EmpowerU America Podcast

Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison acknowledged Washington to be his superior, the only “Indispensable One”. Many referred to Washington as “His Excellency”. Learn about Washington’s early life. What experience caused the Founder Father’s to make him the unanimous choice to lead the emerging Country’s fight against Great Britain. What happened on...

Peter Bronson’s new book, Magical History Tour, offers readers a captivating journey through some of the most fascinating and lesser-known stories from history. Among these are the tale of the graverobbers who stole the remains of the son of former President William Henry Harrison, an incident that gripped the nation. The book also explores the story of a young man from Wilmington, who played a pi...

THE FUTURE OF CINCINNATI | CHRISTOPHER SMITHERMAN Learn first-hand tonight about what Christopher Smitherman thinks needs to be done with the City of Cincinnati for it to be successful and moving forward. Christopher’s experience with the City is unmatched and you will hear from him on many subjects. Learn about his thoughts on the current “Anti-Police”, “Anti-Cop” policies in the City. What about...

It's time to take a hard look at the current technology surrounding nuclear energy. To better understand Ohio's clean energy future, we'll dive into Conley's research into the safety and efficacy of nuclear energy, including small modular reactors (SMRs).We'll explore in plain, non-technical language a simple solution that resolves the bottleneck to the future of nuclear energy in Ohio and nationw...

Hamilton County recently has experienced a rise in incidents that have captured the community’s attention. These include large downtown brawls, murders, and disruptive street takeovers, as well as significant disturbances affecting July 4 family events in the typically tranquil city of Blue Ash. As a result, crime and public safety have become prominent topics of discussion among residents. In res...

Hydraulic fracturing produces large volumes of wastewater, much of which must be disposed of by injecting it into deep, underground disposal wells. Over the past decade, Ohio has become a major center for the underground storage of fracking wastewater from the state’s own fracking operations, as well as from operations in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Storing fracking wastewater brings with it m...

Andrew Breitbart famously argued that politics is downstream from culture. That is, he said that the entertainment we consume, the stories we tell, and the celebrities we elevate ultimately shape our politics. In this talk, Breitbart News Entertainment Editor, Jerome Hudson, will bring Andrew Breitbart's idea to life by showing how Hollywood and pop culture actively mold public opinion. From films...

Johann Sebastian Bach is perhaps the most revered composer in all of Western music. Max Reger simply stated: “Bach is the beginning and end of all music.” But what makes the music of this one composer, who toiled in relative obscurity in 18th-century Germany, so great? In this lecture, we will explore some components that may have helped Bach’s enduring appeal: his subtle but powerful expression o...

rtificial intelligence is changing at the speed of light.  Indeed, a speech given today about AI’s impact on our economy, culture, and humanity itself will be outdated the day after it is written.  Instead, Breitbart News Tech Editor Colin Madine will share what he believes are the key concepts to understanding the confusing and often contradictory news about AI, how to manage its impact on your f...

It was delicious irony when Jesse Owens, a black American track and field sensation from Cleveland, Ohio, collected four gold medals in 1936 at what was ironically called “The Nazi Olympics.” Owens famously dominated the Berlin Olympics which had been used by Hitler to propagate Aryan supremacy. His victories stood out as a bold statement against the prevailing culture of racism in the 1930’s. Whe...

NEW CONCEALED CARRY LAWS THAT MAY AFFECT YOU A lot has changed since Ohio first enacted concealed carry in 2004. Numerous new laws have been passed, as well as court rulings across the United States that further clarify the right of a law-abiding citizen to use deadly force in self-defense. The landscape is changing even further now that 29 states have adopted constitutional carry. Bob Jewell will...

Spencer Tallbridge an assistant prosecutor, makes his debut in the book The Farrier’s Son where the unforeseen realities of life and death for those facing the ultimate penalty collide with his early idealism and country wisdom. The character’s journey continues in the legal thriller Spencer’s Law, which centers on Tallbridge himself. Both books are authored by Butler County Prosecutor Michael Gmo...

Sebastian Junger’s Reflection on Death and What Might Follow… Sebastian Junger, author of the blockbuster, "The Perfect Storm," will discuss his latest book, "In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife." This book is Mr. Junger’s powerful reflection on death — and what might follow — inspired by his near-fatal health emergency.  In the summer of 2020, Mr. Junger bec...

Larry Elliott will embody Abe Lincoln as he provides Lincoln’s viewpoint of history as he lived it. He will not stray out of character even for questions unless specifically asked to do so. He will recite the Gettysburg Address in his presentation, and he will focus on the Civil War years more than the early years of Lincoln’s life, although he has the knowledge to speak on any period. Make sure t...

Xi Van Fleet warns her fellow Americans of the parallels between the Progressive left’s Marxist ideology and the Cultural Revolution she lived through in China. Xi Van Fleet is the author of "Mao’s America: A Survivor’s Warning." In her book Xi recounts living through Mao’s Cultural Revolution and then moving to America, only to see the emergence of a Marxist ideology that echoes the one from whic...

EmpowerU America Founder and Managing Board Member, Dan Regenold, discusses the background and significance of Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address," widely considered one of the greatest political speeches ever given. Dan's comments are followed by a voice artist's recitation of the speech.

Brandon Darby’s “Cartel Chronicles” series, which launched in 2014, made Breitbart News the first media outlet to tell stories from the border. Because the Mexican side of the border is largely controlled by cartels, Mexican journalists face great danger. If they write what the cartel bosses want, they’ll be fine. But if they write the truth, then their body will end up dangling headless and handl...

Ohio is drowning in local government. Thousands of townships, cities, boards, and commissions—each with their own offices, taxes, and lobbyists—are weighing us down. We’re told this makes government ‘closer to the people,’ but here’s the truth: too much local government just means more bureaucracy, more red tape, and less accountability. In this session, we’ll pull back the curtain on how Ohio’s t...