Thomas Paine

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

Revolutionary writer best known for authoring the influential 1776 pamphlet *Common Sense*, which galvanized colonial support for American independence. His concept of the "summer soldier"—describing those lacking conviction in political struggle—continues to be referenced in modern political discourse. He appears in podcast discussions spanning revolutionary history, political philosophy, and contemporary cultural references including experimental media.

Appears On

The Glenn Beck Program Stuff You Should Know Mark Levin Podcast O'Connor & Company Better Offline The Megyn Kelly Show This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast

Episode Appearances

The Glenn Beck Program · May 16, 2026

Tyranny and Treason: The Dawn of Independence | The American Story | Ep 6

“Authored Common Sense pamphlet (120,000 copies in 3 months) that shifted colonial opinion toward independence.”

Paul Revere's midnight ride and intelligence networksBattle of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775)Continental Congress and the Olive Branch Petition

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Stuff You Should Know · May 12, 2026

Humanists, the Happy Heathens

“First identifiable modern humanist; advocated for universal equality, basic income, and anti-slavery positions”

Humanism definition and core principlesRenaissance humanism and intellectual historySeparation of church and state

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Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 26, 2026

2/25/26 - Time's Up: The Urgency to Confront Our Enemies

“Revolutionary writer whose 'summer soldier' concept applied to modern political opposition lacking conviction”

Iran Nuclear Weapons Program and Chinese Military SupportU.S. Military Readiness Against Hypersonic Missile ThreatsBorder Security and Immigration Enforcement Policy

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O'Connor & Company · Feb 24, 2026

Hillsdale's Dr. Matthew Spalding on Washington & Lincoln's Birthday

“Author of Common Sense pamphlet (1776) that called for independence and influenced colonial decision-making during the Revolutionary period.”

George Washington's military leadership and strategic decision-makingSiege of Boston and Dorchester Heights strategyContinental Congress dysfunction and legislative gridlock

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Better Offline · Feb 18, 2026

Hater Season: Caleb Wilson, Juniper and Arif Hasan

“Historical figure featured in Aronofsky's AI-generated film with technical failures and text corruption”

AI Capability Misrepresentation and Benchmark GamingTech Billionaire Evangelical Religion AdoptionPrediction Markets and Disaster Gambling

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The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 7, 2026

Ep 277 | Is Leftist Rage About to Become as BLOODY as the French Revolution?! | The Glenn Beck Podcast

“Historical figure analyzed for role in both American and French Revolutions; example of revolutionary who misunderstood constitutional safeguards”

Constitutional Safeguards vs. Pure DemocracyTyranny of the Majority and Mob RuleFrench Revolution Parallels and Revolutionary Violence

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The Megyn Kelly Show · Feb 2, 2026

Ridiculous Anti-ICE Celebs at Grammys, Savannah Guthrie's Mom Missing, and Lemon's "Journalism," with Jesse Kelly, Jonathan Turley, and Matt Murphy | Ep. 1243

“Author of 'Common Sense'; central figure in Turley's book as example of righteous revolutionary rage vs. Madison's republic-building logic”

First Amendment protections for journalists vs. trespass liability in private spacesFACE Act application to places of worship and selective prosecution patternsFederal immigration enforcement authority and state/local non-cooperation strategies

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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Oct 7, 2025

#615 - Ken Burns

“Author of 'Common Sense' pamphlet; discussed for articulating revolutionary ideals and the chance to remake the world.”

American Revolution as foundational democratic experimentCivic virtue and self-discipline as democratic prerequisitesMisinformation and algorithmic manipulation in digital age

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Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast · Oct 1, 2025

Ep 579 - Crumb & The Hutt (feat. Joe Derosa & Lemaire Lee)

“Speculated to possibly be 'Republicus,' the pseudonymous author who proposed 'United States of America' name”

American Revolutionary War history and founding mythologyOrigin and etymology of 'United States of America'Ken Burns documentary filmmaking and historical narrative

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