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How did Lydia Darragh, a quiet Quaker mother, become one of the most successful Revolutionary War spies of the American Revolution? On December 4, 1777, a single act of courage helped warn George Washington of a looming British attack and altered the course of history. When British officers unknowingly revealed a secret military plan inside her own home, Lydia Darragh faced a choice that could cost her life, her family, and everything she held dear. In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano explores the remarkable true story of Lydia Darragh, one of the most important civilian intelligence operatives of the American Revolution. As British forces occupied Philadelphia during the bitter winter of 1777, Lydia found herself at the center of one of the most dramatic intelligence operations of the Revolutionary War. This episode goes beyond a traditional spy story. It reveals how ordinary citizens took ownership of American independence and why courage, personal responsibility, and civic virtue remain essential to preserving liberty nearly 250 years later. Lydia's story serves as a powerful reminder that history often turns on the actions of individuals willing to do what is right when the stakes are highest.

Iran War analysis takes center stage as Professor Nick Giordano breaks down whether Trump's Iran MOU represents strategic victory, dangerous ambiguity, or a temporary pause that gives Tehran time. The real question is simple: Did America force the outcome it wanted, or did Iran survive long enough to make Washington soften its demands? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Giordano examines the good, the bad, and the ugly of Trump's Iran MOU. He explains how the U.S. military shattered Iran's military capabilities, why the Strait of Hormuz and strategic oil reserves changed the equation, and how Tehran may use enriched uranium, proxy networks, and economic pressure to shape the final outcome. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why the Iran War weakened Tehran's military, air force, navy, missile systems, and drone capabilities How Trump's Iran MOU creates serious concerns over vague language, sanctions relief, proxy loopholes, and the Strait of Hormuz Why highly enriched uranium remains the ultimate test of whether America achieved real victory or merely delayed the threat How Iran may use Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other proxies as bargaining chips for sanctions relief Why China, Russia, North Korea, and terrorist networks may study this conflict as a blueprint for making America blink Was the Iran War worth it? The answer depends on whether Trump's MOU locks in American leverage or allows Iran to stall, rebuild, and claim survival. Topics covered: Iran War, Trump Iran MOU, Strait of Hormuz, Iran nuclear program, highly enriched uranium, sanctions relief, Iran proxy networks, Hezbollah and the Houthis, strategic oil reserves, Middle East conflict

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss a Wall Street rally after Washington and Iran struck a 14-point deal that reopens the Strait of Hormuz; takeaways from the G7 meeting that endorsed Ukraine's sovereignty and imposed new sanctions on Russia and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement of a six-month review of US forces detailed to NATO; Britain's decision to develop ITAR-free strike missiles and what's next now that Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham was elected to Parliament; analysis of the Eurosatory land systems show in Paris where Ukraine seized the spotlight as an innovative and capable supplier; L3Harris delivery to the US Air Force of a former Qatari royal aircraft modified to serve Air Force One — as the VC-25B “Bridge” aircraft — until Boeing delivers two new purpose-built presidential aircraft; the Air Force's award of six-year contracts to both Anduril and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to develop and delivery their Increment One versions of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft; Boeing's withdrawal from the US Navy's competition for a new training aircraft to replace the T-45 Goshawk, leaving Leonardo and Beechcraft to compete against Sierra Nevada with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics; Dassault's Falcon 10X business jet makes its first flight; and after 10 years of research, Qantas took delivery of new Airbus 350-1000 jetliners that allow the carrier to launch more than 20-hour nonstop flights from Sydney to New York and London includes lighting and wellness features to attract passengers.

Today’s guest is Florentino Lopez. He is the founder of Creando Mañana, and a consultant [...]

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the appropriations process as the Senate Armed Services Committee finishes its version of the National Defense Authorization Act and the outlook for reconciliation and an Iran war supplemental; prospects for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act after President Trump directed his nominee to become the next Director of National Intelligence, US attorney Jay Clayton, to skip his confirmation hearing clearing the way for housing chief Bill Pulte to serve in an acting capacity; Washington and Tehran's 14-point ceasefire memorandum of understanding giving the two sides 60-days to negotiate a lasting deal that reopens the Strait of Hormuz that lawmakers and Israel blast as too generous toward Iran; Vice President Vance's warning to Jerusalem; G7's support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and impose more sanctions on Russia as Britain and France organize nations for a military mission to restore traffic through the strait; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launches another broadside at the alliance as Washington considers withdrawing key withdrawing air and naval capabilities; South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's invitation for Trump to lead a peace talks with North Korea; Beijing's ability to strike Australia; and the Pentagon's decision to change the US Indo-Pacific Command back to the US Pacific Command.

Today’s guest is Dr. Chad Godsey. He is a farmer and Chief Agronomist with Green [...]

Rupert Lowe's Rape Gang Report: The Truth About 250,000 Abused British Girls and Failed Multiculturalism This episode Peter delivers a detailed overview and review of Rupert Lowe's independent, survivor-led Rape Gang Inquiry Report — a 219-page investigation into organized child sexual exploitation across the United Kingdom. Drawing on testimonies from survivors, whistleblowers, experts, campaigners, and former professionals, the report examines the scale of grooming and group-based child sexual exploitation that has affected dozens of local authority areas (149 out of roughly 380) over decades.  It presents the abuse as a widespread national problem rather than isolated local scandals, with strikingly similar methods used in towns and cities across the country: targeting vulnerable girls as young as 11 with gifts, alcohol, and drugs, followed by taxi transport to flats, hotels, and houses for repeated rape, trafficking, violence, blackmail, and in some cases forced conversion to Islam. Peter explores the report's findings on catastrophic institutional failures. Police, social services, schools, the NHS, taxi licensing bodies, and local authorities repeatedly ignored clear warning signs, treated victims as prostitutes or “consenting,” closed cases prematurely, destroyed or lost evidence, and returned children to their abusers.  A central theme is how fear of accusations of racism or Islamophobia paralyzed action and contributed to the cover-up that allowed the abuse to continue for years. Peter also covers the report's analysis of the perpetrators and context, including the strong over-representation of Muslim Pakistani men among those convicted in group-based cases (over 90% bearing distinctively Muslim names, overwhelmingly of Pakistani heritage), and the failure of authorities to properly record or discuss ethnicity and religion. Finally, the episode outlines the report's key recommendations for reform, including:  - Tougher sentencing (life imprisonment as the starting point for group-based child sexual exploitation, with minimum terms of 50 years for ringleaders and 25 years for participants) - Automatic deportation of foreign national offenders and loss of citizenship for dual nationals - Mandatory recording of offender ethnicity and religion - Stronger protections for child witnesses - A national compensation scheme for victims - A new flagship Childhood Sexual Protection Act This is a clear, unflinching summary of one of the most comprehensive independent examinations of grooming gangs in the UK to date — a call for accountability, justice, proper data collection, and urgent systemic change to protect children.  The Rape Gang Inquiry Report: bit.ly/4uE5odw Rupert Lowe on

