Roots, Rights and Reason with Lee Smith

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America's Future presents: Roots, Rights and Reason with Lee Smith cuts through the noise to reclaim the truth of America’s foundations. Bestselling author and investigative journalist Lee Smith dives deep every week into the ideas that built the United States—natural rights, liberty, the Constitution, and moral order. With top guests and sharp analysis, Lee exposes the forces threatening America’s future and explores how we can stand firm in truth and reason. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET on Rumble and all major podcast platforms. The Roots Rights & Reason Show - America's Future

  1. 2D AGO

    Mathematics and the Formation of the American Mind

    Lee Smith welcomes educator and author Jake Tawney to examine the true nature of mathematics and its role in shaping both the individual mind and the American founding. Challenging the modern view of math as mere computation, Tawney argues that mathematics is fundamentally about truth, discovery, and the formation of human reason; training the mind to think clearly, pursue what is true, and communicate it effectively. Drawing on the intellectual traditions of the Founding Fathers, the conversation highlights how mathematical reasoning played a critical role in early American governance, including the debate that led to President George Washington’s first veto. As modern education moves away from these foundations, Tawney makes the case that recovering mathematics as a formative discipline is essential not only for intellectual development, but for the preservation of a free and self-governing society. Follow Host Lee Smith on X: https://x.com/LeeSmithDC New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show/ Subscribe to our Rumble channel : https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture?e9s=src_v1_sa Follow Us On Social Media Facebook: (20+) Facebook Twitter: (2) America's Future USA (@amerifuture) / X Instagram: Americas Future USA (@americasfutureusa) • Instagram photos and videos

    28 min

  2. APR 2

    The Information State and the War for Truth

    Episode Forty: The Information State and the War for Truth In this focused discussion, Lee Smith sits down with writer Jacob Siegel to examine what information warfare actually is and how it has evolved from a tool of foreign conflict into a defining force within American political life. Drawing from his new book The Information State: Politics in the Age of Total Control, Siegel explains how modern information warfare extends beyond propaganda to include the struggle for narrative control, the manipulation of communications systems, and the targeting of decision-making itself. The conversation traces how efforts to combat foreign disinformation gradually expanded into the regulation of domestic speech, blurring the line between legitimate national security concerns and the policing of American political expression. Smith and Siegel also explore the deeper philosophical roots of information control, the danger it poses to national sovereignty, and what it would take to recover a public sphere that protects both truth and liberty. Follow Host Lee Smith on X: @leesmithDC Follow Jacob Siegl on X: https://x.com/Jacob__Siegel New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show/ Subscribe to our Rumble channel : https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture?e9s=src_v1_sa Follow Us On Social Media Facebook: (20+) Facebook Twitter: (2) America's Future USA (@amerifuture) / X Instagram: Americas Future USA (@americasfutureusa) • Instagram photos and videos

    28 min

  3. MAR 25

    Immigration and The Defense of the American Nation

    Episode Thirty-Nine: Immigration and the Defense of the American Nation In this focused discussion, Lee Smith welcomes attorney Erielle Azerrad to examine the intersection of immigration law, national security, and the responsibilities tied to entering the United States. Using the case of Mahmoud Khalil as a focal point, the conversation explores the legal grounds for deportation, the limits of First Amendment protections for non-citizens, and the implications of allowing individuals who support anti-Western or terrorist-aligned ideologies to remain in the country. Azerrad explains that U.S. immigration law has long recognized the government’s authority to deny entry or remove individuals whose actions pose a threat to national security, while also challenging the growing narrative that frames such cases as free speech disputes. The discussion ultimately turns to broader questions of leadership, visa vetting, and the expectations placed on those seeking to live in the United States, offering a clear reflection on what it means to protect the integrity of the American nation. Follow Host Lee Smith on X: https://x.com/LeeSmithDC Follow Erielle Azerrad on X: https://x.com/politicalelle New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show/ Subscribe to our Rumble channel : https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture?e9s=src_v1_sa Follow Us On Social Media Facebook: (20+) Facebook Twitter: (2) America's Future USA (@amerifuture) / X Instagram: Americas Future USA (@americasfutureusa) • Instagram photos and videos

    26 min

  4. MAR 18

    The Lost Art of Argument

    In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, Lee Smith speaks with Professor Gregory Roper about why the ability to argue well is essential to the survival of a constitutional republic. Drawing on classical rhetoric and the ancient Roman concept of stasis theory, Roper explains how rational debate once shaped civic life—and why modern culture has largely abandoned the discipline of logical argument in favor of emotional manipulation and political tribalism. The conversation explores how education, media, and social platforms have contributed to the decline of meaningful debate, and what it will take to restore the art of persuasion that once sustained the American republic. Follow Host Lee Smith on X: @leesmithDC New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show/ Subscribe to our Rumble channel : https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture?e9s=src_v1_sa Follow Us On Social Media Facebook: (20+) Facebook Twitter: (2) America's Future USA (@amerifuture) / X Instagram: Americas Future USA (@americasfutureusa) • Instagram photos and videos

