped ignite the Revolution found himself increasingly marginalized. Together, Allison and Kelly consider why Paine mattered so deeply in his own time and why his ideas about liberty, democracy, and popular sovereignty continue to resonate 250 years later.A compelling look at the power of ideas in wartime America, this episode reminds us that the Revolution was fought not only with muskets and cannon, but with ink, paper, and the force of persuasion.Tell us what you think! Send us a text message!

Published as a 47-page pamphlet in colonial America on January 10, 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The elegantly plain and persuasive language that Thomas Paine used touched the hearts and minds of the average American and was the first work to openly ask for political freedom and independence from Great Britain. Paine’s powerful words came to symbolize the spirit of the Revolution itself. General George Washington had it read to his troops. Codex 4.1 Common Sense by Thomas Paine (read by Walter Dixon) at https://amzn.to/3MHAIYr Common Sense by Thomas Paine (book) available at https://amzn.to/3MKX77b Writings of Thomas Paine available at https://amzn.to/3MCaFC2 Books about Thomas Paine available at https://amzn.to/4s3qxOg ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPOaRT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast is available at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Mark's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio Credit: Common Sense—The Origin and Design of Government by Thomas Paine, audio recording read by Walter Dixon (Public Domain 2011 Gildan Media). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the final episode of the Sarah Paine lecture series, and it's probably my favorite one. Sarah gives a “tour of the arguments” on what ultimately led to the Soviet Union's collapse, diving into the role of the US, the Sino-Soviet border conflict, the oil bust, ethnic rebellions and even the Roman Catholic Church. As she points out, this is all particularly interesting as we find ourselves potentially at the beginning of another Cold War.As we wrap up this lecture series, I want to take a moment to thank Sarah for doing this with me. It has been such a pleasure.If you want more of her scholarship, I highly recommend checking out the books she's written. You can find them here.Watch on YouTube; read the transcript.Sponsors* Labelbox can get you the training data you need, no matter the domain. Their Alignerr network includes the STEM PhDs and coding experts you'd expect, but it also has experienced cinematographers and talented voice actors to help train frontier video and audio models. Learn more at labelbox.com/dwarkesh.* Sardine doesn't just assess customer risk for banking & retail. Their AI risk management platform is also extremely good at detecting fraudulent job applications, which I've found useful for my own hiring process. If you need help with hiring risk—or any other type of fraud prevention—go to sardine.ai/dwarkesh.* Gemini's Nano Banana Pro helped us make many of the visuals in this episode. For example, we used it to turn dense tables into clear charts so that'd it be easier to quickly understand the trends that Sarah discusses. You can try Nano Banana Pro now in the Gemini app. Go to gemini.google.com.Timestamps(00:00:00) – Did Reagan single-handedly win the Cold War?(00:15:53) – Eastern Bloc uprisings & oil crisis(00:30:37) – Gorbachev's mistakes(00:37:33) – German unification and NATO expansion(00:48:31) – The Gulf War and the Cold War endgame(00:56:10) – How central planning survived so long(01:14:46) – Sarah's life in the USSR in 1988 Get full access to Dwarkesh Podcast at www.dwarkesh.com/subscribe