The Birth of the Continental Army. How did the Second Continental Congress create the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, a full year before the Declaration of Independence? The creation of the Continental Army marked one of the most important turning points of the American Revolution and launched George Washington's leadership before the United States officially existed. Long before the Founding Fathers declared independence, Congress faced an impossible question: How do you fight a war when your country doesn't exist yet? In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano strips away the textbook myths to reveal the real story behind the birth of the Continental Army. Discover how John Adams engineered one of the most consequential political decisions in American history, why George Washington became the ideal choice to command the new force, and how a collection of local militias helped forge an American identity before America officially existed. This isn't just a story about military history. It's a story about liberty, civic responsibility, self-government, and the moment Americans took ownership of their destiny. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why the creation of the Continental Army mattered more than many of the famous battles of the American Revolution How John Adams transformed a regional New England conflict into a truly American cause Why George Washington's appointment carried enormous political significance beyond military leadership How the Continental Army forged an American identity before the United States officially existed What modern Americans can learn about liberty, self-government, civic responsibility, and the preservation of freedom As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, this episode explores a forgotten truth: liberty requires responsibility. The men who created the Continental Army understood that freedom cannot survive when citizens refuse to defend it. The question is whether Americans still understand that lesson today. If you value real history and thoughtful analysis, subscribe to The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a five-star review, and share this episode with family and friends. Topics Covered: Continental Army | June 14, 1775 | Second Continental Congress | George Washington | John Adams | American Revolution | Founding Fathers | Revolutionary War | American Independence | U.S. History | America's Founding Series | Liberty and Responsibility | Civic Duty | Self-Government | American History Podcast

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John Brennan Exposed: CIA power, profit, and terror failures take center stage in this explosive interview with Ian Trottier. Did America's intelligence bureaucracy protect national security, or did powerful officials manipulate the system while taxpayers paid the price? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano speaks with Ian Trottier, author of High Stakes Treason: How John Brennan Compromised American Security for Millions. Trottier lays out his independent open-source research involving SEC filings, official ethics waivers, White House visitor logs, and the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). This conversation explores the post-9/11 intelligence apparatus, unelected intelligence bureaucrats, the deep state, and how companies like The Analysis Corporation intersect with government contracting oversight. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Financial Paper Trail: How Ian Trottier connects John Brennan, CIA power, and alleged stock fraud and financial conflicts of interest. The Documentation: Why SEC filings, handwritten ethics disclosures, and White House visitor logs are central to this case. NCTC System Manipulation: How the National Counterterrorism Center changed intelligence-sharing and centralized counterterrorism protocols after 9/11. Terror Failures: Why Trottier argues intelligence compartmentalization contributed to major terror attacks, including the Boston Marathon bombing. Institutional Accountability: What this case reveals about unelected intelligence bureaucrats, missing congressional oversight, and the modern national security state. This episode challenges listeners to examine the official documents, question the corporate media narrative, and demand structural accountability from those who wield unchecked intelligence power in America. Topics covered: John Brennan, CIA, Ian Trottier, High Stakes Treason, SEC filings, ethics waivers, White House visitor logs, National Counterterrorism Center, NCTC, The Analysis Corporation, counterterrorism policy, post-9/11 intelligence, intelligence-sharing, Boston Marathon bombing, government contracting, deep state, unelected bureaucracy, congressional oversight, national security state, intelligence abuse, terror failures.

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe speaks with Kate O'Neill about the intersection of technology and humanity, exploring how businesses can embrace AI and automation without losing the human connection that drives trust, meaning, and purpose. They discuss why accounting professionals should view AI not as a replacement, but as an opportunity to shift from transactional work to more strategic, empathetic, and judgment-driven client relationships. The conversation also dives into the risks of over-automation and why human wisdom, context, and lived experience remain irreplaceable in an increasingly tech-driven world. About Kate O'Neill Kate is the founder of KO Insights, helping leaders and organizations make future-ready, meaningful, and ethical decisions about technology and innovation. She's a former digital strategist for Netflix and early Google, and the author of 6 books, 4 of which are in tech and business including Tech Humanist and What Matters Next. Learn more about KO Insights Connect with Kate on LinkedIn Thank you to our show sponsor, Rightworks! For more information about RightWorks, please visit woodard.com/podcast.  Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast

Today’s guest is Stephen Vaden. He is Under Secretary for Agriculture at USDA and talks [...]

