P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution

Nick Giordano | Political Science Professor & Political Analyst
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Get in-depth political analysis of American politics, geopolitics, current events, and the Constitution through evidence-based analysis and historical context. Hosted by Political Science Professor Nick Giordano, The P.A.S. Report cuts through political spin to explain the ideas, institutions, and policies shaping the United States and the world through principled conservative analysis. What You'll Get Each Week: • Political Analysis & Current Events: Insightful commentary on American politics, elections, public policy, government accountability, free speech, individual liberty, national security, and international affairs. • Exclusive Interviews: Conversations with influential policymakers, journalists, historians, authors, and thought leaders featuring guests such as Senator Ted Cruz, Newt Gingrich, Victor Davis Hanson, Dr. Ben Carson, Alan Dershowitz, Mollie Hemingway, Miranda Devine, John Solomon, Dinesh D'Souza, Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer, and many more. • America's Founding Series: Discover the people, principles, and events that shaped the American experiment, and why the Constitution remains essential to understanding today's political and constitutional challenges. If you're looking for thoughtful conservative commentary that explains the issues, not just reacts to them, The P.A.S. Report delivers the context, insight, and conversations you won't find anywhere else. 🔔 Follow for new episodes every week. 🌐 pasreport.com

  1. 19h ago

    The Socialist Takeover vs. Trump's Counterrevolution | Victor Davis Hanson

    Victor Davis Hanson warns America before the 2026 midterm elections: Can Trump's counterrevolution survive a socialist takeover? Hanson traces Donald Trump's political comeback, the rise of the MAGA movement, and the central argument of his #1 New York Times bestseller, The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement. He also analyzes gas prices, voter anger, Democratic Socialists, and the battle for control of Congress. Professor Nick Giordano challenges Hanson on Republican failures to codify Trump's agenda and dismantle the federal machinery behind government weaponization. Could Democratic control of the House or Senate erase Trump's gains and put the future of MAGA at risk?   What You'll Learn In This Episode: Trump's Counterrevolution: Why Hanson believes Trump created MAGA and built a political movement that may survive him. The 2026 Midterm Stakes: How gas prices, voter anger, economic data, and socialist candidates could decide control of Congress. Lawfare's Blowback: Why indictments, censorship, and Democratic overreach revived Trump's political power. The GOP's Failure: Why Republicans left Trump's agenda vulnerable and failed to dismantle weaponized federal power. The Socialist Takeover: How Democratic Socialists could transform Congress, constitutional limits, and the future of MAGA. Chapters 00:00 Victor Davis Hanson on Trump's Counterrevolution 01:00 How Trump Survived Lawfare and Built the MAGA Movement 11:53 Trump Foreign Policy: Venezuela, Iran, and Regime Change 20:25 2026 Midterm Elections: Gas Prices and Voter Anger 28:06 Democratic Control of Congress: What It Means for Trump 34:01 Trump Lawfare and Republican Failure to Stop Weaponization 40:49 Democratic Socialists vs. the Constitution ⭐ Support the Show: For more conversations about the ideas and policies that shape America, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

  2. 4d ago

    Francis Salvador: Jewish Patriot Who Died for American Independence

    Francis Salvador spent less than three years in America before he died for independence. Why did this Jewish patriot risk everything? In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano tells the extraordinary story of Francis Salvador, the "Southern Paul Revere," who rose from Jewish immigrant to revolutionary leader in South Carolina. Discover how Salvador broke religious barriers, helped advance the American Revolution, and became the first known Jewish Patriot to die for American independence at the Battle of Esseneca in 1776. As America marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, his sacrifice raises a question too few Americans can answer: What makes someone an American? His story connects the American Revolution, natural rights, the Declaration of Independence, and the U.S. Constitution to a timeless principle: liberty requires personal responsibility, not government compulsion. What You'll Learn In This Episode: Francis Salvador's Forgotten Sacrifice: Why a Jewish immigrant with no American ancestry risked his fortune and life for independence after less than three years in the colonies. The First Jewish Patriot in Colonial Politics: How Salvador overcame religious barriers to become the first openly Jewish member of an American representative assembly. The Southern Paul Revere and Battle of Esseneca: Why Salvador rode nearly 30 miles to alert Patriot militia forces and what eyewitness accounts reveal about his final moments. The Declaration of Independence and American Liberty: Why the Founders pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to the principles of liberty and to one another. American Identity vs. Identity Politics: Why the American creed rests on natural rights, constitutional principles, individual liberty, and personal responsibility rather than ancestry or allegiance to government. Episode Chapters 00:00 What Makes Someone an American? Francis Salvador's Story 01:30 Francis Salvador's Journey from London to Colonial America 04:34 Francis Salvador Becomes America's First Jewish Legislator 09:23 The Southern Paul Revere and His Daring 28 Mile Ride 13:27 The Battle of Esseneca and Francis Salvador's Final Sacrifice 16:26 The American Creed: Declaration of Independence and Liberty 18:25 American Identity and Our Responsibility to Defend Freedom ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now.

