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Professor Nick Giordano | Conservative Political Analyst & Commentator

The P.A.S. Report with Professor Nick Giordano is a conservative political podcast delivering fearless analysis, no-nonsense commentary, and exclusive interviews. Exposing government corruption, media bias, and threats to freedom, Professor Giordano champions the Constitution, free speech, and individual liberty. What you'll get each week: • Honest Political Commentary: A no-nonsense look at current events, policy, and the forces shaping our nation. • Influential Guests: Exclusive conversations with America's most influential voices, including Mollie Hemingway, Newt Gingrich, Victor Davis Hanson, Dinesh D'Souza, Tucker Carlson, Dr. Ben Carson, and many more. • America's Founding Series: Rediscover the true meaning of freedom, liberty, and self-governance, and why these principles are more critical than ever as Professor Giordano brings history alive. If you're a patriot seeking to reconnect with America's founding principles and gain a deeper understanding of American values, The P.A.S. Report is your must-listen conservative political podcast. Subscribe now to get informed, get engaged, and stand for freedom. 👉 Visit https://pasreport.com

  1. 19h ago

    California Primary Chaos: Blue State Voters Reward Failure

    California Primary Chaos exposes a deeper problem: blue state voters keep rewarding failure. The political class hides behind "experience," but what has that experience actually produced? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the chaos surrounding the California primary and uses it to expose a larger crisis of governance across America's blue states and urban centers. From Los Angeles and the Mayor Karen Bass vs. Spencer Pratt primary fallout to the decline of quality of life in New York, Chicago, Boston, New Jersey, and Virginia, failed leaders keep getting rewarded while ordinary taxpayers foot the bill. Professor Giordano exposes the political experience scam, the broken ballot-counting timelines destroying public confidence, the Senate defeat of the SAVE America Act, and the political Stockholm Syndrome that keeps voters tied to the same failed leadership. What You'll Learn In This Episode: California Primary Chaos: Why drawn-out ballot counting raises serious questions about election competence, voter trust, and institutional stability.  The Experience Scam: How career politicians use tenure as a shield to avoid accountability for failure.  Blue State Voter Failure: Why deep-blue cities keep reelecting leaders who make communities less safe and life more expensive.  Coast-to-Coast Decay: How New York, Chicago, Boston, New Jersey, and Virginia reveal the same pattern of ideological governance.  Nonvoter Malpractice: Why Republicans and independents who sit out local and school board elections share responsibility for the mess they complain about.  The political class is managing decline and calling it progress. This episode delivers a blunt wake-up call: bad government survives because voters tolerate it. Experience in a failing system is not a qualification. It is evidence of decay. 📲 Connect with the Show and take a moment to share this episode with friends, family, and colleagues, and leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Episode Chapters 00:00 California Primary Chaos and the Vote Counting Delays 05:44 The Senate Defeat of the SAVE America Act 12:10 The Experience Scam: Mayor Karen Bass vs. Spencer Pratt 17:30 LAHSA Corruption and California's Train to Nowhere 23:32 Coast-to-Coast Decay: From Albany and Newark to Boston and Sacramento  32:11 Political Stockholm Syndrome and the Local Voter Problem 36:05 Civic Malpractice: Election Turnout and Voter Apathy 40:32 Fire Your Leaders: Demand Results Over Titles 🔔 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!

