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February 26, 2024
Title: The Last Hero of the Cold War
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Paul Kengor
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)
Dr. Kengor is a Professor of Political Science and Chief Academic
Fellow of The Institute for Faith and Freedom at Grove City College.
Today he discusses his latest op-ed, “The Last Hero of the Cold War: Lech Walesa.”
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Who are the Cold War Seven?
Who is Lech Walesa? Why was he so influential?
Back in 1981, did the KGB attempt to assassinate Lech Walesa?
How were Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsin involved in the fall of the Berlin Wall and Communism in Eastern Europe?
Who was Vaclav Havel? How was he influential?
Is this topic being taught in public schools across America?
Dr. Kengor recently had the opportunity to ask Lech Walesa a question. What was the question? What Walesa’s response?
Is Communism dead today?
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January 17, 2024
Title: What Did Cause the Civil War?
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Gary Scott Smith
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)
Part 1 of 3
Republican Presidential Candidate, Nikki Haley, recently provoked a firestorm of controversy and criticism for failing to name slavery as the cause of the Civil War.
In response, Dr. Gary Scott Smith wrote an excellent op-ed, “What Did Cause the Civil War”?
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
Other than the debate over slavery, what other fears, confusions, and misunderstandings contributed to the Civil War?
From a political perspective, do some historians argue that the issue of states’ rights versus nationalism was a major point of contention?
Do other historians emphasize the role of blundering politicians, especially ineffectual presidents, as irresponsible agitators?
Are the causes of the Civil War complicated to understand?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - What Did Cause the Civil War?
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Gary Scott Smith
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
The disagreement over sovereignty was one of the major contributors to the Civil
War. Was the national government all-powerful or were the federal powers
voluntary over each state?
Up until that time, had almost every state, at some time, proclaimed its own
sovereignty while denouncing similar declarations by other states?
What were some of the other causes of the Civil War? Dr. Smith discusses
economic, cultural, and religious differences.
Was either side free from warts? Is there any country in the world that is free
from warts?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - What Did Cause the Civil War?
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Gary Scott Smith
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What really led to the beginning of the Civil War?
What caused the states of the deep South to secede after Abrahm Lincoln’s
election in 1860?
Are all the causes of the Civil War intertwined together?
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August 24, 2023
Title: Edward Teller: Remembering the Other Father of the Bomb
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Paul Kengor
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)
Part 1 of 3
Robert Oppenheimer is known as the father of the atomic bomb.
But who was Edward Teller and why is he considered the “other” father
of the bomb? Did he believe in the Creator of the universe?
Today, Dr. Paul Kengor discusses the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) developed by Edward Teller and its contribution to ending the Soviet Union. He also discusses Edward Teller’s interest in God, faith, and religion. Dr. Kengor is the Professor of Political Science and Chief Academic Fellow of the
Institute for Faith and Freedom at Grove City College.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the difference between a fission bomb, an atomic bomb, and a hydrogen bomb?
Was Robert Oppenheimer a Communist sympathizer? Dr. Kengor recites the 1930’s America Communist Party pledge and quotes poet Langston Hughes, who is read in all American public schools. He also discusses a former General Secretary of the Communist Party USA, William Z. Foster, who wrote the book, “Toward Soviet America”.
Who was Edward Teller? Was he an anti-Communist? Was he asked to testify against Robert Oppenheimer and his ties Communist Russia?
What is the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) developed by Edward Teller? Did he tell Ronald Reagan of the
SDI when Reagan was Governor of California?
When and why did Dr. Kengor meet Edward Teller? Dr. Kengor discusses a
book he wrote on President Ronald Reagan and the end of the Cold War.
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Edward Teller: Remembering the Other Father of the Bomb
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Paul Kengor
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Dr. Paul Kengor continues discussing the time he met Edward Teller…
Why did Edward Teller praise Reagan for his great contribution to the demise of Soviet Russia?
How did Edward Teller feel about God and religion? Dr. Kengor recalls a conversation he had with Edward Teller and how the discovery of DNA led to a deep discussion about God.
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Edward Teller: Remembering the Other Father of the Bomb
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Paul Kengor
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did Edward Teller have many questions about God, especially in the last months
of his life? Dr. Kengor remembers conversations he had with Edward Teller about
faith and God…
Why should Edward Teller be fondly remembered by all Americans?
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August 15, 2023
Title: Who was George Washington Carver?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 2
George Washington Carver wrote: "I would never allow anyone to
give me money, no difference how badly I needed it. I wanted literally to earn
my living." Do we need more of this self-dependency and work-ethic today?
Today, Bill Federer discusses the life of George Washington Carver. Bill Federer is the Founder of the
American Minute. His books can be purchased
here.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
George Washington Carver was born a slave. What hardships did he experience growing up? What skills did he learn?
Who told George Washington Carver about Sunday School, God, and prayer?
Where did George Washington Carver go to high school? Where did he live and who did he live with?
Where did George Washington Carver go to college? What was his first area of study? Why did he switch over to agriculture?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Who was George Washington Carver?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Booker T. Washington offered George Washington Carver a position at the Tuskegee
Institute. Did he accept the offer?
Did immigrants arrive on the shores of America at the bottom of the social
ladder, often met with racial discrimination? Did early immigrants pool their
resources together? Did many immigrants begin their own businesses?
Are work ethic and honest labor rare traits in today’s society?
What were some of George Washington Carver’s accomplishments? Why did George
Washington Carver switch from cotton to peanuts?
Did George Washington Carver revolutionize and modernize farming in the South?
Who did George Washington Carver credit his success and accomplishments?
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June 15, 2023
Title: What Led to D-Day?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 3
D-Day: June 6, 1944. What was it? What events led up to it? Are BLM/Antifa groups in America using the same tactics as Hitler?
Bill Federer is the Founder of the American Minute. Today, he gives the history of D-Day and compares Hitler’s tactics to those of BLM/Antifa and leaders in both political parties.
