Francesco Vigo: The Italian Immigrant Who Helped Bankroll the American Revolution

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.

In this powerful episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano speaks with Dinesh D’Souza about his new film The Dragon’s Prophecy, which links the October 7 terror attacks and the Israel–Hamas conflict to ancient biblical prophecies. They examine the alarming rise of anti-Semitism in political circles, explore archaeological evidence that supports the Bible’s historical record, and discuss how secularism is eroding Western values. D’Souza also highlights a growing spiritual hunger among young people and weighs in on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, exposing the escalating threats to free speech in America.   Episode Highlights Uncover how The Dragon’s Prophecy connects modern Middle East conflicts to ancient biblical prophecy and history. Examine the rise of anti-Semitism, declining trust in institutions, and how conspiracy theories take root. Explore the cultural and political fallout from the assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it means for free speech. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.   Timestamps 00:53 The Dragon's Prophecy 01:29 Understanding Anti-Semitism and Conspiracy Theories 05:13 The Making of The Dragon's Prophecy 08:42 Biblical Context of Modern Conflicts 11:15 The Significance of Israel in World Religions 14:16 Archaeological Evidence Supporting Biblical Narratives 17:29 The Search for Purpose in a Secular World 20:42 The Impact of Secularism on Western Society 23:02 Critical Thinking and Cultural Alliances 25:43 The Aftermath of Charlie Kirk's Assassination   🔔 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.  

Former FBI Director James Comey faces a perjury indictment, the FBI admits it deployed 275 plainclothes agents on January 6th, and President Trump dramatically shifts his stance on Russia and NATO. In this power-packed episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano cuts through media spin to examine whether America is finally seeing real accountability, what the new J6 revelations say about government transparency, and how Trump’s foreign-policy pivot could raise the stakes with Moscow.   Episode Highlights Comey Indicted: Why the perjury charge matters, how it tests equal justice, and what it means for restoring trust in federal institutions. FBI at J6: New disclosures about 275 plainclothes agents, the contradictions with past testimony, and the unanswered questions about their role. President Trump’s Russia Pivot: From calling Russia a “paper tiger” to endorsing NATO shoot-downs of Russian fighter jets, what the dramatic shift signals for U.S. foreign policy. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.   Timestamps 00:53 The Comey Indictment and Political Outrage 05:10 The Perjury Charge Against Comey 12:28 New Revelations on January 6th 24:12 Trump's 180-Degree Turn on Russia 36:41 Future Insights on What it Means   🔔 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 uncovers the remarkable story of Mary Katherine Goddard, the fearless printer who risked her life to publish the names on the Declaration of Independence. At a time when free expression could be punished as treason, Goddard embodied the true meaning of a Free Press during the American Revolution. As Baltimore’s Postmaster and the printer of the famous Goddard Broadside, she demonstrated extraordinary courage by putting her own name beneath the signers of the Declaration. Her story reveals how ordinary citizens played extraordinary roles in securing America’s liberty. Episode Highlights How Mary Katherine Goddard became the first printer to publish the Declaration of Independence with all 56 signatures. Why her role as Baltimore’s Postmaster made her central to Revolutionary communications and the Patriot cause. The enduring lesson of her courage and what it means for the survival of a free press in America. 📲 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 America's Founding Series 01:33 The Role of Mary Catherine Goddard 08:55 Mary Catherine's Impact on Communication 12:37 Legacy of Mary Catherine Goddard 🔔 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.