Rich Valdes: Trump’s Evolution, the Deep State, and the Future of American Politics

In this urgent episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano examines the assassination of conservative icon and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. What does this mean for free speech, political violence, and America’s future. Professor Giordano explores how Kirk died doing the most American thing possible, spoke freely and debated ideas, and exposes how reckless political rhetoric from calling opponents Nazis to claiming democracy is dying fuels hatred and violence. With historical perspective and a passionate call to defend free expression, this episode reveals why protecting debate is critical to preserving the Republic.   Episode Highlights How Charlie Kirk’s assassination underscores the stakes for free speech and peaceful debate in America Why extreme political rhetoric and demonization of opponents ignite violence and threaten democracy Lessons from America’s history of political violence and how the nation can emerge stronger today 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.   Timestamps 00:52 The Assassination of Charlie Kirk 01:59 Emotions and the Response to Violence 05:07 The Importance of Free Speech 09:29 Cultural Rot and Political Rhetoric 11:07 The Nonsense of the Both Sides Argument 15:27 The Dehumanization of Political Opponents 19:55 Consequences of Political Rhetoric 23:33 The Role of Political Leaders 27:11 The Path Forward for America   🔔 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 the 24th anniversary of 9/11, this special episode of America’s Founding Series draws a powerful connection between the sacrifice of Nathan Hale in 1776 and the heroism shown on September 11, 2001. At just 21 years old, Hale gave his life for liberty, uttering words that continue to echo through history. More than two centuries later, first responders, ordinary citizens, and the passengers of Flight 93 embodied that same spirit of courage and unity. Together, these moments remind us that America’s strength lies in ordinary people who choose duty over fear. Episode Highlights Nathan Hale’s mission, capture, and final words that turned failure into inspiration. The striking parallels between Hale’s sacrifice and the bravery of 9/11 heroes. How America’s spirit of unity and courage continues to endure in times of crisis. 📲 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 Reflections on September 11th 01:30 Courage in Our DNA 02:19 The Legacy of Nathan Hale 09:13 Hale's Final Moments and Impact 12:33 Courage Through the Ages 14:10 Nathan Hale and the Heroes of 9/11   🔔 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 Nick Giordano welcomes Rich Valdes, host of America at Night, for a hard-hitting discussion on today’s political and cultural landscape. From the Democrats’ reliance on grievance politics to Trump’s evolution as a political strategist, the two break down how cultural shifts are reshaping voter priorities. They also dive into the media’s complex relationship with Trump, the deep state’s challenges, and the high-stakes battle for New York City’s mayoral race. This conversation reveals the forces driving America’s political future and what it means for everyday citizens.   Episode Highlights How Democrats use grievance politics and why it’s backfiring with voters focused on everyday issues. Trump’s evolution into a calmer, more strategic leader and his ongoing battle with the deep state. The national implications of New York’s mayoral race and why Curtis Sliwa’s grassroots support matters. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.   Timestamps 00:52 Political Landscape and Cultural Shifts 05:02 Trump's Evolution and Strategy 08:03 Media Dynamics and Access to Trump 10:48 Accountability and Government Oversight 17:21 Evaluating the Administration's Performance 18:28 Midterm Elections: Republican Strategies and Challenges 19:50 Legislative Actions and Political Dynamics 21:19 The Role of Trump and the Deep State 24:35 New York City Mayoral Race: Candidates and Implications 27:20 Adams, Cuomo, and the Future of New York Politics   🔔 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.  

Twenty-four years after 9/11, America seems more divided than ever. Where did the "United We Stand" spirit go? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the forces driving America’s cultural divide, a trend rooted in oikophobia where politicians and educators to media elites exhibit a disdain for their nation and our culture. He reveals the real-world consequences of this destructive trend and explains why embracing a new form of patriotism is the key to preserving our liberty. You'll hear about specific examples of this cultural self-destruction, from college campuses to Congress, and discover why reclaiming our identity is essential for America’s survival. Episode Highlights How America's post-9/11 unity turned into today’s deep political and cultural divisions. The real-world examples of how leaders and institutions are undermining American values. Why reclaiming patriotism and nationalism is the antidote to cultural self-destruction 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Reflections on 9/11 and National Unity 03:16 Understanding Oikophobia: A Cultural Shift 07:48 The Impact of Oikophobia on Society 09:07 Political Figures and Oikophobia 18:30 The Role of Education in Oikophobia 28:49 Solutions to Combat Oikophobia 🔔 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 forgotten story of Bernardo de Gálvez, the young Spanish governor whose daring courage and decisive victories helped secure American independence. From smuggling supplies to Washington’s army, to leading Spain’s lightning campaigns across the Gulf Coast, and his legendary cry of “Yo Solo!” at Pensacola, Gálvez’s heroism changed the course of the Revolution. Discover how a foreign ally, often left out of the textbooks, became one of the unsung architects of America’s freedom. Episode Highlights How Gálvez defied Spain’s cautious neutrality to secretly funnel weapons, gunpowder, and supplies to the Continental Army. The bold Gulf Coast campaigns like Baton Rouge, Natchez, Mobile, and the decisive Siege of Pensacola that crippled British power. The legacy of “Yo Solo” and why Gálvez’s portrait hangs in the U.S. Capitol as a foreign hero of American independence. 📲 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 America's Founding Series 02:23 The Heroic Act of Bernardo de Galvez 03:50 Spain's Role in the American Revolution 05:54 Bernardo de Galvez: A Man of Action 08:45 Galvez's Military Campaigns Against the British 12:08 The Siege of Pensacola and Its Impact 13:34 Galvez's Legacy and Recognition 🔔 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.

