From Columbus to Jamestown: America's Messy Origins | The American Story | Ep 1

The Glenn Beck Program

Mercury Radio Arts

News Commentary, Politics, News

4.6 • 25.1K Ratings

🗓️ 11 April 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

A mysterious armored skeleton discovered in 1831 sets the stage for a sweeping journey into America’s earliest days. In this premiere episode of The American Story: the Beginnings, we trace the chain reaction that led from Columbus’ westward gamble to Martin Luther’s world-shaking Reformation, and finally to the deadly struggle for survival at Jamestown. John Smith’s capture, Pocahontas’ dramatic intervention, the Starving Time, the rise of tobacco, the first representative assembly, and the early roots of slavery all collide in this gripping narrative. It’s a story of ambition, faith, conflict, and providence – revealing how a swampy outpost in Virginia became the unlikely birthplace of a new nation. GLENN'S SPONSORS: PreBorn: Together, we can end the tragedy of abortion, one mother and baby at a time. To donate securely, dial #250 and say the keyword “baby,” or visit https://preborn.com/glenn.Relief Factor: If you’re living with aches and pains, see how Relief Factor, a daily drug-free supplement, could help you feel better and live better. Try the three-week QuickStart for just $19.95 by visiting https://ReliefFactor.com.Real Estate Agents I Trust: When you’re buying or selling a home, you need a real estate agent you can trust. Visit https://realestateagentsitrust.com/ to find the top-selling real estate agents in your area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello, America. You know we've been fighting every single day. We push back against the lies,
0:04.4	the censorship, the nonsense of the mainstream media that they're trying to feed you. We work
0:09.4	tirelessly to bring you the unfiltered truth because you deserve it. But to keep this fight
0:14.7	going, we need you. Right now, would you take a moment and rate and review the Glenn Beck
0:19.4	podcast? Give us five stars and
0:21.4	lead a comment because every single review helps us break through Big Tech's algorithm to reach
0:26.8	more Americans who need to hear the truth. This isn't a podcast. This is a movement and you're
0:32.2	part of it, a big part of it. So if you believe in what we're doing, you want more people to wake up,
0:36.5	help us push this
0:37.5	podcast to the top. Rate, review, share. Together, we'll make a difference. And thanks for standing
0:43.3	with us. Now let's get to work. It started with a shovel. May, 1831, Fall River, Massachusetts.
0:53.5	A woman digs into the side of a sandy embankment.
0:57.0	The earth collapses just enough to reveal bones.
1:02.2	They're not scattered like an accident.
1:04.4	They're arranged, intentional.
1:07.5	She clears more sand, and there he is.
1:11.2	A human skeleton partially wrapped in bark cloth, seated upright, legs doubled back so the thighs are parallel to the chest, almost as if posed.
1:23.1	Across his sternum is a triangular brass breastplate.
1:27.3	Around his waist, a belt, not made of
1:30.3	leather or rope, but multiple brass tubes, each the length of a man's hand, arranged close together
1:37.3	like something you'd find in an armory or costume chest. Beside him are several arrowheads made of copper or brass.
1:47.7	In 1831, America doesn't have CSI.
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