Solo Episodes
Episode 61: A Forgotten Westminster Ally during the American Revoluti…
During the American Revolution, there were some unlikely friends in Great Britain who sided with the colonies. Find out how one l…
Episode 59: Samuel Adams - An American Brew of Oratory and Republican…
While now commonly known for the beer company namesake, Samuel Adams is one of the most vocal American revolutionaries in U.S. hi…
Episode 57: "Long Shot" Amendment Propositions to the U.S. Constituti…
With approximately 12,000 proposed amendments to the U.S. Constitution, there are bound to be some constitutional long shots that…
Episode 55: Brig. Gen. William Whipple - A Merchant Supporting a Glor…
William Whipple was a New Hampshire native who imagined himself as a longtime, successful merchant. But things certainly took a d…
Episode 53: The China Blunder of President Tyler
In 1845, President John Tyler ratified the first U.S. treaty with China: the Treaty of Wanghia. Almost 180 years later, this litt…
Episode 51: Dr. Josiah Bartlett - A Founder and Ancestor of The West …
When people hear "Josiah Bartlett," they may think of the U.S. President Josiah "Jed" Bartlet from the popular TV show The West W…
Episode 49: How Jacobson v. Massachusetts Upheld Representative Democ…
This week, we learn how the little-known case, Jacobson v. Massachusetts, can provide lessons and insight on the importance of up…
Episode 47: John Hancock - The First Signature of Independence
Welcome to the first episode of the Sacred Honor Series! To begin this new series, we learn about how this signer went from wealt…
Episode 45: A Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
This coming Sunday marks the 245th birthday of America and anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing. Sherman perfor…
Episode 43: Standing for the Stars and Stripes
For our first Flag Day episode, we remember the ideals represented by the American flag and the journey that this flag has been o…
Episode 39: The Third Q&A
This week, Sherman answers your questions on a variety of topics ranging from the national debt to sports in the third Q&A episod…
Episode 37: A Secretary of State Who Saved The Union
President Lincoln rightfully deserves major credit for keeping the Union during the Civil War. But there is one man who not only …
Episode 35: "Congress, What's Your Schedule?" - Why the Congressional…
With so many various activities, current events, and issues for Members of Congress to take on, the congressional schedule is alw…
Episode 33: Political Derailments of the First Transcontinental Railr…
The First Transcontinental Railroad was truly a revolutionary project that created new towns, made transportation easier, and hel…
Episode 31: Why Countries Need Personal Responsibility
With the most recent disputes continuing between the European Union and the UK on the distribution of the AstraZeneca vaccine, pu…