How America Got Bigger: The Story of U.S. Expansion | Jan 22, 2026

Episode Description

On today’s episode the guys are back in the studio to break down the U.S. territorial expansion. The United States expanded west through a mix of purchases, treaties, wars, and forced removals, driven by the belief in Manifest Destiny—the idea that the nation was meant to stretch from coast to coast. This expansion brought massive economic growth and new states, but also led to the displacement of Native nations, conflict with Mexico, and long-lasting consequences that still shape the country today. Plus, they get into Arian’s triumphant golf round, Michele Tafoya running for senate in Minnesota, Indiana football and the National Championship game, the NFL and political parties Charles Bediako and College Basketball (ft. Rico Bosco), the Buffalo Bills press conference and much more. Enjoy! (00:01:56 )Arian Broke 80!! (00:17:10) Michele Tafoya Files Paperwork for Minnesota Senate Race (00:24:46) Indiana Wins The National Championship (00:43:02) Washington DC is Getting a Sphere (00:50:31) Winter Storm (01:00:07) The NFL and Political Parties (01:23:37) Charles Bediako and College Basketball (01:36:50) Keon Coleman (02:03:33) Rico Joins the Show (02:20:22) U.S. Territorial Expansion