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Unity in Identity
We believe that when people understand how their communities, institutions, and government work, they make wiser decisions, participate more meaningfully, and treat their fellow citizens with respect rather than hostility. Through thoughtful conversation, historical insight, and purpose-driven storytelling, we aim to cultivate a more informed electorate, strengthen democratic values, and inspire the next generation of leaders. Our mission is simple: educate citizens, empower purpose, and unite…
Episodes
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What is Government Series 4.0: The Problem of Power (Separation & Checks)
This episode tackles the fear that whoever governs will simply keep accumulating power, tracing Montesquieu’s 1748 diagnosis that unchecked power expands and…
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Dreams of Resilience: Kenneth Kunken's Story
In this Unity in Identity episode, host Derek interviews Kenneth Kunken of Long Island, New York, who became a quadriplegic after a spinal cord injury playing…
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Civic Awareness and Constitutional Advocacy with Jen Brown
In this Unity in Identity episode, constitutional advocate and legal strategist Jen Brown (founder of Utah Citizens for the Constitution) explains why…
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What is Government Series 3.0: Who Should Rule?
This episode asks a deceptively simple question—Is America a democracy?—and explains why the Founders deliberately avoided pure direct democracy. Starting with…
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What is Governmnet Series 2.0: The Citizen's Half of the Bargain
This episode asks what citizens owe a government built on ongoing consent—and what happens when they stop “showing up.” It frames the core tension between…
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Underestimated Advantage: Dyslexia's Role in Education and Civics with Russel Brocklen
Russell Brocklin discusses dyslexia and why many dyslexic learners are shut out by an education system that teaches from big-picture to details, contrasting it…
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What is Government Series 1.0: Exploring the Foundations of Government
What is Government Series: This first episode launches a series asking what government is, why it exists, and why ancient and Enlightenment debates still shape…
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Not a Real Enemy: A Journey Through History and Hope with Robert Wolf
Robert J. Wolf, a retired neuroradiologist and son of Hungarian Holocaust-survivor parents, explains why civic order depends on tolerance and why rising…
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Engineering a Better Future: Dr. Christian Komor's Vision for Colorado's Climate Policy
Earth systems science advisor, clinical psychologist, and independent Colorado gubernatorial candidate Dr. Christian Komar argues today’s political dysfunction…
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A New Voice in Politics: The Vision of America's Main Street Party with Tom Joseph
On “Unity & Identity,” Tom Joseph, founder and treasurer of America’s Main Street Party, argues the U.S. has hit a political nadir driven by gerrymandering…
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Warrior Servant Leadership_ Unpacking the Mindset with Pat Welsh
Pat Welsh shares his life story as an Irish-born adoptee who became a naturalized U.S. citizen, then built a career in law enforcement after working as a…
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The Man Who Grew Up in His Great-Grandfather's Civil War Shadow with Bill Eshenbaugh
Bill Eshenbaugh shares how researching his Pennsylvania farm’s 1800s origins led him to his Civil War ancestors—great-grandfather Andrew and grandfather…
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The National Security Strategy: Why Citizens Must Understand It — and What They Can Do
The National Security Strategy is a legally required, publicly available document that tells you exactly how your government plans to spend your money and…
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Creating Spaces for Change: Martin Henson's Vision for Society on Masculinity & Justice
Martin Henson is the founder and executive director of BMEN, a nonprofit focused on building real support systems for Black men—mentally, emotionally, and…
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Financial Literacy and Policy Impacts with Paul Musson
Paul Musson, a former Mackenzie Ivy Funds investor and author of “Capital Offense: Why Some Benefit at Your Expense?”, on what makes a healthy society: people…
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National Security Strategy Unpacked: What It Is & How It Evolved
What happens when the Army and Navy can't even talk to each other in the middle of a military operation? In 1983, during the U.S. invasion of Grenada, an…
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Understanding Society: Robert Gaines on Law, Fraud, and Business
On Unity In Identity, Robert Gaines argues a healthy society is an informed one, urging stronger civic education that links history, logic, and basic legal…
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The Education Landscape: Balancing History, Technology, and Teaching Challenges with Barbara Mojica
The educator Barbara discuss what makes a healthy society—people who listen, communicate, share views without imposing them—and why history is essential to…
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Ranked Choice Voting: The case against, what reserach shows, and the path forward
In this detailed episode, we dive into the criticisms against ranked choice voting and discuss why it has been banned in 17 states. We explore complex issues…
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From Capitalism to Consciousness: A Dialogue on Economic Values with Dr. Doug Cardell
In this engaging podcast episode, Dr. Doug Cardell delves into the essence of a healthy society, proposing a shift from working for a living to creating value…
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The Modern Citizen: Embracing Spiritual Evolution for a Better World with Allen aka "The Paraclete"
In this enlightening episode, Alan delves into the essence of what makes a healthy society, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery, reaching full…
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Ranked Choice Voting: How it works, Where it came from, & the Philosophical case for reform
In this episode, we begin a rigorous, two-part exploration of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV)—one of the most consequential and contested electoral reforms in…
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The American Two-Party System
Imagine standing in a voting booth on Election Day. The air is quiet, the hum of fluorescent lights overhead, the scratch of a pencil or the soft beep of a…
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Abraham Lincoln – Keeper of the Union
Imagine America in 1858. The nation is a house divided. The North and South are drifting further apart—economically, socially, morally. Tensions over slavery…
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A House Divided Cannot Stand
There are moments in history when a few words capture the fragile heartbeat of a nation. In 1858, Abraham Lincoln stood before a crowd in Springfield…
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Beyond Disagreement: A Call for Civility and a Rejection of Violence
In the grand, often tumultuous story of the United States, there has always been a tension between our right to speak freely and our responsibility to live…
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What Civic Education Really Means
Discover the profound importance of civic education, which is far more than just memorizing facts. It's presented as the "lifeblood of democracy" and the…
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Our Purpose Benefits Society
It is easy to prioritize work over our friends and families, telling ourselves that “they would understand.” But we never say to ourselves to prioritize our…
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The Past is Prologue: Why History Still Matters
From the fields of Gettysburg to the marches in Selma… from breadlines in the Great Depression to the fires of 9/11… Americans have always faced moments that…
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Blocking the Noise
Welcome to Unity in Identity, today we will explore the concept and action of blocking noise. "Noise" is the phenomenon that has infiltrated society, affecting…
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Third Space
Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving into the idea of the “third space”—a concept that may change how we think about community and relationships. The…
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Welcome to Unity in Identity
Unity in Identity is a podcast dedicated to healing division and rediscovering what binds us together. At a time when political extremism and social…