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Minnesota Between the killings of Renee Goode and Alex Peretti, Julius had to go to Minnesota to perform IT work in Latino groceries stores. His experience caused him to remember a unique sermon from his teenage years and process the environment and events of January 2026 in Minnesota.... https://theascendantproject.com/2026/07/16/minnesota/
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Reaction Episode: Common Sense by Thomas Paine Statue of Thomas Paine. Image by Shutterstock Welcome to the July 4th Episode of The Ascendant Project!!!... https://theascendantproject.com/2026/07/04/reaction-episode-common-sense-by-thomas-paine/
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Our Sacred Honor In early July of 1776, a document was written that marked something that was in the land of De Facto, and fortified it with the forces of De Jure.... https://theascendantproject.com/2026/06/11/our-sacred-honor/
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Memorial Day
Season 2 Episode 7. Memorial Day. Brian and Julius discuss Memorial Day and veterans affairs. Somber episode. This episode of The Ascendant Project consists of Julius and Brian discussing what Memorial Day means to them and discussing Veterans Affairs. Podcast Comments Corrections, Addendums, and References: 2:49 The Marriage scene in The Princess Bride (1987) 2:59 The Marriage scene in…
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For The Love of Country
Closeup rear view of a couple holding American flag against summer sunset. They are visible as silhouettes. S2 E6 For the Love of Country Before I jump into substance of this essay, I will apologize for the jarring juxtaposition of the example I will discuss. This essay is about Love, specifically Love of Country. I hope the reader will recognize the similarities how I experience Love with my…
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No Kings 3 Discussion
Julius and Brian discuss the No Kings protests that occurred nationwide on March 28th with additional focus on Westminster and Frederick Maryland. No article this episode. Today’s podcast focuses on the No Kings Protests that occurred on March 28th 2026 with emphasis on the towns of Frederick and Westminster Maryland. Please listen through our website, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and…
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From Silence to Strength
Season 2 Episode 5 From Silence to Strength by Kirsten Voorhees. Interviewed by Brian Smyers and Julius Knapp After I quit bartending and drinking I found a voice, opinions, hills I was willing to die onthat I hadn’t realized or explored prior. When I was a bartender my boss at the timeasked me to, essentially, keep my opinions to myself, so as not to alienate anycustomers who may want to come…
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Feared or Loved (USA from the Outside)
S2 E3 Feared or Loved by Brian Smyers. Interviewed by Julius Knapp. National and World events have been moving at a very fast clip, seemingly accelerating every day. As a result, Stories that 10 years ago would have garnered large print headlines have become buried by war and threats of war. This essay is an attempt to take a step outside of my experience and my view as a citizen the United…
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Politicking Mathematicians
An exploration of political philosophy founded in mathematical principles S2 E2 Politicking Mathematicians by Julius Knapp. Interviewed by Brian Smyers It was an obsession. The pointless but worthwhile pursuit had taken a hold of my psyche. Appealing to my ego in a special way that many Mathematicians would recognize, but that few others could understand. At its core is the belief that every…
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Of The First Amendment and the Concept of Loyal Opposition
Ascendant Project Logo, by Alicia Bolli Of The First Amendment and the Concept of Loyal Opposition. Essay by Brian Smyers. Interview by Julius Knapp. In a time of political divisiveness and heated passions, as we are in now, it is important to remember those we disagree with love America as much as we do. You may think they are misguided, as they probably think you are. Often our echo…
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Season One Questionnaire
Thank you for being a listening in the inaugural year of The Ascendant Project! We strive to improve our podcast, and your feedback is of paramount important part of this process.Please complete this 25 question survey to help us improve and provide better content in the future. Once again, thank you for your time in listening, and thank you again for completing this survey. SEASON ONE SURVEY
The Ascendant Project: Season 1 Conclusion. The Ascendant Project reviews the previous 24 episodes while paying mind to the past and future of the podcast.
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The Crisis of Hope
S1 E24 The Crisis of Hope by Brian Smyers. Interviewed by Julius Knapp. You turn on the news, whether it be the TV, website, or podcast, and you find yourself immediately becoming depressed. The news just keeps getting worse and worse, and there is more uncertainty from the top, whether it be from the government, your employer, or family members. Politically, this is a high stress time. When one…
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Re-Affiliated
Re-affiliated by Julius Knapp. Interviewed by Susan Smyers This will not be a typical essay. The Ascendant Project, while political in nature, is really about empathy. It’s not about debate or judgment; it’s about connection and growth. By sharing our stories and listening to others, we learn to adopt new perspectives and better understand the American experience. But we also learn about…
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Of Conspiracy Theories and Toxic Skepticism
S1 E21. On Conspiracy Theories and Toxic Skepticism. By Brian Smyers. Interviewed by Julius Knapp. It was 2005, Katrina had just hit. I was listening to Air America in those days. I do not remember which show but I remember hearing about rumors of W declaring a National Emergency, FEMA camps, and the government plan to put dissenters into these camps — which would be concentration camps. When…
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Discussion: Charlie Kirk Assassination
This is a discussion about the reactions and implications of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Susan Smyers,, Julius Knapp, and Brian Smyers No Article with this post. Rather a discussion between Julius Knapp, Susan Smyers, and Brian Smyers on the reactions, coverage, social media impact, and implications of the Charlie Kirk Assassination. These “Wednesday Insert Editions” are rare, meant to…
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Left Behind
S1 E20. Left Behind by Julius Knapp. Interviewed by Brian Smyers Among the many companies I’ve worked for and roles that I’ve filled, was a brief time as a Teacher and Assistant Center Director at Huntington Learning Center. I worked there from 2001 to 2004, at just the right time to be part of the public debate around the passage of the NCLB, better known as the No Child Left Behind Act of…
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