Homeland Security quoted a line from Thomas Paine's "American Crisis". This post from DHS reminded me that it is almost the 249th anniversary of George Washington crossing the Delaware. We should understand Revelation 6, which Paine referenced in his essay and which was read to the men in Washington's Army. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homeland Security quoted a line from Thomas Paine's "American Crisis". This post from DHS reminded me that it is almost the 249th anniversary of George Washington crossing the Delaware. We should understand Revelation 6, which Paine referenced in his essay and which was read to the men in Washington's Army. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trail Dames podcast is on full-out fantasy mode and this week we are dreaming about hiking at the end of the world! Links- All the details - https://worldlyadventurer.com/torres-del-paine-w-hike-without-tour/ Torres del Paine video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V6L8CVU8hk&t=854s Torres del Paine video 2 - http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZCNo9f_kJBs&t=469 Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Finding Connection in the Heart of Patagonia's Wilderness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-26-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: El Parque Nacional Torres del Paine era un lugar majestuoso.En: The Parque Nacional Torres del Paine was a majestic place.Es: Montañas imponentes tocaban el cielo, mientras icebergs azules brillaban bajo el sol de primavera.En: Towering mountains touched the sky, while blue icebergs shone under the spring sun.Es: César había planeado este viaje para su familia para escapar de las distracciones del mundo digital y encontrar conexión en la naturaleza.En: César had planned this trip for his family to escape the distractions of the digital world and find connection in nature.Es: Elena miraba las montañas con una mezcla de admiración y frustración.En: Elena looked at the mountains with a mix of admiration and frustration.Es: "Tenía una cita importante," pensaba, mientras seguía a sus hermanos por los senderos rocosos.En: "I had an important meeting," she thought as she followed her siblings along the rocky trails.Es: Luis, el menor, corría adelante lleno de entusiasmo, tratando de impresionar a César.En: Luis, the youngest, ran ahead full of enthusiasm, trying to impress César.Es: César, con su habitual precaución, les recordaba mantenerse juntos.En: César, with his usual caution, reminded them to stay together.Es: Pero Luis quería explorar y demostrar que podía ser audaz y capaz.En: But Luis wanted to explore and prove he could be bold and capable.Es: El clima en Patagonia es impredecible.En: The weather in Patagonia is unpredictable.Es: Justo cuando el cielo empezaba a oscurecerse, una tormenta se acercaba.En: Just as the sky began to darken, a storm approached.Es: Luis, corriendo con demasiado entusiasmo, se desvió del sendero.En: Luis, running with too much enthusiasm, strayed from the path.Es: De repente, la calma naturaleza se convirtió en un caos de viento frío y cielo gris.En: Suddenly, the calm nature turned into a chaos of cold wind and gray sky.Es: César tuvo que tomar una decisión difícil. Buscar a Luis inmediatamente o esperar la tormenta.En: César had to make a difficult decision: search for Luis immediately or wait out the storm.Es: Con el viento helado cortándole la cara, sabía que debía encontrar a su hermano antes de que la situación empeorara.En: With the freezing wind cutting his face, he knew he had to find his brother before the situation worsened.Es: "Vamos, Elena," dijo con determinación.En: "Let's go, Elena," he said with determination.Es: Ella, aunque preocupada por la tormenta, no dudó en seguir a su hermano.En: She, though worried about the storm, didn't hesitate to follow her brother.Es: Avanzaron por el terreno accidentado, llamando a Luis.En: They advanced over the rough terrain, calling out to Luis.Es: El viento aullaba, haciendo que sus voces se perdieran en el aire.En: The wind howled, causing their voices to be lost in the air.Es: Finalmente, encontraron a Luis acurrucado bajo un refugio improvisado.En: Finally, they found Luis huddled under an improvised shelter.Es: Estaba asustado pero ileso.En: He was scared but unhurt.Es: La tormenta alcanzó su punto máximo, y juntos buscaron un lugar seguro para resguardarse.En: The storm reached its peak, and together they searched for a safe place to take refuge.Es: Dentro de la cueva que encontraron, el calor de las pequeñas fogatas y la compañía familiar llenaron el espacio.En: Inside the cave they found, the warmth of small campfires and family company filled the space.Es: Elena entendió el valor del viaje.En: Elena understood the value of the trip.Es: No era sólo estar en la naturaleza, sino estar juntos, alejados de las distracciones.En: It wasn't just being in nature, but being together, away from distractions.Es: Cesar vio que su deseo de aventura se equilibraba con la precaución.En: César saw that his desire for adventure balanced with caution.Es: Luis, al sentir el riesgo de perderse, comprendió la importancia de no separarse de la familia.En: Luis, feeling the risk of getting lost, understood the importance of not separating from the family.Es: Al día siguiente, con el sol brillando una vez más, el paisaje parecía nuevo, renovado como ellos mismos.En: The next day, with the sun shining once more, the landscape seemed new, renewed like themselves.Es: Guardarían esos recuerdos, ahora más unidos.En: They would keep those memories, now more united.Es: César, Elena, y Luis encontraron en esa tormenta una renovada conexión, más fuerte que cualquier evento que hubieran dejado atrás.En: César, Elena, and Luis found in that storm a renewed connection, stronger than any event they had left behind. Vocabulary Words:the iceberg: el icebergthe admiration: la admiraciónthe frustration: la frustraciónthe meeting: la citathe enthusiasm: el entusiasmothe caution: la precauciónthe storm: la tormentaunpredictable: impredecibleimpressive: imponentethe path: el senderobold: audazthe chaos: el caosscattered: desviadothe decision: la decisiónthe determination: la determinaciónthe terrain: el terrenohowl: aullarthe shelter: el refugioscared: asustadounharmed: ilesopeak: punto máximothe cave: la cuevathe warmth: el calorthe campfire: la fogatathe company: la compañíathe risk: el riesgorenewed: renovadoconnection: conexiónto huddle: acurrucarsethe distraction: la distracción

