The Martin Memo

Zachary Martin

A conservative based podcast that is committed to bringing you the truth. Join us as we navigate the political world and make sense of tough issues. If you wish to contact us and ask us questions please email the link: themartinmemo@gmail.com. We look forward to you joining our movement!

  1. 1D AGO

    Crispus Attucks, The First Martyr of Liberty | The Martin Memo | Ep. 56

    Episode 1: Crispus Attucks – The First Martyr of Liberty On March 5, 1770, a single man’s death in the snow of Boston changed the course of history. Crispus Attucks — a tall, mixed-race sailor of African and Native American descent — stood at the front of an angry crowd facing British soldiers. When the muskets fired, he was the first to fall, struck by two bullets to the chest. His blood became the spark that ignited the American Revolution. In this powerful opening episode of Unsung Patriots, we uncover the remarkable true story of a man who escaped slavery, lived as a free sailor and whaler, and gave his life for a liberty he himself had never fully known. From his daring runaway escape in 1750 to the chaotic night of the Boston Massacre, we explore how one unsung hero helped rally the colonies toward independence. You’ll discover: Why Attucks was at the center of the confrontationHow Paul Revere’s engraving turned the event into revolutionary propagandaJohn Adams’ surprising courtroom comments about the “motley rabble”Why Attucks’ story was often erased or minimized in textbooksHis lasting legacy as a symbol for freedom and equalityThis is not just the story of one man — it’s the story of how everyday people, not just famous Founders, launched the fight for American independence. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and leave a review — it helps more people discover these hidden heroes of America’s founding. Next time on Unsung Patriots: Haym Salomon, the immigrant financier who escaped British prisons twice and personally funded the victory at Yorktown. Unsung Patriots: Heroes Behind America’s Founding Telling the stories of the overlooked men and women who risked everything for liberty.

    14 min
  2. APR 8

    Iran winding down? Border Shutdown & Bic Tech vs. American Dream | The Martin Memo | Ep. 55

    In this hard-hitting episode of The Martin Memo, we cut through the spin on the week’s biggest stories. President Trump declares the Iran air strikes “winding down” and calls it a success — but gas prices are climbing, retirement accounts are jittery, and the mission seemed to change three times in a month. We ask the tough questions: What does “winning” actually look like when the goalposts keep moving? Was it worth the domestic pain at the pump and on Wall Street? And how does a leader know the difference between a smart exit and just cutting and running? At the southern border, the Supreme Court is deciding whether the U.S. can turn away asylum seekers while new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is already locking horns with sanctuary states like Minnesota and New Jersey. Who really runs the show when feds and states clash on national security? What happens when local warehouses become detention centers? And is this a genuine policy fix or political theater timed for the 2026 midterms? Finally, the exploding debate over Big Tech and corporate landlords buying up single-family homes: Is it fair that regular families now have to outbid billion-dollar funds for a starter home? Should the government step in to protect the American Dream, or is that government overreach in a free market? Unfiltered analysis, no sacred cows, and straight talk on the issues that actually hit your wallet and your future. This is The Martin Memo — where the headlines meet reality.

    38 min

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A conservative based podcast that is committed to bringing you the truth. Join us as we navigate the political world and make sense of tough issues. If you wish to contact us and ask us questions please email the link: themartinmemo@gmail.com. We look forward to you joining our movement!