    44 min
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  3. 4d ago

    Richard Henry Lee: The Founding Father Who Made July 4th Possible

    Richard Henry Lee is the Founding Father who made July 4th possible, yet most Americans barely know his name. Before the Declaration of Independence and Jefferson's immortal words, Lee forced the Second Continental Congress to choose independence. In this episode of America's Founding Series, part of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano marks the 250-year anniversary of the Lee Resolution, introduced on June 7, 1776, at the Pennsylvania State House. Discover how Richard Henry Lee moved the colonies from resistance to separation, why Congress was deeply fractured, and how June 7th set the stage for the Declaration of Independence, July 4th, and the birth of the United States. What You'll Learn: Why Richard Henry Lee deserves recognition as one of America's most important Founding Fathers  How the Lee Resolution made July 4th and the Declaration of Independence possible  Why June 7, 1776, forced the Second Continental Congress to finally choose independence  How the fierce debate between radicals and moderates like John Dickinson shaped the vote  The difference between July 2nd, the vote for independence, and July 4th, the adoption of the Declaration  What Lee's courage teaches Americans today about liberty, self-government, and constitutional responsibility  Richard Henry Lee did not write the Declaration of Independence, but he forced Congress to make the decision that required one. This forgotten moment in American Revolution history reminds every generation that liberty demands more than slogans. It requires courage, responsibility, and a people willing to govern themselves. 📲 Connect with the Show and take a moment to share this episode with friends, family, and colleagues, and leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   Timestamps 00:00 The Crucial Moment in Independence Hall 02:18 Who Was Richard Henry Lee? 04:36 The Lee Resolution and the Road to Independence 08:09 Delays, Doubts, and the Vote for Independence 11:49 July 2nd, July 4th, and the Declaration of Independence 14:22 Richard Henry Lee's Forgotten Legacy 17:28 Liberty and the Responsibilities of Self-Government 🔔 Subscribe for More: Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

    20 min
  4. 5d ago

    Exposing the SPLC: A Father's Fight Against Bureaucratic Weaponization

    How does a concerned father challenging a school board curriculum wind up facing federal travel scrutiny and an FBI visit? Terry Newsome joins The P.A.S. Report Podcast to expose the terrifying reality of how parental rights, free speech, and political dissent are being targeted by America's label-and-smear machine. In this powerful episode, Terry Newsome, father of twins, Illinois Chapter President of Parents Involved in Education, and host of Behind Enemy Lines, tells his story of being targeted after challenging explicit material in local schools. The conversation breaks down a chilling timeline showing how the Southern Poverty Law Center, activist networks, legacy media outlets, and federal bureaucratic institutions can create a pipeline that intimidates parents, weaponizes labels, and silences ordinary Americans. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Local Catalyst: How Terry Newsome went from an ordinary father to a school board activist fighting for curriculum transparency.  The SPLC Smear Machine: How a national ideological organization can turn local parental dissent into an "extremism" narrative.  The Federal Fallout: How Terry says the SPLC campaign was followed by TSA PreCheck issues, repeated Quad-S travel screenings, and an FBI visit.  The Media Echo Chamber: How legacy media amplification turns NGO hit pieces into public reputational attacks.  The Fightback Strategy: What ordinary citizens can do when powerful public-private institutions try to chill free speech.  This episode exposes the SPLC machine, the weaponization of government agencies, and the growing danger of allowing unelected ideological organizations to influence law enforcement, shape public narratives, and target parents who refuse to stay quiet. 📲 Connect with the Show and take a moment to share this episode with friends, family, and colleagues, and leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   Timestamps 00:00 The Fight Against Indoctrination 01:28 Awakening to Educational Concerns 03:48 The School Board Meetings and Activism 09:50 Targeted by the Southern Poverty Law Center 15:38 Consequences of Being Labeled a Radical 18:58 The Coordination of Antifa and SPLC 21:17 Legal Actions Against the SPLC 22:09 Personal Experiences with TSA and Domestic Terrorism 28:18 Engagement with Congress and Political Activism 31:32 The Role of Bureaucracy and Media in Politics 35:11 Awakening the Public to the Ongoing War Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