  3. 5d ago

    When Republicans Surrender, Socialists Win | Carl Jackson

    2026 Midterms: When Republicans surrender ground, socialists win. Can the GOP defend your freedom, lower your costs, and earn your vote? With the midterm elections days away, Carl Jackson, host of The Carl Jackson Show, joins Professor Nick Giordano to confront the Republican Party's failure to explain how limited government and economic liberty improve your life. Jackson shares his transformation from jail and a custody battle as a young liberal father to faith, conservatism, and a rejection of welfare dependence. Together, they examine the influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the role of energy regulations and the Iran conflict in household costs, and why the GOP concedes working-class and minority communities instead of earning their trust. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The GOP's Message Crisis: Why attacks on socialism fall flat without a clear explanation of how free enterprise improves everyday life. Affordability & Your Wallet: How energy policy, tariffs, and foreign conflicts shape the debate over gas, groceries, and household costs. The Welfare Trap: What Jackson's experience in the court system and on public assistance reveals about fatherhood, faith, and personal autonomy. The DSA & Democrat Power: Why Jackson warns that Democrats could mistake voter frustration for a socialist mandate if they retake Congress. The Voters Republicans Abandon: What outreach efforts in Michigan illustrate about respect, trust, and the communities Republicans too often concede. Chapters 00:00 Why Republicans Fail to Defend Freedom 02:31 2026 Midterms: Inflation, Energy Costs, and Iran 10:33 Carl Jackson: From Liberal to Conservative 19:11 Identity Politics, Welfare, and Government Dependence 24:03 Democratic Socialists and the Battle for Congress 27:45 Why Republicans Abandon Working-Class Voters 32:14 What Republicans Must Deliver if They Win ⭐ Support the Show: For more conversations about the ideas and policies that shape America, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

  4. Oct 26

    France Riots: Europe's Breaking Point, Is America Next?

    France riots and European unrest expose failed assimilation and a war on Western civilization. America faces the exact same crisis of order. Professor Nick Giordano draws on his homeland security and political science background to examine mass migration, failed government responses, and the red-green alliance between radical leftists and Islamist movements. Why do France's extensive welfare benefits fail to satisfy factions that seek to dismantle Western institutions? From Emmanuel Macron's appeasement to Giorgia Meloni's crackdown in Italy, this episode examines how leaders respond to violent unrest and exposes a dangerous trap for Americans: citizens surrender liberty for order, only to discover those extraordinary powers serve a government they no longer trust. What You'll Learn In This Episode: France's Welfare Contradiction: Why cradle-to-grave benefits fail to appease revolutionary movements that seek to destroy the existing order. Mass Migration and Failed Assimilation: How anti-Western ideology and the rejection of civic obligations fracture national identity. The Red-Green Alliance: Why radical leftists and Islamist factions unite against Western institutions despite incompatible goals. Macron vs. Meloni: What their responses reveal about appeasement, criminal penalties, parental accountability, and public safety. America's Freedom Trap: How emergency powers can outlast a crisis and give the next administration tools to target ordinary citizens. Episode Chapters 00:00 France Riots: Europe's Crisis, America's Warning 04:15 Mass Migration, France's Welfare State, and Failed Assimilation 07:09 The Red-Green Alliance and the War on Western Civilization 11:30 Could European Governments Collapse? America and NATO at Risk 15:05 Macron vs. Meloni: Appeasement or Accountability? 26:44 America's Radical Left, Constitutional Checks, and Civic Education 31:05 Freedom vs. Security: The Trap of Emergency Powers ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: If you're tired of government abuse, hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with one person who cares about the future of the country.

