Podcasts about Theodore Roosevelt

Hero Tales from American History by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt - John Quincy Adams and the Right of Petition (Henry Cabot Lodge)In this episode of the Enchanted Library, we read Hero Tales from American History, a classic read aloud enjoyed by families, students, and listeners of all ages."Hero Tales from American History" is a collection of stories by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt that celebrates notable American figures and their contributions to the nation, emphasizing themes of courage, patriotism, and heroism. The book includes accounts of key historical events and figures, such as George Washington and Daniel Boone, aimed at inspiring young Americans.This recording is part of our growing library of classic stories designed for families, students, and anyone who enjoys listening to books read aloud. Episodes are released regularly, and each book is organized so you can follow along chapter by chapter.Listen to more episodes and browse or search our full library here: www.enchantedlibrary.netJoin our Patreon - all members access our easily searchable episodes, and paid members can access exclusive recordings: www.patreon.com/enchantedlibraryAbout the Enchanted LibraryThe Enchanted Library is a family-friendly read-aloud podcast featuring classic living books, children's literature, and timeless stories. Each episode is designed to be easy to follow, whether you are listening on your own, with your family, or as part of a homeschool routine. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

(Jul 20, 2026) A future day care center in Plattsburgh aims to help close that gap and promote workforce development; the governor is defending her executive order that bans data center development in New York for the next year; and we have a conversation about President Teddy Roosevelt's status as a political outsider and why his visits to the North Country were so significant ahead of an event in North Creek.

Karl Bastian Podcast #235 – Faith & Freedom #4: The Sickly Boy Who Became a Rough RiderAs America celebrates her 250th Anniversary, Karl continues the Faith & Freedom series by exploring the remarkable Americans whose faith, character, and the opportunities of freedom shaped not only our nation—but the world.Theodore Roosevelt wasn't born strong. As a child, he struggled with severe asthma and was so physically weak that many wondered if he would survive to adulthood. But one challenge from his father changed the course of his life: "You have the mind, but you have not the body. You must make your body."In this episode, discover how a frail little boy became one of America's most courageous presidents, how personal tragedy shaped his character, and why his love for God's creation led him to preserve millions of acres of America's most beautiful landscapes—including helping ensure places like Yosemite could inspire generations to come.More than a history lesson, this episode reminds us that our greatest weaknesses can become the very places where God develops our greatest strengths. And perhaps... the next world-changer is already sitting in your classroom.Share with Kidology.org/podcast235THE KARL BASTIAN PODCAST (Formerly KidminTalk) is the Podcast of "Kidologist" Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org and host of The Karl Bastian Podcast. He is a children's pastor, speaker and entertainer. His life mission is to Equip and Encourage those who minister to children.KarlBastian.club is home to Karl's coaching - check it out today!Listen to past editions of this podcast at KarlBastianPodcast.comSend Support via: Kidology.org/donatePLEASE SUBSCRIBE and HIT THAT ALERT BUTTON TOO!Follow Karl:Subscribe at KarlBastian.clubBlog: Kidologist.comFacebook: Facebook.com/karl.bastianTwitter: @KidologistInstagram: @KarlBastian or @KidologyorgSupport the show

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Gov. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) and Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) join POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at the Little Missouri Saloon in Medora for a conversation about the newly opened Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, why the Badlands helped shape one of America's most consequential presidents and how they're betting the landmark will transform North Dakota.    They also discuss President Donald Trump's agenda, the future of the GOP, the politics of conservation and why they believe Theodore Roosevelt's legacy still offers lessons for America as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday. 

Hero Tales from American History by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt - The Battle of New Orleans (Theodore Roosevelt)In this episode of the Enchanted Library, we read Hero Tales from American History, a classic read aloud enjoyed by families, students, and listeners of all ages."Hero Tales from American History" is a collection of stories by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt that celebrates notable American figures and their contributions to the nation, emphasizing themes of courage, patriotism, and heroism. The book includes accounts of key historical events and figures, such as George Washington and Daniel Boone, aimed at inspiring young Americans.This recording is part of our growing library of classic stories designed for families, students, and anyone who enjoys listening to books read aloud. Episodes are released regularly, and each book is organized so you can follow along chapter by chapter.Listen to more episodes and browse or search our full library here: www.enchantedlibrary.netJoin our Patreon - all members access our easily searchable episodes, and paid members can access exclusive recordings: www.patreon.com/enchantedlibraryAbout the Enchanted LibraryThe Enchanted Library is a family-friendly read-aloud podcast featuring classic living books, children's literature, and timeless stories. Each episode is designed to be easy to follow, whether you are listening on your own, with your family, or as part of a homeschool routine. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Glenn starts the show by speaking with Mr. Wonderful himself, Kevin O'Leary, about the rise of AI data centers across the country. Are these AI data centers a plague or a necessary advancement? Glenn and Kevin discuss the controversies surrounding these data centers, with Kevin arguing why society needs to get on board with them. U.S. State Department spokesperson Thomas Pigott joins to elaborate more on Secretary of State Marco Rubio's meeting involving over 60 countries to discuss rising far-left terrorism, domestically and abroad. Why does it seem like Rubio is doing every job in the government? Glenn goes through all the different hats Rubio wears and theorizes about why President Trump has placed so much trust and responsibility in Rubio. Glenn tells the history of Michael Harrington, a founding member of the Democratic Socialists of America, and argues why he would hate what the movement has become today. Lastly, Glenn discusses the highs and lows of Theodore Roosevelt's presidency.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hero Tales from American History by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt - The General Armstrong Privateer (Theodore Roosevelt)In this episode of the Enchanted Library, we read Hero Tales from American History, a classic read aloud enjoyed by families, students, and listeners of all ages."Hero Tales from American History" is a collection of stories by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt that celebrates notable American figures and their contributions to the nation, emphasizing themes of courage, patriotism, and heroism. The book includes accounts of key historical events and figures, such as George Washington and Daniel Boone, aimed at inspiring young Americans.This recording is part of our growing library of classic stories designed for families, students, and anyone who enjoys listening to books read aloud. Episodes are released regularly, and each book is organized so you can follow along chapter by chapter.Listen to more episodes and browse or search our full library here: www.enchantedlibrary.netJoin our Patreon - all members access our easily searchable episodes, and paid members can access exclusive recordings: www.patreon.com/enchantedlibraryAbout the Enchanted LibraryThe Enchanted Library is a family-friendly read-aloud podcast featuring classic living books, children's literature, and timeless stories. Each episode is designed to be easy to follow, whether you are listening on your own, with your family, or as part of a homeschool routine. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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In this episode, Dr. Roger Smith shares a chance encounter with a new friend, Kenzie, at an airport gate. What started as a reassigned seat turned into a deep conversation about pursuing hard things, the value of meaningful work, and a shared appreciation for a powerful Teddy Roosevelt quote. Tune in to discover how meeting strangers can enrich your life. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com 