    39 min
  5. Jun 1

    Domestic Terror Strategy: Trump's Fix Isn't Enough

    The National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism has been rewritten and the domestic terror strategy has changed, but has the real problem actually been solved? Nearly five years after the Biden administration transformed domestic surveillance, the Trump administration narrowed the counterterrorism focus back toward violence and criminal conduct. This episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast examines the Trump administration's revisions to the domestic terror framework, the constitutional dangers of the previous guidelines, and why the permanent bureaucracy remains one of the greatest threats to American liberty. While the revised strategy strips away vague ideological metrics like "anti-government" and "anti-authority" sentiment, the administrative machinery that enabled recent government abuses remains fully intact. From intelligence-sharing fusion centers to public-private censorship pipelines and sweeping surveillance authorities, the underlying weaponization infrastructure is merely waiting for the next administration. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Original Sin: How the 2021 Domestic Terror Strategy shifted the threshold away from criminal conduct and toward ideological "sentiment."  The Overhaul: Why the Trump administration's policy pivot represents a necessary constitutional correction.  The NSPM-7 Paradox: What National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 does, and how it could be turned against citizens again.  The Surveillance Pattern: How the Patriot Act, Total Information Awareness, and PRISM reveal 25 years of expanding bureaucratic power.  The Congressional Failure: Why Congress keeps passing clean FISA reauthorizations while abdicating real oversight.  Five years later, the debate is no longer about one president or one party. It is about whether a constitutional republic can survive a weaponized bureaucracy that treats political dissent, free speech, and ideological disagreement as predictive threat indicators. 📲 Connect with the Show and take a moment to share this episode with friends, family, and colleagues, and leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Episode Chapters 00:00 The Domestic Terror Strategy and the Threat to Liberty 05:44 How "Anti-Government Sentiment" Became a Warning Sign 08:23 The Rise of Domestic Ideological Surveillance 16:30 Trump's Revisions: A Necessary Course Correction 21:32 NSPM-7 and the Risk of Future Weaponization 29:11 The Permanent Bureaucracy Behind the Surveillance State 40:05 Why Congress Must Dismantle the Machinery 🔔 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!

    45 min
  6. May 28

    Don't Tread on Me: Christopher Gadsden's Warning

    Don't Tread on Me was never just a flag. It was Christopher Gadsden's warning about what happens when free people get comfortable with power. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, the America's Founding Series tells the story of Christopher Gadsden, the South Carolina patriot behind the iconic Gadsden flag and the enduring phrase, Don't Tread on Me. From the Stamp Act crisis to the fall of Charleston, from revolutionary defiance to imprisonment in St. Augustine, Gadsden's story reveals why liberty requires vigilance, courage, and a people willing to say no when government power goes too far. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Making of a Firebrand: How Christopher Gadsden became one of the most aggressive Patriot voices in South Carolina. The Danger of Incrementalism: Why the Stamp Act crisis was never just about a tax on paper, but about sovereignty, precedent, and arbitrary power. The Symbol of the Rattlesnake: The real meaning behind the Gadsden flag and why it was designed as a warning, not a call for conquest. The Test of Conviction: How the fall of Charleston and solitary confinement at Castillo de San Marcos tested Gadsden's dedication to the cause. The Modern Lesson: Why Gadsden's warning still matters as government power and bureaucratic authority continue to expand. Christopher Gadsden's life was filled with contradictions, but his message remains clear: liberty dies when citizens stop guarding it. This episode connects the American Revolution, the Gadsden flag, limited government, and the founding generation's fight against tyrannical overreach to the challenges facing Americans today as we celebrate America 250.   📲 Connect with the Show and take a moment to share this episode with friends, family, and colleagues, and leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   Timestamps 00:00 The Symbolism of the Gadsden Flag 02:59 Christopher Gadsden: A Complex Patriot 05:27 The Incremental Nature of Power 08:37 The Rattlesnake Flag: A Revolutionary Identity 11:25 Facing Consequences: Gadsden's Defiance 14:02 Lessons from Gadsden's Life and Legacy 🔔 Subscribe for More:   Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! SUPPORT OUR AFFILIATES: *Disclosure: If a purchase is made through these links, PA Strategies, LLC may earn a commission at no additional cost to the buyer.