Progressive elites have captured nearly every major American institution, replacing faith and tradition with secular humanism and a new “woke” religion that seeks to erase God and silence dissent. In this powerful conversation, Professor Nicholas Giordano speaks with Harvard Professor Emeritus Dr. Richard Kradin about his new book, A Godless Crusade: The Progressive Campaign to Rid the World of Religion. Together, they uncover how cultural Marxism evolved into today’s woke crusade, why the Judeo-Christian ethic is under relentless attack, and what it means for America’s future if faith and morality are driven from the public square. Episode Highlights How secular humanism became the foundation of today’s culture wars. Why “wokism” operates as a secular religion determined to replace God. What Americans can do to defend their faith, values, and traditions. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Godless Crusade 02:57 The Rise of Secular Humanism 06:02 Wokeism as a New Religion 08:55 Progressive Elites and Institutional Capture 11:59 The Impact of COVID on Religious Institutions 14:47 The Collapse of Moral Frameworks 17:48 Wokeism and Tribalism 20:45 The Psychological Effects of a Godless Society 23:47 The Future of Faith and Conservatism 26:37 Defending Faith and Values in a Godless World 🔔 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 Labor Day episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano exposes how America’s federal bureaucracy has been hijacked by ideology and activism. From DOJ employees throwing food at National Guard troops to a CDC official resigning over politics disguised as science, Professor Giordano reveals how unelected bureaucrats increasingly see themselves as policymakers rather than civil servants. Backed by studies showing overwhelming partisan bias and donation data proving federal employees lean almost entirely in one direction, he connects the bureaucratic takeover to the same ideological capture we have witnessed in America’s schools. The result is a dangerous cycle of government weaponization and cultural indoctrination that undermines trust, accountability, and the very foundation of our Republic. Episode Highlights DOJ and CDC employees choose ideology over duty, exposing a weaponized government. Studies reveal a partisan imbalance among federal bureaucrats, 95% liberal views, 84% of donations to Democrats. The parallel between bureaucratic activism and the ideological takeover of America’s schools and universities. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 Welcome and Happy Labor Day 02:40 The Dignity of Work and American Values 08:48 Ideological Capture of Bureaucracy 12:34 The CDC and Political Activism 19:05 Data on Bureaucratic Partisanship 28:31 Education System's Ideological Bias 32:42 The Call for Accountability and 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 on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano brings to life the incredible story of Nancy Hart, the fearless “War Woman of Georgia.” On the dangerous frontier, Hart risked everything to defend her family and the Patriot cause. From spying on British camps to holding six armed Loyalists at gunpoint in her cabin, her fierce determination made her a legend of the American Revolution. Discover how one woman’s grit, cunning, and defiance shaped the fight for independence and why Nancy Hart’s name deserves to be remembered alongside America’s greatest patriots. Episode Highlights How Nancy Hart spied on British troops and outwitted Loyalists on the Georgia frontier. The legendary cabin standoff where Hart captured six armed soldiers single-handedly. Why Nancy Hart’s story proves the Revolution was won by ordinary patriots with extraordinary courage. 📲 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 Reviving the American Spirit 01:23 The Story of Nancy Hart 03:19 Nancy Hart: The War Woman of Georgia 05:35 The Standoff Begins 08:22 Nancy Hart's Courage in Action 09:27 The Aftermath of the Standoff 11:19 Legacy of Nancy Hart 13:29 The Importance of Remembering Our History 🔔 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 Professor Jeffrey Lax to examine the collapse of America’s assimilation process, the rise of anti-Americanism, and the cultural battles playing out on our college campuses. From the decline of the melting pot ideal to the silencing effect of self-censorship, the conversation highlights how immigration, political correctness, and campus protests are reshaping American identity and threatening the nation’s core values of freedom and free speech. Episode Highlights Why the melting pot concept has eroded and assimilation is no longer encouraged. How anti-American sentiment and campus culture undermine national unity. The growing fear of self-censorship among students and faculty in higher education. 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Melting Pot: A Broken Assimilation Process 05:34 Freedom of Speech is the Unique Aspect of American Culture 08:11 The Rise of Anti-American Sentiment on Campuses 16:32 The Impact of 9/11 on American Perception 26:33 Self-Censorship and Fear on College Campuses 🔔 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 Giordano exposes how the loudest defenders of “democracy” are the same voices working to dismantle the very institutions that protect our Republic. From the Senate to the Supreme Court and the Electoral College, every safeguard designed by the Founding Fathers is under attack in the name of power. Nick explains why these institutions exist, the dangers of tearing them down, and how today’s calls to abolish or reinvent them threaten the future of the United States. Episode Highlights Why the Founders intentionally created an undemocratic Senate to protect the rights of states and prevent mob rule How packing the Supreme Court for ideological gain would destroy its independence and moral authority The truth about the Electoral College, why it ensures balance among the states, and why DC statehood is nothing more than a political power grab 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:52 The Growing Calls to Dismantle the Republic 03:19 The Dangers of Ignorance in Civic Literacy 08:59 The Senate: A Safeguard Against Centralized Power 10:25 The Case Against Abolishing the Senate 17:22 The Threat of Court Packing 28:01 Understanding the Electoral College 36:07 The Push for Washington D.C. Statehood 39:43 Preserving the Republic 🔔 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.