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss Wall Street's rebound despite inflation hitting its highest mark since 2022 propelled in part by SpaceX's Initial public offering; President Trump's claim to a ceasefire deal to immediately open the Strait of Hormuz as Iran says more time is needed and Israel says it's not party to any agreement; president's planned meeting next week at the White House to meet with top US defense executives accelerate weapons production refill stocks depleted by continuous military operations and support for Ukraine and Israel; the House Armed Services Committee moves to back the Trump administration's 2027 budget request at $1.15 trillion, but House appropriators mark the measure at $1.07 trillion as consensus grows that reconciliation measure to add $350 billion to the Pentagon budget is unlikely, setting up the prospect of jamming $1.15 trillion of spending into $1.15 trillion in available funding; implications of planned US cuts to forces available to NATO including fighter, reconnaissance and tanker aircraft, bombers, a ballistic missile submarine and warships including an aircraft carrier as alliance members remain unable to unite to compensate for Washington's pull back; the unraveling of the Franco-German SCAF next generation combat air systems effort with Spain and Belgium at the Berlin Air Show; Germany is now said to be eying participation in the Global Combat Air Program led by Britain and including Italy and Japan as reports suggest London's funding for marquee effort is shaky; the resignations of British Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns to protest Prime Minister Keir Starmer's inability to bolster defense spending as Japanese officials reportedly expressed frustration at Britain's funding levels for the program; and more tensions between France and Germany at the Eurosatory ground warfare exhibition in Paris next week.

Today’s guest is Colton Buckley. He is the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service [...]

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the Senate markup of its version of the National Defense Authorization Act as House appropriators unveil their $1.07 trillion defense spending measure; as lawmakers pass Reconciliation 2.0 that funds President Trump's immigration efforts, Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, see dim prospects for the $350 billion Reconciliation 3.0 plus up for the Pentagon; how the administration and lawmakers can pack $1.5 trillion in planned spending into a smaller funding package; the future of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act; the president's decision to tap US attorney Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence; what's next for the Iran war as Trump declares a deal involving Tehran and Jerusalem is imminent, a stance Iran and Israel deny; as Russia escalates its provocations against Europe, Washington prepares deep cuts to US capabilities for NATO, including cuts to fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, and refueling aircraft as well as a missile sub and warships including an aircraft carrier as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Alex “Grinch” Grynkewich tells a European audience that “Russia is not looking for a conflict;” British Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigned to protest Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's unwillingness to increase defense spending to bolster the country's flagging military capabilities; Starmer visits Tokyo where officials express frustration that Britain is underfunding the Global Combat Air Program that includes Japan and Italy; Japan and South Korea work increasingly closely with Europe with the Takaichi to expand her tour of Europe during the upcoming G7 meeting; China continues to salami slice in South China Sea and arrests US citizen Min Zin, testing its detente with Washington; and Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang bolstered Kim Jong Un's nuclear hand.

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Discover the story of John Laurens, the overlooked American Revolution Founder who worked alongside George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, but dared to challenge his own allies over America's greatest contradiction. In this episode of America's Founding Series, part of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano reveals how a wealthy South Carolina aristocrat risked his fortune, status, and reputation to advance a vision of liberty that applied to all people. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Laurens' story offers a powerful lesson about moral courage, the American Revolution, and why true liberty demands consistency. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Why John Laurens became one of George Washington's most trusted officers during the American Revolution.  How Enlightenment ideas transformed Laurens from a privileged planter's son into a fierce advocate for liberty.  The details behind the bold plan Laurens proposed to raise Black regiments and grant freedom in exchange for military service.  Why many Patriot leaders chose political pragmatism while Laurens refused to compromise on principle.  What Laurens' life reveals about moral courage, political consistency, and defending liberty in our modern landscape.  John Laurens never became president, signed the Constitution, or held high political office. Yet his willingness to challenge his own side and confront uncomfortable truths left a lasting mark on the American story. His life serves as a reminder that preserving freedom requires more than loyalty to a cause. It requires fidelity to the principles that make that cause worth defending.

Joe Raboine, Vice President of Design at Oldcastle APG, discusses how biophilic design enhances outdoor spaces by integrating nature-inspired elements that promote wellness, sustainability, and visual appeal. The session highlights practical ways to incorporate plants, natural materials, and water features while addressing Texas-specific climate and ecological challenges. 3 Key Takeaways: Prioritize biophilic design to create healthier, more sustainable, and visually appealing outdoor environments. Use natural elements strategically—including diverse plantings, water features, and organic materials—to strengthen the connection between people and nature. Design for regional conditions by responding to heat, drought, and native ecosystems while staying aligned with emerging industry trends.

The Trump Meet the Press interview exposed everything broken about corporate media, political bias, and the collapse of real journalism. Newsbusters contributor Steve Malzberg joins Professor Nick Giordano on The P.A.S. Report Podcast to break down why President Donald Trump walked out on Kristen Welker, how activist journalists have turned high-profile interviews into ideological combat, and why so many Americans no longer trust the legacy press. In this episode, they examine the fallout from the viral Trump-Welker clash, the media's staggering double standards, California election integrity questions, massive government fraud, Republican messaging failures, and the rapid rise of independent journalism. As the corporate press continues to protect power rather than challenge it, this conversation exposes how modern journalism became political warfare. Visit PASReport.com for links to Steve Malzberg's columns and follow him on social media @SteveMTalk. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The real reason Trump walked out on Kristen Welker and what Meet the Press refuses to admit to viewers. How corporate media outlets use biased fact-checking to control political narratives instead of seeking the truth. Why everyday Americans are labeled conspiracy theorists for asking legitimate questions about voting anomalies and election data. What massive government fraud revelations show about media priorities and taxpayer accountability. Why independent journalists are gaining ground as legacy media credibility collapses.

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Heather and Joe talk about major developments shaping the accounting profession, including Intuit's dramatic stock decline, workforce layoffs tied to AI adoption, and the launch of ChatGPT Finance. They also explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming professional services, emphasizing the need for accountants to embrace change by leaning into human-centered skills like judgment, relationships, and advisory work. Along the way, they share productivity strategies, discuss the dangers of "not us" thinking around AI disruption, and spotlight a successful bookkeeping professional building a high-value, relationship-driven practice. Current events — Intuit's Stock Plunge and other troubles Ted Callahan, former head of accountant channel at Intuit, is now deputy CTO at Sage TV/Movie quote of the week — The Incredibles Project Hail Mary Excellent Thing We Learned — The rule of three Not-Us Thinking Member spotlight — Michael McClellan of Aurora Bookkeeping & Consulting The Woodard Report article of the week — Lock It Down, Write It Down (Intuit Security for Firms) Thank you to our show sponsor, Digits! Digits is the world's first agentic general ledger. It is accounting software that works for you. Built from the ground up for the AI era, Digits automates bookkeeping in month end, shifting your team from data entry to review and advisory. Visit Digits.com to get started today. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast

Today’s guest is Brian Earnest. He is lead economist for animal protein in CoBank’s Knowledge [...]