    31 min

  5. MAR 11

    The Western Hemisphere and American Grand Strategy

    Lee Smith discusses with Hillsdale College Professor Paul Rahe the significance of grand strategy and its influence on American foreign policy. Rahe describes grand strategy as seeing the larger picture: understanding what the country needs and coordinating military power, economic policies, diplomacy, and geography to ensure America’s safety and prosperity for many years. Their discussion reflects on the Cold War, when the U.S. had a clear grand strategy, and then shifts focus to current foreign policy. With China rising and the Western Hemisphere gaining importance, Smith and Rahe explore how powerful nations make decisions, defend what they value, and whether the U.S. still possesses the strong sense of purpose needed as the global balance of power grows more competitive. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show/ Subscribe to our Rumble channel : https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture?e9s=src_v1_sa Follow Us On Social Media Facebook: (20+) Facebook Twitter: (2) America's Future USA (@amerifuture) / X Instagram: Americas Future USA (@americasfutureusa) • Instagram photos and videos

    31 min

  6. MAR 6

    Destabilizing America By Design

    Destabilizing America By Design In Episode Thirty-Six of Roots, Rights & Reason, Lee Smith speaks with Kyle Shideler, Senior Analyst for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism at the Center for Security Policy, about the coordinated unrest unfolding in Minneapolis and other American cities. Shideler outlines the layered structure behind recent protests, including foreign-linked organizing groups, revolutionary agitators, and decentralized anarchist networks using long-developed direct-action tactics. He draws a critical distinction between violence and subversion, explaining how destabilization itself can function as a national security threat. This episode examines whether the unrest is simply protest or part of a broader strategy designed to erode public confidence and challenge federal authority. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show/ Subscribe to our Rumble channel : https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture?e9s=src_v1_sa Follow Us On Social Media Facebook: (20+) Facebook Twitter: (2) America's Future USA (@amerifuture) / X Instagram: Americas Future USA (@americasfutureusa) • Instagram photos and videos

    27 min

  7. FEB 25

    The Strategy of Deterrence: Preventing War in a Dangerous World

    The Strategy of Deterrence: Preventing War in a Dangerous World In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, host Lee Smith speaks with General Charles A. Flynn, USA (Ret.),  former Commanding General of U.S. Army Pacific, about the strategic role of deterrence in preventing conflict and maintaining global stability. Drawing on decades of senior military leadership and operational experience across the Indo-Pacific, General Flynn explains deterrence as the ability to win without fighting through credible military strength, operational readiness, and the demonstrated will to act when necessary. The conversation explores today’s evolving security environment, including China’s emergence as the pacing threat, the importance of allied cooperation, and how military capability combined with strategic uncertainty can discourage aggression before conflict begins. General Flynn offers a clear assessment of how strong partnerships, preparedness, and sustained leadership remain essential to preserving peace in an increasingly dangerous world. Follow General Charles A. Flynn on  X @GENCharlieFlynn New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show/ Subscribe to our Rumble channel : https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture?e9s=src_v1_sa Follow Us On Social Media Facebook: (20+) Facebook Twitter: (2) America's Future USA (@amerifuture) / X Instagram: Americas Future USA (@americasfutureusa) • Instagram photos and videos

    24 min

  8. FEB 20

    Iran, China, and The Global Chessboard

    In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, host April Moss interviews Lee Smith on the escalating tensions with Iran and the broader geopolitical implications for the United States. As military assets move into the Middle East and negotiations unfold, Smith explains why Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs pose a threat not only to regional stability, but to global energy markets and American national security. The conversation also examines Iran’s alliance with China and what weakening Tehran could mean for Beijing’s long-term strategy. From the Strait of Hormuz to sleeper cell threats inside the United States, this episode explores how the Iran crisis fits into a larger global chessboard where energy, power, and great power competition collide. Follow April Moss on X: @aprilmosstv Follow Lee Smith on X: @leesmithDC New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show/ Subscribe to our Rumble channel : https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture?e9s=src_v1_sa Follow Us On Social Media Facebook: (20+) Facebook Twitter: (2) America's Future USA (@amerifuture) / X Instagram: Americas Future USA (@americasfutureusa) • Instagram photos and videos

    24 min
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America's Future presents: Roots, Rights and Reason with Lee Smith cuts through the noise to reclaim the truth of America’s foundations. Bestselling author and investigative journalist Lee Smith dives deep every week into the ideas that built the United States—natural rights, liberty, the Constitution, and moral order. With top guests and sharp analysis, Lee exposes the forces threatening America’s future and explores how we can stand firm in truth and reason. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET on Rumble and all major podcast platforms. The Roots Rights & Reason Show - America's Future

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