The Professor Liberty Podcast

Feb 01 2025 100 ep. 20 mins
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Professor Liberty is a social studies based educational channel covering subjects such as American History, Constitutional Law and Economics. Professor Liberty seeks to EDUCATE both young and old alike. INSPIRE people through stories and thoughts on the great people of the past and RESTORE the American republic to her former glory.

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Ep# 121: Birthright Citizenship

Feb 01 2025 26 mins  
Mr. Palumbo takes you on a deep dive into the complexities of birthright citizenship and its implications on American identity. In this episode, we unravel the historical and legal intricacies of the 14th Amendment, focusing on the phrase "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" and its significance in today's heated immigration debate.

Ep#120 The Ancients: The Romans

Jan 12 2025 20 mins  
In this episode of the Professor Liberty Podcast, Mr. Palumbo kicks off a new series called "The Ancients" with a look at the Romans. Our host explores how its geographic advantages, such as its strategic location along the Tiber River and the Seven Hills, contributed to its rise. Through the lens of the founding myth of Romulus and Remus, the episode highlights Rome's success, dri

Ep#119 Important Battles: Trenton

Dec 23 2024 19 mins  
In this episode of The Professor Liberty Podcast, Mr. Palumbo takes us back to December of 1776, a time when the American Revolution seemed on the brink of collapse. With General George Washington's army suffering devastating losses, low morale, and dwindling supplies, the Continental Army appeared to be on the verge of disintegration. But Washington, faced with mounting pressure,

Ep# 118 Important Battles: Tours

Nov 29 2024 15 mins  
In this episode of The Professor Liberty Podcast, our favorite obscure social studies teacher delves into one of the most significant military confrontations in European history—the Battle of Tours. As part of the ongoing "Important Battles" series, the episode explores how this clash between the Frankish forces, led by Charles Martel, and the advancing Muslim Umayyad Caliphate h

Ep#117 War is a Racket

Nov 11 2024 20 mins  
In this Veterans Day episode, Mr. Palumbo explores General Smedley Butler's 1935 pamphlet "War Is a Racket", where Butler exposes how wars benefit arms dealers and corporations, not the soldiers who fight them. The episode also reflects on Eisenhower’s warning about the military-industrial complex, highlighting its continued relevance. Mr. Palumbo argues that to truly honor veter

Ep# 116 Emotional Democracy

Oct 26 2024 26 mins  
In this episode of the Professor Liberty Podcast called "Emotional Democracy," the hosts tackle the idea of the cult of personality in politics. Our favorite social studies teacher explores how people often vote based on feelings—either loving or hating a candidate—rather than focusing on what those candidates actually do or their voting records. It’s a conversation about the

Ep#115 Hail, Columbia!

Oct 14 2024 18 mins  
In this episode, we dive into the rich history of Columbia, a personification of the United States that predates iconic figures like Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty. We explore Columbia’s origins, tracing her roots back to the age of exploration and the ideals of American nationalism. Named after Christopher Columbus, Columbia symbolizes liberty, democracy, and the emerging American i

Ep# 114 What is Propaganda?

Oct 07 2024 25 mins  
In this episode, Mr. Palumbo dives into the fascinating world of propaganda, starting with its roots in ancient civilizations and bringing us all the way to today’s digital landscape. We break down what propaganda really is—a method of shaping how people think and act—while pointing out some key traits, like its emotional pull and the way it picks and chooses facts.

Ep#113 Rome, Athens and the Constitution

Aug 31 2024 19 mins  
On this special Saturday edition of the Professor Liberty Podcast we dive into the historical roots of political power and the dangers of unchecked authority. By examining the rise of tyrants in ancient Greece and Rome, we uncover timeless lessons about the fragility of democracy and the importance of maintaining a balance of power. The American framers of the US Constitution were

Ep # 112 Important Battles: Stalingrad

Jul 20 2024 17 mins  
Buckle up history buffs as we continue our series on important battles with the scorched earth hellscape that was the Battle of Stalingrad. After Hitler's failed attempt to conquer Russia with Operation Barbarossa, the Nazis launched Operation Blau to capture Soviet oil fields. But there was a roadblock in their path: Stalingrad, a city named after the iron-fisted Joseph Stalin him