On this episode of Our American Stories when the HMS Birkenhead struck rocks off the coast of South Africa in chaos should have followed Instead what happened that night became one of history's clearest displays of courage and order in the face of disaster With lifeboats too few for the hundreds aboard British soldiers stood their ground so that women and children could be saved Their calm obedience became known as the Birkenhead Drill a model of discipline that would inspire generations and set the standard for what it means to put others first The History Guy shares the story [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Benjamin Franklin rarely attended church and questioned some of Christianity's central doctrines Yet he never abandoned belief in God He believed in Providence immortality moral accountability and the importance of religion to a healthy society Franklin's faith never fit neatly into a single category and he spent much of his long life thinking questioning and occasionally changing his mind about what he believed Dr D G Hart author of Benjamin Franklin Cultural Protestant and historian Dr Thomas Kidd share the complicated story of Franklin's religious life Support the show https www ouramericanstories com [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories James Madison rarely chased the spotlight and he knew his character flaws He was short balding awkward and didn't always play well in group settings Yet despite his stature his big ideas built and shaped America He drafted the Bill of Rights argued for ratification in The Federalist Papers and turned quiet conviction into lasting policy through partnerships with Washington Jefferson and Monroe His marriage to Dolley Madison added another kind of influence one that worked in rooms where politics met people David O Stewart author of Madison's Gift shares the story of [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories on June Abigail Adams climbed Penn's Hill with her seven-year-old son John Quincy Across the water British and American soldiers were fighting the Battle of Bunker Hill Cannon fire echoed in the distance smoke rose over the battlefield and Charlestown burned before their eyes The American Revolution was no longer something happening somewhere else A future president was watching it unfold beside his mother With her husband away and war unfolding around her family Abigail turned to the Bible for strength and taught her young son to do the same She gave John [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Jeremiah Castille grew up surrounded by poverty alcoholism drugs and violence At years old he found the Christian faith and began imagining a different life for himself He set his sights on one goal earn a football scholarship to the University of Alabama get an education and someday give his own family the life he never had Castille made it to Alabama and played for the legendary Paul Bear Bryant during the coach's final season He shares how a few words from Bryant changed the way he saw himself the lessons about character [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories for more than two centuries Americans who agreed on almost nothing have found something to admire in Thomas Jefferson Presidents abolitionists liberals and conservatives have all claimed the man who wrote that all men are created equal while holding hundreds of people in slavery He's a complicated figure and that might say something about all of us Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Joseph J Ellis author of American Sphinx shares why Jefferson remains one of the most fascinating and contradictory figures in the American story and why those contradictions make him America's first true everyman [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories why do we say a married couple tied the knot How did rejecting someone become known as blackballing them And what do sailing ships have to do with being under the weather or finding yourself in a touch and go situation Andrew Thompson author of Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases returns with the surprising stories behind some of the expressions we use every day from double cross and turn a blind eye to turn the tables two-faced and more Support [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence James Madison became known as the Father of the Constitution But the man who gave the Constitution much of its final language including the famous words We the People of the United States is largely forgotten His name was Gouverneur Morris Dennis C Rasmussen author of The Constitution's Penman and a Jack Miller Center Fellow shares the extraordinary story of the Founding Father who spoke more often than anyone else at the Constitutional Convention helped shape the document's final form and delivered one of its fiercest [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories before Antonin Scalia joined the Supreme Court he was wrestling with a question that would define his career What is a judge supposed to do when the law produces a result he doesn't personally like Scalia's answer was that judges should follow the law rather than their own preferences an idea that helped shape his growing commitment to textualism and originalism James Rosen author of Scalia Rise to Greatness continues Scalia's story through his years as a lawyer professor government official and federal judge He also shares the story of Scalia's marriage to [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories before Antonin Scalia became the first Italian American to serve on the U S Supreme Court he was Nino the only child of an Italian American family growing up in Queens His father had arrived from Sicily as a teenager speaking no English and worked his way through school to become a professor of Romance languages His mother the daughter of Italian immigrants became a schoolteacher Together they filled their son's childhood with books high expectations family and a deeply rooted Catholic faith James Rosen author of Scalia Rise to Greatness shares how [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in John Winthrop and hundreds of Puritan settlers crossed the Atlantic hoping to build a new community in New England Before they arrived Winthrop delivered a warning Their success or failure would not go unnoticed Drawing on the words of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew he told his fellow settlers We shall be as a city upon a hill The eyes of all people are upon us Robert J Morgan author of Bible Verses That Made America shares how a biblical image carried across the Atlantic became one of the most enduring [... more]