On fait le point sur le drame qui s'est passé dans le parc Torres del Paine au Chili. We're taking stock of the tragedy that happened in Torres del Paine Park in Chile.D'abord, le bilan humain et il est vraiment lourd : cinq touristes étrangers sont décédés, deux Mexicains, deux Allemands et une Britannique. First, the human toll, and it's truly heavy: five foreign tourists died, two Mexicans, two Germans, and one British woman.Mais qu'est-ce qui a bien pu se passer ? But what could have happened?En fait, la météo est devenue complètement folle. In fact, the weather went completely crazy.Imaginez des vents à 120 kilomètres/heure avec de la pluie et de la neige mélangées. Imagine winds at 120 kilometers per hour with rain and snow mixed together.C'est ce qu'on appelle le vent blanc. This is what is called the white wind.Un phénomène terrible qui vous désoriente complètement et vous fait perdre le sentier. A terrible phenomenon that completely disorients you and makes you lose the trail.Et enfin troisième point, le lieu. And finally, the third point, the location.Ce n'est pas n'importe où. It's not just anywhere.Le parc Torres del Paine est une réserve de l'UNESCO hyper populaire. Torres del Paine Park is a highly popular UNESCO reserve.Pour vous donner une idée, il y a eu plus de 360 000 visiteurs l'an dernier. To give you an idea, there were more than 360,000 visitors last year.Et le drame a eu lieu en novembre, pile au début de la haute saison de randonnée. And the tragedy occurred in November, right at the beginning of the high hiking season. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Members of the foreign policy world have talked a lot about great-power competition over the last decade. But no one can entirely agree on the contours of today's competition. Whether it's a battle of autocracies and democracies. Or revisionists and status quo powers. Or whether, as the realists would argue, it's just states doing what states do.  S. C. M. Paine, a longtime professor of strategy and policy at the U.S. Naval War College, sees something else going on. To her, the great-power competition we talk about today is just the latest example of the centuries-old tension between maritime and continental powers. For maritime powers—such as, for most of its history, the United States—money and trade serve as the basis of influence. And that leads them to promote rules and order. Continental powers—such as Russia most clearly and China in most but not all ways—focus their security objectives on territory, which they seek to defend, and control, and expand. From this divide rises two very different visions of global order. It also, Paine argues in a new essay in Foreign Affairs, explains the basic drivers of today's great-power competition. But as she looks at more recent developments, Paine lays out an additional concern. The United States has long been an exemplar of maritime power. But it is starting to behave in ways that suggest a shift away from the maritime strategies that have served it so well. Paine's focus on the contest between land and sea makes clear the stakes of that shift. You can find sources, transcripts, and more episodes of The Foreign Affairs Interview at https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/foreign-affairs-interview. 

The Nutcracker in the Castle begins Nov. 21 at the Paine Art Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. 

John McGowan joins me to discuss Liberty as Independence, Quentin Skinner's new book about the way that our ideals of liberty were formed in in 17th and 18th century debates. The book covers legendary figures, such as Hobbes, Milton, Locke, Swift, Paine, and Jefferson, as well as many lesser-known figures that they engaged with.For more from John McGowan, here's the link to his blog: https://jzmcgowan.com/public-intelligence-blog/ Finally, I'd like to apologize to Badger from The Wind in the Willows. In this episode, I repeatedly refer to him as "Mr. Badger." He is simply, as befits his status, Badger or The Badger. I regret the error.

