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. 7h ago

    What Happened To Harvard? with Harvey Mansfield

    Lee Smith welcomes renowned political philosopher, Harvard professor, and author Harvey Mansfield for a candid conversation about the decline of one of America’s most influential institutions. Drawing from his latest book, Where Harvard Went Wrong, Mansfield reflects on more than seven decades at Harvard and explains how the university gradually shifted from a place of intellectual diversity to one increasingly shaped by political activism, ideological conformity, and institutional groupthink. Throughout the episode, Smith and Mansfield examine the cultural and political forces that transformed higher education, from the student rebellions of the 1960s to the rise of modern campus activism. The discussion explores Harvard’s recent controversies, including leadership failures, declining public trust, grade inflation, antisemitism concerns, and the growing divide between academic elites and the broader American public. While acknowledging the serious challenges facing Harvard and other universities, Mansfield also offers a measured assessment of the path forward and why restoring intellectual balance remains essential to the future of higher education in America. Follow Lee Smith on X https://x.com/LeeSmithDC New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit The Roots, Rights & Reason Show: https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show Subscribe to our Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture Follow Us On Social Media X: https://x.com/Amerifuture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericasFutureInc1946 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americasfutureusa Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay informed: https://americasfuture.net/subscribe/ Catch up on all past editions here: https://americasfuture.net/newsletter

    26 min

  2. May 27

    Killed To Order: China's Organ Harvesting Industry

    In Episode Forty-Eight of Roots, Rights & Reason, host Lee Smith welcomes award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and New York Times bestselling author Jan Jekielek for a sobering discussion about one of the most disturbing human rights atrocities of the modern era. Drawing from his newly released book Killed to Order, Jekielek exposes the Chinese Communist Party’s state-run forced organ harvesting industry and explains how prisoners of conscience, particularly Falun Gong practitioners, became targets of a system driven by political repression, dehumanization, and profit. Throughout the episode, Smith and Jekielek examine how decades of Western engagement with Communist China overlooked mounting evidence of brutality in pursuit of economic partnership. The conversation explores the CCP’s use of propaganda, coercion, and global influence operations, while highlighting growing efforts in the United States to expose forced organ harvesting and hold those responsible accountable. It is a powerful discussion about morality, totalitarianism, and the true nature of America’s greatest geopolitical adversary. Follow Lee Smith on X https://x.com/LeeSmithDC New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit The Roots, Rights & Reason Show: https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show Subscribe to our Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture Follow Us On Social Media X: https://x.com/Amerifuture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericasFutureInc1946 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americasfutureusa Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay informed: https://americasfuture.net/subscribe/ Catch up on all past editions here: https://americasfuture.net/newsletter

    33 min

  3. May 20

    No Liberty to Libel: Rethinking Free Speech In America

    In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, Lee Smith welcomes Carson Holloway, Washington Fellow in the Claremont Institute’s Center for the American Way of Life and author of No Liberty to Libel: The Constitutional Case Against New York Times v. Sullivan. Holloway examines one of the most consequential Supreme Court decisions in modern history, arguing that the “actual malice” standard established in New York Times v. Sullivan has strayed from the Constitution’s original meaning and made it extraordinarily difficult for public figures to defend their reputations against false and damaging claims. Drawing on the Founders’ understanding of natural rights, Holloway explains that reputation was once regarded as a fundamental right alongside life, liberty, and property. As today’s media landscape is shaped by rapid information cycles, anonymous sourcing, and the widespread reach of digital platforms, the conversation raises urgent questions about accountability, public trust, and the future of American discourse, and whether the Supreme Court may be ready to revisit one of its most influential First Amendment precedents. Follow Lee Smith on X https://x.com/LeeSmithDC New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit The Roots, Rights & Reason Show: https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show Subscribe to our Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture Follow Us On Social Media X: https://x.com/Amerifuture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericasFutureInc1946 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americasfutureusa Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay informed: https://americasfuture.net/subscribe/ Catch up on all past editions here: https://americasfuture.net/newsletter

    32 min

  4. May 13

    The Classical Roots of Leadership

    In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, Lee Smith welcomes C. L. Max Nikias for a compelling conversation on leadership, resilience, and the enduring wisdom of the classical world. Drawing from the works of Homer and Xenophon, Dr. Nikias explains how the traits of great leaders, vision, discipline, courage, and self-restraint have been understood for centuries and remain essential today. From his personal journey as an immigrant to his leadership at one of America’s top universities, Dr. Nikias reflects on the principles that shape strong leadership in times of uncertainty. This episode explores how classical education informed the Founding Fathers, why resilience is the defining test of leadership, and what it will take to cultivate the next generation of leaders in a rapidly changing world. Follow Lee Smith on X https://x.com/LeeSmithDC New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit The Roots, Rights & Reason Show: https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show Subscribe to our Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture Follow Us On Social Media X: https://x.com/Amerifuture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericasFutureInc1946 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americasfutureusa Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay informed: https://americasfuture.net/subscribe/ Catch up on all past editions here: https://americasfuture.net/newsletter

