THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Congress pushes concealed carry reciprocity as courts, police leaders, and officials resist equal rights for citizens. A discussion with Sheriff Mack examines constitutional reciprocity, law enforcement opposition, and troubling court decisions. From suppressor rulings to trigger-lock proposals, the balance between delegated authority and protected liberties continues to erode nationwide...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Multiple courts have stated that while law enforcement has a public duty to protect, they do not have a duty to protect you individually. So what will you do? Will you wait, praying the good guys with guns arrive in time? Or will you prepare to defend yourself and your family? And what about states and localities that try to infringe on your right of self-defense?

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Presidential power continues to expand under both parties, with executive mandates increasingly replacing constitutional governance. From artificial intelligence policy to immigration and surveillance, illegal orders persist despite public expectations of reform. The problem endures not in the White House alone, but in representatives who fail to recognize or challenge unlawful authority...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What about Obamacare? Do you remember the promises they made? Saving $2,500 each year, keeping your doctor, and keeping your insurance. All lies. Yet to make things “better,” Congress wants to do more of the same. Would anyone be surprised when things get worse? What about the promises of reducing drug prices? Except they haven't gone down, they've gone up...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What about the lie that the Affordable Care Act would make healthcare more affordable? That you could keep your doctor? That you were going to save $2,500 per family? Zuckerberg has bought a $300 million yacht. I have no problem with that. But when he burns over 500,000 gallons of diesel fuel a year and tells us we need to get rid of our...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many Americans now accept federal overreach as normal, even when it violates constitutional limits. Courts assert powers they were never granted, while citizens grow dependent on unlawful federal incentives. This national complacency mirrors Stockholm syndrome, raising a troubling question: can a people remain free if they no longer defend the boundaries meant to restrain power...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The FBI has earned their reputation as enforcers and bullies for the Executive Branch. Has that changed under the Trump Administration? Have things gotten better or not? Yes, the FBI has finally arrested a suspect in the January 6th pipe bombs incident, apparently on evidence they've had in their possession for year...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I examine several high-stakes cases now moving through the Supreme Court that test the limits of presidential power, from tariffs and executive authority to firing decisions and constitutional compliance. I also review a whistleblower case involving COVID-19 vaccine data and expose what I see as yet another troubling proposal from the Trump administration...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The European Union doesn't have the same protections of free speech. In fact, they have laws that prohibit free speech because they think it may be deceptive, as Elon Musk found out. The EU has fined X $140 million dollars because of their blue checkmark and advertising. How Mr. Musk apparently responded is priceless...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What happens when government actors ignore their oath to support the Constitution and instead decide to attack the rights of the public they claim to serve? Some good news: there's a report on how susceptible several states are to illegal federal influence. I won't tell you which state came in safest, but I will say I was quite happy when...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Congress moves new legislation forward, and I examine whether lawmakers honor their constitutional oath. I review the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, and the Restore Trust in Congress Act. I also address President Trump's claim that Biden-era autopen-signed documents are invalid and explore the potential legal consequences...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – This piece challenges the morality of living off other people's money, arguing that federal programs, state compliance, and taxpayer-funded incentives reflect a deeper culture of greed. By examining education, immigration, and welfare policies, it claims unconstitutional federal power persists because the public accepts and even demands redistributed wealth...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I work hard for my money, yet government agencies and politicians seem to work even harder to take it. From unconstitutional ID requirements to abusive benefit programs and deceptive tax schemes, both parties fuel reckless spending while ignoring their oath to the Constitution and the financial burden placed on everyday Americans...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The United States of America has more lawyers than doctors. So it should not be a surprise that we have become a very litigious society, where most of our conflicts are resolved in courts. But are these courts of law or courts of opinions? For example, three cases before the Supreme Court may...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I don't know which bothers me more, the evidence that there are those who are leading this nation into a dystopian nightmare, or the willingness of the people to follow along. Like lemmings, it seems many Americans are willing to sit back and be led into a socialist dystopia, with little effort to do anything. Is this the future you want for your children?

