Episodes

For the first President's Day episode, we are celebrating George Washington's Birthday and the office of the President of the United States. Sherman and returning guest Denzel Johnson share their top 5 favorite American presi...

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 America this year. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/friendsfellowcitizens)

In our first returning guest episode, Christian Piñeiro shares with us more about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected public transit during these unusual times. Check out our episode from September 2020 here ! Support the ...

Newly and overwhelmingly confirmed Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has excellent military expertise and a life of public service. But how does his confirmation and those of former Secretaries of Defense James Mattis and Geo...

From the current mood of Washington, DC to cyber education in remote communities, this second Q&A answers some more questions from the "Friends & Fellow Citizens" community! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/friendsfe...

In this episode, I outline a couple of main takeaways about the purposes of the U.S. presidential inauguration as the world readies for the President-elect to swear in as the 46th President of the United States on January 20t...

To begin the New Year, I answer some of your questions from the Friends & Fellow Citizens community in this first ever Q&A episode, with plenty more planned in the future! Thank you to those who submitted the fantastic questi...

As we prepare to say farewell to 2020, let us remember the significance of the holiday season and the common values we hold dear. Enjoy the holiday season, and we'll see you in the New Year: 2021! Support the show …

Amid a challenging year, we will be spending the next few episodes dedicated to the holidays and New Year. Perhaps more so than ever, we cherish the shared love in our families as we look forward to a new year. …

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 yellow fever epidemic, which quickly became one of the major issues that faced President Washingto...

With so limited information about North Korea, why are the issues surrounding the Hermit Kingdom important for the future of regional security in Asia and the fight against totalitarianism? We invite a former guest Ben Zimmer...

In this sixth and final episode of the "Washington's Six Principles" series, hear a few iconic stories that define the history of both civility and political polarization in America. Stay tuned for more amazing content as we ...

This week, Sherman hosts Nick Cartwright and Eric Sundby from the Space Force Association (SFA) to share more about the U.S. military's newest branch, the United States Space Force. They also discuss SFA's priorities that wil...

In the fifth episode of the "Washington's Principles" series, we explore some of the fiscal debates and philosophy during President Washington's administration and contemporary times. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com...

Ed Wynn, a Truman Scholar and author of the 2020 book We the People: Restoring Civility, Sanity, and Unifying Solutions to U.S. Politics , converses with us about fundamental ways America can have more civility in its politic...

On the eve of the 2020 elections, Sherman reminds us of the values we hold dear, regardless of whoever wins the election. October 2020 Boston Globe Opinion by Jeff Jacoby Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/friendsfello...

In this two-part episode, Dr. William Norris, an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government and Public Service and head of its Chinese studies concentration, shares an overview of the historical a...

In this two-part episode, Dr. William Norris, an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government and Public Service and head of its Chinese studies concentration, shares an overview of the historical a...

In Part 2 of this special episode, Sherman's special guest is Miss Arizona 2019 Jacqueline Thomas, who shares about her experience as Miss Arizona 2019, her women empowerment advocacy, and more! Follow Jacqueline on Instagra...

In the fourth installment of the "Washington's Six Principles" series, we explore some fundamentals of education and learning, the threats to educational institutions like college campuses, and ideas for people to expand oppo...

100 years ago, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution became a major victory for women's suffrage and allowed countless women to participate in American democracy at last. In the first part of this special episode, Sherm...

Introducing the third of the six principles of George Washington, Sherman explores how President Washington, President Lincoln, and a third respectable orator and statesman sowed seeds of national unity in America. Support th...

Transportation enthusiast Christian Piñeiro joins us to talk about the history of American transportation, its challenges, and how the United States could be the pioneer of transportation systems again. Support the show (http...

In this fifth episode, Sherman explores the second of Washington's six principles and shares with you about origins of faith in America and why freedom of religion is so valuable for a nation's morality. Support the show (htt...