{"podcast":{"title":"Conservative Politics & News: The P.A.S. Report","slug":"conservative-politics-news-the-p-a-s-report-1174436","podcast_index_feed_id":1174436,"rss_url":"https://pasreport.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://pasreport.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/6/f/c/06fca92cdd95b56c16c3140a3186d450/New_PAS_Report_Cover_Art.png","author":"The PAS Report Political Podcast","episode_count":795,"summary":"The P.A.S. Report with Professor Nick Giordano is a conservative political podcast delivering fearless analysis, no-nonsense commentary, and exclusive interviews. Exposing government corruption, media bias, and threats to freedom, Professor Giordano champions the Constitution, free speech, and individual liberty. What you'll get each week: • Honest Political Commentary: A no-nonsense look at current events, policy, and the forces shaping our nation. • Influential Guests: Exclusive conversations with America's most influential voices, including Mollie Hemingway, Newt Gingrich, Victor Davis Hanson, Dinesh D'Souza, Tucker Carlson, Dr. Ben Carson, and many more. • America's Founding Series: Rediscover the true meaning of freedom, liberty, and self-governance, and why these principles are more critical than ever as Professor Giordano brings history alive. If you're a patriot seeking to reconnect with America's founding principles and gain a deeper understanding of American values, The P.A.S. Report is your must-listen conservative political podcast. Subscribe now to get informed, get engaged, and stand for freedom. 👉 Visit https://pasreport.com","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conservative-politics-news-the-p-a-s-report-1174436"},"episode":{"title":"The Man Behind George Washington | William \"Billy\" Lee","slug":"the-man-behind-george-washington-william-billy-lee","published_at":"2026-04-16T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conservative-politics-news-the-p-a-s-report-1174436/the-man-behind-george-washington-william-billy-lee","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conservative-politics-news-the-p-a-s-report-1174436","url":"https://pasreport.com","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pasreport/776.mp3?dest-id=1325162","summary":"William \"Billy\" Lee is the man behind George Washington, and his story reveals a side of the American founding that history too often ignores. This episode uncovers how Lee's life helps explain Washington's greatest contradiction and why oversimplifying the Founding Era distorts the truth. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano explores the complex relationship between George Washington and William \"Billy\" Lee. While Washington led a revolution for liberty, Lee stood beside him through the Revolutionary War, Valley Forge, and the early years of the new republic. Their story opens a deeper look into Washington's evolving views on slavery and the broader tensions at the heart of America's founding. What You'll Learn: The untold story of William \"Billy\" Lee and his indispensable role beside George Washington How the American Revolution and Washington's correspondence helped shape his evolving view of slavery The central contradiction between America's fight for liberty and the institution of slavery Why reducing the Founding Era to simple slogans distorts the truth of history What Washington's final will reveals about his legacy, Lee's freedom, and the American story 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 01:32 William \"Billy\" Lee and the Story Behind Washington 04:46 George Washington, Slavery, and America's Contradiction 05:45 Billy Lee at Mount Vernon 06:42 Billy Lee and George Washington in the Revolutionary War 11:22 Phillis Wheatley and Washington's Evolving Views 15:10 Washington's Final Will and Billy Lee's Freedom 18:06 Why William Lee's Story Still Matters Today 🔔 Subscribe for More: 📖 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https://pa…","meta_description":"William \"Billy\" Lee is the man behind George Washington, and his story reveals a side of the American founding that history too often ignores. 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