Today’s guest is Bob Maurer. He is with Manduca Trading in Chicago, IL and online [...]

California Primary Chaos exposes a deeper problem: blue state voters keep rewarding failure. The political class hides behind "experience," but what has that experience actually produced? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the chaos surrounding the California primary and uses it to expose a larger crisis of governance across America's blue states and urban centers. From Los Angeles and the Mayor Karen Bass vs. Spencer Pratt primary fallout to the decline of quality of life in New York, Chicago, Boston, New Jersey, and Virginia, failed leaders keep getting rewarded while ordinary taxpayers foot the bill. Professor Giordano exposes the political experience scam, the broken ballot-counting timelines destroying public confidence, the Senate defeat of the SAVE America Act, and the political Stockholm Syndrome that keeps voters tied to the same failed leadership. What You'll Learn In This Episode: California Primary Chaos: Why drawn-out ballot counting raises serious questions about election competence, voter trust, and institutional stability.  The Experience Scam: How career politicians use tenure as a shield to avoid accountability for failure.  Blue State Voter Failure: Why deep-blue cities keep reelecting leaders who make communities less safe and life more expensive.  Coast-to-Coast Decay: How New York, Chicago, Boston, New Jersey, and Virginia reveal the same pattern of ideological governance.  Nonvoter Malpractice: Why Republicans and independents who sit out local and school board elections share responsibility for the mess they complain about.  The political class is managing decline and calling it progress. This episode delivers a blunt wake-up call: bad government survives because voters tolerate it. Experience in a failing system is not a qualification. It is evidence of decay.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss the worst day on Wall Street since April 2025, ending a nine-week winning run driven by worries over the chip stocks and higher interest rates; airline CEOs meet at IATA's 82nd General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro as energy prices remain high and Washington and Tehran continue to discuss a ceasefire; Airbus order and delivery figures as Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg eyes a further increase in 737 production to 70 jets a month; Southwest sticks with all 737 fleet despite frustration over Max 7 delay; Airbus won't be ready to unveil stretch version of A220 by Farnborough; the House Armed Services Committee's chairman's markup of the Trump administration's $1.15 trillion spending request for 2027 and its version of the National Defense Authorization Act; outlook for the $350 billion Reconciliation 3.0 plus up to the Pentagon budget; Washington's decision to block delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles ordered by Germany to avoid provoking Russia; and what to expect from next week's ILA air show in Berlin.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss Senate passage of the $70 billion Reconciliation 2.0 package and what it means for the $350 Reconciliation 3.0 measure for the Pentagon; the House Armed Services Committee's National Defense Authorization Act and chairman's markup of the administration's $1.15 trillion 2027 defense spending request; House passage of war powers resolution; outlook for US-Iran talks as two sides trade fire; Trump orders Israel to not strike Beirut to prevent collapse of talks with Iran, prompting Israel and Lebanon to strike new ceasefire; House approval of $8 billion in new Ukraine aid; Kyiv struck St. Petersburg oil facilities as Vladimir Putin convened his annual economic forum where Saudi Arabia was a special guest; Moscow's $25 billion Iran nuclear deal; Washington's decision to block Tomahawk cruise missiles for Germany to avoid provoking Moscow as Norway joined France's European nuclear deterrent initiative; Chinese coercive maritime behavior; Japan's quasi-alliances with Australia, the Philippines and — perhaps — SouthKorea; undersea warfare and uncrewed technologies become the first AUKUS Pillar II elements; the 17-nation Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges; impact of Trump's proposal to elevate Federal Housing Finance Agency as well as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac boss Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence on renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act; and US politics.

Richard Henry Lee is the Founding Father who made July 4th possible, yet most Americans barely know his name. Before the Declaration of Independence and Jefferson's immortal words, Lee forced the Second Continental Congress to choose independence. In this episode of America's Founding Series, part of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano marks the 250-year anniversary of the Lee Resolution, introduced on June 7, 1776, at the Pennsylvania State House. Discover how Richard Henry Lee moved the colonies from resistance to separation, why Congress was deeply fractured, and how June 7th set the stage for the Declaration of Independence, July 4th, and the birth of the United States. What You'll Learn: Why Richard Henry Lee deserves recognition as one of America's most important Founding Fathers  How the Lee Resolution made July 4th and the Declaration of Independence possible  Why June 7, 1776, forced the Second Continental Congress to finally choose independence  How the fierce debate between radicals and moderates like John Dickinson shaped the vote  The difference between July 2nd, the vote for independence, and July 4th, the adoption of the Declaration  What Lee's courage teaches Americans today about liberty, self-government, and constitutional responsibility  Richard Henry Lee did not write the Declaration of Independence, but he forced Congress to make the decision that required one. This forgotten moment in American Revolution history reminds every generation that liberty demands more than slogans. It requires courage, responsibility, and a people willing to govern themselves.