What if the secret to a healthy, lasting relationship isn't finding “the right person”… but designing the relationship that's actually right for you? We're here with Ellecia Paine who experienced first-hand what it's like to be in a relationship that looks good on the outside but feels empty on the inside, – and how she used this experience to completely redefine what she was looking for in a partnership. We discuss how to break out of the inherited “shoulds” when searching for love, why it's not "too much" to ask for more when it comes to your relationship, and how to create a structure that's built for who you are, whether you've found your person or not.TW: We talk about an abusive relationship at the start of the interview.Follow Ellecia @elleciapaine and check out her work at: https://www.elleciapaine.com/Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/HOW TO BE DATEABLE IS OUT! Order now: https://howtobedateable.com/Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Bioma Health: Get an extra 15% off with the code Dateable at https://gobioma.com/DATEABLE* Happy Mammoth: Try Prebiotic Collagen Protein and Hormone Harmony risk-free AND get 15% off your order at https://happymammoth.com with the code DATEABLE* Quince: Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/dateable* Washington Red Raspberries: Find more details on where to find American frozen red raspberries, plus recipe ideas and cooking tips at https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-your-insiders-look-into-modern-dating-and-relationships/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“I think Legacy is, did you positively impact someone's life?” “Listen deeply and listen with various parts of you.” “There's no failing, there's just learning.”   Episode summary | In this conversation, Shannon Cassidy interviews Kate Paine, the Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Saint-Gobain North America. They discuss the principles of generous leadership, the importance of context and listening in marketing, and the value of collaboration as illustrated by the Stone Soup fable. Kate shares her insights on embracing imperfection, fostering mindfulness in leadership, and the significance of making a positive impact on others' lives. The conversation also touches on navigating personal challenges, purpose-driven marketing, and the legacy of leadership.   R.O.G. Takeaway Tips | Generosity is a mindset that drives effective marketing. Listening deeply is crucial for understanding customer needs. Collaboration can lead to innovative solutions, as shown in the Stone Soup fable. Progress over perfection encourages creativity and risk-taking. Mindfulness practices can enhance leadership effectiveness. Turning outward to help others can improve personal well-being. Navigating personal challenges with grace can inspire others. Purpose-driven marketing connects employees to a larger mission. Empowerment and trust are essential for effective leadership. A leader's legacy is measured by the positive impact on others.   Chapters |  00:00 Introduction to Generous Leadership 02:50 The Role of Generosity in Marketing 06:49 The Importance of Context and Listening 10:40 The Stone Soup Fable: Collaboration in Action 14:35 Progress Over Perfection: Embracing Imperfection 16:43 Conscious Leadership in High-Stakes Environments 20:01 Turning Outward: Making Others' Lives Better 22:15 Mindset and Resilience Through Hardship 23:06 Navigating Personal Challenges and Community Support 26:12 Purpose-Driven Leadership in Marketing 28:30 Empowering Teams Through Trust and Collaboration 33:00 Legacy and Personal Impact in Leadership 35:26 Rapid Fire Insights on Leadership Values   Guest Bio | Kate Paine is the Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Saint-Gobain North America, a leading global manufacturer of sustainable building materials. In this role, she leads brand strategy, growth marketing, digital transformation, and customer experience initiatives for North America. With a career of twenty-five years spanning companies such as Ben & Jerry's, The Hershey Company, and Land O'Lakes, Kate's core passion has been building meaningful change through people-first design, curiosity, and mindful leadership. She has led innovation, technology, design, and growth strategy, and is a proponent of design thinking. She is a mother of two, runner, artist, gardener, and loves to escape into a DIY home project that involves building something. She and her husband now reside in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, after spending much of the last two decades in Vermont and New Hampshire.    Guest Resources: Art and Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Fear-Observations-Rewards-Artmaking/dp/0961454733   Bridge Between Resources: 5 Degree Change Course Free N.D.I. Network Diversity Index  Free Generosity Quiz    Credits: Kate Paine, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.   Coming Next: Please join us in two weeks, Episode 250, Special Guest, Mark Moroz.

