Peter Francisco: Washington’s One-Man Army

In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano tells the remarkable true story of Peter Francisco, the orphaned immigrant who became one of the most legendary heroes of the American Revolution. Known as Washington’s One-Man Army, Francisco’s extraordinary courage, strength, and devotion to liberty helped shape America’s fight for independence. From his mysterious beginnings on a Virginia wharf to his legendary feats on the battlefield, this episode reveals how Francisco’s life proves that courage and duty, not privilege or aristocracy, define what it means to be an American. Episode Highlights: The Mystery Boy of Virginia: Discover how a five-year-old Portuguese orphan was found alone on a colonial wharf and rose to become one of George Washington’s fiercest soldiers. The Battles that Made a Legend: Relive Francisco’s heroic feats at Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, and Camden, including the incredible moment he carried an 1,100-pound cannon off the battlefield. Legacy of Courage and Duty: Learn how Francisco’s story reminds us that America’s strength comes from ordinary people with extraordinary resolve. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 The Life of Peter Francisco: A Forgotten Patriot 01:16 The Mysterious Origins of Peter Francisco 03:01 From Orphan to Legend: The Rise of Peter Francisco 04:48 Peter Francisco's Early Battles and Heroism 08:36 The Turning Point: The Battle of Camden 10:00 The Valor of Peter Francisco in Battle 12:20 The Legacy of Peter Francisco: A Life of Courage 13:45 The Meaning of Being American: Lessons from Francisco   🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform!   Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport   Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS: Live Stronger. Feel Better. Move Easier. Visit https://getnativepath.com/PAS and Discover why thousands of people are turning to NativePath Collagen Peptides to support joint health, mobility, and independence.

On this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with Chris Salcedo, host of The Chris Salcedo Show and author of The Rise of the Liberty-Loving Latino: A New American Revolution. Together they examine how millions of Hispanic Americans are rejecting the Left’s identity politics and embracing faith, family, freedom, and the Constitution. This episode explores how Latino voters are shifting the political balance, why Democrats are losing their hold on this key demographic, and how this movement represents a powerful cultural and spiritual awakening across America. Episode Highlights: Chris Salcedo breaks down the movement of Hispanic Americans rejecting the Left’s narrative and proudly standing for conservative values rooted in faith, family, and freedom. We explore how Democrats’ reliance on racial identity politics has backfired as Latinos reject being used as political pawns, and instead, embrace individual liberty and the American Dream. From border security to economic opportunity, Latino voters demand accountability, reject socialism, and want to restore constitutional principles in America. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  *Full Disclosure- NativePath is an advertiser on the program. Timestamps 00:52 The New American Revolution 02:54 The Shift of Latino Voters From Democrat to Conservative 06:10 Republican Outreach and Partnership 08:45 The Impact of Identity Politics 13:07 The Role of Education in Conservatism 16:53 Government's Role and the Catholic Community 19:58 The Threats to Liberty 23:49 Self-Government and Civic Responsibility   🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform!   Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!   SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS: Live Stronger. Feel Better. Move Easier. Visit https://getnativepath.com/PAS and Discover why thousands of people are turning to NativePath Collagen Peptides to support joint health, mobility, and independence.

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano takes aim at the absurdity of the so-called “No Kings” protest, where activists chant about tyranny while embracing a government that controls nearly every aspect of life. Professor Giordano then breaks down the government shutdown and exposes how Democrats’ refusal to support a clean funding resolution is driven by their obsession with power and the big government apparatus. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and the far left are holding the country hostage to protect the failed Obamacare system and keep COVID-era subsidies that have fueled premium spikes, eliminated competition, and increased dependency. He explains how Obamacare is one of the most costly policy failures in American history, and how big government continues to punish working Americans while rewarding bureaucrats and special interests. Episode Highlights: The hypocrisy of the No Kings protests as activists rail against tyranny while demanding more government control over every part of American life. Democrats are blocking a clean funding resolution to protect Obamacare subsidies and weaponize the shutdown for political leverage as the Schumer Shutdown continues. The Obamacare Collapse, premiums are skyrocketing, illegal immigrants exploit loopholes, and the only thing keeping the system alive is endless taxpayer money. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  *Full Disclosure- NativePath is an advertiser on the program. Timestamps 00:52 The No Kings Rally 02:53 What Are They Protesting 05:49 Irony of Tyranny and Government Control 09:08 Will the Shutdown End After the No Kings Protest 14:30 Understanding the Government Shutdown 14:56 The Transformation of the Democratic Party 17:10 Government Shutdown and Obamacare Subsidies 18:54 The Deception of Federal Benefits for Illegal Immigrants 25:38 The Failures of Obamacare 28:54 The Path Forward for Healthcare Reform 31:39 The Reckoning of Government Spending   🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform!   Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!   SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS: Live Stronger. Feel Better. Move Easier. Visit https://getnativepath.com/PAS and Discover why thousands of people are turning to NativePath Collagen Peptides to support joint health, mobility, and independence.