How does a concerned father challenging a school board curriculum wind up facing federal travel scrutiny and an FBI visit? Terry Newsome joins The P.A.S. Report Podcast to expose the terrifying reality of how parental rights, free speech, and political dissent are being targeted by America's label-and-smear machine. In this powerful episode, Terry Newsome, father of twins, Illinois Chapter President of Parents Involved in Education, and host of Behind Enemy Lines, tells his story of being targeted after challenging explicit material in local schools. The conversation breaks down a chilling timeline showing how the Southern Poverty Law Center, activist networks, legacy media outlets, and federal bureaucratic institutions can create a pipeline that intimidates parents, weaponizes labels, and silences ordinary Americans. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Local Catalyst: How Terry Newsome went from an ordinary father to a school board activist fighting for curriculum transparency.  The SPLC Smear Machine: How a national ideological organization can turn local parental dissent into an "extremism" narrative.  The Federal Fallout: How Terry says the SPLC campaign was followed by TSA PreCheck issues, repeated Quad-S travel screenings, and an FBI visit.  The Media Echo Chamber: How legacy media amplification turns NGO hit pieces into public reputational attacks.  The Fightback Strategy: What ordinary citizens can do when powerful public-private institutions try to chill free speech.  This episode exposes the SPLC machine, the weaponization of government agencies, and the growing danger of allowing unelected ideological organizations to influence law enforcement, shape public narratives, and target parents who refuse to stay quiet.

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Heather speaks with Tyler Otto about his unconventional path into accounting, growing a firm, and how niching down helped strengthen both company culture and client relationships. Tyler shares candid advice on when and how to "fire" difficult clients, what red flags to watch for during prospecting, and why firm owners should prioritize cultural fit over revenue. The conversation also dives into Tyler's upcoming live game show at Scaling New Heights, and practical ways accounting firms can safely experiment with AI while preparing for the future of the profession. About Tyler Otto Tyler Otto is the president and owner of Specialized Accounting, a thriving seven-figure remote firm dedicated to the hospitality industry. Before joining forces with his wife Karen at her solo practice, Tyler honed his finance chops with leadership roles at Vail Resorts and Imprint Hospitality. Known for his energy and approachability, Tyler is passionate about collaboration with fellow professionals and welcoming new accountants to the field. He's presented at major accounting, tech, and hospitality conferences and recently launched Firm Foundation, a step-by-step course turning firm-building from daunting into doable. Whether behind a microphone or trading insights on podcasts, Tyler brings both expertise and a dash of fun to any discussion.  Learn more about Specialized Accounting Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn Thank you to our show sponsor, Woodard! The Woodard membership program will help you build your ideal practice with our coaching, education, community, and resources. We'll get you there with strategic direction from experienced pros, access to skill building and resources, and a community to continually inspire your practices transformation. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast

When the best player in the NFL is on the move, it deserves an emergency podcast! On this special edition of the HHSR Podcast, we closely examine the Cleveland Browns trade of 2X Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams. The Hot 16 returns as Justin Hicks reacts to this […]

The National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism has been rewritten and the domestic terror strategy has changed, but has the real problem actually been solved? Nearly five years after the Biden administration transformed domestic surveillance, the Trump administration narrowed the counterterrorism focus back toward violence and criminal conduct. This episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast examines the Trump administration's revisions to the domestic terror framework, the constitutional dangers of the previous guidelines, and why the permanent bureaucracy remains one of the greatest threats to American liberty. While the revised strategy strips away vague ideological metrics like "anti-government" and "anti-authority" sentiment, the administrative machinery that enabled recent government abuses remains fully intact. From intelligence-sharing fusion centers to public-private censorship pipelines and sweeping surveillance authorities, the underlying weaponization infrastructure is merely waiting for the next administration. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Original Sin: How the 2021 Domestic Terror Strategy shifted the threshold away from criminal conduct and toward ideological "sentiment."  The Overhaul: Why the Trump administration's policy pivot represents a necessary constitutional correction.  The NSPM-7 Paradox: What National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 does, and how it could be turned against citizens again.  The Surveillance Pattern: How the Patriot Act, Total Information Awareness, and PRISM reveal 25 years of expanding bureaucratic power.  The Congressional Failure: Why Congress keeps passing clean FISA reauthorizations while abdicating real oversight.  Five years later, the debate is no longer about one president or one party. It is about whether a constitutional republic can survive a weaponized bureaucracy that treats political dissent, free speech, and ideological disagreement as predictive threat indicators.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss another record Wall Street close on strong tech performance and prospect of a US-Iran ceasefire as a quarter of trapped Persian Gulf tankers have reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz with US Navy help; airlines grapple with higher fuel costs and declining traffic as the Department of Homeland Security threatens to pull immigration and customs enforcement officers from major US international airports to punish cities the Trump administration deems insufficiently supportive of its immigration crackdown as analysts warn the move would have a catastrophic impact on business and leisure travel to the United States; a banner week for Saab as Ukraine commits to acquiring up to 150 Gripen jets, Canada opts for four of the company's GlobalEye radar planes, and the Swedish firm strikes a partnership to mount its LoyalEye radar on General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' MQ-9; analysis of the Pentagon's plan to spend tens of billions of dollars on buying drones and investing in companies that make them; major Space Force contracts for SpaceX as the company launches history's largest ever initial public offering valued at $1.8 trillion, including a $4 billion award to develop a space-based air moving target indicator capability by 2028 that would make airborne early warning aircraft obsolete and $4 billion for missile tracking radars for Golden Dome missile defense system; and Elbit and Heico earnings.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss prospect of a US-Iran ceasefire deal after both sides exchange fire; Israel ramps up strikes on Hezbollah in South Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza; Russia pounds Ukraine, warning foreigners to leave Kyiv lest they be targeted as a Russian drone overshoots Ukraine to hit an apartment building in Romania; Moscow ramping up of threats and intimidation against the Baltics as America shifts its force posture in Europe and reduce capabilities devoted to NATO; Ukraine's decision to buy Saab's Gripen fighter as Stockholm opts for French frigates and Canada buys Swedish radar planes; what to expect from the International Institute for Strategic Studies' 24th annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore; South Korea's decision to pursue nuclear attack submarines; the Quad — America, Australia, India and Japan — launches its first security organization, the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Cooperation Initiative; and the latest rift between the Israel and the UN.

