About The Coffman Chronicle
Stories about America—and the responsibility of belonging to it.
The Coffman Chronicle is an independent publication by writer and storyteller Tony Michaels. It is the home of Five Minutes in America, Along the Way, and commentary about citizenship, working people, constitutional government, and the obligations we share in a free country.
This is not a breaking-news operation built to chase every outrage of the day. It is a place to slow down, look beyond the headline, and ask a more enduring question:
What kind of citizen are you?
Five Minutes in America
Five Minutes in America tells short American stories about ordinary people, shared responsibility, and the principles that bind a free people together.
Some stories take place in Coffman’s Landing, a fictional Missouri town where neighbors, workers, families, and local characters encounter the small decisions that reveal something larger about the country.
The stories may be fictional, but the choices inside them are real.
Along the Way
Along the Way is a weekly series of stories and reflections about work, purpose, failure, success, and the lessons we gather while trying to build a meaningful life.
These are the stories behind the work—and the ideas discovered while doing it.
Constitutional Citizenship
The Coffman Chronicle approaches politics from a working-class, constitutional perspective.
It believes liberty requires more than slogans. It requires citizens who understand their government, accept responsibility for their communities, and hold public power accountable—regardless of which party controls it.
Culture requires compromise. Constitutional principle does not.
About Tony Michaels
Tony Michaels is a Missouri writer, commentator, and front-porch storyteller. His work combines American storytelling, constitutional accountability, humor, and the experiences of working people.
He writes and produces The Coffman Chronicle and hosts Five Minutes in America and Along the Way.
His guiding belief is simple: working people do not need the deal to be perfect, but they do need the deal to be square.
Press & Media
For official information, approved media assets, interview opportunities, press coverage, and media contacts, visit our Press & Media page.
Radio Syndication
For radio syndication and station affiliation information, contact:
Keith Rupnik
RadioLinx Broadcast Marketing
keith@radio-linx.com
Five Minutes in America premieres Monday, September 7, 2026.
Listen to “The Fence” or follow the series at 5MinutesInAmerica.com.
Support the Work
The Coffman Chronicle is supported by its readers and listeners.
A free subscription keeps you connected to new stories, podcasts, commentary, and announcements. A paid subscription directly supports the writing, recording, production, and distribution of independent work—including the effort to bring Five Minutes in America to listeners across the country.
If you believe America needs better stories, stronger citizens, and a government accountable to the Constitution, you are invited to join us.
Subscribe to The Coffman Chronicle—and take your place in the story.