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American Minute and to order a copy of Bill Federer’s many books.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did Hitler use his Brownshirts to storm meetings of his opponents with the goal of disrupting and shouting down speakers? Were the same tactics used by people in the Bible?
Are modern-day BLM/Antifa-style protests using tactics similar to the Brownshirts? Are they infiltrating Conservative organizations, pretending to be like-minded?
What was the “Night of Broken Glass”?
Hitler believed that all other races were inferior to the Aryan race. Is the Democrat Party using this same tactic, but in reverse – accusing white people of discriminating against all other races?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - What Led to D-Day?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How did Hitler disarm the Jews? Do more Americans need to pay attention to those
who want to disarm us and fight back against their demands?
Did Hitler perfect “gaslighting”?
Did the National Socialist Workers Party operate over 1200
concentration camps? Bill Federer gives testimony from his own father-in-law…
Were the German churches silent while preaching separation of church and state?
Were Christians instructed to only focus on their own personal spiritual life
and to withdraw from involvement in worldly politics?
Are too many churches and Christians today ignoring the transgender agenda
because they “don’t want to get involved in politics”?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - What Led to D-Day?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Who were the allied forces in WWII? How many beaches were stormed? How many
sacrificed their lives? Many leaders in America today are implementing Hitler’s tactics for their own personal power. What can we do to stop them?
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February 7, 2023
Title: Yuri Maltsev: Remembering a Life Impacted by Soviet Cruelty
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Mark Hendrickson
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)
Part 1 of 3
On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Professor and author Yuri Maltsev passed away.
Today, Dr. Mark Hendrickson remembers his friend, sharing about the man’s life in the Old Soviet Union and his love for America. Dr. Hendrickson is a Fellow for Economic and Social Policy with the Institute for Faith and Freedom at
Grove City College.
Click here to read Dr. Mark Hendrickson moving op-ed on the life of Yuri Maltsev.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why did Yuri ponder on how to escape the world’s largest prison camp in the Old Soviet Union? Dr. Hendrickson explains that it all goes back to his grandfather, who was murdered by Stalin.
Are our youth today taught about the world’s largest prison camp in the Old Soviet Union? Are they taught the horrors of Communist China? Cuba? Venezuela? Dr. Hendrickson believes that too much attention is placed on Hitler and the Nazis, with barely a mention of Stalin and Communism around the world.
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Yuri Maltsev: Remembering a Life Impacted by Soviet Cruelty
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Mark Hendrickson
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why did Yuri join the Communist Party? Dr. Hendrickson explains that Yuri was
definitely not a true believer in Communism; he simply saw the opportunities for
career advancement and travel.
During his studies, why was Yuri required to become familiar with the writings
of free-market economists? Was this task forbidden to most people?
Because of his studies and degrees, was Yuri placed in a position to help set
the price for 23 million items within the USSR? Dr. Hendrickson discusses how
massive this task was.
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Title: Part 3 of 3Yuri Maltsev: Remembering a Life Impacted by Soviet -
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Mark Hendrickson
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
When did Yuri defect from the USSR?
Why did Yuri wait to marry and have a family until he was safely in the United
States? Dr. Hendrickson explains Yuri’s very good – and very wise – decision in
regards to his family life.
Why was Yuri obsessed with buying and selling automobiles? This is an
interesting story!
Why did Yuri have such a passion to teach students literature? Did he often
compare capitalism and Socialism? Dr. Hendrickson recommends everyone,
especially teens and college students, check out
Yuri
Maltsev’s videos on YouTube.
Yuri was often vilified by Leftists. How did he have the strength to withstand
the meanness and persist in his defense of American freedoms
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July 4, 2022
Title: America: An Experiment in Self-Government and Voting
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 3
Noah Webster wrote: "If the citizens neglect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted; laws will be made not for the public good so much as for the selfish or local purposes.”
Today, Bill Federer discusses some of the history behind the US Constitution and why our government has worked for over 200 years. Click
here to read more about this topic from Bill Federer.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How did America’s experiment in self-government begin?
Hundreds of years ago, what was the most common form of governing around the world?
Did the Founding Fathers have nearly 200 years of experimentation with self-rule before they wrote the Constitution? Bill discusses how New England colonies governed their people, where they obtained their ideas, and why they were called the Church states.
Did our Founding Fathers, in their wisdom, design a Constitution that could be arbitrarily changed by the whims of men or through deliberate processes of amendment?
Bill also explains the difference between a Democracy and a Republic…
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - America: An Experiment in Self-Government and Voting
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did like-minded people gravitate to colonies where other like-minded people
lived and worshiped?
Did the people in these colonies make their own rules about who could vote?
Reverend Thomas Hooker, founder of Hartford, Connecticut, once said in a sermon:
“The privilege of election ... belongs to the people according to the blessed
will and law of God.” But what happened when more and more people began voting?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - America: An Experiment in Self-Government and Voting
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Franklin Roosevelt described the "fifth column" tactics, way back on
December 29, 1940. He also wrote about "psychological projection”:
candidates blaming opponents for what they themselves were actually guilty of.
What are some of those tactics? Bill discusses fear mongering, race-baiting,
vote buying (promising people things in exchange for their vote), biased media
coverage, and confusing ballot language. There are many, many more tactics,
which Bill outlines in his op-ed.
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December 8, 2021
Title: A Pre-Columbian Paradise
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 3
Historian Bill Federer reminds us today that slavery has been in existence for thousands and thousands of years.
Every people group has either enforced slavery or been a victim of slavery at one point or another – and too many are still under the bondage of slavery today.
Click
here to read the article from Bill Federer on this topic.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did the Founding Fathers invent slavery?
Were God’s people enslaved many, many times?
Did Muslims enslave thousands of Europeans raiding the coasts of France, Italy, and Spain? What did Muhammad say about enslavement, especially of women?
Did various Muslim armies kill and/or subdue Hindus, Sikhs, and others in areas of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran, and Iraq?
