Learning from the Federalist Papers and Standing for Truth

On September 26, 2025, guest host Allen Thomas fills in for Kim Monson to explore constitutional literacy, the importance of the Federalist Papers, and the foundations of American freedom with in-studio guests Cain from Task Force Freedom NOCO, Ben Williams from Ben’s Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, and phone guests Alicia Garcia from the Second Syndicate and Debbie Perry-Smith from Arapahoe County Republicans.

Constitutional Literacy and the Federalist Papers

Start listening at 37:00 – Hour 1

Allen Thomas shares insights from his speaking engagement at Grand Lake Constitution Week, arguing that Americans must move beyond simply knowing what the Constitution says to understanding why each provision exists. Thomas warns that progressive critics dismiss the Constitution as a document written by “rich white men” without understanding the hard-won lessons the founders encoded within it.

The discussion traces how the Continental Congress struggled to fund Washington’s army because states could ignore requests for money, leading the founders to carefully balance federal taxing authority with protections against tyranny. Thomas emphasizes that the Federalist Papers, spanning 500 pages of dense argumentation, provide the essential context for defending constitutional principles against modern challenges.

“It’s not enough anymore to just know what the Constitution is. It’s almost equally important when talking with folks who aren’t constitutionally literate to know why things are in the Constitution, to know the purpose that it actually serves.”

Allen Thomas, Guest Host

Sybil Ludington’s Revolutionary Courage

Start listening at 22:13 – Hour 1

Ben Williams recounts the heroic story of Sybil Ludington, the 16-year-old who rode 40 miles through driving rain on April 26, 1777, to rally 400 militiamen after British soldiers burned Danbury, Connecticut. Williams draws a parallel between Ludington’s midnight ride and Kim Monson’s role as a truth-teller in modern media, noting that both operate without support from establishment powers.

Williams reflects on the spiritual foundations underlying American courage, observing that removing God from public life has left many feeling purposeless. He offers free Bibles in English, Spanish, or Russian to anyone seeking meaning, emphasizing that lasting cultural change requires transformed hearts rather than political victories alone.

“But if you realize God made you, he cares about everything in your life, life takes on a whole new meaning.”

Ben Williams, Ben’s Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling

Public Schools and Parental Responsibility

Start listening at 89:00 – Hour 2

Cain from Task Force Freedom NOCO delivers an impassioned warning about government schools, arguing that decades of planned cultural erosion have made public education fundamentally unsafe for children. He points to phenomena like students identifying as “furries” and boys entering girls’ bathrooms as symptoms of systemic indoctrination that affects all children who witness it.

Cain also addresses situational awareness for concealed carry holders in the wake of recent political violence, advising people to trust their instincts when environments feel unsafe. He encourages listeners to research photographs of President Trump with Black leaders like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton to counter accusations of racism that he calls politically motivated smears.

“If you’re going to leave your kids in the government school, you have to stand up and fight against the indoctrination.”

Cain, Task Force Freedom NOCO

Second Amendment as Self-Love

Start listening at 61:41 – Hour 2

Alicia Garcia from the Second Syndicate reframes firearms training as an act of self-care, explaining that the Second Amendment provides the ability to say “no” to anyone attempting to impose their will through force. Garcia shares her experience working with an elderly woman in her late 80s who wanted to learn to shoot, demonstrating patience and dedication in helping her gain confidence.

Garcia emphasizes that safety is the shared goal across political divides, with gun owners simply taking a proactive approach rather than waiting for authorities to arrive. She announces fundraising efforts to subsidize training for educators who want to protect their schools.

“It gives you the ability to say, hey, you know what, not today, and to prevent people from imposing their will on you.”

Alicia Garcia, Second Syndicate

Laura Logan Lincoln Day Dinner

Start listening at 103:10 – Hour 2

Debbie Perry-Smith promotes the Arapahoe County Republicans’ Lincoln Day Dinner on October 2nd featuring journalist Laura Logan as keynote speaker. Perry-Smith notes that Logan has personal connections to Colorado, having interviewed Tina Peters after FBI raids, and will address election integrity, immigration, and family rights.

“This is really about us rallying around taking our state back, taking Arapahoe County back, which used to be a red county, and turning Arapahoe County red again.”

Debbie Perry-Smith, Arapahoe County Republicans