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Widespread problems persist when citizens and leaders choose complacency over action. From illegal immigration and unchecked ideology to federal overreach in education, inaction allows harmful ideas to spread and take root. When responsibility is endlessly deferred, consequences multiply, institutions weaken, and the cost is ultimately paid by the nation itself...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When I was young, the long arm of the law conveyed the idea that if you break the law, eventually the law will get you. Today, it seems the long arm of the law is more about political revenge than justice. Take the latest news on the Arctic Frost probe. The latest data shows that a prosecutor for Biden's DOJ subpoenaed Verizon for Rep. Jim Jordan's personal...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The right to keep and bear arms flows from a deeper, natural right to self-defense. This piece challenges Americans to consider not only defending themselves, but also their responsibility to defend others. It questions reliance on government protection and urges citizens to reclaim personal and communal responsibility for safety...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – While we all have a lot to give thanks for, I think limiting it to one day a year deprives us all of something important. For example, many people today stop before their feast and list what they're thankful for: family, friends, a warm home, and a good meal. Have you taken the time to think of the small things we can be thankful for?

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Truth has a way of breaking through agendas, politics, and deception. From faith and government claims to climate hypocrisy, education, and public health narratives, moments arise when words and actions expose reality. These revelations challenge long-held assertions and remind us that truth, once revealed, brings clarity, accountability, and freedom...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Constitution establishes a federal government with limited, enumerated powers, yet those limits are increasingly ignored. This piece questions who enforces constitutional boundaries and warns of the dangers that arise when federal authority expands without consent, oversight, or amendment, threatening liberty and self-government as power concentrates in Washington...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What's worse than not knowing the truth? Believing it when someone tells you the truth is a lie. Jesus said the truth will set you free. If that's true, then the lie you call the truth will enslave you. So why is the lie of “transgender” treated as the truth? A boy cannot become a girl, and a girl cannot become a boy. Yet today, we have people fighting to protect women in...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Government spending reaches staggering levels while hidden costs pile up. Political attacks, show trials, shutdown fallout, and the erosion of sovereignty reveal how power can stretch beyond consent. With reputations, time, and freedom at stake, citizens face the challenge of keeping leaders accountable and limiting overreach in every layer of government that affects their lives...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With all the focus on “Artificial Intelligence” and its impact on our lives, there's one fundamental fact that keeps getting lost. These systems, like Grok, ChatGPT, and Gemini, aren't really “artificial intelligence,” they're imitation intelligence. By that, I mean these systems don't artificially create intelligence; they are designed to mimic or imitate human intelligence...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Civics is rarely taught in schools, and even law students graduate without studying the Constitution. This gap fuels misunderstandings about government power, federal overreach, and citizens' rights. By learning the Constitution ourselves, we recognize violations sooner and become better prepared to defend our freedoms. Civic understanding starts with We the People taking...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Some people claim that the First Amendment is first because it's of first importance. But is that true? And is the Second Amendment really there to protect the first, as some people say? What if that isn't true? Let's take a closer look at these common statements. When the Constitution was being debated in the states...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Trust is a fickle thing. It can take years to gain and seconds to destroy. So when I found out about a Gallup poll that showed almost half of Americans do not trust the federal government, I wasn't really surprised. However, when I dug into the details, I found much more than I was expecting. Could it be the repeated frivolous investigations into...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Recent events reveal deeper trends as shutdowns test government power, shootings expose failures of responsibility, and socialism promises more than it delivers. These issues highlight growing overreach and a widening gap between leaders and their constitutional duties. The path forward depends on citizens reclaiming limits, defending rights, and insisting on accountable leadership...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With the Supreme Court back in session, there are plenty of cases we should be interested in. Some of the cases, the court will hear; just as important are the cases the court decides not to hear. Today, I want to take a look at some of those cases, especially those that involve the constitutional powers of government...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Everyone likes to point the finger, to blame someone for whatever mess they're currently dealing with. When it comes to the government shutdown and its aftermath, who should we blame? So most people are pointing the finger at Congress, or more accurately, their opposing political party. But is that the source of the problem?