Did Spanish soldiers under King Ferdinand literally defend Christendom?
Why did Spain stop the Moroccan Sultan from colonizing the New World? Bill Federer says this is a GOOD thing because they would have completely irradicated the native Indians in America.
Did the Portuguese stop the Ottoman Muslims from taking over parts of India?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - A Pre-Columbian Paradise
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why should we honestly look at the mixed motives of Cortes: God, Glory, and
Gold?
What did Cortes do after he burned his ships? What did he take with him?
Who were the Aztecs? Why was Cortes revolted by what he discovered? Bill Federer
describes the Aztec Empire as Cortes and his troops marched into Mexico City.
Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment
around young children. Issues discussed may be upsetting or hard for little ones
to understand.
SIDE NOTE: Ask your children, especially teenagers, what they
have learned about the Aztec Indians in school. Are they learning the truth?
Why did Cortes become a missionary?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - A Pre-Columbian Paradise
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
In 2017, Reuters published an article: “Tower
of Human Skulls in Mexico Casts New Light on the Aztecs”. What did this
archeological find describe?
Was human sacrifice normal in pre-Columbian Central and South America?
Did native tribes practice genocide and enslavement in North America well before
Europeans (aka white people) arrived?
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July 5, 2021
Title: America: An Experiment in Self-Government and Voting
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 3
Noah Webster wrote: "If the citizens neglect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted; laws will be made not for the public good so much as for the selfish or local purposes.”
Today, Bill Federer discusses some of the history behind the US Constitution and why our government has worked for over 200 years. Click
here to read more about this topic from Bill Federer.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How did America’s experiment in self-government begin?
Hundreds of years ago, what was the most common form of governing around the world?
Did the Founding Fathers have nearly 200 years of experimentation with self-rule before they wrote the Constitution? Bill discusses how New England colonies governed their people, where they obtained their ideas, and why they were called the Church states.
Did our Founding Fathers, in their wisdom, design a Constitution that could be arbitrarily changed by the whims of men or through deliberate processes of amendment?
Bill also explains the difference between a Democracy and a Republic…
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - America: An Experiment in Self-Government and Voting
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did like-minded people gravitate to colonies where other like-minded people
lived and worshiped?
Did the people in these colonies make their own rules about who could vote?
Reverend Thomas Hooker, founder of Hartford, Connecticut, once said in a sermon:
“The privilege of election ... belongs to the people according to the blessed
will and law of God.” But what happened when more and more people began voting?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - America: An Experiment in Self-Government and Voting
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Franklin Roosevelt described the "fifth column" tactics, way back on
December 29, 1940. He also wrote about "psychological projection”:
candidates blaming opponents for what they themselves were actually guilty of.
What are some of those tactics? Bill discusses fear mongering, race-baiting,
vote buying (promising people things in exchange for their vote), biased media
coverage, and confusing ballot language. There are many, many more tactics,
which Bill outlines in his op-ed.
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July 2, 2021
Title: How did America’s experiment in self-governance begin? Who was allow to vote? Did Like-minded people gravitate to the same area? Is the Fifth-column destroying America from within?
Topic: History
Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program
Host Terry Lowry interviews influential and knowledgeable guests on relevant topics for today.
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Title: America: An Experiment in Self-Government and Voting
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 3
Noah Webster wrote: "If the citizens neglect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted; laws will be made not for the public good so much as for the selfish or local purposes.”
Today, Bill Federer discusses some of the history behind the US Constitution and why our government has worked for over 200 years. Click
here to read more about this topic from Bill Federer.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How did America’s experiment in self-government begin?
Hundreds of years ago, what was the most common form of governing around the world?
Did the Founding Fathers have nearly 200 years of experimentation with self-rule before they wrote the Constitution? Bill discusses how New England colonies governed their people, where they obtained their ideas, and why they were called the Church states.
Did our Founding Fathers, in their wisdom, design a Constitution that could be arbitrarily changed by the whims of men or through deliberate processes of amendment?
Bill also explains the difference between a Democracy and a Republic…
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - America: An Experiment in Self-Government and Voting
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did like-minded people gravitate to colonies where other like-minded people
lived and worshiped?
Did the people in these colonies make their own rules about who could vote?
Reverend Thomas Hooker, founder of Hartford, Connecticut, once said in a sermon:
“The privilege of election ... belongs to the people according to the blessed
will and law of God.” But what happened when more and more people began voting?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - America: An Experiment in Self-Government and Voting
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Franklin Roosevelt described the "fifth column" tactics, way back on
December 29, 1940. He also wrote about "psychological projection”:
candidates blaming opponents for what they themselves were actually guilty of.
What are some of those tactics? Bill discusses fear mongering, race-baiting,
vote buying (promising people things in exchange for their vote), biased media
coverage, and confusing ballot language. There are many, many more tactics,
which Bill outlines in his op-ed.
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February 26, 2021
Title: Christian Realism Through the Eyes of George Washington
Topic: History
Discussed by Mark Tooley
with Institute on Religion and Democracy www.theIRD.org
President’s Day is a day set aside to honor the first President of
the United States: George Washington. Who was George Washington?
Mark Tooley is the President of the Institute on Religion and Democracy.
Today, he discusses Christian Realism through the eyes of George Washington.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
Was George Washington an idealist or a utopian?
Did George Washington acknowledge that people were not just fallen, but also
often depraved, wicked, and murderous?
Did George Washington leave a detailed theological thesis?
Did George Washington affirm that there is an underlying providential moral
universe and a purpose for fallen humanity?
Did George Washington pray?
Did George Washington have a belief that people can rise above themselves and do
good, but they need encouragement?
Did George Washington believe in the fallen nature of man, himself included,
while he trusted in a Supreme Being with a confident hope?
Did George Washington own slaves? Did he believe the slave owner was more
important than the slave? Did he free the slaves he owned in his will?
Many want to remove the memorial statue of George Washington because he owned
slaves. Should this happen, in Mark Tooley’s opinion?
