Friends & Fellow Citizens

07/09/2026

You might have heard the expression "the pen is mightier than the sword." So who "wrote" the Revolution and has been considered the Penman of the American Revolution?

Dr. Jane Calvert, author and scholar who runs the John Dickinson Writings Project, is at the forefront of illuminating this Founder's legacy today. Hear how Dickinson's political wit and penmanship made this Founding Father a celebrity of his time and a brilliant thinker behind the U.S. Constitution.

10/08/2026

What do famous names like Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John Marshall have in common? They all had a common teacher who became the first signatory from the Commonwealth of Virginia to sign the Declaration: George Wythe. Learn how Wythe's influence shaped the Signers and how the Virginian became one of the premier minds of the law during his time.

What do famous names like Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and John ...

03/08/2026

Several big names have defined the Supreme Court: John Marshall, Roger Taney, Earl Warren, Antonin Scalia, Ruth Bader Ginsburg,... But there is another Justice who has arguably been one of the most influential in the past 20+ years: Justice Samuel Alito.

From his new book Revenge for the Sixties, award-winning journalist and former executive director of POLITICO Peter Canellos shares the fascinating upbringing, philosophy, and style that made Justice Alito a pioneer of the conservative legal movement. He also provides a preview of his other book about another interesting Justice named John Marshall Harlan, who notably was the lone dissenter in Plessy v. Ferguson.

13/07/2026

What was it like to run a congressional campaign for the first time? And what were the biggest takeaways and lessons from that experience? Sherman shares a preview of the experiences and lessons on the campaign trail in one of the largest congressional districts in the country.

https://ffc.buzzsprout.com/1255184/episodes/19404857-206-reflections-and-lessons-from-the-nv-02-campaign-trail

06/07/2026

Hollywood is arguably the most recognizable brand of American movies.

But in the last couple of decades, something else has unfortunately increasingly taken over American domination of the movie industry: the Chinese Communist Party.

How can America reclaim American-made Hollywood movies?

Chris Fenton, a former Hollywood film producer of 21 films grossing a total of more than $2 billion, shares insight into the growing dilemma between Hollywood and Beijing. He is now featuring a new movie Bad Counselors that brings back American-made cinema to U.S. movie screens! Great opportunity for the whole family!

Hollywood is arguably the most recognizable brand of American movie...

03/07/2026

250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by 56 brave signers. While everyone can agree on the significance of that day, 'division' seems to describe all of American politics these days. Just like much of American history, even the issue of independence itself was a divisive issue.

But does division inherently mean dysfunction? Or can the division over the meaning of our Declaration result in progress?

Previewing their new book Divided Over the Declaration: How an Enduring Debate Sustains the Vision of America, Bill of Rights Institute President and CEO David Bobb and BRI Senior Fellow Tony Williams offer insight on how the Declaration has kept its vibrant significance for 250 years. Hear how the Declaration may give us a sense of where our country may go in the next 250 years and beyond.

Happy 250th birthday to the United States of America! Hope you all ...

08/06/2026

As the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence, Charles Carroll made strong stances on the role of public service. How did he handle ad hominem attacks from a prominent Loyalist? Learn how Carroll's stance on religion and public office and his choice of argumentative style made him a prominent Marylander.

As the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence, Charles Carroll made strong stances on the role of public service. How did he handle ad hominem attacks from a prominent Loyalist? Learn how Carroll's stance on religion and public offi...

02/06/2026

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01/06/2026

Sports are important activities that teach life skills to countless people every day. But when politics enters the arena, the integrity of sports is in the balance. In recent years, there have been instances of biological men self-identifying as female, prompting many to be concerned about the future of female sports.

This episode is an opportunity to hear from two young volleyball players, Kendall Lewis and Sia Liilii, and their experiences standing up for their teammates and fellow female athletes. Learn how they are responding with action to uphold Title IX and protect women's sports.

Sports are important activities that teach life skills to countless people every day. But when politics enters the arena, the integrity of sports is in the balance. In recent years, there have been instances of biological men self-identifying as f...