Thomas Paine wasn't what you'd call a religious man, but he couldn't escape the language of faith. In The American Crisis, he wrote of Providence—the hand of God guiding history—and he believed that God favored the cause of liberty over tyranny.He saw divine justice not in miracles, but in moments: a sudden fog that saved the army, a storm that protected Washington's retreat. He called these signs of Providence, the quiet proof that Heaven stands with those who fight for what's right.As a Chassid, I see it a little differently, but I understand him. Paine's Providence is what we call hashgacha pratis, divine supervision—the belief that nothing happens by accident. Every hardship, every victory, every candle burning in the dark has purpose.Faith in divine justice isn't passive. It's trust that God works through those who act with courage and righteousness. Paine believed it, and so do I.

In this lecture, military historian Sarah Paine explains how Russia—and specifically Stalin—completely derailed China's rise, slowing them down for over a century.This lecture was particularly interesting to me because, in my opinion, the Chinese Civil War is 1 of the top 3 most important events of the 20th century. And to understand why it transpired as it did, you need to understand Stalin's role in the whole thing.Watch on YouTube; read the transcript.SponsorsMercury helps you run your business better. It's the banking platform we use for the podcast — we love that we can see our cash balance, AR, and AP all in one place. Join us (and over 200,000 other entrepreneurs) at mercury.comLabelbox scrutinizes public benchmarks at the single data-row level to probe what's really being evaluated. Using this knowledge, they can generate custom training data for hill climbing existing benchmarks, or design new benchmarks from scratch. Learn more at labelbox.com/dwarkeshTo sponsor a future episode, visit dwarkesh.com/advertise.Timestamps(00:00:00) – How Russia took advantage of China's weakness(00:22:58) – After Stalin, China's rise(00:33:52) – Russian imperialism(00:45:23) – China's and Russia's existential problems(01:04:55) – Q&A: Sino-Soviet Split(01:22:44) – Stalin's lessons from WW2 Get full access to Dwarkesh Podcast at www.dwarkesh.com/subscribe

In the darkest winter of the American Revolution, Thomas Paine wrote words that stirred a struggling people back to life. His essays, known as The American Crisis, called for unity and courage at a time when the cause of independence seemed doomed. Paine urged Americans to set aside their differences, stand together, and refuse to be ruled by fear.He warned that division and apathy would only prolong their suffering, and that freedom could only be won through shared sacrifice and steadfast resolve. His words were not lofty speeches, but direct, heartfelt appeals to farmers, soldiers, and citizens alike.In this episode, we explore how Paine's call to unity helped transform a desperate army into a nation bound by purpose. His reminder still rings true today: liberty survives only when people have the courage to stand together, even when the world around them seems ready to fall apart.

In early 1776, Thomas Paine set fire to the old world with his pen. His pamphlet Common Sense didn't just argue for American independence; it attacked the very idea of monarchy itself. Paine called King George III “the royal brute of Britain” and dismissed hereditary rule as absurd, insisting that no man was born to govern another.He wrote in plain, direct language that ordinary people could understand, mocking the pomp and privilege of kings while reminding readers that real power belongs to the people. His words stripped away the illusion of divine right and exposed monarchy as a system built on fear and habit.In this episode, we explore Paine's fearless assault on tyranny, his scathing humor, and how his ideas helped ordinary colonists see themselves as citizens instead of subjects. Paine didn't just challenge a king; he challenged an entire way of thinking—and changed the world forever.

In the winter of 1776, when the American Revolution seemed on the verge of collapse, a voice rose from the darkness. Thomas Paine, armed only with ink and conviction, wrote words that would reignite a nation's spirit: “These are the times that try men's souls.” His pamphlet, The American Crisis, was not written for comfort. It was written to remind a weary people that freedom demands perseverance.Paine believed liberty was not a gift to be enjoyed, but a cause to be earned. His words gave Washington's soldiers the courage to march through snow and hunger toward an uncertain victory.In this episode, we explore how Paine's message of endurance still speaks to us today. The idea that freedom requires sacrifice remains as true now as it was on that freezing night in 1776. Paine's challenge endures: liberty survives only through the strength of those who refuse to quit.