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October 15, 2019
Title: A Look Back: 50 Years Ago
Topic: History
Discussed by Robert Knight
with Robert H Knight (www.RobertHKnight.com)
Three events that changed history: The moon landing, Woodstock, and
True Grit (John Wayne).
50 years ago. This was a lifetime ago, it seems. Robert Knight recently offered
a look back in history at some notable events. His article can be found
here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did men really walk on the moon?
Why does Robert Knight believe America needs “True Grit”?
Why was Woodstock so bad? What lasting consequences have we felt in America from
this event?
Are too many people today “sticking their finger in the eye of God”?
Back to the moon landing… Weren’t the astronauts scared? Why did they go? Do
more Americans need this type of courage and “true grit” today?
Robert Knight closes the interview by saying: “Courage is putting others
before yourself.” We need more of that!
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July 22, 2019
Title: George Washington Carver: The Peanut and His Faith
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 3
George Washington Carver was determined to increase the market for peanuts by discovering and popularizing hundreds of uses for them. He did the same for the sweet potato, pecan, soybean, cowpea, wild plum, and okra.
Today, American Minute Founder, Bill Federer, offers an interesting history lesson about George Washington Carver. You can read more in Bill’s book, “George Washington Carver: His Life and Faith in His Own Words”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did George Washington Carver grow up in a privileged home with a silver spoon in his mouth, living in wealth and luxury?
Why did George Washington Carver become skilled in inside household chores?
Did George Washington Carver have a desire to learn as much as he could? How did he pay for his school?
Was George Washington Carver allowed to attend college? HINT: Not at first, but he persisted and had some help! Listen as Bill tells the story.
How did George Washington Carver end up in Alabama?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - George Washington Carver: The Peanut and His Faith
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What was George Washington Carver’s response when asked how and where he learned
so much about the peanut?
Did George Washington Carver once state that he only took his Bible into his
laboratory?
When George Washington Carver asked God about the universe, what happened?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - George Washington Carver: The Peanut and His Faith
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
George Washington Carver was very open about his faith. Would he be received in
the same manner today?
Are Christians being blasted in America today for their Biblical faith? Are
Republicans being treated in much the same way?
Did George Washington Carver credit God for his success?
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January 7, 2019
Title: What is the Purpose of an Oath?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 3
The purpose of an oath is to call a Higher Power to hold you accountable to perform what you promised, with the fearful understanding that you are inviting divine judgement upon yourself if you lie or break your promise.
But, why do we do it in America? Why do we say “So help me, God”? Bill Federer, Founder of American Minute, offers a terrific history lesson today…
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Harvard Professor Clay Christensen, Professor of Business Administration at
Harvard Business School, observed on February 8, 2011: “If you take away religion, you cannot hire enough police." Have similar statements been made throughout history?
What do Libertarians believe about God? Will they swear on the Bible and say “So help me, God” when taking an oath? Listen as Bill Federer references ancient Israel, the Founding Fathers, President Lincoln, and modern-day China.
What do many state Constitutions say regarding this?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - What is the Purpose of an Oath?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are there examples of people pledging oaths in the Old Testament?
Did these stories inspire our Founding Fathers when they wrote the Constitution?
What did President Eisenhower state in 1955?
Have Americans lost our fear of a punishing God?
Bill offers this reminder: “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and
religious people. It’s wholly inadequate of any other.”
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - What is the Purpose of an Oath?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do too many Americans lack faith in God? How can we restore our nation’s faith
in God?
Saul Alinksy (Obama and Hillary’s BFF) once stated: “You can defeat your
enemy (Christians) because they are limited by rules of what is right and wrong.
Your only rule is winning.” Is this what we really want for America??? I
don’t think so, friends.
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August 13, 2018
Title: The TRUTH about Christopher Columbus
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Why did Christopher Columbus “really” head west?
Bill Federer, our go-to historian, has the TRUTH today!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why did Christopher Columbus “really” head west with the Nina, Pinta, and Santa
Maria?
When did the Muslim conquest of large areas of Europe begin?
Was Egypt once a Holy Land full of Christians? What about Syria, Persia, and
North Africa?
When did the First Crusade happen and why?
What are three of the main Muslim conquests? How many people died at the hands
of the Muslims?
How long did it take for the Spaniards to overtake the Muslims?
Were the Muslims conquering in “peace”? Are they doing the same today in
countries across the world?
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January 22, 2018
Title: The Wall of Separation: Whose Idea Was It?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 3
Whose idea was the Wall of Separation of Church and State?
And what exactly does it mean?
This is a frequent topic at the office, at the gym, even at church! Listen as Bill Federer offers an excellent explanation and some interesting history facts over three segments today.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Bill included the following quote in his recent American Minute update: “If government can answer for individuals at the Day of Judgment, let men be controlled by it in religious matters. Otherwise, let them be free.”
Listen as Bill explains the Reformation, a scandalous divorce, the Puritans, punishment, and how America entered the picture…
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Wall of Separation: Whose Idea Was It?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did some early State Constitutions and colonies have “mandatory church
membership”? Did this cause a problem sooner or later?
Who was Roger Williams? What were his thoughts on “mandatory church
membership”?
What is a “dissenter”?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Wall of Separation: Whose Idea Was It?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Were some dissenters treated and punished differently than others?
Were the Baptists a driving force behind the “wall of separation”?
Are the words “separation of church and state” found in the Preamble,
The Bill of Rights, or the US Constitution?
Final Thoughts: Would Thomas Jefferson approve of the current persecution
against businesses who do not wish to offer their service to homosexuals?
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January 4, 2018
Title: The Wall of Separation: Whose Idea Was It?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 3
Whose idea was the Wall of Separation of Church and State?
And what exactly does it mean?
This is a frequent topic at the office, at the gym, even at church! Listen as Bill Federer offers an excellent explanation and some interesting history facts over three segments today.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Bill included the following quote in his recent American Minute update: “If government can answer for individuals at the Day of Judgment, let men be controlled by it in religious matters. Otherwise, let them be free.”
