Dean George

Dean George is a freelance writer based in Indiana and he and his wife have two sons, three grandchildren, and one bodacious American Eskimo puppy. Dean's personal blog is DeanRiffs.com and he may be reached at johnnydeadline@gmail.com

‘Checkmate: Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess’

The championship game between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann showed what was on the board for stakeholders.

Book Review August 31, 2026
Robert Todd Lincoln’s Ties to Three Presidential Assassinations

The president’s son’s close proximity to political figures made him an unwitting witness to some of the worst ...

American Essence August 27, 2026
The Self-Educated Lawyer Who Became a Founding Father

A scrappy young man from Scotland, Conn. became a lawyer, politician, and crucial member of America's founding generation.

America’s 250th August 17, 2026
Thomas McKean: An Influential but Contentious Founding Father

He signed the Declaration of Independence and shaped early American law and politics, yet the fiery, uniquely outspoken ...

American Essence July 29, 2026
American Exceptionalism Explained in ‘Founder’s Fire’

Arthur Herman makes the case for America’s great success.

Book Recommendation July 25, 2026
‘Doocey Half-Sees Whodunnit’: An Irish Mystery

Shamie Doocey sees little but learns all in this cozy mystery set on the Emerald Isle.

Book Review July 3, 2026
One Man Metes Out Old-Style Justice in ‘The Fourth Option’

Action writer Jack Carr teams up with M.P. Woodward to introduce former Navy SEAL Chris Walker to readers.

Book Review June 26, 2026
‘Grounded’: How One Man Made It Through the Unimaginable

A man with a bright future survives an aircraft accident and learns how to live again.

Book Recommendation May 27, 2026
Meet Thomas Willing, ‘The Banker Who Made America’

This colonial banker opposed the Declearation of Independence, yet helped to stabilize the new United States financially.

Book Recommendation May 22, 2026
Caesar Rodney’s Courageous Ride for Independence

Though not as well known or applauded as Paul Revere's, this Founding Father's own midnight ride is no ...

American Essence April 30, 2026
Richard Henry Lee: The ‘Cicero’ of the American Revolution

The great political orator paved the way for the country's founding document.

America’s 250th April 24, 2026
‘Code Red’: A Tech World of Landmines and Roses

Wynton Hall’s deep dive into AI discusses the pros and cons of artificial intelligence.

Book Review April 10, 2026
John Hancock: The First President of Congress Post-Independence

John Hancock was the first President of Congress after the country won its independence; he was arguably also ...

American Essence March 25, 2026
Thomas Jefferson and the Snub Heard Round the World

The 'Merry Affair' became a diplomatic faux pas when Jefferson instituted a 'pell-mell' approach to etiquette.

American Essence March 21, 2026
Peyton Randolph: The Twice Elected President

He is the forgotten Founding Father who helped forge colonial unity as America's first president of Congress.

America’s 250th March 11, 2026
‘On Power’: How Unchecked Power Threatens God-Given Rights

Show host Mark R. Levin explores how power left unchecked ultimately leads to tyranny.

Book Recommendation February 27, 2026
John Jay: America’s Gifted Founding Father

From independence to the Constitution, Jay shaped the republic’s foundation.

America’s 250th February 22, 2026
‘Stop in the Name of God’: Take That One Day Off

Charlie Kirk’s posthumously published book shows how honoring the Sabbath can bring about personal transformation.

Book Review February 11, 2026
The Secretary of Congress Who Created the Nation’s Archives

The little-known secretary who documented the Revolution, shaped the Great Seal, and preserved the records that became America’s ...

America’s 250th January 30, 2026
John Hanson: America’s Reluctant First ‘President’

John Hanson, first president under the Articles of Confederation, guided the young U.S., laying the groundwork for Washington’s ...

America’s 250th January 26, 2026
Edward Hibberd Johnson, ‘The Father of Christmas Lights’

Thanks to some clever advertising, the electrical age ushered in a whimsical decoration many of us may take ...

American Essence December 23, 2025
A Surprising Twist on the Origins of the Candy Cane

The candy cane is one of the simplest types of candy, yet the confection boasts a variety of ...

History December 13, 2025
Senator John Kennedy Shows ‘How to Test Negative for Stupid’

A modern-day Mark Twain waxes humorously on Washington politics.

Book Recommendation November 28, 2025
‘Illusions of Trust’: A World Where Everyone Lies

A legal thriller that winds through a labyrinth of deceit, corruption, and peril.

Book Review November 14, 2025
‘Reviving Our Republic: 95 Theses for the Future of America’

Michael Bedenbaugh's book offers ways to clean up the corruption that has infiltrated every aspect of American life.

Book Recommendation October 28, 2025
‘The Imposs!ble Fortune’: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery

Residents at a posh retirement home investigate a murder and a bitcoin fortune.

Book Review October 22, 2025
A Comedian Urges: ‘You Can Do It! Speak Your Mind, America’

Actor and comic Rob Schneider comments on today’s culture in an engaging memoir.

Book Recommendation October 12, 2025