Learning from the Federalist Papers and Standing for Truth

On September 26, 2025, guest host Allen Thomas fills in for Kim Monson to explore constitutional literacy, the importance of the Federalist Papers, and the foundations of American freedom with in-studio guests Cain from Task Force Freedom NOCO, Ben Williams from Ben’s Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, and phone guests Alicia Garcia from the Second Syndicate and Debbie Perry-Smith from Arapahoe County Republicans. Constitutional Literacy and the Federalist Papers Start listening at 37:00 – Hour 1 Allen Thomas shares insights from his speaking engagement at Grand Lake Constitution Week, arguing that Americans must move beyond simply knowing what the Constitution says to understanding why each provision exists. Thomas warns that progressive critics dismiss the Constitution as a document written by “rich white men” without understanding the hard-won lessons the founders encoded within it. The discussion traces how the Continental Congress struggled to fund Washington’s army because states could ignore requests for money, leading the founders to carefully balance federal taxing authority with protections against tyranny. Thomas emphasizes that the Federalist Papers, spanning 500 pages of dense argumentation, provide the essential context for defending constitutional principles against modern challenges. “It’s not enough anymore to just know what the Constitution is. It’s almost equally important when talking with folks who aren’t constitutionally literate to know why things are in the Constitution, to know the purpose that it actually serves.” Allen Thomas, Guest Host Sybil Ludington’s Revolutionary Courage Start listening at 22:13 – Hour 1 Ben Williams recounts the heroic story of Sybil Ludington, the 16-year-old who rode 40 miles through driving rain on April 26, 1777, to rally 400 militiamen after British soldiers burned Danbury, Connecticut. Williams draws a parallel between Ludington’s midnight ride and Kim Monson’s role as a truth-teller in modern media, noting that both operate without support from establishment powers. Williams reflects on the spiritual foundations underlying American courage, observing that removing God from public life has left many feeling purposeless. He offers free Bibles in English, Spanish, or Russian to anyone seeking meaning, emphasizing that lasting cultural change requires transformed hearts rather than political victories alone. “But if you realize God made you, he cares about everything in your life, life takes on a whole new meaning.” Ben Williams, Ben’s Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Public Schools and Parental Responsibility Start listening at 89:00 – Hour 2 Cain from Task Force Freedom NOCO delivers an impassioned warning about government schools, arguing that decades of planned cultural erosion have made public education fundamentally unsafe for children. He points to phenomena like students identifying as “furries” and boys entering girls’ bathrooms as symptoms of systemic indoctrination that affects all children who witness it. Cain also addresses situational awareness for concealed carry holders in the wake of recent political violence, advising people to trust their instincts when environments feel unsafe. He encourages listeners to research photographs of President Trump with Black leaders like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton to counter accusations of racism that he calls politically motivated smears. “If yo...