Explore how the ancient Persian Empire, its encounters with the Greeks and Hebrews, and its enduring legacy shape today’s global politics and the moral imperative to support Iranian freedom. Discover the pivotal moments that defined Western civilization and why Persia’s story matters now more than ever. The Liberty Brief podcast is dedicated to the understanding of our rights as American citizens and what was meant to be our inheritance by the founding generation of our country....
Jul 27, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Explore the complex history and reality of immigration in America, drawing on the nuanced views of Milton Friedman and Thomas Sowell. This episode dissects the economic and social challenges of immigration, particularly in a modern welfare state, and examines the often-overlooked political implications. You’ll hear powerful historical accounts, including the struggles of Italian immigrants at Ellis Island, and understand why assimilation has been crucial for national strength. The Liberty Brief ...
May 30, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Is China truly an unstoppable superpower? This Liberty Brief episode looks into the myth behind China's rapid rise, examining the unreliability of its economic data and the inherent weaknesses of its authoritarian political system. We explore the impact of trade wars, growing social unrest, and global pushback on China's carefully constructed image. Discover why experts believe China's superpower illusion is fracturing. It’s all based on the book UnaLIENable: What it Really Means and Why it Matt...
May 05, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Join Rob Melso and economic history expert Dr. Tom Giordano on this episode of the Liberty Brief Podcast as they discuss " The Tariff Debate: What’s Trump’s Angle? " Explore the history of tariffs in the U.S. from the Tariff of 1789 through the Civil War and the restrictive era, examining their purposes for revenue and protectionism and the contrasting views of historical figures like Alexander Hamilton and James Madison. Then, gain insights into Mark Levin's analysis of the Trump administration...
Apr 20, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Join Robert Melso and Dr. Thomas Giordano on the Liberty Brief as they host Steve Stern, a leading voice in contemporary American conservative thought, to discuss election integrity and responsible civic engagement. Learn about Precinct Strategy, the importance of poll watchers, and efforts to ensure secure elections. Steve Stern shares his experiences working on these issues, including his interactions with President Donald Trump and the endorsement of precinct strategy. This episode discusses ...
Apr 02, 2025•48 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode of Liberty Brief, Rob Melso and Dr. Tom Giordano discuss the ongoing debate surrounding the power and scope of the federal judiciary. Drawing upon historical concerns and contemporary arguments, they explore whether the balance of power within the U.S. government is being threatened by judicial overreach. The structure of the federal court system, from district courts to the Supreme Court, and the principles of judicial review and the separation of powers are considered. Critical...
Mar 25, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Join Robert Melso, Dr. Thomas Giordano, and retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Bud Cornwell (Gunny) as they dissect the erosion of American values, government corruption, and the critical role of faith in today's society. "Gunny" Cornwell shares his personal journey from military service to his disillusionment with the VA, and how it led him to ignite "The Patriot Cause" podcast. Discover actionable solutions that every American can use to help restore the nation's founding principles. It's all bas...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Join Rob Melso and Dr. Tom Giordano on the Liberty Brief as they discuss the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and whether it can truly address the core issues of government overreach and the erosion of states' rights. They explain the historical context of federalism, the Federalists vs. Antifederalists debate, and key events like the Civil War, the Revolution of 1913, and the New Deal that have led to today's centralized government. Discover if DOGE is just a temporary fi...
Mar 03, 2025•45 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode of "The Liberty Brief" podcast, Rob and Dr. Tom delve into the historical development of centralized federal police powers and investigative agencies in the United States. They emphasize the founders' intent to avoid centralized police powers to prevent tyranny and their emphasis on state autonomy in law enforcement. Over time, however, the federal government gradually created various agencies with regulatory authority, including the FBI, CIA, FDA, and more. These agencies, equip...
Sep 23, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the meticulously crafted plan to reshape the fabric of America, exposing the tactics used to weaken our constitutional foundation. Join us as we discuss the dangerous convergence of centralization of power and the shift towards a direct-vote democracy. 🔹 The Founding Vision: We revisit the original structure of our federal government, designed as a federation of independent states, with a system of checks and balances to prevent tyranny. 🔹 Centralizat...