This episode of America’s Founding Series reveals the incredible true story of Francesco Vigo, the Italian immigrant who personally financed George Rogers Clark’s campaign and helped secure America’s Northwest Territory during the American Revolution. Vigo risked his fortune, freedom, and future for a cause that wasn’t his by birth but by belief. Through courage, character, and civic virtue, he proved that the fight for liberty was a universal calling—and his forgotten sacrifice reminds us that duty without recognition is what keeps the Republic alive today.   Episode Highlights: How Francesco Vigo’s funding and intelligence turned the tide of George Rogers Clark’s western campaign, securing victory at Vincennes. The immigrant patriot who gave everything for liberty—and was repaid with debt, obscurity, and eventual honor. The timeless lesson of duty, character, and civic virtue, and why America still depends on citizens who serve without seeking reward.   📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  Timestamps 00:52 The Importance of America's Founding 02:30 Francesco Vigo: The Unsung Hero 07:14 Vigo's Commitment to the Revolution 10:32 The Legacy of Francesco Vigo   🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform!   📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!   SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS: Live Stronger. Feel Better. Move Easier. Visit https://getnativepath.com/PAS and Discover why thousands of people are turning to NativePath Collagen Peptides to support joint health, mobility, and independence.

America’s healthcare system is failing because it focuses on prescriptions instead of prevention. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano speaks with Dr. Chad Walding, Doctor of Physical Therapy and cofounder of NativePath, to expose why Americans are becoming weaker and sicker despite record spending on healthcare. Dr. Walding explains how collagen plays a vital role in maintaining strength, mobility, and overall health. Poor nutrition and lifestyle habits have led to a fiscal crisis and a national security threat. Together, they discuss the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, emphasizing how nutrition, transparency, and self-reliance can help rebuild America’s health from the ground up.  Episode Highlights: Why the U.S. system focuses on treatment over prevention, and how that mindset fuels chronic disease. From obesity and food quality to supplement transparency, Dr. Walding and Professor Giordano explore how restoring nutrition, awareness, and accountability can Make America Healthy Again. Dr. Walding explains why collagen is essential for maintaining strength, mobility, and vitality, and the major role it plays in reversing the damage caused by poor nutrition. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.  *Full Disclosure- NativePath is an advertiser on the program. Timestamps 00:52 America's Healthcare Crisis 02:53 The Role of Nutrition and Collagen 05:49 Understanding Collagen's Importance 09:08 The Impact of Nutrition on Young People 11:55 Awakening to Health Awareness 14:56 The Economics of Nutrition 17:48 Collagen Types and Their Benefits 21:05 Transparency in the Supplement Industry 24:04 Holistic Approach to Health 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS: Live Stronger. Feel Better. Move Easier. Visit https://getnativepath.com/PAS and Discover why thousands of people are turning to NativePath Collagen Peptides to support joint health, mobility, and independence.

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano exposes the shocking truth about how the federal bureaucracy has gone rogue. As Donald Trump brokers a historic peace framework between Israel and Hamas, Professor Giordano breaks down what this monumental agreement means for the Middle East and why it proves leadership matters. Then, he turns to Senator Chuck Grassley’s revelation that the FBI spied on eight sitting senators, highlighting the growing power of unelected bureaucrats who target Americans while ignoring real threats. From Islamist rallies in New York to a foiled bomb plot against a Catholic cathedral, he explains why the intelligence community has become a political weapon and why it is time to strip its authority, cut its funding, and restore accountability to the people. Episode Highlights: Trump’s peace framework for Israel and Hamas marks a major Middle East breakthrough. Grassley exposes the FBI spying on eight senators as part of a growing bureaucratic power grab. Real threats like domestic extremists and Islamist radicals are ignored while the government targets law-abiding Americans. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.    Timestamps 00:52 Qatar Air Base on U.S. Soil 03:05 Trump's Peace Framework in the Middle East 07:09 The Role of the U.S. Bureaucracy 14:02 Government Surveillance and Accountability 21:49 The Failures of the Intelligence Community 29:50 Conclusion and Call to Action 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS: Live Stronger. Feel Better. Move Easier. Visit https://getnativepath.com/PAS and Discover why thousands of people are turning to NativePath Collagen Peptides to support joint health, mobility, and independence.

In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano tells the incredible but little-known story of John Glover, the Marblehead fisherman who twice saved George Washington’s army and, in doing so, saved the American Revolution. From the miraculous fog-covered escape on Long Island to the icy crossing of the Delaware River, Glover’s leadership, skill, and courage turned certain defeat into survival. His story reminds us that America’s success has always relied on competent, ordinary citizens rising to meet extraordinary challenges. Episode Highlights: Discover how John Glover’s Marblehead Regiment became the unsung heroes behind Washington’s greatest escapes. Learn how a fisherman’s skill and discipline saved the Continental Army at its darkest moments. Explore the powerful lesson Glover’s story holds for America today about competence, leadership, and civic duty. 📲 Subscribe to The P.A.S. Report’s America's Founding Series to learn about forgotten patriots and the untold stories that shaped the fabric of America. Timestamps 00:52 The Forgotten Patriot: John Glover 04:51 Glover's Role in the Miracle Escape 08:53 The Crossing of the Delaware 11:13 Legacy of John Glover and His Impact 15:04 Lessons from John Glover's Story 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform! Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS: Live Stronger. Feel Better. Move Easier. Visit https://getnativepath.com/PAS and Discover why thousands of people are turning to NativePath Collagen Peptides to support joint health, mobility, and independence.

