How to save America - America 250 kickoff with Ron Jaworski, Guy Benson and more

Jan 30, 2026

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Ron Jaworski

Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania treasurer and veteran who runs a disciplined state office. Guy Benson, conservative commentator known for sharp takes on immigration and enforcement. Ron Jaworski, former NFL QB turned analyst who champions work ethic and leadership. They discuss America 250 kickoff, civic action and history, leadership and team culture, fiscal stewardship, immigration and taxpayer fraud, and quickfire games and commentary.

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ADVICE

Lead Yourself By Setting The Tempo

Ron Jaworski urges people to lead themselves first and set the tempo for their family and workplace.
He says there are no shortcuts and you must work hard and 'pay the price' to be successful.

ANECDOTE

Vermeil's Lessons In Preparation

Jaworski describes coach Dick Vermeil's demanding preparation, including late-night film work and extra plays, as formative leadership lessons.
He calls Vermeil his most impactful mentor who taught him to 'pay a price' for success.

INSIGHT

Small Actions Move Big Decisions

Emily Seidel frames 'one small step' as cumulative civic actions that move policymakers when done at scale.
She explains that simple acts like calls or door knocks create tally marks that drive legislative response.

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🎙️ We’re live in Philadelphia to kick off America 250, and we’re coming in hot: big crowd, big venue, and a full night built around pride in the country and what it still makes possible. We talk about why celebrating the 250th isn’t just a party—it’s a push to re-learn what holds this place together. Then we bring out the NFL’s own Jaws, Ron Jaworski, and the conversation lands on values, work ethic, leadership, and what it takes to win when the stakes are real—on the field, at work, and at home.

🇺🇸 From there, we sit down with the people turning “one small step” into action across communities. We get into why this moment matters, how grassroots pressure actually moves decision-makers, and why civic confidence is slipping for too many people. We also talk through why Philadelphia’s history—Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Constitution Center—hits different when you stand in the middle of it.️

🐘 Then the fellas bring the games. We play Dem or Journo and Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity joins us to talk service, manufacturing, watching taxpayer dollars, unclaimed property wins, and what it looks like to run a massive office like a serious operation.

💥 Finally, Guy Benson steps in with a sharp take on immigration, federal enforcement, and the outrage of taxpayer fraud—then we cap the night with Hard Pivot, a game where Guy shines as bright as they come.

00:00 - America 250 kicks off live in Philadelphia

06:23 - Ron Jaworski joins the progrum

09:45 - Leadership and the American dream mindset

15:08 - Dick Vermeil, team culture, and paying the price

29:35 - America 250 toolkit and celebrating all year

33:06 - AFP leaders on “one small step” and civic action

38:34 - Libre Initiative and Hispanic outreach

42:33 - Concerned Veterans of America and veteran voices

49:00 - Demerge Snow: wild quotes about American history

1:03:21 - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity on service and stewardship

1:15:21 - Guy Benson on immigration, enforcement, and fraud outrage

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