Michael Finch who is a SPED educator at Fargo Davies High School joins Afternoons Live with guest host Dane DeKrey to tell us about his chance to tour the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tragedy of Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations Guest: David Pietrusza The 1920 election cycle begins with a physical and political crisis as President Woodrow Wilson suffers a massive, debilitating stroke in October 1919. This event leaves him frail for the remainder of his life and turns the League of Nations into the central, polarizing issue of the upcoming campaign. Historian David Pietrusza notes that while Wilson viewed the League as his "crusade," the Republican Party was deeply divided between isolationists and those seeking specific "reservations" to protect American sovereignty. Amidst this, Theodore Roosevelt — who many believed would be an "unstoppable" candidate for 1920 — dies in January 1919. Wilson reportedly reacted to his rival's death with "hatefulness" and "vulgarity." As Wilson's inner circle masked his declining health, the political stage was set for a transition from his rigid internationalism to a new era of Republican leadership. (1)1920

Alex drives an OF model hard, ‘Merica ain't ‘Mericaning like it used to, we spoke to Mitch McConnell and he told us “gurrrrrglugggpffft,” the Sheep are De-Flocking the Wolves, we're at war with Iran…again, datacenters are trying to kill you…and maybe Greenland, Trump suggests a threesome with his sons after talking to Teddy Roosevelt, and will Israel just false flag us already?

In 1902, an American classic was born: the teddy bear. Named after President Theodore Roosevelt, the toy became a huge hit, and sparked an idea…maybe every president from then on should have their own viral stuffed animal. Jon Mooallem tells the story of the ill-fated billy possum, and how our fickle feelings about animals have shaped the history—and perhaps the future—of our relationship with the natural world. A History of the United States in 100 Objects is a production of 99% Invisible and BBC Studios. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Hero Tales from American History by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt - The Cruise of the Wasp (Theodore Roosevelt)In this episode of the Enchanted Library, we read Hero Tales from American History, a classic read aloud enjoyed by families, students, and listeners of all ages."Hero Tales from American History" is a collection of stories by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt that celebrates notable American figures and their contributions to the nation, emphasizing themes of courage, patriotism, and heroism. The book includes accounts of key historical events and figures, such as George Washington and Daniel Boone, aimed at inspiring young Americans.This recording is part of our growing library of classic stories designed for families, students, and anyone who enjoys listening to books read aloud. Episodes are released regularly, and each book is organized so you can follow along chapter by chapter.Listen to more episodes and browse or search our full library here: www.enchantedlibrary.netJoin our Patreon - all members access our easily searchable episodes, and paid members can access exclusive recordings: www.patreon.com/enchantedlibraryAbout the Enchanted LibraryThe Enchanted Library is a family-friendly read-aloud podcast featuring classic living books, children's literature, and timeless stories. Each episode is designed to be easy to follow, whether you are listening on your own, with your family, or as part of a homeschool routine. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Listener Q&A episode of The Wright Report, Bryan tackles listener questions on the Charlie Kirk assassination trial, breaking down new evidence placing Tyler Robinson on campus and the forensic mystery behind the bullet that killed Charlie. Bryan also explores what it means to be an American through the words of Charlie Kirk, Teddy Roosevelt, and St. Thomas Aquinas, then digs into listener mail on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's push for radical Supreme Court reforms, more fallout from the Graham Platner rape allegation in Maine, and a candid update on why there will be no Part Two to Bryan's July 4th video. Plus, Hamas dissolves its Gaza government but refuses to disarm, and Iran and the US trade escalating strikes near the Strait of Hormuz as Trump revokes Iranian oil sanction waivers. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Charlie Kirk trial, Tyler Robinson evidence, Utah Valley University, Candace Owens, Charlie Kirk American identity, Teddy Roosevelt hyphenated Americanism, St Thomas Aquinas citizenship, JD Vance Pope Leo, Josh Shapiro Supreme Court, Katanji Brown Jackson, Graham Platner Maine Senate, Bukele Path, immigration debate, Hamas Gaza dissolution, UN Gaza transition, Iran strikes Strait of Hormuz, IRGC Ayatollah funeral, Iran oil sanctions, Trump Iran strikes, Bahrain Kuwait missiles, Wright Report Q&A

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Gov. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) and Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) join POLITICO's Jonathan Martin at the Little Missouri Saloon in Medora for a conversation about the newly opened Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, why the Badlands helped shape one of America's most consequential presidents and how they're betting the landmark will transform North Dakota.    They also discuss President Donald Trump's agenda, the future of the GOP, the politics of conservation and why they believe Theodore Roosevelt's legacy still offers lessons for America as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday. 

