Solo Episodes
Episode 29: Predicting the Post-Pandemic Decline and Reinvention of H…
As the education landscape still grapples with school closures and budget cuts, Sherman makes a prediction on how much higher edu…
Episode 27: Priorities of a Prospective National Cyber Director
A Senate-confirmed position of national cyber director was included in the most recent National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).…
Episode 25: Paving a Path Forward for 2021
What can and should we look forward to in 2021? To clear the fog of petty politics, we can strive to find a path forward for Amer…
Episode 23: Secretary of Defense - Civilian or Military?
Newly and overwhelmingly confirmed Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has excellent military expertise and a life of public servic…
Episode 21: A 2021 Pre-Inauguration Address
In this episode, I outline a couple of main takeaways about the purposes of the U.S. presidential inauguration as the world readi…
Episode 19: Holiday Fireside Wrap-Up of 2020
As we prepare to say farewell to 2020, let us remember the significance of the holiday season and the common values we hold dear.…
Episode 17: Public Health and Science Legacies of the Washington Admi…
In this first episode about public health in the U.S., we explore some of the challenges that occurred in the wake of the 1793 ye…
Episode 15: The Civility of Civil Discourse
In this sixth and final episode of the "Washington's Six Principles" series, hear a few iconic stories that define the history of…
Episode 13: A Responsible Nation Needs Fiscal Responsibility
In the fifth episode of the "Washington's Principles" series, we explore some of the fiscal debates and philosophy during Preside…
Episode 11: A Special Message on 2020 Election Eve
On the eve of the 2020 elections, Sherman reminds us of the values we hold dear, regardless of whoever wins the election. October…
Episode 9: Education As The Pursuit of Lifelong Learning
In the fourth installment of the "Washington's Six Principles" series, we explore some fundamentals of education and learning, th…
Episode 7: A House United Will Stand
Introducing the third of the six principles of George Washington, Sherman explores how President Washington, President Lincoln, a…
Episode 5: Our Trust in Faith
In this fifth episode, Sherman explores the second of Washington's six principles and shares with you about origins of faith in A…
Episode 3: The Lifestyle, Institution, and Spirit of Patriotism
In the first episode of the "Washington's Principles" series, Sherman discusses the definition of patriotism and the threats agai…
Episode 1: America's Noble Principles
America is the grandest experiment for the timeless defense of freedom, opportunity and justice. In this pilot episode, Sherman i…