Don't Tread on Me was never just a flag. It was Christopher Gadsden's warning about what happens when free people get comfortable with power. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, the America's Founding Series tells the story of Christopher Gadsden, the South Carolina patriot behind the iconic Gadsden flag and the enduring phrase, Don't Tread on Me. From the Stamp Act crisis to the fall of Charleston, from revolutionary defiance to imprisonment in St. Augustine, Gadsden's story reveals why liberty requires vigilance, courage, and a people willing to say no when government power goes too far. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Making of a Firebrand: How Christopher Gadsden became one of the most aggressive Patriot voices in South Carolina. The Danger of Incrementalism: Why the Stamp Act crisis was never just about a tax on paper, but about sovereignty, precedent, and arbitrary power. The Symbol of the Rattlesnake: The real meaning behind the Gadsden flag and why it was designed as a warning, not a call for conquest. The Test of Conviction: How the fall of Charleston and solitary confinement at Castillo de San Marcos tested Gadsden's dedication to the cause. The Modern Lesson: Why Gadsden's warning still matters as government power and bureaucratic authority continue to expand. Christopher Gadsden's life was filled with contradictions, but his message remains clear: liberty dies when citizens stop guarding it. This episode connects the American Revolution, the Gadsden flag, limited government, and the founding generation's fight against tyrannical overreach to the challenges facing Americans today as we celebrate America 250.  

"Nazi" Smears & Campus Hypocrisy expose Higher Ed's Toxic Double Standard as universities preach civility while excusing ideological attacks. Universities love to talk about inclusion, safety, and respect, but what happens when a conservative professor is smeared in front of students and the university shrugs? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano speaks with professor, author, and Campus Reform Higher Ed Fellow Adam Ellwanger about his latest Campus Reform piece detailing how a colleague allegedly called him a "Nazi white supremacist" in front of an entire classroom. Ellwanger explains what happened, how the university responded, and why the incident reveals a much larger crisis inside American higher education.  The conversation goes beyond one campus smear to examine academic freedom, DEI loopholes, faculty ideological capture, declining college standards, weak writing skills, AI plagiarism, and the death of the college credential. Giordano and Ellwanger expose how higher education's toxic double standard protects leftist privilege while students, parents, taxpayers, and employers pay the price. What You'll Learn In This Episode How "Nazi" smears and ideological labels are used to intimidate conservative professors and silence dissent.  Why campus hypocrisy exposes a toxic double standard in university speech codes and professional standards.  How DEI loopholes and faculty hiring practices keep higher education ideologically captured.  Why the college credential is losing value as employers drop four-year degree requirements.  How AI, poor writing skills, and collapsing academic standards are weakening critical thinking. 

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe and Heather speak about the rapid acceleration of AI and how it is reshaping the accounting profession, from audit and compliance work to more advisory-focused roles. They explore the importance of maintaining the "soul" of a business in an increasingly automated world, discuss the rise of AI agents and emerging technologies, and share insights on how accountants can adapt by leaning into their uniquely human strengths. Current events — KPMG closes U.S. federal audit practice, trims advisory staff META Lays off about 10% its workforce TV/Movie quote of the week — Company Retreat The Pitt Member spotlight — Thrive Business Services The Woodard Report article of the week — The Sacred Ritual of Month-End (An Accountant's Comfort Blanket) Thank you to our show sponsor, Digits! Digits is the world's first agentic general ledger. It is accounting software that works for you. Built from the ground up for the AI era, Digits automates bookkeeping in month end, shifting your team from data entry to review and advisory. Visit Digits.com to get started today. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss a roaring Wall Street despite rising inflation and worries about higher interest rates; energy prices drop as Washington and Tehran again are on the verge of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as nations led by Britain and France prepare to participation in an international mission to help reopen the critical waterway; the prospect of ongoing operations prompts the US Air Force to cancel the RAF Benevolent Fund's annual Royal International Air Tattoo, the weekend before the Farnborough International Airshow in July; after President Trump's visit to Beijing, China said it would order 200 Boeing jetliners and GE Aerospace engines; GOP senators rebel over Trump's $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies and $1 billion White House ballroom, blocking a reconciliation package to bolster Pentagon spending; after cutting 5,000 US troops from Germany and canceling the rotational deployment of 4,000 soldiers to Poland, Trump says 5,000 American troops will be permanently based in Poland to reward right-wing President Karol Nawrocki as Washington reconsiders capabilities it will make available to NATO; Sweden picks Naval Group's Amiral Rona'ch-class FDI frigate over Babcock's Type 31 for four-ship, $4 billion contract; mounting pressure for British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to resign; Airbus production delays as a French court holds the company and Air France accountable for a 2009 crash that killed 228; and a Seattle jury found Boeing not guilty of wrongdoing in a suit brought by Poland's LOT airlines after the company's 737 Max jetliners were grounded in the wake of two deadly crashes that killed 346.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, sponsored by L3Harris, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss outlook for reconciliation as Senate GOP lawmakers rebelled against President Trump's $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies prosecuted for their actions and $1 billion to pay for a new White House ballroom after the president backed Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas and Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his Louisiana primary in Louisiana; prospect of a deal between Washington and Tehran as Iran continues efforts to formalize its control over the Strait of Hormuz; Vladimir Putin's escalating provocations against the Baltics as Washington reconsiders its obligations to NATO and shifts troops in Europe; reverberations of Trump's summit with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader hosted Putin; Washington's move to shift more operational control to South Korea as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Taikichi hold a landmark meeting; Seoul and New Delhi strike a security agreement as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rome to ink another security deal; and Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he would evict Palestinian Bedouins from a West Bank village in retaliation for an ICC warrant seeking his arrest.