Hey friends, Chase here. Every summer, I revisit conversations from the archive that have stood the test of time. Not because I'm nostalgic, but because the best ideas don't expire. They deepen. This is the first installment of Summer School, a series where we're bringing back conversations that still have something important to teach us. This episode with Brené Brown was originally recorded more than a decade ago, shortly after Daring Greatly was published. A lot has changed since then. The platforms have changed. The technology has changed. The creative landscape has changed. But one thing hasn't. If you want to make meaningful work, build something that matters, or live a creative life, you'll eventually have to face criticism, self-doubt, and the fear of being seen. That's why I keep coming back to this conversation. Brené's research reminds us that creativity and vulnerability are inseparable. You can't create something original while trying to protect yourself from judgment. You can't innovate without uncertainty. And you can't live wholeheartedly if you're constantly waiting for permission. Twelve years later, this conversation feels just as relevant—maybe even more so. Summer School: Brené Brown on Vulnerability, Creativity, and the Courage to Be Seen One of the reasons this conversation has endured is because it addresses something every creator wrestles with: how to keep showing up when criticism feels inevitable. Brené explains why vulnerability isn't weakness—it's the birthplace of creativity, innovation, trust, and meaningful connection. The people creating remarkable work aren't fearless. They're simply willing to enter the arena despite the uncertainty. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, leader, or simply trying to live more authentically, these lessons remain timeless. What You'll Hear in This Episode Why vulnerability is the foundation of creativity, not the enemy of it How fear of criticism keeps us from doing our best work What Theodore Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" speech teaches creators today Why belonging begins with belonging to yourself How perfectionism masquerades as self-protection The difference between courage and fearlessness Practical ways to create even when you're uncertain Why this conversation remains as relevant today as when it was first recorded Timecodes So You Can Jump Around 00:00 – Welcome to Summer School and why this conversation is worth revisiting 06:30 – Brené on vulnerability and why it's misunderstood 18:00 – Creativity, innovation, and the courage to be seen 32:00 – The cost of perfectionism and people-pleasing 46:00 – Theodore Roosevelt's "Man in the Arena" and dealing with criticism 59:00 – Shame, resilience, and wholehearted living 73:00 – Audience Q&A 87:00 – Final thoughts and key takeaways Why This Conversation Still Matters It's remarkable how much of this conversation feels like it could have been recorded today. We're living in a world where sharing your work has never been easier—and where criticism has never traveled faster. The temptation is to wait until you're completely ready before putting yourself out there. But as Brené reminds us, waiting for certainty is often another form of hiding. The people who make meaningful work aren't the ones who eliminate vulnerability. They're the ones who learn to create alongside it. That's as true today as it was twelve years ago. Keep Exploring Brené's Work If this conversation resonates, we've been fortunate to continue exploring these ideas with Brené over the years. You might also enjoy: Daring Greatly: Unlock Your Creativity with Brené Brown Brené Brown's Rules for Overcoming Criticism and Getting in the Arena Brené Brown Revisited: The Courage to Belong in a Divided World Brené Brown: The Quest for True Belonging Questions to Reflect On Where am I holding back because I'm afraid of criticism? What would I create if I stopped waiting to feel ready? Where has perfectionism become a substitute for courage? Whose opinions have I given too much power over my creative life? What would stepping into the arena look like this week? The Core Idea The greatest creative breakthroughs don't happen after fear disappears. They happen when we're willing to create despite it. That's why this conversation continues to resonate more than a decade later. The tools have changed. The platforms have changed. But courage, vulnerability, and authentic creative expression remain timeless. If there's one lesson worth carrying forward from this Summer School session, it's this: The work that changes your life—and perhaps someone else's—is almost always waiting on the other side of vulnerability.

During the summer break, the 15-Minute History team will be republishing some of your favorite episodes. This episode originally aired on January 26, 2026.---"You must make your body." An asthmatic boy in wire-rimmed spectacles nods. Decades later, shot in the chest, he'll deliver a 90-minute speech: "It takes more than that to kill a Bull Moose."Theodore Roosevelt is often reduced to caricature - the Rough Rider, the big game hunter, the face on Mount Rushmore. But this oversimplified image misses the man who transformed personal weakness into national strength.Join us as we explore the strenuous life of America's youngest president. We witness the sickly child who willed himself strong, the grieving widower who fled to the Dakota Badlands, the politician who charged up San Juan Hill, and the president who shattered monopolies, protected 230 million acres of wilderness, and built a canal while Congress debated. From a second-floor gymnasium to the White House, Roosevelt proved that privilege demanded action, that strength meant nothing without service, and that the worst sin was wasting your life in comfortable mediocrity.

July 6, 2026In the World Cup match between the US and Bosnia-Herzegovina, the US team's top scorer received a red card, Last Sunday, FIFA announced Balogun would be allowed to play, Trump had called FIFA's president to intervene, There has been outrage over this interference but Trump isn't interested in a level playing field, The episode represents the way Trump thinks about the rule of law in the US, Trump and the Republicans have skewed the US economy in favor of their supporters, History shows what happens when a few wealthy men control the government, Theodore Roosevelt demanded a square deal for the American people, Trump claims those calling for government to keep the economic playing field level are “communists,” Trump is looking to put his thumb on the scale of the midterm elections and is demanding that Congress pass his SAVE America Act, which they might just find a way to do.Watch today's recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/g9TUa1Rwd6U?si=T8_KKcHQZElhpnZ-Get full, free access to Letters from an American here: https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeYou can also find me:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hcrichardson.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathercoxrichardson/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heathercoxrichardson Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribe

We barely survived a heat wave, a hologram, and a Facebook group full of accidentally colonized racists. We survived a heat wave, a hologram, and a Facebook group full of accidentally colonized racists. Ryan spent half the episode sweating. Somebody get us some water.This week Joyhdae and Ryan are melting through the hottest week of the summer and somehow that's the least unhinged part of the episode. Ryan just got back from the Left Coast with a new tattoo, a Liberty championship to brag about, and zero patience for Trump telling a crowd he “spoke to” Theodore Roosevelt, forgetting the man has been dead since 1919 and that he was actually talking to a hologram. A group of racists made a Facebook page called White and Proud, forgot to set it to private, and Black Twitter has moved in permanently. Young Miami's “Spend That” has India Arie and Nicki Gilbert big mad, and Ryan's out here defending it as the unofficial song of the summer while Joyhdae builds out a whole thesis on duality. Druski hosted the BET Awards and cooked, but Ryan has real questions about who's actually running the show since the Paramount buyout. Plus a fake Janet Jackson AI video has Ryan on the verge of losing to the algorithm, Joyhdae is begging him and his wife to watch a South African telenovela immediately, and this week's AITA has a man refusing to lend his girlfriend of four years money for college without a legal agreement, a case Ryan and Joyhdae land on very differently.⸻Segment BreakdownAm I the Asshole?A man, his girlfriend, and a debt repayment agreement. Ryan says leave the relationship. Joyhdae says leave the man.Ryan's Left Coast Recap and the Liberty WinNew ink, a Commissioner's Cup, and Ryan defending the WNBA's honor before they even get into the news.America's Birthday Flop and the Roosevelt HologramAn empty fairground, a gold eagle, and Ryan saying he has to laugh to keep from crying.White and Proud (and Fully Compromised)A racist Facebook group forgot how privacy settings work. The results speak for themselves.Young Miami's “Spend Dat” DiscourseIndia Arie has thoughts. Nicki Gilbert has more thoughts. Ryan's fully on the song's side and Joyhdae has a whole sermon about it.BET Awards: Druski's ReignThe youngest host in BET history took over the ceiling and got the best ratings in years. Ryan's got real questions about who's cutting the checks now.AI Is Coming for Your Common SenseA fake Janet Jackson video is making the rounds and Joyhdae is trying, and failing, to save Ryan from the AI apocalypse.The Polygamist PreviewJoyhdae finished a South African telenovela in two days and needs Ryan and his wife to catch up immediately.Dad Jokes, Still UndefeatedThey came back for round two and somehow got cornier.⸻Drop it in the comments:If you've ever lost track of what year it is, questioned whether your president is okay, or found yourself somehow rooting for a Facebook group of racists to keep posting, this episode is for you.Drop a comment:Is he the asshole for wanting a legal agreement? Was Druski the right call for BET?Is “Spend Dat” a bop or a problem?Subscribe and turn on notifications -- you don't want to miss what's coming next.New episodes weekly.⸻Connect With Us:Email: Virgoseasonshow@gmail.comWebsite: Virgoseasonshow.comYouTube, TikTok & Instagram: @VirgoSeasonShowRyan: @OhBlackRyanJoyhdae: @JoyhdaeSubscribe, leave a review, & hit the bell to turn on notifications.  ⸻We're grateful for your continued support.  We couldn't do it without you.  This show is a labor of love.  We thank you!

In this episode of Hands in the Soil, we're joined by four guests - Ian and Kristina, co-founders and co-executive directors of The Farmers Land Trust, and Julian and Alita, the visionaries behind the Earthen Heart Farmland Commons in Bangor, Michigan - to talk about a hopeful and replicable model in food systems work happening right now.The conversation that unfolds in this episode is a story about what becomes possible when land is decommodified, when ownership is reimagined as stewardship, and when the right people find each other at the right moment. Julian donated his 19.9-acre Bangor farm, built over 14 years of food forests, medicinal plants, and regenerative land practices, into the Farmers Land Trust, where it became the founding property of the Earthen Heart Farmland Commons. Alita Kelly, founder of Jade Rabbit and steward of community food work across West Michigan, received a 99-year lease on that land and a seat in the ownership structure. This conversation is part origin story, part how-it-works, and part invitation to anyone sitting on land, working with land, or dreaming of a different relationship to it.Tune in to learn more about:What The Farmers Land Trust does and how the farmland commons model works, including the 501c25 legal structure that makes it possibleHow farmers who lease land through this model also get a seat in the ownership structure, and why that changes everythingJulian's 14-year journey as steward of the Earthen Heart property, what he learned, and what guided him toward donating rather than sellingWhat it felt like to ask the land for permission, and to receive an answerWhy healing on this land is inseparable from healing the relationship that communities of color have had with land in AmericaThe vision for Earthen Heart as a site of communal farming, collective living, a freedom school, and transformation through the seasonsThe honest challenges: finding pro bono legal support, aligning values among farm partners, navigating shared leadership, and building something with no mapWhy land is donated all the time (to universities, municipalities, and conservation trusts) and what it would mean to shift that culture toward working farmland and food sovereigntyThe history of the word "homesteading" and why Julian chooses to use it anyway, and the distinction between farming for sale and farming for useLiberty Hyde Bailey, Teddy Roosevelt, the Commission on Rural Life, and the moment over a century ago that set us on the path we're still trying to heal fromResources MentionedEpisode 13: Bringing Hope to the Future of Farmland with Ian McSweeneyEpisode 34: Creating a Farmland Commons with Ian McSweeneyEpisode 48: Solidarity and Community Sufficiency: Land Justice, Food Justice and True Community Empowerment with Kristina Villa et al Liberty Hyde Bailey The Homestead Act of 1862 Connect + Learn MoreThe Farmers Land Trust Website: thefarmerslandtrust.org Earthen Heart Farmland Commons Website: thefarmerslandtrust.org/commons/earthen-heart Earthen Heart Website: earthenheart.comJade Rabbit: jade-rabbit.orgWest Michigan Young Farmers Coalition: youngfarmers.orgConnect with Hannah on Instagram: @hannahkeitel

Teddy Roosevelt

Why is Griffin Colapinto quoting Theodore Roosevelt? Why did his mother spend his formative years threatening him with homelessness? What are Gabby Medina's hobbies? And why has Griff's romantic life, at various points, become a subject of interest among anonymous Instagram accounts? This week on the StabMic, we get them answers. Griff occupies a strange place in modern surfing. He's one of the best surfers on Earth, deeply spiritual, relentlessly positive, shares his journal entries on social media, quotes dead American presidents, and has also accumulated an online anti-fanbase. According to Griff, none of it ever really got to him. Years of hard-won self-love saw to that. It did, however, get to his mum, who apparently took the pile-ons personally. Speaking of his mother, she may also be responsible for much of his success, thanks to a particularly motivating parenting strategy: "My mum always told me I was going to be homeless. And I was like, 'No I'm not. Watch this.'" Griff insists he's mostly just a hardworking and genuine person trying to do his best, and sometimes he also likes to party. Somewhere around the halfway mark, after the world tour comp chat runs its course, the post-heat interview version of Griff exits, and we settle into a nice little picnic bro-date with tea and scones and giggles. Also joining us this week is our very own Joey Amico, temporarily occupying Dane's chair. His sustained commitment to taking the piss out of Dooma suggests he understands the assignment.