Bart is live on a Friday morning as guests pop in and out to take a look at what we'll be talking about come Sunday afternoon after the Packers take on the Jets The Brewers fight to hang on to the NL's top seed and the Bills take care of the Lions on Thursday Night Football Hosted by Simplecast an AdsWizz company See https pcm adswizz com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when the Constitutional Convention opened in the United States was less than a decade old and already struggling The Articles of Confederation had created a loose union of states with a Congress that lacked the power to tax enforce laws or stabilize the economy By many leaders believed the country could not continue as it was The men who met in Philadelphia were not unanimous in their views but they shared a belief that reform was necessary What began as a plan to amend the existing system became an effort to draft an [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when the Founding Fathers set out to shape a new nation they looked to Scripture for wisdom Many were not traditional churchgoers but nearly all believed that moral order came from faith Robert Morgan author of Bible Verses That Made America shares the story of how biblical teaching influenced America's earliest leaders and how those ideas became part of the nation's identity Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories The American Revolution had created an independent country It had not yet created a government capable of holding that country together Under the Articles of Confederation Congress struggled to raise money regulate commerce enforce its decisions or settle disputes among the states By the s George Washington James Madison Alexander Hamilton and others feared the young republic might not survive unless something changed Larry P Arnn president of Hillsdale College and author of The Founders' Key shares the story of how that crisis led delegates to Philadelphia in intending to repair the Articles [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories before the United States had a flag or a White House it had George Washington He led a band of farmers and tradesmen against the most powerful empire on earth and earned their loyalty by sharing in their struggle and fighting by their sides When the war was won the world waited for him to take the throne they assumed was his Instead he laid down his sword and went home setting a precedent for term limits that lasted until FDR took office almost years later Vince Benedetto the CEO of Bold Gold [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories a constitution can promise its people all kinds of rights But what happens when the government becomes powerful enough to ignore them For Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia the Constitution protected liberty not simply by guaranteeing rights but by dividing power so that no person or institution could easily control the government In a appearance before the U S Senate Judiciary Committee Scalia explained why an independent judiciary a separately elected president and two houses of Congress were designed to restrain one another What Americans sometimes call gridlock he argued was not necessarily [... more]

The Jim Rome Show HR - It's Thursday which means there's a double serving of What's Your Beef Then UNC has quietly moved on from DC Steve Belichick after taking a medical leave of absense Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Guest Host Colleen Wolfe is joined by former Raiders GM Mike Mayock to discuss his concerns for the Philadelphia Eagles' offense why the New York Giants are legit contenders to reach the playoffs this season the Bears' outlook after Chicago's -point Week explosion the keys to who wins the Bills vs Lions Thursday Night Football matchup and what the addition of Kenneth Walker III means for the Chiefs' chances to return to the postseason Colleen and the guys discuss the Caleb Williams vs the Vikings' blitzing defense Week showdown Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Guest Host Colleen Wolfe Brockman and TJ preview the Lions vs Bills to kick off NFL Week and weigh in on how concerned Bengals fans should be about Joe Burrow's back tightness Pro Football Hall of Famer Thursday Night Football Analyst Tony Gonzalez and Colleen preview the Week TNF matchup between the Bills and Lions to christen Buffalo's stadium Patrick Mahomes Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs looking like their old selves in Week and more Colleen and the guys discuss Carson Wentz' chances to seize the Vikings' starting QB job for the foreseeable future with another stellar effort [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when America's Founders set out to build a republic they looked backward for guidance Ancient Greece and Rome offered lessons in democracy republican government citizenship and the dangers that had caused free governments to collapse The Founders studied those successes and failures carefully as they wrestled with how political power could be divided restrained and ultimately placed in the hands of the people Dr Kenneth Calvert of Hillsdale College shares how the political ideas of the ancient world helped shape the Constitution and the American experiment in self-government Support the show https www [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution can both be read in just a few minutes but together they transformed the course of history Dr Larry P Arnn explains why America's founding documents were unlike anything the world had ever seen and why they still matter today Dr Arnn president of Hillsdale College and author of The Founders' Key explores the timeless principles of limited government representative democracy and natural rights that continue to define the American experiment Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories a century ago professional football was a gamble few people believed would pay off Players worked factory jobs during the week and battered one another on dirt fields on the weekend Teams appeared and disappeared crowds were small and owners sometimes risked everything they had just to make it to the next game Somehow out of that chaos the National Football League survived John Eisenberg author of The League shares how a handful of determined owners kept professional football alive long enough to transform a struggling sport into an American institution Support the [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when Japanese forces invaded the Philippines during World War II a group of American nurses found themselves caught in the fighting on Bataan Evacuation was still possible but they chose to stay In makeshift hospitals carved out of the jungle they cared for wounded soldiers through heat bombardment and disease Supplies disappeared Food ran out Still they worked often through the night using what little they had to keep their patients alive Our regular contributor Anne Clare tells the story through one of those nurses whose strength carried her through surrender and years [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories at years old Donna Martin had a plan She was going to leave Forest Mississippi spend the summer working as a lifeguard in Yosemite and use her days off to drive over to Hollywood and become a movie star It sounded simple enough Then she got to California and discovered that Yosemite wasn't exactly next door to Hollywood her summer job involved more than sitting beside a swimming pool and life away from home wasn't quite what she had imagined Donna shares the funny and deeply personal story of the summer that sent [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when Mike and Deborah Bailey lost their daughter Ashlynn to a fentanyl overdose their world stopped For months they wrestled with heartbreak and rage knowing the man who sold her the drugs was still alive Then their son came to them with a quiet conviction he wanted to forgive the dealer What began as an act of faith became a family's path to healing The Baileys wrote a letter offering forgiveness not to excuse the pain but to release its hold on their hearts They believed that letting go was the only way [... more]