  5. Oct 22

    Peter Muhlenberg: From the Pulpit to the Revolution

    Why did Peter Muhlenberg, an ordained Lutheran pastor, leave his pulpit to lead American soldiers into the Revolutionary War? In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the extraordinary story of Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, the "Fighting Parson" of the American Revolution. Discover how a man of faith traded the safety of his church for a Continental Army command under George Washington and endured the brutal trials of Valley Forge before the American victory at Yorktown. As America marks its 250th anniversary, explore the clash between Peter and his brother Frederick, the first Speaker of the House, and uncover what the Founders intended for religious liberty, the First Amendment, and the separation of church and state. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Pulpit Rebellion: Why Peter Muhlenberg left his ministry to command Patriot soldiers and how the famous uniform reveal became a Revolutionary War legend. Two Brothers, Two Paths: How Peter took up arms while Frederick chose public service and became the first Speaker of the House. The First Amendment's True Meaning: Why the Founders rejected federal control over religion without excluding people of faith from civic life. From Valley Forge to Yorktown: How Muhlenberg endured the hardships of the Revolutionary War and helped secure American independence. The Cost of Civic Silence: Why personal conscience demands active participation and why freedom never defends itself. Episode Chapters 00:00 Peter Muhlenberg: The Pastor Who Joined the American Revolution 02:14 Peter Muhlenberg's Fight for Liberty and Freedom of Conscience 04:15 Religious Freedom and Government Control in Colonial America 06:39 Peter and Frederick Muhlenberg Clash Over Faith and War 09:16 Revolutionary War Battles: Brandywine, Valley Forge, and Yorktown 12:31 The First Amendment and Separation of Church and State 17:03 Why Civic Silence and Complacency Threaten American Liberty ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now.

  6. Oct 21

    Article V Convention of States: Breaking DC's Grip (Mark Meckler)

    Article V Convention of States: Can 34 states force a check on Washington's power when Republican victories fail to deliver? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano and Mark Meckler, president of Convention of States and Citizens for Self-Governance, confront Washington's appetite for debt and control. Meckler makes the case for a balanced budget amendment, constitutional tax and budget caps, and congressional term limits through the Article V amendment process. They also debate repeal of the 17th Amendment, state legislative recall of U.S. senators, and the federal funds that undermine state sovereignty. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Article V Alternative: Learn why 34 states must apply for an amendment convention and why 38 must ratify any proposed amendment. National Debt and Fiscal Limits: Hear why Meckler argues that constitutional restraints can succeed where Republican promises have failed. Term Limits and the Administrative State: Examine his warning that limits on Congress alone could shift more power to unelected federal bureaucrats. 17th Amendment Repeal and Senate Recall: Explore two proposals to restore state influence over the U.S. Senate and the obstacles each faces. Federal Funds and State Sovereignty: Discover why state lawmakers may resist more authority if it costs them federal dollars. Chapters 00:00 Midterm Elections: Voter Turnout and Polling Blind Spots 05:30 Socialist Candidates and the Democratic Party's Future 11:49 National Debt: Why Republicans Fail to Cut Federal Waste 15:02 Article V Convention of States: The Amendment Process 17:11 17th Amendment Repeal and the Senate Recall Alternative 22:22 Federal Overreach: State Sovereignty vs. Federal Funds 28:01 Voter ID, Election Integrity, and the Constitutional Oath ⭐ Support the Show: For more conversations about the ideas and policies that shape America, follow The P.A.S. Report on Apple Podcasts, leave a five-star rating wherever your platform allows it, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