Listen as Bill explains the Reformation, a scandalous divorce, the Puritans, punishment, and how America entered the picture…
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Wall of Separation: Whose Idea Was It?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Did some early State Constitutions and colonies have “mandatory church
membership”? Did this cause a problem sooner or later?
Who was Roger Williams? What were his thoughts on “mandatory church
membership”?
What is a “dissenter”?
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Wall of Separation: Whose Idea Was It?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Were some dissenters treated and punished differently than others?
Were the Baptists a driving force behind the “wall of separation”?
Are the words “separation of church and state” found in the Preamble,
The Bill of Rights, or the US Constitution?
Final Thoughts: Would Thomas Jefferson approve of the current persecution
against businesses who do not wish to offer their service to homosexuals?
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December 8, 2017
Title: Scandals in US Political History
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 3
Today’s What’s UP Radio Program is one for the books – the
history books! If you like juicy information about the history of the United States, then these three segments with Bill Federer are for you! Share them on social media and definitely discuss them with your kids, teens, and college students. The truth is a powerful weapon!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do the ends justify the means in politics? Bill explains when and where this phrase originate and how Saul Alinksy used it in his attempts to defeat Christians.
Have there been a lot of scandals throughout US Political History?
Did America really send guns to Mexico in the 1800’s?
What did Vice President Henry Wilson do in 1872 regarding construction companies and kick-backs?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Scandals in US Political History
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Bill starts off this segment by discussing the “Whiskey Ring Conspiracy”
from 1875. This was a big one!
Have there been other times in history when America sent guns to Mexico (other
than recently)? Bill will discuss Eric Holder in the next segment…
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Scandals in US Political History
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What’s UP with Eric Holder, Mexico, and guns? Bill Federer tells the TRUE story
and also ties in Hillary Clinton and Benghazi.
Back in time… When Ted Kennedy was a Senator, he had a car accident. What
scandal was that?
Bonus: How did the Kennedy’s become rich? Hint: It was illegal!
Was Hilary Clinton involved in the Nixon prosecution? Why was she fired?
Bill Federer also discusses Putin and uranium…
Modern Day: Can’t we all just get along? What does the Bible say about all this
craziness happening between the parties and the division in America?
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August 16, 2017
Title: Scandals in US Political History
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 3
Today’s What’s UP Radio Program is one for the books – the
history books! If you like juicy information about the history of the United States, then these three segments with Bill Federer are for you! Share them on social media and definitely discuss them with your kids, teens, and college students. The truth is a powerful weapon!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do the ends justify the means in politics? Bill explains when and where this phrase originate and how Saul Alinksy used it in his attempts to defeat Christians.
Have there been a lot of scandals throughout US Political History?
Did America really send guns to Mexico in the 1800’s?
What did Vice President Henry Wilson do in 1872 regarding construction companies and kick-backs?
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Scandals in US Political History
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Bill starts off this segment by discussing the “Whiskey Ring Conspiracy”
from 1875. This was a big one!
Have there been other times in history when America sent guns to Mexico (other
than recently)? Bill will discuss Eric Holder in the next segment…
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Scandals in US Political History
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What’s UP with Eric Holder, Mexico, and guns? Bill Federer tells the TRUE story
and also ties in Hillary Clinton and Benghazi.
Back in time… When Ted Kennedy was a Senator, he had a car accident. What
scandal was that?
Bonus: How did the Kennedy’s become rich? Hint: It was illegal!
Was Hilary Clinton involved in the Nixon prosecution? Why was she fired?
Bill Federer also discusses Putin and uranium…
Modern Day: Can’t we all just get along? What does the Bible say about all this
craziness happening between the parties and the division in America?
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July 28, 2017
Title: Dunkirk, Churchill, and Islam
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 2
There is a popular movie in theatres called “Dunkirk”.
What is it about and how does it correlate to Muslims?
Bill Federer is the President of the American Minute. He will be
explaining his latest op-ed today. Sign up for his free emails
here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What did Winston Churchill say about the survival of the Christian civilization?
Many tweens and teens have never read about the Miracle of Dunkirk. Without
giving away too much of the movie, what happened?
Plugged In, a division of Focus on the Family, offers
this review
of “Dunkirk”. PLEASE NOTE: Plugged In does NOT
recommend this film for younger viewers. Older teens and adults, yes. But NOT
children. As always, parents must decide what is best for their children to view
or not view.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Dunkirk, Churchill, and Islam
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are there any similarities between Nazism and Radical Islam?
Are we, in America, so blinded by the teachings of tolerance that we cannot see
the deceptive practices of those who want to implement Sharia Law in America?
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May 17, 2017
Title: Living Without Morals
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 2
Listen in as Historian Bill Federer offers some information about former
Presidents Roosevelt and Truman.
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here.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
A former President said the following statement: “As long as I am President,
America will not recognize a Jewish State.” Who said this and soon died?
NOTE: There is much, much more to this story than this President simply making
this statement. Listen as Bill Federer explains the significance.
Did Franklin Roosevelt’s successor, Harry Truman follow in Roosevelt’s
footsteps?
The following statement has been attributed to President Truman: “The greatest
obstacle to peace is a modern tyranny led by a small group who have abandoned
their faith in God.” Is this still applicable today?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Living Without Morals
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Was Truman a strong opponent of communism?
Have Christians lost their moral focus? Bill discusses how the LBGTQ agenda is a
prime example of how Christians have lost their will to the fight.
Courts across the country are forcing Christian business to abandon their faith
or face an expensive lawsuit. Would our Founding Fathers support an uprising
against the liberal left who are ruining our country?
You can read Bill Federer’s piece on this issue
here.
It will make for a great discussion around the dinner table tonight!