Is the Deep State untouchable? Sharyl Attkisson joins The P.A.S. Report to expose how government abuse, media corruption, and bureaucratic immunity protect the powerful while punishing dissent. Award-winning investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson, host of Full Measure and author of Follow the Science, breaks down the DOJ indictment of former Fauci adviser Dr. David Morens, the COVID coverup culture, FOIA abuses, public health fear campaigns, and the danger of partisan outside organizations influencing federal threat assessments. This episode examines how narrative control, censorship, and government immunity create a system where accountability becomes nearly impossible. What You'll Learn: The Morens Indictment: How the David Morens case exposes deeper evasion tactics inside the public health bureaucracy. Evasion of Oversight: How bureaucrats evade FOIA and public records laws while Congress performs outrage. The Media Fear Machine: Why coordinated fear campaigns, including virus coverage, deserve skepticism after COVID. The Immunity Armor: How government immunity and legal barriers protect officials from accountability. Institutional Capture: How partisan outside organizations influence federal agencies and threat assessments. Sharyl Attkisson reveals why government abuse thrives when the bureaucracy polices itself, the media protects preferred narratives, and citizens are left fighting a system designed to outlast them.

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Heather speaks with Debra about the power of relationships in accounting, why bookkeepers and accountants are often the true drivers behind their clients' dreams, and how human connection creates lasting value far beyond tax returns and reconciliations. Debra shares the inspiration behind her podcast, Bookkeepers on Fire, her philosophy on advisory conversations, and how AI is freeing firms from tedious tasks so they can focus more on strategy, leadership, and client trust. About Debra Kilsheimer Debra Kilsheimer is a Curiosity Powered Advisor, Speaker and creative thinker based in Port Orange. She challenges the norm! She is a Top 100 ProAdvisor, Top 10 ProAdvisor, Woodard CAS Winner, and an Intuit Accountant Council alumni. Behind the Scenes (BSFS) is a Port Orange, Florida firm helping business owners stay on top of bookkeeping, accounting, payroll and tax prep. We streamline the work so you can make faster decisions with fewer surprises. Learn more about Behind the Scenes (BSFS) Connect with Debra on LinkedIn Thank you to our show sponsor, Canopy! Unclunk your firm with Canopy, the fully integrated practice management that helps accountants build the firm they always wanted. The suite includes client and document management, workflow, time and billing, engagements and proposals, and more. Check out getcanopy.com. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast

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Saving Democracy by Destroying It: The Democrat Power Grab exposes how the modern Left increasingly labels constitutional safeguards as "anti-democratic" when they block progressive power. From Hakeem Jeffries' floated judicial purge to Kamala Harris's "no bad idea" brainstorming on radical structural changes, this episode breaks down the effort to reshape America's governing framework. The P.A.S. Report examines the Founders' original intent behind our constitutional republic and connects the dots between court packing, abolishing the Electoral College, eliminating the Senate filibuster, pushing D.C. statehood, weakening border enforcement, and mass amnesty. Host Nick Giordano explains why these are not random ideas, but part of a broader push to engineer a new country and cement permanent political dominance. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Judicial Death Spiral: Why court packing destroys the moral authority and legitimacy of the judiciary.  The Electoral College Civics Lesson: Why the Founders rejected pure democracy and protected the voice of the states.  The D.C. Statehood Power Play: Why the Left rejects retrocession and insists on statehood to alter the Senate.  Reshaping the Electorate: How open borders and weakened safeguards affect American communities.  The Linguistic Trick: How activists reframe checks and balances as "threats to democracy" to justify institutional arson.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss a flat week on Wall Street as April inflation that rose to 3.8 percent on higher energy costs in the wake of the US-Israel war on Iran; Washington-Tehran talks continue as Strait of Hormuz traffic remains stalled; President Trump's summit in Beijing with Xi Jinping that yielded few deals and Taiwan as the central bargaining chip in the relationship; the US defense budget outlook as lawmakers float the prospect a “3.0” version of reconciliation; Vladimir Putin suggests that the Ukraine war is coming to an end as he continues to pound Ukrainian cities; the Pentagon's abrupt cancellation of the deployment of 4,000 troops after the first elements of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team had already arrived in Poland to help deter Russian aggression; UK political update as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces a leadership challenge; Babcock's warning of higher costs on its Type 31 frigate for the Royal Navy and export customers; and Lorenzo Mariani replaces Dr Roberto Cingolani at Leonardo's helm.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, sponsored by L3Harris, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss Congress and the Trump administration's $1.15 trillion defense budget request, Reconciliation 2.0 as well as a new 3.0 version; lawmaker reaction to Pentagon's claim the Iran war has cost $29 billion; update on talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran as the CIA estimates Tehran has reconstituted much of its capabilities as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed except to shipping Iran allows; news reports that Emirati and Saudi aircraft participated in operations against Iran as Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu visited the UAE where Israeli air defenses troops are stationed; Saudi Arabia proposes a nonaggression pact with Iran; in the first of four planned summits, President Trump flatters Xi Jinping but the Chinese leader warns of Taiwan as a flashpoint in the relationship that could lead to conflict as American eagerness for more business for US firms fails to land deals; Vladimir Putin suggests his Ukraine war is coming to an end even as he continues to bombard the country and Kyiv disrupts Moscow's Victory Day commemorations; bipartisan lawmakers force a vote on Ukraine aid as the administration continues to punish Europe for not supporting the Iran war by abruptly canceling a planned nine-month deployment to Poland of 4,000 troops from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Cavalry Division, some of whom had already arrived in the country to help deter Russian aggression; and an update on redistricting and their impact on November's elections.