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano sits down with bestselling author and investigative journalist Lee Smith to discuss his new book, The China Matrix. From Donald Trump’s pro-Israel stance and the complexities of the Gaza conflict, to the transformational impact of the Abraham Accords, this conversation connects Middle East dynamics to the global challenge of China’s rise. Smith exposes how U.S. elites empowered Beijing through trade and propaganda, the dangers of Chinese influence on American markets, and why the Chinese Communist Party’s zero-sum worldview threatens U.S. national security. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the greatest geopolitical struggle of our time.   Episode Highlights Trump’s historic pro-Israel stance, the Gaza conflict, and the Abraham Accords reshaping the Middle East. How China’s WTO membership, trade deficits, and propaganda fueled its rise as America’s top competitor. The urgent need to counter the CCP’s zero-sum strategy and the role of influencers in shaping public opinion. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Chapters 00:52 Introduction to the China Matrix 01:39 Trump's Pro-Israel Stance and the Gaza Conflict 06:46 Transforming the Middle East: The Abraham Accords 09:38 China's Rise as a Global Power 14:12 China's WTO Membership and Trade Practices 18:58 The Influence of Chinese Propaganda 22:21 Countering China's Growing Influence 25:22 The Role of Influencers and Corporate Interests 30:05 Trump's Hardline Approach to China 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com   🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform!   Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport   Share this episode and join the conversation!   SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS: Live Stronger. Feel Better. Move Easier. Visit https://getnativepath.com/PAS and Discover why thousands of people are turning to NativePath Collagen Peptides to support joint health, mobility, and independence.  

The media loves to paint political violence as “right-wing,” but the truth is far more complex. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano dismantles the lazy labels used by academics and pundits to smear conservatives and Republicans. He explains why Nazism and white supremacy are statist, collectivist ideologies that have nothing in common with conservatism or Republicanism, exposes how the left inflates political violence statistics to claim the moral high ground, and reveals where the real radicalism is going mainstream, socialism and Marxist thought within the Democratic Party. Episode Highlights The truth about “right-wing violence” and how academics and media distort the numbers. Why Nazism and white supremacy are statist, authoritarian ideologies—not conservative or Republican. How socialism and Marxist ideas have gone mainstream in today’s Democratic Party while conservatives reject extremism.   📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.   Timestamps 00:53 Political Violence and Labels 03:48 The Misuse of Nationalism and Its Implications 09:46 Understanding White Supremacy and Nazism 16:16 The Distortion of Political Violence Narratives 21:00 The Rise of Radicalism in the Democratic Party 28:43 The Need for Honest Political Debate   🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com   🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform!   Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport   Share this episode and join the conversation!   SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS: Live Stronger. Feel Better. Move Easier. Visit https://getnativepath.com/PAS and Discover why thousands of people are turning to NativePath Collagen Peptides to support joint health, mobility, and independence.  

In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano explores the life and legacy of Wentworth Cheswell, the first African American elected to public office in the United States and a Revolutionary War patriot. Often called New Hampshire’s Paul Revere, Cheswell made a daring midnight ride to warn of British troop movements, served his community with distinction, and left behind a powerful legacy of courage, leadership, and civic duty. This episode shines a light on one of America’s forgotten heroes, whose story deserves recognition alongside the nation’s most celebrated Founding figures. Episode Highlights Discover how Wentworth Cheswell became the first African American elected to public office in 1768. Relive his midnight ride during the American Revolution and why it was pivotal to the patriot cause. Understand Cheswell’s long-lasting impact on local government, civic leadership, and America’s founding ideals. 📲 Subscribe to The P.A.S. Report’s America's Founding Series to learn about forgotten patriots and the untold stories that shaped the fabric of America. Timestamps 00:52 Contrasting Narratives of American History 01:25 The Life of Wentworth Cheswell 03:19 Cheswell's Early Life and Education 05:31 Mobilization for War: Cheswell's Midnight Ride 09:37 Cheswell's Legacy Beyond the Battlefield 10:31 Civic Responsibility and Governance 14:07 Lessons from Cheswell's Life 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pasreport.com   🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform!   Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!   SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS: Live Stronger. Feel Better. Move Easier. Visit https://getnativepath.com/PAS and Discover why thousands of people are turning to NativePath Collagen Peptides to support joint health, mobility, and independence.