Friends & Fellow Citizens

To begin the New Year, I answer some of your questions from the Friends & Fellow Citizens community in this first ever Q&A episode, with plenty more planned in the future! Thank you to those who submitted the fantastic questions! Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and...

As we prepare to say farewell to 2020, let us remember the significance of the holiday season and the common values we hold dear. Enjoy the holiday season, and we'll see you in the New Year: 2021! Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Institute! JOIN a...

Amid a challenging year, we will be spending the next few episodes dedicated to the holidays and New Year. Perhaps more so than ever, we cherish the shared love in our families as we look forward to a new year. As part of my sincere gratitude to the Friends & Fellow Citizens community, this episode features some family and friends who share about what the holiday season means to them and how t...

In this first episode about public health in the U.S., we explore some of the challenges that occurred in the wake of the 1793 yellow fever epidemic, which quickly became one of the major issues that faced President Washington and his administration. The evolution of public health and scientific breakthroughs has been a defining part of America. We can increase our efforts to not only boost scient...

With so limited information about North Korea, why are the issues surrounding the Hermit Kingdom important for the future of regional security in Asia and the fight against totalitarianism? We invite a former guest Ben Zimmer back to share with us more about the history of North Korean leaders, as well as the economic hardships, nuclear threats, and human rights abuses of the authoritarian DPRK re...

In this sixth and final episode of the "Washington's Six Principles" series, hear a few iconic stories that define the history of both civility and political polarization in America. Stay tuned for more amazing content as we approach the final month of 2020! Listen to the "Friends & Fellow Citizens" episode with Author and Truman Scholar Ed Wynn Rep. John Lewis pays tr...

This week, Sherman hosts Nick Cartwright and Eric Sundby from the Space Force Association (SFA) to share more about the U.S. military's newest branch, the United States Space Force. They also discuss SFA's priorities that will help guide U.S. space policy in the near and distant future. Learn more about the United States Space Force ! Check out the United States Space Force Association !...

In the fifth episode of the "Washington's Principles" series, we explore some of the fiscal debates and philosophy during President Washington's administration and contemporary times. Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Institute! JOIN...

Ed Wynn, a Truman Scholar and author of the 2020 book We the People: Restoring Civility, Sanity, and Unifying Solutions to U.S. Politics , converses with us about fundamental ways America can have more civility in its politics as we move on from another bitterly divisive election season. Learn more about Ed Wynn at hedwardwynn.com Purchase your copy of Ed's book here ! Support the show Visit...

On the eve of the 2020 elections, Sherman reminds us of the values we hold dear, regardless of whoever wins the election. October 2020 Boston Globe Opinion by Jeff Jacoby Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Institute! JOIN as a Patreon supporter and recei...

In this two-part episode, Dr. William Norris, an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government and Public Service and head of its Chinese studies concentration, shares an overview of the historical and political dynamics of China's grand strategy from the Cultural Revolution to the present day. A friend of Sherman's and former Bush School classmate Ben...

In this two-part episode, Dr. William Norris, an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government and Public Service and head of its Chinese studies concentration, shares an overview of the historical and political dynamics of China's grand strategy from the Cultural Revolution to the present day. A friend of Sherman's and former Bush School classmate Ben...

In Part 2 of this special episode, Sherman's special guest is Miss Arizona 2019 Jacqueline Thomas, who shares about her experience as Miss Arizona 2019,  her women empowerment advocacy, and more! Follow Jacqueline on Instagram and Twitter ! Visit Jacqueline's website here ! Click here for Part 1! Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The sit...

In the fourth installment of the "Washington's Six Principles" series, we explore some fundamentals of education and learning, the threats to educational institutions like college campuses, and ideas for people to expand opportunities for new sources of learning. "Modern Educayshun" "President Obama Discussing the Need for Free Speech on Campus" "President T...

100 years ago, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution became a major victory for women's suffrage and allowed countless women to participate in American democracy at last. In the first part of this special episode, Sherman's special guest is Miss Maricopa County 2019 Laetitia Hua, who shares about her Miss America Organization experience and prison reform advocacy work in her home s...

Introducing the third of the six principles of George Washington, Sherman explores how President Washington, President Lincoln, and a third respectable orator and statesman sowed seeds of national unity in America. Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Inst...

Transportation enthusiast Christian Piñeiro joins us to talk about the history of American transportation, its challenges, and how the United States could be the pioneer of transportation systems again. Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Institute! JOIN...

In this fifth episode, Sherman explores the second of Washington's six principles and shares with you about origins of faith in America and why freedom of religion is so valuable for a nation's morality. Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Insti...

In this special guest episode, Sherman sits down with his friend from Hungary and young European politics scholar Pat Yaro. From the Marshall Plan to the European Union, a comprehensive overview of European politics and transatlantic relations from World War 2 to the present day. Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of a...

In the first episode of the "Washington's Principles" series, Sherman discusses the definition of patriotism and the threats against one of America's greatest blessings. July 2019 Gallup Poll on Patriotism 2019 Annual Poll from the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-st...

America is the grandest experiment for the timeless defense of freedom, opportunity and justice. In this pilot episode, Sherman introduces the six principles that George Washington left for future generations to cherish. Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washingto...

In this first guest episode on Friends & Fellow Citizens, Sherman speaks with his close friend and special guest, Denzel Johnson, on key moments of post-WW2 U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Institute! JOIN as...