Sep 01, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Join us in a captivating and thought-provoking episode where Dr. Tom and I navigate the intricate dynamics of the liberal versus conservative dynamic in American politics. We hope to give you some valuable insights into the underlying causes of polarization and the influence of societal factors on our ideological alignment. We’ll be challenging the notion of choosing sides without fully grasping the complex nuances at play. Discover why politicians and citizens often find themselves at odds and ...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode we’re going to discuss the reasons that government and non-government officials give for their glaring failures in educating young Americans. We’re going to question the wisdom of compulsory primary and secondary education. We’re also going to reveal how the grading system used in practically all high schools and universities produces mediocrity instead of excellence in our degree holders. And, we’re going to look at an alternative to this madness that Professor Mario Giordano, D...
Jun 02, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Today, by every measure, kids are failing basic aptitude skills. Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan claims that 82% of America's public schools are not passing the test in educating our children. In Chicago for example, according to the daily caller, not a single student can do math at their grade level in 53 of the city’s public schools. Not one. And if you’re looking to blame Covid, 2019’s study wasn’t much better. How did this happen? If you are troubled by the mediocrity of our students ...
Apr 23, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode of the Liberty Brief Podcast, Dr. Tom Giordano and our host, Rob Melso, dive into the world of economics to explore the impact of misleading information in the marketplace. They delve into the reasons behind economic downturns and examine whether central banks could be fueling economic instability. If you're interested in gaining a deeper understanding of “booms and busts” in the economy, this is a must-listen episode. Tune in now to gain valuable insights and perspectives on the...
Feb 16, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 20
How do our desires shape our prosperity? Through the power of free-market interactions and by pursuing our own private self-interests. But why should you care? Well, according to Newsweek, one study of 71 four year American universities claims that 24 percent of respondents had a positive view of capitalism, compared to the 32 percent who had a positive view of socialism. Something is very wrong there and I would say if we don’t get our younger kids informed in economics and informed about the h...
Jan 25, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Is there a connection between unhappiness in America and the accepted scientific view of our universe? In today’s episode, we’d like to focus on free floating psychological discontent. Why do we in America appear more unhappy now more than ever before? What are the reasons for the apparent increase in meaninglessness and loneliness in America today and are these manifestations making us more susceptible to Totalitarianism than ever before? It’s all based on the book UnaLIENable: What it Really M...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Have you ever been fooled by a news hoax? Ever wondered if there were ways to spot news story hoaxes, or how to prevent yourself from believing them or perhaps from spreading hoaxes? Would you like to know how to refute a news hoax when someone less alert tries to convince you they were true? In this episode, we take a look at how leftists regard truth. We also give some suggestions on spotting hoaxes. Dr. Thomas Giordano explains 5 very simple telltale signs that you can use to alert yourself t...
Dec 20, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Have you ever wondered just what kind of mind creates hoaxes? How about the sickeningly false sympathy of those who characteristically believe and spread them in the population and media? In this episode, Dr. Tom will expose them and the unstable reasoning behind the creation and spread of hoaxes. We'll explore their origin and diagnose the psychological condition of those who begin and promote them. It's all based on the book UnaLIENable: What it Really Means and Why it Matters https://amzon.to...
Nov 26, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode we will be discussing how bills and new legislations are named in a deceptive manner to hide their true intentions. We will be taking a look at a couple of them and detail just how the actions of the legislation are in direct opposition to what they are called. We’re going to tell you about the creation of the Federal Reserve. It’s not federal, and it’s not a reserve. It’s a fascinating story about just how devious lawmakers and money interests can be when they collude to take aw...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode we’re going to discuss Mass Formation, a theory proposed by Dr. Mattias Desmet is characterized by a uniformity of thinking that can take over the boardroom, a group, a society, a nation, even the world. He defines Mass Formation as a psychosis where a group or society blindly adheres to an ideology and their attention focuses on one small point or issue to the exclusion of everything else. We discuss real-world examples of the theory and also try to see if global climate theory ...