Gas prices are up, household budgets are under pressure, and yet markets keep hitting record highs. Why are Wall Street and Main Street telling two completely different stories? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with investment banker, economist, and author of 2008: What Really Happened, Todd Sheets to break down the disconnect between surging gas prices, record-high markets, the Iran conflict, and America's economic future. From the Strait of Hormuz to China's rare earth leverage, from AI-driven growth to the household squeeze, this conversation explains why the economy looks strong on paper while many Americans still feel like they're falling behind. What You'll Learn The Market Disconnect: Why gas prices are rising while stocks and markets continue to climb  The Iran Factor: How the conflict with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz impact oil prices, energy markets, and your wallet  Checkmating China: Why U.S. energy dominance could weaken China's global economic leverage  The Wealth Effect vs. Reality: Why strong macro numbers feel disconnected from Americans struggling with housing, insurance, food, and grocery costs  A New Economic Boom: Why Todd Sheets believes America may be on the verge of a long-term growth cycle driven by AI, resource development, and better economic policy 

White Supremacy and the Right-Wing Lie exposes one of the most successful psychological operations in modern American politics: the claim that racial extremism is an extension of Republicans and Conservatives. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano dismantles the media, academic, and bureaucratic myth that white supremacist organizations are "right-wing." By examining the actual ideology of these groups, from National Socialists and accelerationists to revolutionary anti-capitalists, Professor Giordano shows that the real divide in America is not Left vs. Right, but Constitutional Liberty vs. Collectivist Power. What You'll Learn: Ideological Fraud: Why white supremacy rejects individual rights, equality under law, and the American founding in favor of racial collectivism.  Naming the Groups: A deep dive into the beliefs of the National Socialist Movement, Atomwaffen Division, The Base, Patriot Front, and neo-Völkisch movements.  The Soviet Playbook: How political labeling tactics and academic theories were used to pathologize patriotism, religion, and traditional values.  The DEI Connection: Why racial equity frameworks and white supremacy share the same poisonous premise: that the individual is subordinate to the racial group.  The Modern Machine: Why the SPLC, the media, and the bureaucracy need the "Right-Wing Extremism" narrative to justify expanding surveillance and silencing dissent.  The "right-wing" lie survives because it is a weapon. It allows powerful institutions to smear ordinary Americans and treat constitutional dissent as a domestic threat. It is time to stop playing defense. This episode challenges the labels, exposes the fraud, and proves that white supremacy isn't conservatism. It is a rejection of the American Creed.

Weaponized Government is not just about politics. It is about the Left's capture of America's institutions and the quiet destruction of self-government. New York Post reporter and editorial board member Seth Barron joins The P.A.S. Report Podcast to discuss his new book, Weaponized: The Left's Capture and Destruction of America's Sacred Institutions. Barron exposes how citizenship, policing, housing, and education have been transformed from institutions that serve the people into tools used to centralize power, weaken local control, and impose a radical political agenda on ordinary Americans. What You'll Learn How the Left blurred the line between citizen and non-citizen to weaken the meaning of American citizenship  Why "Defund the Police" was never just bad policy, but part of a larger strategy to transform public safety  How housing policy, density, YIMBY, and "walkable cities" are being used to attack suburbs and local control  Why teachers' unions became one of the most powerful forces in leftist politics and school indoctrination  Whether America's captured institutions can be reclaimed before the damage becomes permanent  From open borders and public safety to education and housing, this episode breaks down how America's sacred institutions became weaponized and what citizens must understand before it is too late.

The SPLC indictment raises a much bigger question than nonprofit corruption: Did the FBI and federal bureaucracy use ideological organizations to shape domestic terrorism threat assessments? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down how the Southern Poverty Law Center became a case study in state power laundering, where partisan activist labels were pushed into FBI work products, training, and the broader domestic terror framework. This episode goes beyond the outrage to expose how the National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism, the Strategic Implementation Plan, and Action 1.1.1c created a backdoor around the Constitution. What You'll Learn: The Shadow Network: How the SPLC indictment connects to the FBI, informants, shell companies, and domestic terrorism analysis. The Case Study: Why the anti-Catholic memo revealed a much deeper pipeline between ideological nonprofits and federal agencies. State Power Laundering: How "non-governmental experts" help launder partisan narratives into official federal threat assessments. Vague Labels: Why terms like anti-government, anti-authority, extremism, hate, and misinformation can be used to target ordinary Americans. The Remedy: What Congress must do to dismantle the mechanism and stop the bureaucracy from using third parties to bypass the Fourth Amendment. This is not just about the SPLC. The SPLC is the case study. The bureaucracy is the threat. The mechanism must be dismantled.

Political violence is escalating, and the left's political violence problem can't be ignored. This episode exposes how media narratives, Democratic rhetoric, and selective data create a permission structure for violence. The latest Trump assassination attempt is not an isolated incident. Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the pattern of political violence targeting Trump, conservatives, Supreme Court justices, Republican lawmakers, and public figures, while exposing how the media deflects, manipulates data, and hides behind January 6 whenever the facts become inconvenient. What You'll Learn How the phrase "Friendly Federal Assassin" reveals the moral permission structure behind political violence  Why Obama's post after the manifesto release looked more like narrative control than unity  The partial list of assassination attempts and politically motivated attacks the media downplays  •    How datasets manipulate the "right-wing violence" narrative by excluding BLM riots, anti-ICE attacks, anti-Tesla attacks, and anti-Israel violence  Why figures like Luigi Mangione and Hasan Piker reveal a growing culture where violence is framed as moral virtue  This is not a generic "both sides" lecture. It is a deeper look at the rhetoric, data games, and moral inversion fueling America's political violence crisis.

Eleven scientists are either missing or dead, and the silence from federal agencies is becoming impossible to ignore. Retired FBI Supervisory Intelligence Analyst George Hill joins The P.A.S. Report to explain why these cases should have triggered an immediate counterintelligence response. From the Los Alamos connection to high-level Q clearances, Hill breaks down the protocols that should exist when sensitive scientific personnel disappear. This episode examines why the lack of visible federal urgency raises serious national security questions and points to a deeper systemic failure. The conversation also expands into China's multi-decade theft of American technology, the SPLC's role in shaping federal narratives, and why the bureaucracy has become a "FUBAR" fourth branch of government operating without real accountability. What You'll Learn: The national security implications of scientists disappearing or dying under unusual circumstances  What should happen when employees with high-level clearances go missing  Why George Hill believes this deserved a counterintelligence investigation early on  How China's intelligence operations target American technology and intellectual talent  Whether the federal bureaucracy can be reformed, or whether it is beyond repair  This episode goes beyond the headlines to ask the questions Washington refuses to answer.