I Choose America

Every day, people choose America. Some fought for it. Some risked everything to get here. Some never left—but still believe in what it stands for. I Choose America is a podcast about those people. In a time when negativity about this country is louder than ever, this show focuses on something deeper: the stories behind the choice. Each episode asks one simple question: Why do you choose America? Because behind every answer is a story worth hearing, and a country worth defending.

I Choose America is a history podcast hosted by Walker Nipko, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Walker Nipko hosts I Choose America, a history show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  She Escaped Communist Cuba… and Chose America

  May 21, 202657 minS1

  <p>In this episode of I Choose America, we sit down with Gabriela Puckett, who grew up in communist Cuba before eventually coming to the United States.</p><p>She shares what life was really like under communism, why so many people risk everything to leave countries like Cuba, and why she believes Americans often take freedom for granted.</p><p>From government control and shortages to opportunity and freedom in America, this is a powerful conversation about patriotism, gratitude, and what makes the United States different from much of the world.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered why mi...

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  Episode #15

  The Borgstrom Brothers: A Family's Ultimate Sacrifice

  May 12, 20261h 8mS1

  <p>What does it really cost to defend a nation?</p><p>In this episode, Walker and Bracken tell the powerful—and heartbreaking—story of the only 4 Gold Star Family of WW2, the Borgstrom brothers, a Utah family who gave nearly everything during World War II.</p><p>One by one, the Borgstrom sons answered the call to serve. And one by one, tragedy followed.</p><p>Their story is one of duty, sacrifice, and the brutal reality of war—when the cost isn’t just measured in battles won, but in families forever changed.</p><p>This episode dives into:</p...

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  Episode #14

  Spiritual Thought - America: A city set on a hill

  Sep 22, 202511 minS1

  <p>Jesus declared, “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.” For centuries, those words have echoed through history — shaping nations, inspiring leaders, and defining America’s calling. From John Winthrop’s vision aboard the Arbella, to the Declaration of Independence, to Ronald Reagan’s shining city in the Cold War, America has stood as a beacon of hope in a dark world.</p><p>But a city on a hill can flicker — and if the light goes out here, where will the world turn? In this episode, we explore how biblical t...

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  Episode #13

  Spiritual Thought - Truth shall make America free. For Charlie.

  Sep 19, 202512 minS1

  <p>In this solo episode of The United States of Grit, we dive into the words of Jesus from John 8:32 — “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”</p><p>America was founded on truths — not opinions, not shifting political winds, but eternal truths rooted in God’s Word. We’ll explore how those biblical truths shaped our Founding Fathers, why nations that abandon truth collapse into tyranny, and why our generation must have the courage to defend truth at all costs.</p><p>This episode is also a dedication to the late Charlie Kirk, whose voice...

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  Episode #12

  Standing up for Liberty and Freedom - with Michelle Tanner

  Aug 6, 202548 minS1

  <p>When COVID mandates came down, Michelle Tanner didn’t just comply — she stood up, spoke out, and paid the price.</p><p>In this episode of The United States of Grit, Walker sits down with Michelle Tanner, a conservative city councilwoman from St. George, Utah, who lost her job for refusing to back down during the pandemic. She shares what it cost her, what she learned, and why she still believes in fighting for freedom at the local level.</p><p>We dig into her journey from nurse to public official, the battles behind closed doors, and what it real...

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