Episode Fifteen-From Exodus to Independence: America’s Biblical Roots

What do America’s Founders owe to the story of Exodus? Dr. Wilfred McClay, Professor of History at Hillsdale College and co-editor of Jewish Roots of American Liberty, joins Lee Smith to explore the biblical foundations of freedom and how they shaped the American experiment.

From Jefferson and Franklin’s proposed Great Seal depicting the Israelites’ flight from Egypt to the Puritans’ vision of a “new Zion” in the New World, McClay explains how Scripture inspired America’s earliest generations. He shows how the Exodus narrative echoed through the Revolution, guided Abraham Lincoln, fueled abolitionists and civil rights leaders, and continues to serve as a symbol of deliverance from bondage in every age.

This episode is about more than history, it’s about the enduring link between faith and liberty, the covenantal limits that give freedom its true meaning, and why remembering America’s biblical roots is vital in the face of rising antisemitism and threats to Western civilization.

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In this week’s episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, host Lee Smith welcomes Scott Cochran, Head Football Coach at the University of West Alabama, for an inspiring conversation about the power of football, the test of faith, and the road to recovery.

Cochran takes listeners behind the scenes of college football at the highest level, reflecting on his years with Nick Saban at LSU, Alabama, and Georgia. He explains why America loves the drama of any given Saturday, how championship culture is built, and what it means to hold players to the “fourth and inches” standard every single day.

Yet Stronger Than the Game: Football, Faith, and Recovery goes far deeper than the gridiron. Cochran opens up about his personal battle with addiction, the struggles that nearly cost him everything, and the hard-won lessons of redemption that now guide his work as a mentor and coach. For Cochran, the ultimate victory is not just about wins and losses; it’s about shaping young men into stronger, wiser, and more resilient leaders.

Don’t miss this powerful episode that blends the thrill of football with timeless lessons on faith, perseverance, and purpose.

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In this week’s episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, host Lee Smith welcomes attorney Erielle Azerrad for a timely exploration of the Bill of Rights, America’s shield of liberty and the cornerstone of our freedoms.

Azerrad traces the fierce debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists that gave rise to the Bill of Rights, explaining why these amendments were added to the Constitution and how they continue to shape American life. She highlights the First Amendment as the defining hallmark of American freedom and warns that growing efforts to criminalize speech pose a dangerous threat to liberty.

The discussion also examines the unique vulnerability of the Second Amendment in today’s cultural and political climate, the Supreme Court’s evolving role in defining rights, and why recognizing our liberties as God-given (not government-granted) is essential to preserving them.

Drawing on her expertise in constitutional law, Azerrad makes clear that safeguarding the Bill of Rights requires vigilance from every generation. She underscores that these protections were never intended to empower government, but to restrain it, ensuring that individual liberty endures against tyranny.

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In this powerful episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, host Lee Smith speaks with national security expert J. Michael Waller, Senior Analyst at the Center for Security Policy and author of Big Intel. Together, they examine the CIA’s creation in the aftermath of World War II, its role in Cold War victories, and its most infamous failures-from the Bay of Pigs to Russiagate.

Waller exposes how intelligence operations once aimed abroad have turned inward, threatening America’s constitutional order. He explains why a premier foreign intelligence service is essential for national survival and why unchecked abuses have shattered public trust. The discussion covers the CIA’s origins and Cold War interventions, its high-profile scandals and regime-change tactics, the politicization and lawbreaking that have undermined U.S. intelligence, and the urgent need for oversight and accountability to secure America’s future.

Link to J. Michael Waller’s book: Amazon.com: Big Intel: How the CIA Went from Cold War Heroes to Deep State Villains (Audible Audio Edition): J. Michael Waller, Charles Constant, Oasis Audio: Books

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Episode Eleven – The Aftershock of 9/11: America’s Long War and Lost Trust

In this week’s episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, host Lee Smith welcomes retired U.S. Army Colonel and national security expert Derek Harvey for a sobering reflection on the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on America.

Harvey, who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, inside the Trump White House, and as lead investigator on the Russiagate inquiry, examines how America’s response to 9/11 reshaped national security, expanded surveillance powers, and altered the balance between liberty and security. He explains how political and military leadership squandered public trust, drawing the nation into two decades of inconclusive wars.

The discussion also explores the continuing threat of Islamist and state-backed subversion, the failures of intelligence oversight, and the urgent need for accountability to restore American confidence in its leaders.

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Episode Ten – Reclaiming Education: Parents, Teachers, and the Fight for Our Children

In this back-to-school episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, host Lee Smith welcomes educator, former principal, and homeschool advocate Nathan Maus for a candid conversation about what’s gone wrong-and how families can take education back. Drawing on years in public and private schools and nearly a decade of homeschooling his four sons, Maus explains why one-size-fits-all schooling is failing students and why the goal must be more than test scores: children who can read, write, do math, and think critically.

Maus traces how control shifted from communities and parents to unions and bureaucracies, highlighting the legacy of John Dewey’s collectivist theories and the modern system’s emphasis on conformity over curiosity. He reflects on the COVID “wake-up call,” when many parents saw classrooms up close, and he cautions that new tools like AI should supplement, not replace the hard work of problem-solving that builds real intellectual muscle.

Offering a hopeful path forward, Maus points to homeschooling, classical education, and high-quality charter models (like Hillsdale’s K–12 curriculum) that restore rigor, character, and love of learning. This episode challenges families, teachers, and communities to reclaim their rightful role in shaping the next generation, and to rebuild American education from the ground up.

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Episode 9: 80th Anniversary of Victory Over Japan Day with Special Guest Mark Moyar

In this special episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, host Lee Smith welcomes Hillsdale College Military Historian and Author Mark Moyar, for a thought-provoking conversation commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory Over Japan Day.

Moyar examines the events leading to Japan’s surrender aboard the USS Missouri, the brutality of the Japanese regime in Asia, and the strategic necessity of America’s involvement in the Pacific theater. He challenges revisionist claims that the war was avoidable, explaining why Japan’s aggression left the U.S. no choice but to fight.

The discussion also explores the postwar transformation of Japan and Germany into democratic allies, the contrast with failed nation-building in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the lessons World War II still offers for today’s greatest strategic threat: China.

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Episode 8 – The Fight to Keep Free Speech Free
In this week’s episode of Roots, Rights & Reason, host Lee Smith welcomes investigative journalist Julie Kelly for a hard-hitting discussion on the escalating war against free speech in America. From government censorship schemes to the targeting of political dissidents, Kelly exposes how entrenched bureaucrats and corporate interests are working hand-in-hand to silence voices of dissent. Together, Smith and Kelly discuss the dangerous precedent this sets for the First Amendment and why defending speech (even when it is unpopular or inconvenient) is central to preserving liberty.

Episode 8, The Fight to Keep Free Speech Free, explores the historical, cultural, and political roots of free expression, the weaponization of disinformation campaigns, and the growing threats faced by those who dare to challenge the prevailing narrative. Kelly makes the case that America is at a crossroads: either we reclaim the principle of open debate and free inquiry, or we surrender to a regime of censorship and control. This episode is both a warning and a call to action for patriots committed to keeping the promise of the First Amendment alive.

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