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What better way to honor our veterans than by exercising the rights they defended? The best way to honor them is to exercise the blessings of liberty the Constitution was designed to defend. That is why I will have Dr. Chloe on to discuss her new book: Can I Say That: Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America faces a defining choice between freedom and government control. As socialist ideas gain traction through elections and policy promises, citizens must decide whether to trade liberty for security. The movement toward socialism challenges personal responsibility, economic freedom, and family values—testing the nation's character and shaping the future of American...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The recent elections reveal how citizens continue to repeat old mistakes, believing in promises of free benefits and government fixes. From New York's local choices to national fiscal irresponsibility, we see lessons ignored and ideology triumphing over reality. These outcomes remind us that democracy's strength depends on voters learning from history and demanding accountability...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I'm sometimes amazed by the people who claim to support free speech, but don't actually support it. From those trying to silence “disinformation” to those who won't express ideas because they are not politically correct, censorship in all its forms is dangerous to the republic. Take, for example, the “No Kings” rallies around the country...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – For anyone who's spent time in an arctic environment, you're probably aware of the dangers of frostbite. In politics, we seem to have found a new type of Arctic Frost Bite. Not the freezing of your fingers and toes, but a preverbal bite in the backside from the backlash from the Arctic Frost investigation...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Too many people stop at headlines and mistake them for truth. This piece urges readers to question sources, seek original documents, and think critically about what algorithms promote. It calls on parents to guide their children's digital lives, study legal claims in context, and uphold liberty through constant verification and thoughtful inquiry...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – That's right, Washington, D.C., has used embezzled funds to bribe Americans into dependency on their ill-gotten gains. It's not just federal fiscal malfeasance that's the problem. Obamacare's promise of more affordable healthcare has proven false, and more evidence is coming to light about fraud in the system.

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What people believe to be true often causes more harm than ignorance itself. From the myth of a truck driver shortage to federal interference in education and growing censorship, misguided “knowledge” shapes dangerous policies. It's time to question what we think we know—and push back against falsehoods driving today's political and cultural divide...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Whether we're talking about the White House renovations, the government shutdown, or our national debt, if private companies —or even individual households —worked the same way, they'd be bankrupt or in jail. But not of vaunted representatives in government. FEMA, the FDA, and even the FBI have been shown to be incompetent in their work...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Our choices reveal what we truly value. From immigration policies to gender in sports and voter integrity, actions speak louder than words. When institutions and individuals defend corruption or discrimination while claiming virtue, their real priorities become clear. Looking past headlines, we uncover what drives people—and it often challenges what they say they stand for...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Do you know that America has more lawyers than doctors? Perhaps that's because so many Americans look to the courts not only for redress of all their grievances, but to give them their rights. But the courts are not designed to give people rights, which may explain why they keep changing their minds...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Some people claim this is about Trump being stubborn, while others point out that it's the Democrats who are preventing a vote in the Senate. But I think a closer look at the details shows this shutdown has nothing to do with fiscal policy, healthcare, or even good governance. This shutdown seems all about the extortion of power in Washington, D.C...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The American people elevate the President to a throne, expecting him to solve every crisis and command every outcome. Power once shared now bends toward one office. When citizens treat a leader as a king, tyranny follows close behind. Lie down with tyrants, and you rise no longer free but ruled...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Labeling has become a lazy weapon in modern discourse. Instead of engaging with ideas, people throw words like “racist” or “homophobe” to silence others. This behavior reflects fear of stigma rather than truth-seeking. True strength lies in rejecting emotional manipulation and walking away from those who use labels to control conversation...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Thanks to the internet and social media, ideas are no longer filtered by elitists and their organizations. You no longer have to wait to be told what others think you need to know. Today, you can get all sorts of information, often right from the source. And boy, does that make the elitist filters mad. When a lie is called the truth, what do you trust?

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When the Founding Fathers established this union, they did not expect the citizens to be passive participants but active in its operation. Rather than expecting others to protect their rights, they wanted people to defend their own rights. Our first Chief Justice of the United States, John Jay, told us how we could do that...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We often talk about our need to learn the Constitution to help our state governments fulfill their duties to protect our rights, even from federal infringement. When the states remember that they are the creators of the federal government, not its vassal, then we can restore the power balance the Framers of the Constitution envisioned...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Americans are losing trust in the very foundations that hold the nation together—freedom, justice, and unity. As confidence in elections, media, and institutions fades, the branch of trust weakens beneath us. When it finally breaks, the fall will be ours, unless we remember what truly binds the United States as one...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – While the American people would appear to want to sit back and let someone spoon-feed them “the truth,” that is a guaranteed way to be fed falsehoods. If we are to know the truth, we must find it for ourselves. If you find the idea of searching for truth too much of an inconvenience, it tells me you are willing to sell your freedom for comfort, just as...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In that Congress, the parties like to blame each other, either for the spending or the tax cuts. But our deficits have been a bipartisan problem for decades. And as many of the American people who complain about the spending and deficits, we seem to forget that it is We the People who not only place those members of Congress, but we...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Republic faces many problems, but the real question is whether we're using the right tools to fix them. The Constitution offers powerful means for both states and citizens to restore balance, yet too often we strike at problems with the wrong approach. It's time to choose our tools wisely and repair the Republic...