Unity in Identity

Earth systems science advisor, clinical psychologist, and independent Colorado gubernatorial candidate Dr. Christian Komar argues today’s political dysfunction and climate paralysis stem from “engineered disinvolvement,” misinformation, and a loss of respect for the scientific method. He warns accelerating feedback loops—permafrost methane release and weakening ocean currents—could erase humanity’...

On “Unity & Identity,” Tom Joseph, founder and treasurer of America’s Main Street Party, argues the U.S. has hit a political nadir driven by gerrymandering, money, and a two-party system the framers wanted to avoid. He proposes a technology-based, ideology-agnostic nominating system—tested via an app in two Philadelphia districts—where local committees select seven key issues, candidates state...

Pat Welsh shares his life story as an Irish-born adoptee who became a naturalized U.S. citizen, then built a career in law enforcement after working as a lawyer and prosecutor, driven by a mission to live and teach a “warrior servant leader” mindset—standing up, showing up, and defending what you believe while putting others first. He explains why everyone is called to lead without a title, and ou...

Bill Eshenbaugh shares how researching his Pennsylvania farm’s 1800s origins led him to his Civil War ancestors—great-grandfather Andrew and grandfather William Dixon Eschenbach—who served in Pennsylvania cavalry units in the Shenandoah Valley. He reflects on the toughness of soldiers and families who kept farms running with little communication, scarce rations, disease, and battlefield injuries,...

The National Security Strategy is a legally required, publicly available document that tells you exactly how your government plans to spend your money and wield your nation's power. Most Americans have never read it. That's a problem — and not just for wonky political reasons. In Part Two of our NSS deep dive, we make the case that understanding this document is a matter of national surviv...

Martin Henson is the founder and executive director of BMEN, a nonprofit focused on building real support systems for Black men—mentally, emotionally, and culturally. He’s not just talking theory; he’s in the trenches helping Black men navigate the weight of racism, mental health struggles, masculinity, and everything that gets pushed aside in mainstream conversations. Martin Henson explains his m...

Paul Musson, a former Mackenzie Ivy Funds investor and author of “Capital Offense: Why Some Benefit at Your Expense?”, on what makes a healthy society: people benefiting only by benefiting others, rejecting “something-for-nothing” myths, and building public understanding of how the economy works to increase empathy. Paul argues policy—especially central bank-driven “wealth effect” strategies—has w...

What happens when the Army and Navy can't even talk to each other in the middle of a military operation? In 1983, during the U.S. invasion of Grenada, an officer under fire pulled out a personal AT&T calling card and used a payphone to relay airstrikes coordinates -- because his radio couldn't reach the Navy jets overhead. That crisis, along with the failed 1980 Iran hostage rescue mission, fo...

On Unity In Identity, Robert Gaines argues a healthy society is an informed one, urging stronger civic education that links history, logic, and basic legal literacy so people understand rights and avoid abuse, including during police stops. Drawing on his fraud-investigation background, he describes organized accident-injury fraud rings (“swoop and squat”) that exploit victims and insurers, enable...

The educator Barbara discuss what makes a healthy society—people who listen, communicate, share views without imposing them—and why history is essential to understanding how the past shaped the present and to planning a better future. Barbara, a historian who spent 40 years in general and special education, explains how schools have de-emphasized history, civics, primary-source research, and criti...

In this detailed episode, we dive into the criticisms against ranked choice voting and discuss why it has been banned in 17 states. We explore complex issues like voter confusion, mathematical paradoxes, and the potential for 'manufactured' majorities. The episode also analyzes real-world data, including the 2024 elections where nine out of ten ballot measures for ranked choice voting fail...

In this engaging podcast episode, Dr. Doug Cardell delves into the essence of a healthy society, proposing a shift from working for a living to creating value for one another. Dr. Cardell advocates for a society where everyone, regardless of their profession, thinks like an entrepreneur, focusing on adding value to the world. He explains that the concept of value is determined by the consumer'...

In this enlightening episode, Alan delves into the essence of what makes a healthy society, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery, reaching full potential, and shifting our focus from profits to human development. He shares his spiritual journey sparked by personal loss and profound insights from mythological scholar Joseph Campbell and psychologist Carl Jung. Alan also critiques the curren...

In this episode, we begin a rigorous, two-part exploration of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV)—one of the most consequential and contested electoral reforms in modern American democracy. Used today in 51 jurisdictions, including Maine, Alaska, and New York City, and banned outright in 17 states, RCV sits at the center of a growing national debate over fairness, representation, and the meaning of majorit...

Imagine standing in a voting booth on Election Day. The air is quiet, the hum of fluorescent lights overhead, the scratch of a pencil or the soft beep of a touchscreen your only companions. You look down at the ballot. Two names dominate the page—left or right, blue or red, Democrat or Republican. You pause. A flicker of thought crosses your mind: what about your ideals? Your values? Your vision f...

Imagine America in 1858. The nation is a house divided. The North and South are drifting further apart—economically, socially, morally. Tensions over slavery, states’ rights, and political power are tearing families, communities, and governments. Into this fraught landscape steps a man of modest origin, Abraham Lincoln, who warns the nation: “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” But words...

There are moments in history when a few words capture the fragile heartbeat of a nation. In 1858, Abraham Lincoln stood before a crowd in Springfield, Illinois, and said, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Simple words. Unassuming. Yet within them lies a warning, a moral call, and a challenge to every citizen who hears them. Lincoln was not speaking of architecture or brick and mortar;...

In the grand, often tumultuous story of the United States, there has always been a tension between our right to speak freely and our responsibility to live together peacefully. Our nation was born from a protest, and our history is filled with moments where passionate citizens stood up, spoke out, and demanded change. We have a constitutional right to assemble. We have a constitutional right to di...

Discover the profound importance of civic education, which is far more than just memorizing facts. It's presented as the "lifeblood of democracy" and the "scaffolding that holds up our house of self-government," fundamentally shaping who we are as citizens and our duty to the republic. Alarmingly, many Americans lack basic civic knowledge, with surveys showing only one in three can name all three...

It is easy to prioritize work over our friends and families, telling ourselves that “they would understand.” But we never say to ourselves to prioritize our friends because “work would understand.” This is a topic that I will further discuss on a later date. Over time, we have eliminated our third spaces and limited our available spaces for leisure and emotional release. We have created a society...

From the fields of Gettysburg to the marches in Selma… from breadlines in the Great Depression to the fires of 9/11… Americans have always faced moments that felt like the end of something. But time and again, those moments became beginnings. So today, when faith in leadership is low, when the world feels fractured and our future seems unclear—we don’t need to despair. We need to remember. Because...

Welcome to Unity in Identity, today we will explore the concept and action of blocking noise. "Noise" is the phenomenon that has infiltrated society, affecting how we interpret information and reaction with other people. It is important to remove "noise" from our lives to have a more holistic perspective on information and events. By removing "noise," we can better prepare ourselves for improving...

Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving into the idea of the “third space”—a concept that may change how we think about community and relationships. The term was first introduced by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, who identified the first space as your home and the second as your workplace. But what about that neutral space in between? The third space is where we gather outside of the pressures...

Unity in Identity  is a podcast dedicated to healing division and rediscovering what binds us together. At a time when political extremism and social fragmentation threaten to pull us apart, this show creates space for thoughtful reflection, honest storytelling, and a renewed sense of purpose. Each episode explores the roots of today’s challenges—drawing lessons from history, examining our politic...