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May 2, 2017
Title: Who Really Forced the Indians from their Homes?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 2
Gold was discovered in Georgia in 1828, resulting in a Democrat-controlled Congress rushing through the Indian Removal Act, which passed by a single vote in 1830. It was signed by Democrat President Andrew Jackson and carried out by Democrat President Martin Van Buren.
Bill Federer, our resident historian with the American Minute, recounts the facts from this controversial time in our nation’s history.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Were there any Republicans at this time in history?
What state was attempting to seize land from the Indians?
Did the Indians appeal to the Supreme Court over this matter? FACT: Many of these Indians were educated professionals such as doctors, lawyers, and teachers. Listen as Bill Federer gives more details.
What did the Treaty of New Echota in 1835 accomplish?
What is the "Trail of Tears”?
Who opposed the forced removal of the Indians by the Indian Removal Act?
BONUS: One person opposed to this was Davy Crockett!
Did missionaries oppose the forced removal of the Indians?
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Who Really Forced the Indians from their Homes?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Listen as Bill Federer continues to discuss “The Trail of Tears”.
Did thousands of Indians die during this time?
What famous hymn did the Indians sing on “The Trail of Tears”?
How did the term “Boomer Sooner” originate?
How did Oklahoma play a major role in the discovery of oil? Did this save whales
from extinction?
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October 10, 2016
Title: The First Congress: Were They Wrong?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Were the members of the First Congress senile? Hypocrites? Just flat wrong? Our go-to historian, Bill Federer, explains what happened in 1789 and why some are saying the masterminds behind the First Amendment made a mistake.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What did the members of the First Congress approve that caused so much controversy?
POP QUIZ: How many of the original states required elected officials to be a Protestant Christian? Listen in to hear the answer and see if you are right!
The Founders could not have foreseen the horrific downward spiral of the United States of America at the hands of a handful of Supreme Court Justices and the President. What should The Founders have written instead to protect our First Amendment Rights?
Should paying Chaplains from the US Treasury be considered a violation of the First Amendment?
Is it against the law to end a prayer “in Jesus’ name” at a local, state, or federal government meeting?
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August 29, 2016
Title: The Confederate Flag, the Democrat Donkey, and the Islamic Crescent.
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Bill Federer is the founder of the American Minute. You can hear the
American Minute each weekday during the What’s UP Radio Program. His
free email alerts make great material to discuss with your kids each night during supper.
Today, Bill offers a rational, non-judgmental, extremely tolerant, and very fair explanation of the History of the Confederate Flag, the Democrat Donkey, and the Islamic Crescent.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
If people demand the abolishment of The Confederate Flag, why not the Democrat Donkey and the Islamic Crescent? If you ban one, you must ban all three. Bill Federer explains the history of freeing the slaves and why being consistent is so important.
The Islamic Crescent is the symbol on the Islamic flag. Was Mohamad a polygamist, pedophile, and savage Jihadist, not to mention a slave owner?
Bill Federer also gives a brief history of how the Republican Party actually began and what they stood for and against. Their ideas were extremely radical and many didn’t like them.
What did the Democrats in the North want? What happened when some states offered slaves freedom but others did not? This was a serious issue during this time and Bill Federer discusses the case that changed it all. Listen in!
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July 14, 2016
Title: The Confederate Flag, the Democrat Donkey, and the Islamic Crescent.
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Bill Federer is the founder of the American Minute. You can hear the
American Minute each weekday during the What’s UP Radio Program. His
free email alerts make great material to discuss with your kids each night during supper.
Today, Bill offers a rational, non-judgmental, extremely tolerant, and very fair explanation of the History of the Confederate Flag, the Democrat Donkey, and the Islamic Crescent.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
If people demand the abolishment of The Confederate Flag, why not the Democrat Donkey and the Islamic Crescent? If you ban one, you must ban all three. Bill Federer explains the history of freeing the slaves and why being consistent is so important.
The Islamic Crescent is the symbol on the Islamic flag. Was Mohamad a polygamist, pedophile, and savage Jihadist, not to mention a slave owner?
Bill Federer also gives a brief history of how the Republican Party actually began and what they stood for and against. Their ideas were extremely radical and many didn’t like them.
What did the Democrats in the North want? What happened when some states offered slaves freedom but others did not? This was a serious issue during this time and Bill Federer discusses the case that changed it all. Listen in!
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March 4, 2016
Title: Remember the Alamo!
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 2
On March 2, 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico. Bill Federer, our favorite American Historian, is here today to give us a little background on Mexico, Spain, Texas, the Alamo, The Battle of San Jacinto, Santa Anna, and more!
First, Bill discusses how Mexico won its independence from Spain. After Cortez conquered Mexico in 1521, it became the “New Spain” for nearly 300 years. Then in 1808, Napoleon conquered Spain and put his brother on the Spanish throne. This did not sit well for the Mexicans in New Spain.
Over the next few years, things were rocky, at best. From 1821 until 1857, 50 different governments ruled over Mexico. Every time someone new said to the poor “I will take care of you” they became the ruler…or dictator. Listen in as Bill Federer explains more of the story and how Santa Anna finally took control.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Remember the Alamo!
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Almost immediately after his election, Santa Anna demanded higher
taxes. This was definitely not what the people of Mexico had
bargained for. Then, he dissolved the Congress and rejected the new
Constitution; he became a dictator and “requested” the people surrender their
arms. Sound familiar?
This is when Texas got tough and told Santa Anna “no way”. This,
obviously, did not sit well with him and he started getting very violent in
order to get what he wanted. Thus, Texas declared its independence from Mexico.
BONUS FACT: Santa Anna dressed as a woman to try to escape the
Battle of San Jacinto! There was even cross-dressing back then!!
So, where and when did the Goliad Massacre occur and how was it different than
the Battle of Goliad? What was the purpose of the Blood Red Flag? Bill explains,
so listen in!
Furthermore, Bill Federer points out that if Santa Anna had just simply captured
the American soldiers, the Battle of the Alamo probably would not have occurred.