Send us Fan MailBefore America knew Theodore Roosevelt as a symbol of courage, he was a little boy struggling to breathe.In this episode of This American Character, Tony Michaels tells the story of young Teddy Roosevelt — a sickly child with severe asthma who learned early that fear could live inside the body. But Roosevelt's story did not end in weakness. With the encouragement of his father, he began building the strength, discipline, and courage that would later define his life.Before the Rough Rider, before the presidency, before the “strenuous life,” there was a frightened child in a dark bedroom fighting for the next breath.And that is where courage began.This American Character is presented by YourPocketConstitution.com.Carry the document that binds us together. Get your pocket Constitution today.Find more at TheCoffmanChronicle.comSupport the show

In this riveting episode, our hosts Alexis and Avery combine two personal favorites of theirs - American history and parrots - to explore the shockingly long list of U.S. presidents (and First Families) who kept parrots in the Oval Office! They kick things off at Mount Vernon with George and Martha Washington's famously referenced parrot Polly, then head into the White House years with James and Dolley Madison and their own Polly the macaw who was an unforgettable guest greeter with a bit of an attitude. From there, they tell the most legendary story of all: Andrew Jackson's African grey parrot and its funeral antics; with a few honorable mentions along the way, such as Grant's mysterious parrot, McKinley's “Washington Post” the Amazon, and Theodore Roosevelt's Macaw “Eli Yale.” Later, White House birds like Eisenhower's “Gabby” and JFK's budgerigars “Bluebell” and “Marybelle” make appearances. Wrapping up the conversation with the last parrots to fly in the White House: Lyndon B. Johnson's two little lovebirds.*A quick reminder when discussing topics from the past: parrot care has drastically improved in the last century. In the last 30 years alone, the scientific literature surrounding parrot care has grown infinitely compared to what was known previously. Please keep in mind Parrot Stars does not condone the manner in which many of these birds were cared for. Yet we do see the value in discussing things accurately, in other words, as they happened, to the best of our abilities. Parrots have played a significant role in our lives throughout much of human history, and the more we learn about them, the better off they'll be everywhere! Tune in for our species spotlight featuring the Yellow-Headed Amazon (Amazona oratrix)!Always Remember: Be kind to your Parrot, and it will be kind to you!—Links:Visit Us: https://www.parrotstars.comParrot Stars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parrotstars/Parrot Stars on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@parrot_starsParrot Stars on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@parrotstarsLearn More - References:       Hilarie M. Hicks, “Parroting Historical Research,” Montpelier (August 13, 2018). https://www.montpelier.org/parroting-historical-research/      Laura Doering, “Presidents and Their Pet Parrots,” Pet Birds by Lafeber Co. (February 14, 2013). https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/presidents-their-parrots/      Mary V. Thompson, “Birds,” George Washington's Mount Vernon Digital Encyclopedia. https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/birds      Presidential Pet Museum — photos and information about U.S. presidents and their pets. https://www.presidentialpetmuseum.com/      White House Historical Association, “President Theodore Roosevelt's six children brought a menagerie of pets into the White House with them,” Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/WhiteHouseHistory/posts/president-theodore-roosevelts-six-children-brought-a-menagerie-of-pets-into-the-/3332079173483989/      Xander Zellner, “A Brief History of President-Bird Companionship,” Audubon (February 12, 2016). https://www.audubon.org/news/a-brief-history-president-bird-companionshipSupport the Parrot Stars Podcast!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2376122/support Follow the Parrot Stars Podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Watch the video content on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for regular updates about all of the outstanding things happening at Parrot Stars! Enjoy the episode? Download each one and don't forget to like, subscribe, and review! Your support helps us with everything we do and we genuinely appreciate it.Send us Fan MailSupport the showLearn more about Parrot Stars and shop online at parrotstars.com

President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks live from Mount Rushmore as America begins the historic celebration of its 250th birthday. Thousands are gathering beneath the towering faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt for a patriotic night honoring America's founding, legacy, sacrifice, and future.For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (656) 218-0931 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/nez✅ Reach out to me: https://bio.site/professornez✅ ORIGINAL MADE IN U.S.A 250TH AMERICA DESIGNS: https://professornez.myspreadshop.com/✅ Check out our Official Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@professornezclips▶ Support the Channel and Buy us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professornezEducational Commentary & Original AnalysisThis channel presents educational, lecture-style analysis created by a university professor and educator. Content focuses on contextual examination, historical background, legal frameworks, and evidence-based analysis of widely reported events, public records, and institutional processes.The approach emphasizes academic methodology, media literacy, and source-driven interpretation rather than advocacy, persuasion, or real-time news reporting. Viewers are encouraged to consult primary sources and form independent conclusions.All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Views expressed are solely those of the creator.This channel may include references or links to third-party websites or products for informational purposes. Some links may be affiliate links, which may generate a commission at no additional cost to the viewer.In this video expert Professor Nez analyzes and educates on what happened and why with fact based, data based, verified and researched expertise reporting.All original content is protected by copyright. Fair use applies where permitted by law.Category: News Analysis & Educational CommentaryMethodology: This report utilizes primary source verification and comparative analysis of public records.Subject Matter Expertise: Political Strategy, Regulatory Policy, and Media Literacy.#Trump #PresidentTrump #TrumpLive #MountRushmore #America250 #USA250 #America250th #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #GodBlessAmerica #OldGlory #TrumpSpeech #Trump2026 #BreakingNews #LiveNews #Patriotic #AmericaFirst #USA #AmericanHistory #MountRushmoreLive #ProfessorNez #NEZNATION #TrumpNews #ConservativeNews #PoliticalCommentary

July 3, 2026 - 8am: Trump continues defending his wealth after $2-billion-dollar disclosure Recap of Former Special Counsel Jack Smith sitting down exclusively with MS NOW's Nicolle Wallace for a wide-ranging interview National Park money funding Trump's DC renovations Ryan Holiday gives us his summer reading list Presidential Historian Doris Kearns Godwin joins live from North Dakota to discuss the opening of the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt.  Maryland Gov. Wes Moore discusses his planned speech tomorrow to serve as counterprogramming to President Trump with a message that Democrats cannot cede 'Patriotism' to Trump To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The fellas celebrate America's 250th birthday, react to some outrageous Fourth of July controversies and play a classic round of Dem or Journo. Plus the Fellas sit down with Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to discuss America250, Theodore Roosevelt, energy, public lands, and restoring Washington, D.C. #RuthlessPodcast #America250 #Politics #FourthOfJuly #DougBurgum Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Let's talk about Trump talking to AI Teddy Roosevelt and what Teddy really said about Trump-types...

