The American Reckoning

In Episode 3, we confront a question few are willing to ask: is the United States moving toward a doctrine of total war?We examine the rhetoric coming from leadership, compare it to actions we’ve condemned abroad, and break down what international law actually allows.Then we walk through the real-world consequences—what happens when power grids go down, water systems fail, and entire populations are pushed to the brink.This episode challenges the belief that “taking the gloves off” ends wars faster—and asks whether the cost, both abroad and at home, is one we’re prepared to bear.

This is Part II to Episode 2. This episode focuses on the growth of Presidential/Executive power to use military force since 9/11, the increasing hyper-partisanship and hypocrisy of Congress over that time. Explains the history of conflict between Iran, the U.S. and the world and call for the President to offer a clear explanation for why we are at war, what the goals are and what success looks like as well as calling on Congress to quit playing partisan games. History unfiltered the way you never heard it in high school.

Taking a historical dive into the use of presidential power to use military force since Vietnam and through the 80's and 90's and Congresses behavior.

Introduction of host Jeremiah Ridge and the purpose and mission of the podcast.The purpose of the podcast is to take a take a deep dive intofaith, history, and the politics of our day. Thisprogram exists for the person who has started asking questions again…or perhaps asking them for the first time about what is going on with this nation.Not to:-Preach party talking points.-Not to wave a partisan flag.-Not to defend one tribe while attacking another. But to cast light.To examine history honestly.To examine faith seriously.To examine politics without fear.And we’ll do it through the lens of faith, history, and truth.