Oct 31, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Do you believe with certainty that we all need the EPA, FDA, FTC, FCC and The Federal Reserve and other huge government institutions to safeguard the public? Most people believe we do. But I guarantee you’ll be surprised to learn that it ain’t necessarily so. In this episode, believe it or not, we’re going to question their existence and need. So today, we’ll be taking a look at the original notions behind the creation of the administrative state and the agencies we’re all told we cannot do with...
Oct 04, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 13
What do the 19th Century English Corn Laws have to do with America today? We’re going to discuss a prime example of how legislators can impose great suffering right from the 1800’s. I know we're talking about the 19 century but the lessons need to be learned and they apply even today. Why? Well we’re about to relive this insanity but on a global scale. We’re really talking about a handful of elitists effectively controlling a nation's economy and exacting inhumane cruelty on the whole population...
Sep 21, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Today we’re going to bring together three concepts, show how they are related and why they're important. In Episode 10 we discussed inflation. Now we're going to show how Modern Monetary Theory purports that the rules of economic inflation no longer apply, enabling our government to theoretically fund any utopian plan. What's the plan? The Great Reset. If you haven't heard of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) before, you'll learn its origin, meaning and purpose. You'll also learn about The Great Rese...
Sep 10, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 11
One of the major problems with educating people on the idea of inflation is that many don’t even know what money is, or at least have a clear understanding of what money is. Sure, it is dollar bills and pennies and nickels, dimes, quarters, and all that, but I’m talking about what it actually is; what it actually represents. So, when Dr. Tom's father sat him down at a picnic table under the maple tree in our back yard to give him his first lesson in economics, he went through a series of definit...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 10
In this episode, we are going to disclose the astonishing reality of conception and abortions. This podcast was originally released in May of 2022 and we're re-releasing it given the new Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v Wade and abortion. The recent ruling was a victory for toppling a constitutionally bad decision that came out of a false construction in 1973. The debate over abortion is still very active and divisive at the state level where it should have been all along. Some questions s...
Aug 02, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, we are going to talk about how the constitution gives us the cure under Article V to correct any tyrannical attempts at fundamentally changing our unique form of government – the Convention of States. It's all based on the Book UnaLIENable: What it Really Means and Why it Matters The Liberty Brief podcast is dedicated to the understanding of our rights as American citizens and what was meant to be our inheritance by the founding generation of our country. The Liberty Brief podca...
Jul 28, 2022•34 min
The Liberty Brief podcast is dedicated to the understanding of our rights as American citizens and what was meant to be our inheritance by the founding generation of our country. In this episode we hope to explain in a brief way the framework our constitution initially offered us because we can only recognize what malignant changes have occurred if we know its intended structure in the beginning. We'll also start talking about diagnosing those changes with an eye toward solutions. See Dr. Thomas...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, you're going to learn something you’ve probably never heard before. You’ve never heard that the Iroquois Indians had a profound and very direct impact on our founder's thinking as they contemplated the constitution. Your going to learn about that and exactly what makes our founding so special. When we're done you'll be able to clearly articulate what makes America different among the all countries in history. We are going to talk about the uniqueness of the U.S. Constitution and...
Jul 12, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, we are going to talk about the many activities which we would commonly call crime. You might be surprised to know that theft is the foundation of all crime! We will also examine its central role in the creation of societies and governments. See Dr. Thomas Giordano's book UnaLIENable https://amzn.to/3NObjYq The Liberty Brief podcast is dedicated to the understanding of our rights as American citizens and what was meant to be our inheritance by the founding generation of our count...
Jul 10, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The Liberty Brief podcast is dedicated to the understanding of our rights as American citizens and what was meant to be our inheritance by the founding generation of our country. In this episode we'll talk about different kinds of liberties and rights. Many people don’t have a clear idea about rights, where they come from and how they are classified and why. You'll understand liberties and rights a little better after this podcast. See Dr. Thomas Giordano's book UnaLIENable https://amzn.to/3NObj...
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 4