However, since he was so merciless and killed everyone, people were outraged and
came Texas’s aid. And thank goodness they did! From 1836-1845, Texas was an
independent country. Maybe we should have stayed that way – or maybe we will
again!
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September 14, 2015
Title: The Fall of Rome: Learning from History
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 3
There is much to learn from the past mistakes of leaders throughout history, specifically from the Roman Empire. All the information shared during these three segments will sound very familiar: too many immigrants, language barriers, the poor taking over…
Bill Federer is a historical expert and founder of the
American Minute. Bill quotes Winston Churchill, saying “The further back you can look, the further forward you are likely to see.” He goes on to discuss the effects the Great Wall of China had on their enemies. Where did they go if they couldn’t invade China? To Rome!
It became very unpopular for wealthy families to have children. However, the servants and slaves were still having lots of babies. This posed a threat to the Empire. But why? What happened next? Listen in as Bill Federer gives the details and also explains the political process in Rome and the sneaky, sneaky ways the leaders distracted the people and convinced them to vote!
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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Fall of Rome: Learning from History
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
In this second segment, Bill continues to explain how the leaders conned the
migrants from Mongolia and other poor citizens into trusting them. They used
violent entertainment to appease them. They used free food. Still sounding
familiar?
But where were the Christians during the fall of the Roman Empire? Hadn’t they
been there for centuries? Why would they allow such practices to be observed?
They were in the background by discouraging Christians from holding public
office! After all, separation of church and state must be followed!
Bill also discusses the Roman Empire’s version of “abortion”. It was an
absolutely despicable, horrible pagan practice. We, in America and other
countries across the globe, must be reminded about the troubles in the Roman
Empire and what led to its fall. We are following in their footsteps and that is
definitely not a good thing.
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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Fall of Rome: Learning from History
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Bill concludes his interview about the Fall of the Roman Empire with
thoughts about class warfare, taxes, outsourcing food from other countries, and
military cuts.
The Roman Empire was a thriving Republic for years but when it came down to a
fight between Pompeii and Caesar, things quickly turned. We all know Caesar
eventually won, but at what cost? Bill Federer also explains how the tax
collectors became greedy and corrupt. Ding ding ding! Again, sound familiar?
Listen as Bill explains the drastic and barbaric ways these tax men abused their
authority over the people which lasted for centuries.
Food. Food is a necessity for survival. At one time, people grew their own food,
but this all stopped when the Roman Empire began outsourcing grain from Africa.
Why would he do that and what happened to all the grain farmers? Yep, they lost.
Bill also brings up the “vandals” who “vandalized” the African
grain sources. What did Rome do? They couldn’t grow their own food anymore
because the land turned to waste! This just added more fuel to the already
raging fire.
Finally, Bill discusses military cuts and other issues with the military in
Rome. The military was greatly weakened due to the cuts. They had to get
creative with recruitment. Listen is as he gives more details about this issue
and offers some final thoughts on what America must do to stop our downward
spiral and avoid the Fall of the American Empire.
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July 23, 2015
Title: History Lesson on Confederacy and Slaves
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 2
If the Confederate Flag is
forced to be removed, the Democrat Donkey and the Islamic Flag should both be
discontinued as well. That is
Bill Federer’s opinion, anyway. First, if you recall
from junior high US government history lessons, it was actually the Republicans
in the north who wanted to stop slavery and the Democrats in the South who
wanted to keep their slaves! This means the Democrat symbol of a donkey is
offensive and should be banned.
Bill Federer also reveals that 180,000,000 Africans have been enslaved by Arab
Muslims and millions of those people have died as a result of the cruel and
horrific conditions they experience. There are still countries which allow
Muslims to enslave blacks and our government is allowing it! Therefore, the
Islamic Flag should be banned as well!
Another lost fact from history that many people either do not know or have
forgotten is the formation of the Republican Party. Bill explains how the
Federalists and Whigs fought and fought and fought each other and eventually the
Republican Party (the anti-slavery party) was born in Wisconsin.
If you haven’t brushed up on your history in a while, listen in to these two
segments with Bill as he explains his reasoning.
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - History Lesson on Confederacy and Slaves
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
When it comes to
history lessons, Bill Federer sure makes it interesting! Bill
discusses some stories and quotes about Abraham Lincoln and a racist Democrat
Judge who said some disgusting things about black slaves.
Bill also makes the bold statement that the United States Supreme Court Justices
are actually our (the voters) servants! We hire (elect) the Congressmen and the
President (which makes them our employees) and in turn they select the SCOTUS
members (which makes them our servants)! Do you agree with Bill?
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June 15, 2015
Title: Where would we be Today?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
Part 1 of 2
History is amazing. We can learn
so much from our ancestors throughout the centuries. Unfortunately, schools just
don’t teach the real facts anymore; if they do, it’s watered-down and
easy-feeling.
Bill Federer, with the American Minute, is a history buff, as well as a
nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch,
Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America's noble heritage.
Bill says this of history: “America is the freest and most prosperous country
the planet earth has ever seen, with more individual liberty and opportunity
than any other.” Have we forgotten where we came from and how we got here?
Bill discusses the battle in the Pacific in 1942. This was a tragic time, with
much death and destruction around the world, especially in the Philippines and
Singapore. But there was also much hope – hope for a better life and better
future for those suffering at the hands of evil men.
America is not a perfect country. We have done some awful things in the past. But we have done far more good than bad. Bill offers some great quotes from famous people concerning this. Listen in!
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Title: Part 2 of 2 - Where would we be Today?
Topic: History
Discussed by Bill Federer
with American Minute (www.AmericanMinute.com)
What was the turning point of
the war in the Pacific in 1942? On June 4, 1942, America code breakers
intercepted a message that the Japanese planned to capture Midway Island and
ultimately the rest of the Pacific. The US was far outnumbered, but they decided
to ambush the Imperial Japanese forces. Listen in as Bill Federer explains how a
small number of very brave US air force pilots chose to ignore the odds and went
in with guns blazing. It’s an amazing story of bravery.