On the latest stop of her North Dakota trip, Martha met up with Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum for a rooftop tour of the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Secretary Burgum discussed how President Roosevelt built the foundation of this country and how instrumental Teddy was to this nation.  The former governor of North Dakota also shared just how much it means to have this library in his home state, explaining that its goal is to honor our past while inspiring our future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What's up America!Is it possible to feel SO good about the country, but then realize how crazy things are?Who would believe we would be fighting harder for independence today that our forefathers 250 years ago, then aga during WWII?We have a president who is sane, and insanely competent, and here's a headline about him:Trump recalls conversation with Theodore Roosevelt who died 27 years before he was born. The media's clutching pearls like he just confessed to time travel.[X] SB - PritzkerThe same media who completely ignored Biden's brain dysfunction, and actually covered it up.This is the level to which the Left will go to make YOU look bad, and try to cover for their own idiocy.Why would we EVER trust them?Speaking of self-inflicted wounds, another Democrat just got primaried by a DSA darling in Colorado. This fresh-faced radical called 911 "inevitable." Democrats finally are showing their true self…In our nation's 250th year. Democrats aren't just flirting with the fringe anymore—they're electing America-hating Islamists and straight-up Nazis with party-branded ballots. [X] SB – Schiff on ChevalierCommunism, Marxist ideology, seizing means of productionClosing prisonPolice, borders, ICE goneGrowing brand of Democrat problemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Trump honors Theodore Roosevelt at the newly completed presidential library in North Dakota, drawing lessons from his life as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday.  The Justice Department announces new charges against eight alleged Tren de Aragua members accused of carrying out brutal kidnappings and murders in Texas and Illinois. Former Vice President Kamala Harris reaches out to progressive leaders and Gaza activists as speculation grows that she is preparing another White House campaign. Two daredevil climbers scale the Empire State Building for a sky-high proposal that ends with a ring for her and handcuffs for them both.   Supersure Insurance: Upgrade your business insurance to a year-round SuperAgency at https://Supersure.com/Megyn   Cozy Earth: Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com & Use code MEGYN for up to 20% off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Not only did Trump pocket $2.2 billion last year—vastly increasing his pre-presidency wealth—he shamelessly showed off his new hand-me-down plane from Qatar which Americans paid hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade. Not to mention, there's a massive conflict of interest involved in Trump taking a gift from a country that is directly impacted by his administration's foreign policy decisions. Plus: Vance can't tell a joke to save his life, Trump is the polar opposite of Teddy Roosevelt in almost every way, the Russian casualty count from the war in Ukraine has been catastrophic for the country and potentially destabilizing, and the challenge of celebrating 250 when Trump has inverted the American dream.Susan Glasser joins Tim Miller.Show notes: Susan's 'Political Scene' podcast Tim's July 4th playlist This week only, a full Bulwark membership for everything we offer on our website is $86 a year. That's 14 percent off at http://thebulwark.com/july4

Mitch McConnell was found unconscious in his Washington, D.C., home last month after what emergency crews described as a cardiac arrest situation. You need to hear what actually happened before this story gets spun or buried like so many others in D.C. This kind of Mitch McConnell health scare hits differently when you think about the people we send to Washington to make decisions that shape our lives. McConnell has dealt with health issues before — the falls, the concussion, the cracked ribs, and those public moments that raised eyebrows. Now we find out that back on June 14, he was unconscious at home, CPR was in progress, and he was rushed to the hospital. His team waited until the next day to say he was recovering and working on Senate business, but the full picture from the EMS call didn't surface publicly for over two weeks. Regular Americans are right to ask questions about whether the folks running the show are physically up to it, especially when transparency seems optional for the political class. Stories about Mitch McConnell unconscious incidents or Mitch McConnell cardiac arrest details shouldn't take this long to come out if trust is the goal. It just adds to the sense that there's one set of rules for them and another for everyone else. Pat also covered: FIFA update: U.S. men's soccer team advances to the top 16 — can the U.S. team keep the momentum going? Trump in North Dakota: President Trump heads to see President Teddy Roosevelt's library. AOC vs. Vance in 2028? Early 2028 matchup talk is already heating up. Melat Kiros heading to Congress? Another socialist rising.  Pat declares July as AMERICAN Pride Month! Time to celebrate real American pride. Do you think elected leaders should have to disclose serious medical emergencies immediately? What does delayed reporting like this do to your confidence in the people holding power in Washington?If you want unfiltered truth and common-sense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday and you are listening to The Majority Report On today's program: Donald Trump's financial disclosure shows that he has raked in more than $2B in his first year in office. The report reveals that Trump made thousands of stock trades last year. Elizabeth Vargas from News Nation tries to get Rep. Mike Lawler to admit that it is not acceptable for Trump to use his office to earn billions while most Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck. Lawler does his best to avoid the line of questioning. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) mocks the affordability crisis in America by saying he is spending the fourth eating lobster tails and ribeye's. Nehls went further saying that people who are poor just don't work as hard as he does. Denver based journalist David Sirota, founder and editor of The Lever, joins the program to reflect on this week's Colorado primary. Oliver Larkin, DSA-backed candidate running against incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz in Florida's 25 congressional district, joins the program to discuss his platform and campaign. If you are able to donate to Larkin's campaign you can do so here. In the Fun Half: Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder join the show. Donald Trump has a conversation with an AI Teddy Roosevelt and the president definitely thought he was talking to the ghost of Teddy. Later at the same Teddy Roosevelt event in North Dakota, Trump says he wants to have a threesome with his two beautiful sons. Abdul El-Sayed is interviewed by Dave Weigel for Semafor where El-Sayed has strong words for his bought-and-sold opponents in the primary as well as his potential GOP opponent in the general election. Mallory McMorrow fails at generating tears as she tries to convey sadness about the "actions in the Middle East" tearing us apart at home. Former NYC mayor Bill De Blasio stands by Darializa Avila Chevalier while appearing on Hannity, sending Sean Hannity into hissy fit. All that and more. To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AM Quickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: SUNSET LAKE CBD: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com.  Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.  

