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Signal Over Noise

Clarity in a world full of noise.

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The Story Behind The Podcast

In every industry, every conversation, and every decision, there’s too much noise and not enough signal. Signal Over Noise is a podcast for curious thinkers, business leaders, and creators who want to tune into what actually matters.

Latest Episode

The Pilgrims Revisited: What the First Thanksgiving Really Meant

Thanksgiving has become one of America’s most debated holidays — but what actually happened in 1621? In this episode of Signal Over Noise, historian David Bradford joins host Nathan Johnson to examine the original accounts of the Pilgrims, the Wampanoag, and the first Thanksgiving. Drawing from primary sources and historical context, Bradford challenges modern myths, explores the faith and motivations of the Pilgrims, and sheds light on the complex, often misunderstood relationship between Native tribes and the Plymouth Colony. A conversation about evidence, nuance, and why history deserves more than slogans.

For more on our guests visit:
https://www.libertyencounters.com/

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The First Thanksgiving: Faith, Freedom, and the Story We Forgot

November 24, 2025

As Thanksgiving becomes a flashpoint in today’s culture wars, what parts of the original story are being forgotten? In this episode of Signal Over Noise, host Nathan Johnson speaks with Aaron Bradford, a direct descendant of Pilgrim governor William Bradford, about the people, faith, and sacrifices behind the first Thanksgiving. Drawing from firsthand accounts, family history, and primary sources, the conversation explores the Pilgrims’ quest for religious freedom, the Mayflower Compact, and the remarkable cooperation between the Plymouth settlers and the Wampanoag. A thoughtful look at why this moment in history still matters — and what it can tell us about gratitude, self-governance, and American identity.

For more on our guests visit:
https://www.libertyencounters.com/

Statues, Memory, & The Battle Over History

August 5, 2025

Jack and Claire explore the real consequences of tearing down statues, from Canada to the U.S. and the U.K. They cut through the rhetoric to discuss what’s really at stake when nations erase pieces of their past—and spotlight the fightback against historical amnesia.

Sussex’s Fine For Free Speech

July 9, 2025

A landmark £585,000 fine against the University of Sussex marks a turning point in defending academic freedom. Hosts Sarah and Jack unpack what happened to Professor Kathleen Stock, why this legal blow matters nationally, and what it signals for universities facing cancel culture. This episode dives into the case, the pushback, and how institutional accountability has become a reality in the culture war on campus.

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