In December of 1776, when the Revolutionary cause seemed all but broken, a pamphlet appeared that lit a spark across the colonies. Thomas Paine's The American Crisis began with a line that still echoes through history: “These are the times that try men's souls.”It was not a statement of despair, but of defiance. Paine challenged Americans to find courage in the midst of defeat, to prove their loyalty not in comfort but in hardship. His words were read aloud to Washington's troops before the daring attack at Trenton, and for many, they rekindled the will to fight.In this episode, we explore the power behind Paine's words, the desperate winter that inspired them, and the moral fire they ignited in a weary army. Paine reminded a struggling nation that true freedom demands endurance, and that the soul of liberty is tested most fiercely when hope runs thin.

“Founding Fathers” like Washington or Jefferson have gigantic monuments in Washington, statues galore and palatial house-museums. But what about…Thomas Paine? The author of “Common Sense,” the pamphlet that brought the idea of American independence to the masses, was considered a hero after the American Revolution. But then he experienced a remarkable fall from grace, which ended in his burial in a pauper's grave and…well, some graverobbers disinterring his body and spreading his bones all over the world.Feelin' the Paine? Check out the biography “Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations” by Craig Nelson, this Library of Congress article on Paine's bones, and a discussion of Paine's philosophy on this episode of the BBC's In Our Time.  Or see his New Rochelle farmhouse (and…former grave) for yourself: https://www.thomaspainecottage.org/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A final voyage for Blackbeard's treasure turns out to be more than the boys bargained for.  Ralph D. Paine, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.   The Audiobook Library Card is the perfect solution if you can't get enough classic audiobooks. Unlimited downloads and streaming of the entire Classic Tales Library for $9.99 a month. Use the coupon code CLASSICTALES2 and save $3 on your first month. You can also subscribe yearly at the lower price, if you like. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes.   The Audiobook Library Card is an all-you-can-listen smorgasbord of classics I've been building for the last 18 years. Many have won awards! Only about a quarter of the library has been on the podcast. And with the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything.   So head on over to audiobooklibrarycard.com and start listening.   I'm pleased to announce that my recording of P.G. Wodehouse's The Intrusion of Jimmy is a Finalist for a Narrator of Distinction Award from the Professional Audiobook Narrators Association (PANA). It's such an honor to be named a finalist among such esteemed narrators. You can listen to this title in the Winner's Circle category at the website at classictalesaudiobooks.com. Or, if you have the Audiobook Library Card, it's in the Winner's Circle category there, as well. I'm so glad this title is getting some more attention. It was an absolute delight to record.   And now, Blackbeard: Buccaneer, Part 8 of 8, by Ralph D. Paine   Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $6.99/month       Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:       Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast:     Follow this link to follow us on Instagram:     Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comJill is a writer and scholar. She's a professor of American history at Harvard, a professor of law at Harvard Law, and a staff writer at The New Yorker. She's also the host of the podcast “X-Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story.” Her many books include These Truths: A History of the United States (which I reviewed for the NYT in 2017) and her new one, We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution — out in a few days; pre-order now.For two clips of our convo — on FDR's efforts to bypass the Constitution, and the worst amendment we've had — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: raised by public school teachers near Worcester; dad a WWII vet; her struggles with Catholicism as a teen (and my fundamentalism then); joining ROTC; the origins of the Constitution; the Enlightenment; Locke; Montesquieu; the lame Articles of Confederation; the 1776 declaration; Paine's Common Sense; Madison; Jefferson; Hamilton; Adams; New England town meetings; state constitutional conventions; little known conventions by women and blacks; the big convention in Philly and its secrecy; the slave trade; the Three-Fifths Clause; amendment provisions; worries over mob rule; the Electoral College; jury duty; property requirements for voting; the Jacksonian Era; Tocqueville; the Civil War; Woodrow Wilson; the direct election of senators; James Montgomery Beck (“Mr Constitution”); FDR's court-packing plan; Eleanor's activism; Prohibition and its repeal; the Warren Court; Scalia; executive orders under Trump; and gauging the intent of the Founders.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy. Coming up: John Ellis on Trump's mental health, Michael Wolff on Epstein, Karen Hao on artificial intelligence, Katie Herzog on drinking your way sober, Michel Paradis on Eisenhower, Charles Murray on religion, David Ignatius on the Trump effect globally, and Arthur Brooks on the science of happiness. As always, please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