-- On the Show: -- Aaron Parnas, political commentator, attorney, and host of The Parnas Perspective, joins us to discuss threats to independent media, the recent Supreme Court decisions, the midterms, and much more… -- Tucker Carlson announces plans to launch a new political party and criticizes Donald Trump by claiming he is not in control of his own life -- Donald Trump promotes Micron on social media for investing $250 million in children's accounts while failing to disclose his stock in it -- Roughly 8 million Americans lose their health insurance coverage after enhanced ACA subsidies expire and eligibility rules change -- Donald Trump delivers an incoherent speech in North Dakota where he performs a double-jerk dance to honor Teddy Roosevelt -- Maria Bartiromo and other Fox News anchors attempt to spin a disappointing June jobs report that missed economic forecasts -- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's former congressional campaign committee still owes over $326,000 -- JD Vance speaks to military troops and his joke about Joe Biden fails to elicit any laughter or applause from the silent audience -- Chris Wright claims that the Democrats cause widespread blackouts while multiple states experience major power outages -- On the Bonus Show: Mitch McConnell was found unconscious last month, climbers get arrested after scaling the Empire State Building for a marriage proposal, the chilling reality of Trump's July 4 fireworks display, and much more...

Today's Headlines: Mitch McConnell has apparently been on death's door for three weeks and nobody thought to mention it — Punchbowl News reported yesterday that he was found unconscious after likely suffering a heart attack, with EMS dispatch audio referencing CPR in progress for a cardiac arrest, while his office has been telling us he's "working closely with staff," which is one way to describe being in a hospital after cardiac arrest. Harvey Weinstein is also in Bellevue Hospital with heart failure as a complication of pneumonia after being rushed from Rikers, awaiting his September sentencing for sexual assault. America's 250th birthday celebration is upon us, with Trump promising the world's longest fireworks show starting at 10:30pm, plus a speech he's calling a rally that he promised to deliver even if it's 107 degrees, so happy birthday to us. Trump also took his Qatari hand-me-down plane on its inaugural flight to North Dakota for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening, where he compared himself to Teddy Roosevelt without quoting him once, interacted with an AI version of Roosevelt, floated giving himself the Medal of Honor for "taking on Russia Russia Russia," and bragged about winning the Iran war. Meanwhile, Former CIA Director John Brennan is suing the DOJ to prevent them from destroying evidence related to Trump's revenge investigations into him, which is the correct move and the only language Trump can read. Democratic panic is setting in after DSA candidate Melat Kiros, 29, beat 29-year incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado's congressional primary — with Colorado's attorney general Phil Weiser also beating establishment favorite Michael Bennet in the governor's primary. And the Trump administration lifted its restrictions on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos, which it banned weeks ago for cybersecurity concerns, while simultaneously asking OpenAI to restrict its new GPT-5.6 Sol model for national security vetting, because the administration's relationship with AI safety is whatever is most convenient at any given moment. Resources/Articles mentioned:  NY Post: Mitch McConnell was found 'unconscious' in DC home last month, may have suffered heart attack TMZ: Harvey Weinstein Suffers Heart Failure at Rikers Island, Sources Say WaPo: Trump's July 4 fireworks to start much later and last much longer AP News: Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota NYT: Ex-C.I.A. Chief Asks for Order Forcing Trump Administration to Preserve Records NBC News: Colorado Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results: Hickenlooper, Gonzales and More CNBC: Anthropic says Trump admin has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   The United States the most entertaining soccer game I can ever remember seeing with a 2-0 win over Bosnia Wednesday night.  They looked like the better team and played lock the better team until America's best player got a red card and the USA had to play the rest of the night shorthanded, down one player.  To say this match was dramatic and wild is an understatement.  We have all the details and explore whether we can get Flo Balogun back for the next match.    It was just another great moment of this America 250 week.  President Trump flew on the new Air Force One to North Dakota to see the Teddy Roosevelt library and museum.  The motorcade was led by Roughriders on horseback.  God Bless America.    More communists are winning primaries, the latest a broke 29 year old barista that got fired for bashing her employer for not supporting Palestinian terror attacks on Jews.  Wait until you hear the demographic break down of communist voters in America.    We have a wonderful conversation about Racin' Boys Co-Founder Scott Traylor with his best friend and long time business and broadcast partner Kirk Elliott.  It's all about the good times.    And in our Final Final we say goodbye to the German social media sensation that took America by storm.

Trump's "Conversation" with Teddy Roosevelt ExplainedDid Donald Trump actually claim to have a conversation with former President Theodore Roosevelt? In this video, we break down the viral moment that had everyone talking.While it initially raised eyebrows—considering Teddy Roosevelt passed away in 1919 and Trump was born in 1946—Trump's communications advisor, Margo Martin, cleared the air on X. It turns out Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum were interacting with an artificially generated AI "deepfake" version of Roosevelt at a new library.