Bill goes on to reveal more about the process of the battle and the aftermath.
He points out that President Roosevelt and the commander who went back to the
Philippines both referenced God in the speeches to the people when the fighting
was over. Democrats these days don’t even know who God is! And an army commander
talking openly about God? That would never be allowed today.
If you would like more information about Bill Federer and the American Minute,
please click [here].
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April 24, 2014
Title: Avoid History at your own Peril
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Marilyn Singleton
with Dr. Marilyn Singleton (MarilynSingletonMDJD.com)
Part 1 of 3
Normally, Dr. Marilyn Singleton is with us to discuss Obamacare and the
failing healthcare system in America. Today, however, she is here with a dire
warning: Avoid History at your own Peril.
Have you ever heard of a Cambodian native Khmer, Saloth Sar, better known as Pol
Pot? Not many people in America probably have.
He killed twenty-five percent of Cambodian’s population from 1975-1979. This is
approximately 2-3 MILLION people in a mere four years.
Listen in as Dr. Singleton explains why and how.
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Title: Part 2 of 3
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Marilyn Singleton
with Dr. Marilyn Singleton (MarilynSingletonMDJD.com)
Everyone in America is born with
the same opportunities. We all go to school. We can choose to go to college or a
trade school or get a job.
Everyone has problems. Don’t whine to me about your “circumstances”. It’s what
you do with those circumstances that will make or break you.
Dr. Singleton was told, “We don’t take Negros at Stanford”. Did she let that
stop her? Did she turn away thinking she would never be good enough? Did she
lash out and come shoot the place up? No. She put on her big girl panties and
did what she needed to do to better herself and leave her mark on this world.
Because of political correctness, so many people – young and old – think the
government “owes” them something. The political elite are using this to their
advantage. Oh boy, are they using it.
Listen in as Dr. Singleton tells how she overcome that negativity and didn’t
settle for a hand-out.
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Title: Part 3 of 3
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Marilyn Singleton
with Dr. Marilyn Singleton (MarilynSingletonMDJD.com)
Can there be true
equality in America? I mean, TRUE equality. No division whatsoever.
If there is true equality that would mean all the welfare and
unemployment checks would stop. All recipients of food stamps would have to buy
their own chips and beer. All those receiving government housing would need to
pay their own rent.
But that won’t do. The rich would have to give up their comfortable homes and
nice cars. No more fancy restaurants, country clubs, or yachts. They wouldn’t be
allowed to send their kids to private school anymore. Everyone must receive the
same educational opportunities. And you can forget about homeschooling. That
would be ancient history.
Dr. Singleton warns us that this is not far-fetched. It is not extreme. It can
happen. And just might happen if we continue to sit on our duffs and do nothing
to stop it.
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June 29, 2012
Title: Did Nixon Lose The Race Because President Eisenhower Knew The Importance Of Keeping Secrets?
Topic: History
Discussed by Professor Dr. Earl Tilford
with Center for Vision and Values (www.VisionAndValues.org)
Part 1 of 2
Please tell us about the recent US-British-Israeli cyber attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.
In the autumn of 1960, how did Vice President Nixon handle the supposed "missile gap" that had emerged during the Eisenhower administration? How did President Kennedy handle the Cuban missile crisis in 1962? Why should national security always trump partisan politics?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: History
Discussed by Professor Dr. Earl Tilford
with Center for Vision and Values (www.VisionAndValues.org)
What secrets did the Kennedy administration keep? What was "Operation Commando Hunt"?
What lessons can be learned from this past history? What is going to happen if security is forsaken for short term, partisan, political gain? Do you think the Obama Administration understands the global strategic dynamic?
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May 22, 2012
Title: Of The Two Great Revolutions in Modern Times - Which Was Good, Which Was Bad?
Topic: History
Discussed by Judson Phillips
with Judson Phillips (www.teapartynation.com)
Part 1 of 2
Have there been 2 great revolutions in modern times? Is one of them good and the other bad?
Which philosophy does Obama support? Can we accurately call the French revolution the first modern genocide?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: History
Discussed by Judson Phillips
with Judson Phillips (www.teapartynation.com)
Did both revolutions have themes?
What was equality in the eyes of the French? Carry the 'equality' theme forward through the Bolshevik revolution and the Chinese revolution. Should every American be terrified at the thought of Obama winning a second term?
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February 17, 2012
Title: The Enemy Within - The Far Left Fight to Write The Jews out of History.
Topic: History
Discussed by Ken Mercer
with Ken Mercer (www.VoteKenMercer.com)
Part 1 of 2
Special guest Ken
Mercer answers:
Has the Far Left with their minions and political handmaidens consistently
attacked conservatives on the School Board of Education ?
Does today's article contain factual truth and documented evidence of the hatred
of the Far Left for Israel?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: History
Discussed by Ken Mercer
with Ken Mercer (www.VoteKenMercer.com)
To develop the new social
studies curriculum standards, what exactly were academic "experts" asked to
provide?
How did the true anti-Jewish/leftist nature of these "experts" leak out in
relation to Albert Einstein and Dr. Jonas Salk?
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December 14, 2011
Title: A Time and Headline Lost in American History: Deer Hunters Invade Small Rural Town
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Paul Kengor
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)
What small northern town did the Deer Hunters invade?
How many times a year would the town be flooded with hunters? Where would the hunters, armed and dangerous (looking), stay for the night?
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December 2, 2011
Title: A Time and Headline Lost In American History: Deer Hunters Invade Small Rural Town.
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Paul Kengor
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)
Part 1 of 2
Small town Emporium, Pennsylvania invaded by deer hunters decades ago.
Hunters, carrying their weapons go door to door: why? What happened next?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: History
Discussed by Dr. Paul Kengor
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)
Would you allow a stranger with ammo and guns as a guest in your home?
How is deer hunting related to the Pittsburg Steelers in that part of the country?
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