  7. Oct 19

    Bought a MAGA Hat? Inside Jack Smith's Arctic Frost Dragnet

    Bought a MAGA hat? Jack Smith's Arctic Frost probe obtained buyer records and personal data on over 639,000 Republican supporters. Senator Chuck Grassley's latest Arctic Frost disclosures expose the scope of FBI subpoenas that reached Republican donors, MAGA hat buyers, and ordinary Americans. The revelations raise fundamental questions about political surveillance, government weaponization, and First Amendment rights. Professor Nick Giordano contrasts the Ilhan Omar raid with Jack Smith's Arctic Frost dragnet to explain the difference between legitimate criminal investigations and government abuse of power. He connects the FBI's post-9/11 intelligence expansion, the Biden administration's domestic terrorism strategy, and years of federal overreach to a question Republicans must answer: Why haven't they curtailed the investigative powers they spent years condemning? What You'll Learn In This Episode: Jack Smith's Arctic Frost Dragnet: What Senator Grassley's disclosures reveal about federal access to records on 639,000 Republican donors, voters, and supporters, plus MAGA hat purchase data. Ilhan Omar Raid vs. Government Weaponization: Why a judicially authorized investigation into alleged fraud differs from broad federal collection of Americans' political records. FBI Surveillance and the Deep State: How post-9/11 intelligence expansion and domestic terrorism policies raise serious questions about federal power and constitutional safeguards. First Amendment Rights and Political Privacy: How government access to donor records, political affiliations, and personal information can discourage lawful political participation. Six Reforms to Stop Government Abuse: How Congress could dismantle the FBI's expanded intelligence apparatus, restrict mass data collection, require deletion of unrelated records, and impose criminal penalties for deliberate misconduct. Episode Chapters 00:00 Ilhan Omar Investigation: Political Targeting or Accountability? 02:07 Ilhan Omar Raid: Fraud Allegations and Financial Questions 06:16 Search Warrants vs. Government Weaponization 10:20 FBI Surveillance: How the Government Collects Your Data 12:26 Jack Smith's Arctic Frost: The Political Surveillance Dragnet 17:24 639,000 Republicans: MAGA Hat Buyers and Government Lists 25:48 Six Reforms to Stop FBI Abuse and Government Weaponization ⭐ Support The P.A.S. Report: If you're tired of government abuse, hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with one person who cares about the future of the country.

  8. Oct 15

    Salem Poor at Bunker Hill: Why He Risked Everything

    Salem Poor bought his freedom for £27. Why did he risk his life six years later at the Battle of Bunker Hill? In this episode of America's Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano explores the Black Revolutionary War soldier whose battlefield courage prompted thirteen officers and a brigade surgeon to petition the Massachusetts General Court for a reward. Trace Poor's service through Saratoga, Valley Forge, and the Battle of Monmouth. As America marks its 250th anniversary, discover how his continued Continental Army service and later hardship challenge the belief that liberty requires no personal sacrifice. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Price of Freedom: How Salem Poor purchased his liberty in colonial Massachusetts and entered the American Revolution with a family and a future at stake. Courage at Bunker Hill: The December 1775 petition that compared a Black private soldier's conduct to an experienced officer's. Service Beyond Recognition: How Poor entered a three-year Continental Army enlistment after the legislature rejected the request to reward him. Life After the Revolution: The stark contrast between Poor's wartime reputation and his later need for assistance at Boston's almshouse. Liberty and Personal Responsibility: Why a free republic needs citizens whose commitment to principle extends beyond comfort, applause, or convenience. Episode Chapters 00:00 Salem Poor and the Price of Freedom 00:29 How Salem Poor Bought His Freedom 02:16 Why Salem Poor Joined the American Revolution 04:23 Salem Poor at the Battle of Bunker Hill 06:57 The Petition to Reward Salem Poor's Bravery 09:06 Salem Poor's Revolutionary War Service and Later Hardship 12:22 What Salem Poor Teaches Us About Liberty and Duty ⭐ Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now.

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Get in-depth political analysis of American politics, geopolitics, current events, and the Constitution through evidence-based analysis and historical context. Hosted by Political Science Professor Nick Giordano, The P.A.S. Report cuts through political spin to explain the ideas, institutions, and policies shaping the United States and the world through principled conservative analysis. What You'll Get Each Week: • Political Analysis & Current Events: Insightful commentary on American politics, elections, public policy, government accountability, free speech, individual liberty, national security, and international affairs. • Exclusive Interviews: Conversations with influential policymakers, journalists, historians, authors, and thought leaders featuring guests such as Senator Ted Cruz, Newt Gingrich, Victor Davis Hanson, Dr. Ben Carson, Alan Dershowitz, Mollie Hemingway, Miranda Devine, John Solomon, Dinesh D'Souza, Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer, and many more. • America's Founding Series: Discover the people, principles, and events that shaped the American experiment, and why the Constitution remains essential to understanding today's political and constitutional challenges. If you're looking for thoughtful conservative commentary that explains the issues, not just reacts to them, The P.A.S. Report delivers the context, insight, and conversations you won't find anywhere else. 🔔 Follow for new episodes every week. 🌐 pasreport.com

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