What was it like to run a congressional campaign for the first time? And what were the biggest takeaways and lessons from that experience? Sherman shares a preview of the experiences and lessons on the campaign trail in one of the largest congressional districts in the country. Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Institute! JOIN as a Patreon supporte...
Jul 13
59 min
Hollywood is arguably the most recognizable brand of American movies. But in the last couple of decades, something else has increasingly dominated American domination of the movie industry: the Chinese Communist Party. How can America reclaim American-made Hollywood movies? Chris Fenton, a former Hollywood film producer of 21 films grossing a total of more than $2 billion, shares insight into the growing dilemma between Hollywood and Beijing. He is now featuring a new movie Bad Counselors tha...
Jul 6
58 min
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! Happy 250th birthday to the United States of America! Hope you all enjoy the Independence Day weekend! 250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by 56 brave signers. While everyone can agree on the significance of that day, 'division' seems to describe all of American politics these days. Just like much of American history, even the issue of independence itself was a divisive issue. But does division inherently mean dysfuncti...
Jul 3
59 min
As the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence, Charles Carroll made strong stances on the role of public service. How did he handle ad hominem attacks from a prominent Loyalist? Learn how Carroll's stance on religion and public office and his choice of argumentative style made him a prominent Marylander. Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washin...
Jun 8
35 min
Sports are important activities that teach life skills to countless people every day. But when politics enters the arena, the integrity of sports is in the balance. In recent years, there have been instances of biological men self-identifying as female, prompting many to be concerned about the future of female sports. This episode is an opportunity to hear from two young volleyball players, Kendall Lewis and Sia Liilii, and their experiences standing up for their teammates and fellow female a...
Jun 1
48 min
The history of free speech in American history can be told in many ways. But perhaps none as crazy as this one, which happened while George Washington was alive. Hear how Matthew Lyon's story can teach us about free speech and why restrictions on free speech can truly backfire. Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Institute! JOIN as a Patreon supporte...
May 11
37 min
Thank you to all our listeners and supporters for getting F&FC to 200 episodes! We are proud of the work done and are looking forward to much more content! Stay tuned! China's grand strategy to reshape supply chains, ideological dominance, and the larger world order can be traced to strategies like Made in China 2025. How much of a wake-up call is this for the U.S.? Emily de la Bruyère, Senior Fellow at the Foundations for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and co-founder of Horizon Advisory, j...
May 4
53 min
While little is known about Thomas Stone, learn more about his dedication to preventing war and care for his ill wife that compelled him to leave public office. Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Institute! JOIN as a Patreon supporter and receive a FREE Friends & Fellow Citizens mug at the $25 membership level! IMPORTANT NOTE/DISCLAIMER: All vi...
Apr 13
36 min
Policies like DEI, affirmative action, and other race-based policies claim to embrace diversity. The Jussie Smollett case initially made people aware of racial issues, but the event turned out to be a highly publicized hate crime hoax. Why do race-based policies fail to realistically achieve success in solving social issues? Dr. Wilfred Reilly, professor at Kentucky State University, shares how race-based policies further divide ethnic groups and contribute to racial divisions. He advoc...
Apr 6
1 hr 9 min
Washington's Farewell Address is very much a speech reflecting on the first President's successes and failures. Edmund Randolph, the first Attorney General, looked promising for a cabinet member but caused headaches for the new administration. How did Washington handle an embarrassing moment for the Secretary of State? Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washin...
Mar 9
40 min
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