The Jim Rome Show HR - It's Thursday which means there's a double helping of What's Your Beef Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

It's Thursday which means there's a double helping of What's Your Beef Then Michael Lombardi is OUT as General Manager of North Carolina Football Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

The Jim Rome Show HR - It's Thursday which means there's a LOADED What's Your Beef segment Then JJ McCarthy didn't win the starting QB job for the Minnesota Vikings and he hasn't won the backup job either Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Bart checks in on a Thursday with some thoughts on the Brewers upcoming schedule Then Peter Bukowski of Locked on Packers gives his thoughts on the Packers takes that Bart has been working towards this preseason Hosted by Simplecast an AdsWizz company See https pcm adswizz com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising [... more]

Dan Lanning, the head coach of the Oregon Ducks, discusses the challenges of college football, including the name, image, and likeness policy, and the potential for a longer college football season. He also talks about his team's prospects and the importance of player development. Meanwhile, Rich Eisen engages in a humorous exchange with Lanning about the Oregon Ducks' Jordan collection and the possibility of adding the team to his banner. [... more]

Tony Gonzalez, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, discusses his career and current NFL players, including Aaron Donald and Patrick Mahomes. Meanwhile, Eli Roth, a horror movie director, talks about his new film, Ice Cream Man, and shares his experiences working with Quentin Tarantino. [... more]

Aaron Donald's potential return to the NFL is a hot topic, with Andrew Whitworth sharing his insights on the defensive tackle's training process. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers' acquisition of Tarek Schubel has sparked debate about the team's spending and its impact on Major League Baseball. The NFL season is just around the corner, with Thursday Night Football returning and Aaron Rodgers set to face off against Baker Mayfield. The Rich Eisen Show also discusses the latest baseball trades and the upcoming induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. [... more]

The discussion revolves around election integrity, with a focus on voting machines and left-wing violence. The importance of protecting identity is also highlighted, as well as the need for affordable women's healthcare. Additionally, the risks associated with vaping and the debate surrounding assisted death are explored, along with the potential of AI software to solve work's biggest challenges. [... more]

The founding fathers of America made a forthright declaration of dependence upon Almighty God when signing the Declaration of Independence. They understood that freedom is never free and is always purchased at a great cost. The American system is the political expression of Christian ideas, and the country's founding fathers recognized the importance of self-restraint in maintaining freedom. The Constitution was designed to perpetuate a Christian order, and the freedom of the First Amendment was freedom from federal interference, not from religion. The American people have been blessed with unprecedented history of freedoms, which are the envy of the world, and the country's abundance and freedom are not merely by chance, but are due to the providential hand of God. [... more]

The Rich Eisen Show discusses the latest sports news, including the World Cup, LeBron James' potential move to the Golden State Warriors, and the Los Angeles Lakers' offseason moves. The show also touches on the National Football League, with guests discussing quarterback Kyler Murray and the Cincinnati Bengals' chances in the upcoming season. [... more]

The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, sparking fan reaction and debate about the move's impact on the team's future. Meanwhile, the USA national team is making a strong showing in the World Cup, with a potential quarterfinal matchup against Bosnia or Egypt in the knockout stage. [... more]

The Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win has boosted North Carolina's chances of getting a Major League Baseball team, with Raleigh's national profile and credibility of potential ownership groups increasing. The state's love for baseball and strong fan base make it an ideal location for a team. Meanwhile, the Panthers are preparing for training camp, with a deeper and more talented team than in recent years, and the USA soccer team is gearing up for the World Cup, with a matchup against Australia on July 4th. [... more]

The World Cup has officially begun, with Mexico taking an early lead against South Africa. Meanwhile, the Carolina Panthers are gearing up for the new season, with Xavier Legette looking to bounce back from a disappointing sophomore year. The New York Knicks are also in the midst of a thrilling playoff run, with the series against the Spurs hanging in the balance. In the world of hockey, the Stanley Cup finals are heating up, with the Hurricanes and Golden Knights facing off in a best-of-seven series. The College World Series is also underway, with West Virginia and Troy set to face off in the first game of the tournament. [... more]

The New York Knicks take game one of the NBA Finals, with Jalen Brunson leading the team to a crucial win. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup, with the series tied at one game apiece. Russell Wilson's NFL career is also discussed, with some questioning his Hall of Fame status. The conversation also touches on the influence of Wilson's playing style and his impact on the sport. [... more]