Episodes

Social media has undoubtedly changed the way people interact. Amid debates about its usage and effects on the cultural fabric of our nation, proper education about social media is a top priority. Social media influencer Brit...

This week, we learn how the little-known case, Jacobson v. Massachusetts, can provide lessons and insight on the importance of upholding representative democracy and balancing public safety and civil liberties. Support the sh...

In 2001, the comedy film Legally Blonde starring Reese Witherspoon made its debut in American theaters and became a major hit in the U.S. and across the world. 20 years later, the movie's cultural legacy still lives on as mor...

Welcome to the first episode of the Sacred Honor Series! To begin this new series, we learn about how this signer went from wealthy businessman to the presiding officer during the adoption and signing of the Declaration of In...

This past weekend, Americans around the world celebrated the 245th birthday of the United States of America. This week, U.S. Army veteran and 2020 congressional candidate Wesley Hunt shares the value of patriotism and putting...

This coming Sunday marks the 245th birthday of America and anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing. Sherman performs a public reading of this historic document as part of a tradition that dates as far back as J...

As America emerges into post-COVID recovery and growth, education opportunities should evolve, grow, and reach more Americans amid changes in the workforce and workplace. This week, Sherman invites Hannah Tabor, a PhD student...

For our first Flag Day episode, we remember the ideals represented by the American flag and the journey that this flag has been on for more than 240 years. Amid contemporary turmoil and divisions, we can stand for the flag …

Higher education should be a prime forum for free speech and civil discourse. But in recent decades, there has been little to no room for students of all perspectives to express opinions and debate ideas freely. The host of t...

On Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America and fought for the freedoms and values this country stands for. One man founded the spirit of this day so that no fallen …

Across America, there is profound potential for young women to serve the nation as inspirational leaders. With just the right spark, one can jumpstart and develop the skills and experiences needed for those critical leadershi...

This week, Sherman answers your questions on a variety of topics ranging from the national debt to sports in the third Q&A episode. Thank you to all who submitted questions! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/friendsfe...

With just one stroke of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's pen on February 19, 1942, tens of thousands of Japanese Americans were forced to leave their livelihoods and sent to imprisonment camps with the most horrid conditions...

President Lincoln rightfully deserves major credit for keeping the Union during the Civil War. But there is one man who not only could've been our 16th President, but also the Secretary of State in charge of keeping foreign i...

Matt Beat ("Mr. Beat") is one of the most popular Youtubers who shares his knowledge of and passion for American history to countless people around the world. A high school social studies teacher and big George Washington fan...

With so many various activities, current events, and issues for Members of Congress to take on, the congressional schedule is always a packed one! Learn what Congress's schedule roughly looks like, why it's significant, and w...

Expanding students' intellectual curiosity and capability should be a top priority in American education. But major challenges like insufficient civics education and lack of discourse continue to undermine the educational sys...

The First Transcontinental Railroad was truly a revolutionary project that created new towns, made transportation easier, and helped define America during and after the Civil War. But within such a gargantuan government-suppo...

American veteran and Miss Gilbert 2020 Danielle Skranak joins us for an inspirational interview about her military background, pageantry work, and knowledge of the most critical issues facing U.S. veterans today. Follow Danie...

With the most recent disputes continuing between the European Union and the UK on the distribution of the AstraZeneca vaccine, public health and the global economy is undermined. With the EU acting so immaturely, how importan...

Cyber has evolved with technological advancements, but the workforce behind cyber may be evolving too. Bush School student and cyber expert Amanda Custer shares with us the major cyber issues facing America and the prospects ...

As the education landscape still grapples with school closures and budget cuts, Sherman makes a prediction on how much higher education will change after the COVID-19 pandemic. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/friend...

Pat Yaro, one of the first guests on "Friends & Fellow Citizens," joins us again as he shares insights into the effects of COVID-19 on some of Europe's major countries and their health care systems. Click here for Pat and …

A Senate-confirmed position of national cyber director was included in the most recent National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Listen to the top five priorities that this position should take as the cyber realm and cyber t...