Roots, Rights and Reason with Lee Smith

America's Future presents: Roots, Rights and Reason with Lee Smith cuts through the noise to reclaim the truth of America’s foundations. Bestselling author and investigative journalist Lee Smith dives deep every week into the ideas that built the United States—natural rights, liberty, the Constitution, and moral order. With top guests and sharp analysis, Lee exposes the forces threatening America’s future and explores how we can stand firm in truth and reason. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET on Rumble and all major podcast platforms. The Roots Rights & Reason Show - America's Future

Roots, Rights and Reason with Lee Smith is a news podcast hosted by AmericasFuture, with 59 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.

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  Episode #60

  Why Communism Refuses To Die

  Aug 17, 202627 minS1

  More than a century after the Bolshevik Revolution, communism continues to attract followers despite its legacy of tyranny, economic devastation and more than 100 million deaths worldwide. In Episode 60 of Roots, Rights & Reason , host Lee Smith speaks with Dr. Bradley Thayer, Fellow at the American Freedom Alliance, about why this destructive ideology continues to survive and find renewed support in the United States. Drawing from his new book, America’s 100 Years’ War: How to Win Against Communism , Dr. Thayer examines how communism exploits grievance, resentment and the desire for political power. He also discusses its influence within American institutions and offers an optimistic message: America can defeat communism by restoring a strong national identity rooted in individual liberty, God-given rights, free markets and the rule of law. Follow Lee Smith on X https://x.com/LeeSmithDC New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit The Roots, Rights & Reason Show: https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show Subscribe to our Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture Follow Us On Social Media X: https://x.com/Amerifuture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericasFutureInc1946 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americasfutureusa Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay informed: https://americasfuture.net/subscribe/

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  Episode #59

  How Higher Education Turned Against America

  Aug 12, 202629 minS1

  How did America’s colleges and universities move from teaching the foundations of Western civilization to promoting ideologies increasingly hostile toward the nation’s history, principles, and institutions? In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason , Lee Smith speaks with Peter Berkowitz, the Tad and Dianne Taube Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, about the rise of campus antisemitism following the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks and its connection to a broader rejection of Israel, America, and the West. Berkowitz traces the decades-long decline of liberal education, explaining how universities shifted from helping students examine competing ideas to encouraging political activism and ideological conformity. He also discusses his forthcoming book, Reclaiming Liberal Education in America , and outlines how educators can restore intellectual inquiry, constitutional principles, and the study of America’s founding. The conversation concludes with a call for Americans to rediscover The Federalist Papers and the extraordinary experiment in ordered liberty entrusted to each generation. Follow Lee Smith on X https://x.com/LeeSmithDC New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit The Roots, Rights & Reason Show: https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show Subscribe to our Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture Follow Us On Social Media X: https://x.com/Amerifuture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericasFutureInc1946 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americasfutureusa Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay informed: https://americasfuture.net/subscribe/

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  Episode #58

  Restoring Faith and Unity in America with Dr. Ben Carson

  Aug 5, 202625 minS1

  In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason , host Lee Smith welcomes Dr. Ben Carson for a timely conversation about faith, religious liberty, education, and the principles that shaped the United States. Dr. Carson explains why America’s growing secularism has weakened its sense of community and common purpose, and stresses the importance of teaching children an honest and complete account of American history while preparing the next generation to defend faith, liberty, community, and life. Drawing upon his extraordinary career as a pediatric neurosurgeon, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and founder of the American Cornerstone Institute, Dr. Carson also reflects on how his childhood faith inspired his calling to medicine, the future of artificial intelligence in healthcare, and his work empowering young people through education. Above all, he offers a message America urgently needs to hear: disagreement does not make us enemies, and restoring faith, unity, and respect for one another is essential to preserving the nation for generations to come. Follow Lee Smith on X https://x.com/LeeSmithDC New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit The Roots, Rights & Reason Show: https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show Subscribe to our Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture Follow Us On Social Media X: https://x.com/Amerifuture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericasFutureInc1946 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americasfutureusa Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay informed: https://americasfuture.net/subscribe/ Catch up on all past editions here: https://americasfuture.net/newsletter

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  Episode #57

  The Rise and Fall of the California Dream

  Jul 29, 202636 minS1

  The Rise and Fall of the California Dream In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason , Lee Smith welcomes Michael Anton, former Director of the U.S. Department of State's Policy Planning Staff, former Deputy Assistant to President Donald J. Trump and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communication, and Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute, for a thoughtful discussion on California's remarkable transformation. Drawing from his newest collection of essays and his lifelong connection to the Golden State, Anton reflects on the culture, optimism, and opportunity that once defined California while examining the political and economic forces that have reshaped it over the past several decades. From the enduring influence of the Beach Boys and California's agricultural abundance to the state's changing political landscape and its impact on the American Dream, Anton offers both personal reflections and historical insight into one of America's most influential states. Blending culture, history, and public policy, this conversation asks an important question: Can the California Dream be restored, or has a defining chapter of the American story come to an end? Follow Lee Smith on X https://x.com/LeeSmithDC New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit The Roots, Rights & Reason Show: https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show Subscribe to our Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture Follow Us On Social Media X: https://x.com/Amerifuture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericasFutureInc1946 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americasfutureusa Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay informed: https://americasfuture.net/subscribe/ Catch up on all past editions here: https://americasfuture.net/newsletter

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  Episode #56

  Inside The U.S.-China Trade Deal with Mitch Silk

  Jul 22, 202634 minS1

  In this episode of Roots, Rights & Reason , host Lee Smith sits down with Mitch Silk to explore the remarkable path that led him from a teenage job in a Florida restaurant to representing the United States at the highest levels of international trade negotiations. Silk offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the Trump administration's landmark Phase One trade agreement with China, sharing firsthand accounts from the negotiating table while examining the strategic challenges that continue to define the U.S.-China relationship. From trade and intellectual property to Taiwan, global energy, and economic diplomacy, this conversation provides valuable insight into America's evolving role on the world stage—and the relationships, leadership, and strategic thinking required to protect its interests. Follow Lee Smith on X https://x.com/LeeSmithDC New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 PM ET. To watch Roots, Rights and Reason, visit The Roots, Rights & Reason Show: https://www.americasfuture.net/the-roots-rights-reason-show Subscribe to our Rumble channel: https://rumble.com/c/AmericasFuture Follow Us On Social Media X: https://x.com/Amerifuture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericasFutureInc1946 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americasfutureusa Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay informed: https://americasfuture.net/subscribe/ Catch up on all past editions here: https://americasfuture.net/newsletter

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