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U.S. economy adds 57,000 jobs in June, according to the Labor Department, about half what many economists expected. Unemployment rate falls from 4.3% to 4.2%, mainly due to people leaving the labor market; U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer explains why the Trump Administration has decided not to extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. We hear from him and talk with Washington Post trade reporter David Lynch (10); Former Olympian David Hearn has been indicted on a felony charge of property destruction for what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool between the Washington Monument & Lincoln Memorial; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth thanks National Guard members at a park in Washington, DC for their part in the work of the Administration's D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. He is met by protesters; More celebrations of America's 250th anniversary ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. We hear from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker (D) and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on the legacy of former President Theodore Roosevelt, as a new library dedicated to the 26th president is opening in North Dakota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martha is on the ground in North Dakota for an exclusive first look at the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. This week, she toured the groundbreaking site with the CEO of the Presidential Library, Ed O'Keefe, giving viewers a sneak peek of what's to come. Ed shares how his own background brought him back to North Dakota to spearhead this monumental project. He walks Martha through the library's most exciting features, from historic artifacts and interactive exhibits to a stunning architectural design that seamlessly blends into the surrounding natural landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Atlanta heat warnings, and reactions to President Trump's Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library visit. The crew also covers the latest soccer headlines, remembers Village People co-founder Victor Willis, debates the "YMCA" music rights controversy, and dives into the day's biggest political stories, bizarre headlines, animal news, listener calls, birthdays, and history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Washington is perhaps the most familiar figure in American history. But most people really only know the image of him they see in marble statues and patriotic paintings. Behind those symbols was a real man: ambitious, self-taught, intensely concerned with honor, and constantly wrestling with the immense responsibilities history placed on his shoulders.In celebration of America's 250th birthday, we're taking an extended look at the life of the man more responsible than anyone else for the nation's founding. Here to unpack that life for us is H.W. Brands, a historian and the author of a new biography of Washington, American Patriarch. Brands traces Washington's journey from a young Virginia surveyor to military commander, founding father, and first president. Along the way, we discuss how Washington's upbringing shaped his character, why he became a surprisingly effective military leader despite losing more battles than he won, how he held together a fragile revolutionary army, how he shaped the presidency through the precedents he set, and whether a leader like Washington could still succeed today.Resources Related to the PodcastH.W.'s previous appearances on the AoM podcast:Episode #696: Theodore Roosevelt, The Last RomanticEpisode #908: Would You Have Been a Patriot or a Loyalist?AoM Podcast #223: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and Valiant AmbitionAoM Podcast #366: Teach Yourself Like George WashingtonAoM Podcast #719: The Surprising Pessimism of America's Founding FathersAoM Article: George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and ConversationConnect With H.W. BrandsH.W. on SubstackH.W.'s faculty page 00:00 Introduction01:53 About the book American Patriarch03:03 Washington's childhood & Virginia gentry upbringing06:54 Self-education, surveying, and early ambition11:47 First military mission to the Ohio country17:11 The French and Indian War & Washington's baptism under fire24:44 Washington marries Martha Custis33:57 Washington takes command of the Continental Army40:17 Military strategy: how Washington won by not losing46:41 Holding the army together at Valley Forge55:57 Washington as first president & setting precedents1:09:56 The Farewell Address & legacy1:10:15 What Washington teaches us todaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 4162 │ June 28, 2026 Paine arrived broke and nearly dead. He wrote the pamphlet that made independence inevitable. Six people attended his funeral. History owes him more. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS  Scott Kesterson and Rochelle Porto deliver the full Thomas Paine episode — tracing the arc from a destitute English stay-maker's son beaten up by wealthy children in Thetford, through bankruptcy, a dead wife and child, a chance meeting with Benjamin Franklin, a near-fatal nine-week sea crossing, and a recovery in a Philadelphia doctor's quarters, to the January 1776 publication of Common Sense — a 47-page pamphlet that reached 40% of the colonial population, shifted the psychological default from reconciliation to independence before Congress had the courage to declare it, prompted North Carolina to become the first colony to authorize its delegates to vote for independence, and was ordered read aloud to Continental Army troops before the crossing of the Delaware. Rochelle traces Paine's documented record — the first anti-slavery essay in American history, the Pennsylvania Abolition Act of 1780 drafted in part by Paine, his $500 personal contribution to a collapsing Continental Army, the diplomatic mission to France that secured 2.5 million livres in silver — against the arc of a man whose bones are now lost, whose burial was refused by the Quakers, whose funeral drew six people, and who was denied the right to vote in the country he helped create. The episode closes with a reading of 1 Samuel 8 — the passage at the theological root of Common Sense's argument against kings — as both historical anchor and present-day mirror. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED  What made Common Sense the proportionally most widely read political document in American history — and how did a 47-page pamphlet written by a man with no official standing shift the entire colonial psychological default from reconciliation to independence in less than four months? Why did Theodore Roosevelt call Paine "the little atheist" — and what does Paine's actual engagement with Psalm 19, the book of Job, and 1 Samuel 8 reveal about where he actually stood on God, monarchy, and the republic? What is the 1 Samuel 8 passage at the theological root of Common Sense — and why does the warning God gave Israel about kings read today like a precise description of the permission structure being built around us? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Sentinel Framework v3 — the analytical methodology built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

Episode 4159 │ Date June 26, 2026 Paine wrote from collapse. Washington drilled in frozen mud. The Son Tay raiders rescued no one — and saved everyone. Nine men. One pattern. Vincit. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS  Time to introduce Vincit — BardsFM's new short-form daily series built on a single doctrinal standard: Vincit qui patitur, he conquers who endures. Scott Kesterson walks through nine stories, nine moments where endurance was the only weapon that mattered — Thomas Paine writing Common Sense from personal collapse, Washington drilling a dissolving army in frozen mud at Valley Forge, Lewis and Clark holding an impossible expedition together through sheer refusal to quit, Theodore Roosevelt disappearing into the Dakota Badlands after losing his wife and mother on the same day and coming back, Alvin York wrestling his faith into action and capturing 132 prisoners with squirrel-hunting marksmanship, the First Marine Division holding Henderson Field at Guadalcanal on captured Japanese rice, Patton winning the battle as a ghost before he ever was allowed to return the field, fifty-six Special Forces operators flying into the most defended airspace in history at Son Tay to rescue POWs who weren't there — and saving them anyway — and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. still walking toward something with a damaged voice and a target on his name. One pattern runs through all nine: endurance is not the absence of suffering, it is what suffering forges when you refuse to leave the field. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED What is the doctrine of Vincit qui patitur — and why does the pattern of endurance run identically through a Revolutionary pamphleteer, a frozen Continental Army, a failed POW rescue mission, and a man with a neurological voice condition still walking toward something? What is the difference between news and pattern recognition, between reaction and discernment — and why does Vincit operate at that intersection rather than the breaking news cycle? What did the Son Tay Raiders — who rescued no one — actually accomplish, and why did the POWs in the Hanoi Hilton later testify it was the turning point in their psychological survival? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Sentinel Framework v3 — the analytical methodology built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740