Solo Episodes
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…
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…