    30 min

  5. May 6

    The Western Way of War

    In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, Lee Smith welcomes historian Victor Davis Hanson for a clear and grounded look at what defines the “Western way of war” and how it is shaping modern conflict. Hanson explains that, at its core, this approach relies on overwhelming technological superiority, precision targeting, and strategic infrastructure disruption; seeking decisive outcomes without prolonged ground engagements. Drawing on current tensions in the Middle East, he contrasts this doctrine with insurgent-style warfare, arguing that restraint from entering drawn-out, on-the-ground conflicts is not weakness, but strategic discipline.  The conversation expands into a broader geopolitical lens, exploring how economic pressure, supply chain disruption, and coalition dynamics function as extensions of military force. Hanson outlines how blockades and targeted strikes can weaken regimes not only militarily but internally, accelerating political fracture and forcing high-stakes decisions from leadership. With historical parallels ranging from World War II to the Cold War, this episode offers a clear-eyed assessment of how modern power is exercised, and what victory may look like in an era where dominance is measured as much by strategic patience and leverage as by force. Follow Lee Smith on X https://x.com/LeeSmithDC New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit The Roots, Rights & Reason Show: https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show Subscribe to our Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture Follow Us On Social Media X: https://x.com/Amerifuture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericasFutureInc1946 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americasfutureusa Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay informed: https://americasfuture.net/subscribe/ Catch up on all past editions here: https://americasfuture.net/newsletter

    41 min

  6. Apr 29

    The Multipolar Shift: Who Controls The World Next?

    In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, Lee Smith welcomes returning guest J. Michael Waller for a timely discussion on the concept of multipolarity and its growing influence in global affairs. Smith and Waller examine competing visions of global order, from alliance-based systems rooted in shared interests to spheres of influence dominated by adversarial regimes. The conversation explores the role of NATO, the rise of China, shifting dynamics in the Middle East, and the future of American leadership on the world stage. At a moment of rapid geopolitical change, this episode offers a clear-eyed assessment of what is at stake in the debate over the balance of global power. Follow Lee Smith on X: https://x.com/LeeSmithDC Follow J. Michael Waller on X: https://x.com/JMichaelWaller New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit The Roots, Rights & Reason Show: https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show Subscribe to our Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture Follow Us On Social Media X: https://x.com/Amerifuture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericasFutureInc1946 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americasfutureusa Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay informed: https://americasfuture.net/subscribe/ Catch up on all past editions here: https://americasfuture.net/newsletter

    26 min

  7. Apr 27

    The Birthright Citizenship Debate

    In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, Lee Smith welcomes renowned legal scholar Richard A. Epstein for a timely and thought-provoking examination of birthright citizenship and the original meaning of the 14th Amendment. Drawing on decades of scholarship in constitutional and Roman law, Epstein challenges widely accepted interpretations and argues that modern legal frameworks have strayed far from the historical statutes that once governed citizenship in the United States. Together, they explore the role of naturalization laws, the legal distinction between allegiance and jurisdiction, and the broader implications for national sovereignty and the rule of law. As debates over immigration and citizenship continue to shape the American political landscape, this conversation offers a deeper look at the legal foundations and consequences behind one of the most contested constitutional questions of our time. Follow Lee Smith on X https://x.com/LeeSmithDC New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit The Roots, Rights & Reason Show: https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show Subscribe to our Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture Follow Us On Social Media X: https://x.com/Amerifuture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericasFutureInc1946 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americasfutureusa Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay informed: https://americasfuture.net/subscribe/ Catch up on all past editions here: https://americasfuture.net/newsletter

    32 min

  8. Apr 15

    Taxation and Tyranny

    Lee Smith welcomes Constitutional Attorney KrisAnne Hall to examine the original constitutional framework of taxation and how far the United States has departed from the Founders’ design. Drawing on founding-era documents and early American history, Hall explains how taxation was intended to function at the state level, with the federal government relying primarily on tariffs and limited, apportioned contributions from the states. She outlines the philosophical foundation behind this structure, rooted in consent, representation, and the protection of individual liberty. The discussion traces the pivotal shift from that system to the modern federal income tax, exploring how wartime measures, political incentives, and the passage of the 16th Amendment reshaped the balance of power between the citizen and the central government. Smith and Hall also examine the long-term consequences of direct taxation, the role of regulation in expanding federal authority, and the broader question of whether the current system aligns with the principles of a constitutional republic. 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

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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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