    19 min
  7. May 27

    "Nazi" Smears and Campus Hypocrisy: Higher Ed's Toxic Double Standard

    "Nazi" Smears & Campus Hypocrisy expose Higher Ed's Toxic Double Standard as universities preach civility while excusing ideological attacks. Universities love to talk about inclusion, safety, and respect, but what happens when a conservative professor is smeared in front of students and the university shrugs? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano speaks with professor, author, and Campus Reform Higher Ed Fellow Adam Ellwanger about his latest Campus Reform piece detailing how a colleague allegedly called him a "Nazi white supremacist" in front of an entire classroom. Ellwanger explains what happened, how the university responded, and why the incident reveals a much larger crisis inside American higher education.  The conversation goes beyond one campus smear to examine academic freedom, DEI loopholes, faculty ideological capture, declining college standards, weak writing skills, AI plagiarism, and the death of the college credential. Giordano and Ellwanger expose how higher education's toxic double standard protects leftist privilege while students, parents, taxpayers, and employers pay the price. What You'll Learn In This Episode How "Nazi" smears and ideological labels are used to intimidate conservative professors and silence dissent.  Why campus hypocrisy exposes a toxic double standard in university speech codes and professional standards.  How DEI loopholes and faculty hiring practices keep higher education ideologically captured.  Why the college credential is losing value as employers drop four-year degree requirements.  How AI, poor writing skills, and collapsing academic standards are weakening critical thinking.  📲 Connect with the Show Read Adam Ellwanger's article at Campus Reform. Visit pasreport.com to subscribe to the newsletter and share this episode. Follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast so you never miss new episodes exposing the issues shaping America.   Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: "Nazi" Smears and Campus Hypocrisy 02:44 What Happened in the Classroom 05:38 The University's Response and Investigation 08:44 Higher Education's Toxic Double Standard 11:39 How Labels Silence Conservative Professors 18:22 DEI, Faculty Hiring, and Academic Rot 23:44 Is Higher Education Facing a Reckoning? 29:27 AI, Writing Skills, and Blue Book Exams 32:37 Why Writing Builds Critical Thinking 38:32 Final Thoughts on Higher Ed's Future Follow The P.A.S. Report: 📱 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation!

    42 min
  8. May 25

    How Government Dependency Destroys Freedom

    How Government Dependency Destroys Freedom: America is being conditioned to believe dependency is compassion and success is selfish. In this episode, Professor Nicholas Giordano exposes how government growth, fraud, and victimhood politics are eroding self-reliance, capitalism, and the American spirit. From the Vance fraud task force uncovering massive abuse in taxpayer-funded programs to New York City's fiscal collapse and California's homelessness disaster, this episode breaks down how bloated bureaucracies fail repeatedly while demanding more money and more power. The conversation explores the dangerous connection between economic dependency and political control using the ideas of Milton Friedman and Thomas Sowell, while explaining why capitalism, personal responsibility, and self-governance remain essential to preserving liberty. What You'll Learn: How government dependency weakens freedom and expands political control  Why fraud, waste, and abuse are actively protected by the political class  What Milton Friedman and Thomas Sowell understood about economic freedom  How failed government programs continue growing despite terrible results  Why rebuilding self-reliance and accountability is essential to saving the republic   📲 If the American ethic is worth fighting for, take a moment to share this episode with friends, family, and colleagues, and leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction: When Did Success Become a Villain? 04:13 The Socialist Push and the Destruction of the Republic 08:41 The Collapse of Infrastructure and Education in New York 15:01 The Need for Capitalism and Free Enterprise 33:34 COVID, Government Mandates, and Economic Fear 39:44 The Dangers of the Victimhood Industrial Complex 44:33 The Importance of Personal Responsibility and Self-Reliance 🔔 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!

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The P.A.S. Report with Professor Nick Giordano is a conservative political podcast delivering fearless analysis, no-nonsense commentary, and exclusive interviews. Exposing government corruption, media bias, and threats to freedom, Professor Giordano champions the Constitution, free speech, and individual liberty. What you'll get each week: • Honest Political Commentary: A no-nonsense look at current events, policy, and the forces shaping our nation. • Influential Guests: Exclusive conversations with America's most influential voices, including Mollie Hemingway, Newt Gingrich, Victor Davis Hanson, Dinesh D'Souza, Tucker Carlson, Dr. Ben Carson, and many more. • America's Founding Series: Rediscover the true meaning of freedom, liberty, and self-governance, and why these principles are more critical than ever as Professor Giordano brings history alive. If you're a patriot seeking to reconnect with America's founding principles and gain a deeper understanding of American values, The P.A.S. Report is your must-listen conservative political podcast. Subscribe now to get informed, get engaged, and stand for freedom. 👉 Visit https://pasreport.com

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