The treacherous Ned Rackham is discovered, and Blackbeard makes a legendary last stand.  Ralph D. Paine, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.   The Audiobook Library Card is the perfect solution if you can't get enough classic audiobooks. Unlimited downloads and streaming of the entire Classic Tales Library for $9.99 a month. Use the coupon code CLASSICTALES2 and save $3 on your first month. You can also subscribe yearly at the lower price, if you like. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes.   The Audiobook Library Card is an all-you-can-listen smorgasbord of classics I've been building for the last 18 years. Many have won awards! Only about a quarter of the library has been on the podcast. And with the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything.   So head on over to audiobooklibrarycard.com and start listening.   One thing I wanted to mention as our Blackbeard story starts to wind down. When Blackbeard made his last stand, and the author mentions that he wouldn't die, he's not kidding. When Maynard examined Blackbeard's body, he discovered that he was shot in five different places and had been stabbed or otherwise cut twenty times. Just a little gruesome detail for you.   Also, and so I guess this is the second thing, the captains of the ships in this story really existed. Stede Bonnet was a pirate known for his high code of conduct. Lieutenant Maynard was the one who swore to take down Blackbeard, and had a final duel with him. Ned Rackham is likely an embellishment of Calico Jack Rackham, who may have sailed with Blackbeard, but certainly knew him. Feel free to dive down any rabbit holes you need to double check.   And now, Blackbeard: Buccaneer, Part 7 of 8, by Ralph D. Paine   Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $6.99/month       Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:       Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast:     Follow this link to follow us on Instagram:     Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Can Captain Bonnet outwit Blackbeard in a stealthy sea skirmish?  Ralph D. Paine, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.   The Audiobook Library Card is the perfect solution if you can't get enough classic audiobooks. Unlimited downloads and streaming of the entire Classic Tales Library for $9.99 a month. Use the coupon code CLASSICTALES2 and save $3 on your first month. You can also subscribe yearly at the lower price, if you like. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes.   The Audiobook Library Card is an all-you-can-listen smorgasbord of classics I've been building for the last 18 years. Many have won awards! Only about a quarter of the library has been on the podcast. And with the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything.   So head on over to audiobooklibrarycard.com and start listening.   And now, Blackbeard: Buccaneer, Part 6 of 8, by Ralph D. Paine   Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $6.99/month       Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:       Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast:     Follow this link to follow us on Instagram:     Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Can Jack and his companions make it through the swamp and rendezvous with Captain Bonnet? Or will they be too late?  Ralph D. Paine, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.   The Audiobook Library Card is the perfect solution if you can't get enough classic audiobooks. Unlimited downloads and streaming of the entire Classic Tales Library for $9.99 a month. Use the coupon code CLASSICTALES2 and save $3 on your first month. You can also subscribe yearly at the lower price, if you like. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes.   The Audiobook Library Card is an all-you-can-listen smorgasbord of classics I've been building for the last 18 years. Many have won awards! Only about a quarter of the library has been on the podcast. And with the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything.   So head on over to audiobooklibrarycard.com and start listening.   And now, Blackbeard: Buccaneer, Part 5 of 8, by Ralph D. Paine   Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $6.99/month       Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:       Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast:     Follow this link to follow us on Instagram:     Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:

Why is Blackbeard's dingy covertly rowing inland? And why is it riding so low in the water? Ralph D. Paine, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.   Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.   The Audiobook Library Card is the perfect solution if you can't get enough classic audiobooks. Unlimited downloads and streaming of the entire Classic Tales Library for $9.99 a month. Use the coupon code CLASSICTALES2 and save $3 on your first month. You can also subscribe yearly at the lower price, if you like. Go to audiobooklibrarycard.com or follow the link in the show notes.   The Audiobook Library Card is an all-you-can-listen smorgasbord of classics I've been building for the last 18 years. Many have won awards! Only about a quarter of the library has been on the podcast. And with the Audiobook Library Card, you gain access to everything.   So  head on over to audiobooklibrarycard.com and start listening.   And now, Blackbeard: Buccaneer, Part 4 of 8, by Ralph D. Paine   Follow this link to get The Audiobook Library Card for a special price of $6.99/month       Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:       Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast:     Follow this link to follow us on Instagram:     Follow this link to follow us on Facebook: