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America Out Loud Network © – The goal of this program is to help everyday people defend their rights by reading, studying, and understanding the supreme law of the land, the Constitution of the United States of America.

Paul Engel


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    Grown adults, childish anger: America unhinged

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Across America, adults act like spoiled children when they don't get their way—throwing tantrums, lashing out, and turning to violence. From shootings and threats to political retaliation, reason gives way to immaturity. When anger replaces civility, society mirrors a playground fight instead of a democracy built on debate, respect, and accountability...

    What is the goal of public education?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Perhaps the answer isn't that the schools aren't performing, but that their goals have changed. Perhaps the goal of public education is not to lift children up to a basic level of citizenship, but to “educate” them down to the lowest common denominator. Perhaps that explains why children who can recite the latest TikTok craze cannot read about it on X...

    Legal trouble grows in battles over power and authority

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Legal trouble looms large as states push back against federal demands for voter data, sparking constitutional battles. Questions swirl around James Comey's indictment, Congress's authority, and FBI actions tied to January 6th. Meanwhile, mayors challenge ICE operations, testing limits of power. In a nation full of attorneys, clashes over law and politics seem unavoidable...

    Why is it that the truth can be so hard to find?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How can we expect people to seek the truth when, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (also known as the nation's report card), almost half of seniors are failing in math, and almost a third failed in reading? The truth is, our public education system is failing. And what some states claim as success has yet to prove itself...

    Tag-team governing: red vs blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – You may like one team's agenda above the other, but are you willing to sell your rights so they can play this game with our future? Like a tag-team wrestling team, the Democrats and Republicans seem to take turns infringing on our rights. Yes, they have different agendas, but they repeatedly use the same techniques, many of which are unconstitutional, to get their way...

    Adrift from the Constitution

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The United States drifts when detached from the Constitution, its true anchor. Without it, rights erode, institutions falter, and politics replaces justice. From violence against public figures to the weaponization of agencies and the rise of divisive movements, the nation veers off course. Reconnecting to founding principles restores stability, freedom, and the protection of all...

    And still, people want to come here…

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Let's face it, the United States is fiscally in a disaster. How many years has it been since Congress has passed any budget at all, much less a balanced one? Once again, we have the annual game of chicken, donkeys, and elephants about passing spending legislation or shutting down the government. Meanwhile, the embezzlement Ponzi scheme known as...

    Our healthcare system is making us sick

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America's healthcare system, once praised as the best, now drives rising costs, declining quality, and worsening public health. Government mandates, failed policies, and bureaucracy weigh heavily on patients and nurses alike. Ashley Grogg, a seasoned nurse and advocate, speaks out in Resuscitating Nursing, urging bold action to revive a broken system and empower frontline caregivers...

    If the nation is sick, what is the cure?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Based on a Rutgers poll, more than half of people who identify as “left” believe assassinating a sitting president may be justified. To some, even a simple murder is terrorism. And yes, this is sick. Then we have the examples of federal actors ignoring the Constitution, like Congress's deficit spending, the DOJ's illegal demand for state voter registration data, while...

    Just when you thought it was safe…

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many people put their faith in the idea that, when Donald Trump regained the presidency, all things would be better again. Sadly, that is not the case. There are dangers for our children. There are still those who punish people for being Christians, or Republicans, or just plain defending their rights. So what are we to do?

    Political censorship from the Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – People denounce censorship while demanding it against their rivals. Critics of Biden's speech and social media restrictions now push to silence voices supporting violence. The question rises: is free speech only for agreeable opinions? From teachers to politicians, the right to express even foolish or offensive thoughts defines liberty, yet party divisions threaten its survival...

    Federal overreach is destroying our Constitutional Republic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Constitution isn't taught in our schools, not even our law schools. Then again, what would that matter, since the federal government has gotten involved in education, its quality has declined. Yet, despite all this evidence of failure, people still believe it is legal for the federal government to continue violating its oath to support the Constitution...

    Did you celebrate Constitution Day?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Two hundred and thirty-eight years ago, the Framers of our Constitution signed it and sent it to the states for ratification, making it the oldest national constitution in world history. Please promise me that, this year, you will read the Constitution of the United States. That you will both learn the supreme law of the land, but use it to defend and assert...

    Deifying Charlie Kirk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 54:02


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Nathan Hale famously said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” Sadly, Charlie Kirk lost his life serving his attempts to improve this country. For this, many people have been deifying him, almost as if they want to make him a saint. Others are using this tragedy as an attempt to make Mr. Kirk a martyr for gun control...

    If these shadows remain unaltered, liberty will die!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Look at the nation around us. So-called “News” has become little more than political party propaganda. Freedom of speech is dying, on campus and in everyday life. Favorable views of socialism are increasing, while faith in capitalism is declining. Democrats are really Marxists, and many Republicans seem more interested in suppressing dissent than in...

    Why names of power shape war, rights, and censorship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Names carry weight, shaping how we see war, rights, and even free speech. From Trump's push to rename the Department of Defense to Durham's Fourth Amendment claim and censorship abroad, the struggle over words reveals hidden power. What we call things influences law, culture, and trust—reminding us that naming is never neutral...

    “Live Not by Lies” is a message for Americans today

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn published the essay “Live Not by Lies.” In this essay, Solzhenitsyn encouraged people not to cooperate with the regime's lies. I think that is good advice for Americans today. The world is full of lies. Some of those lies are serious, others may be used to protect the feelings of others. However, all of those lives come with a...

    America’s ‘Republic’ status is in serious danger

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – An oligarchy is a political system ruled by a few. Contrary to popular belief, legally, the US is a republic, not a democracy. However, more and more we are being governed not by Congress, but by a small group in black robes known as federal judges. If the elected branches of government cannot do anything unless the courts approve, then we are no...

    Not letting the facts get in the way

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We move through life with assumptions, but truth seekers test them against facts. Politicians, media, and experts often shape narratives while ignoring contradictions. From vaccine debates to corruption claims, the challenge remains: will we let evidence reshape our beliefs, or stay bound by bias? Freedom begins when truth outweighs comfortable opinions...

    Using law enforcement for policy and profit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Law enforcement is meant to uphold the law, yet it increasingly serves political agendas and personal gain. From federal overreach in cities to the use of the National Guard against protests, and disputes over immigration policies, power is tested. Citizens face pressing questions when justice itself risks becoming a tool for influence rather than fairness...

    Government insanity and the cycle of failed policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Leaders in Washington repeat the same mistakes, expecting different results. Congress pushes the 25th Amendment and shutdown threats, while the president claims powers over state elections. Courts weigh battles against religious freedom, and schools hide falling standards. The cycle of political insanity continues as voters keep empowering those who fuel dysfunction and decline...

    Praying for Minneapolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Most people I know are offering thoughts and prayers for those impacted by the Minneapolis shooting. While some dismiss prayer as useless, I believe it matters. We can learn from tragedy about protecting the vulnerable, addressing mental health, and recognizing true responsibility. Prayer changes me, and through that change, I help change the world...

    The road to hell is paved with good intentions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Does the First Amendment protect a “media outlet” from being investigated for a crime? Does the President's power over the District of Columbia extend to other cities? What about his executive orders? Can they criminalize certain activities? What happens when police powers are taken too far and infringe on individual rights?

    Better late than never: The limits of delayed justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Justice delayed raises tough questions. FBI whistleblowers win settlements after years of lost rights, while the CDC only now examines COVID-19 vaccines. Washington, D.C. struggles with crime despite heightened security. These late responses show action eventually comes, but is it enough? The call remains clear: society must demand swifter accountability and protection of rights...

    History rhymes: Trump, Intel and freedom at risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – History doesn't repeat, it rhymes. From the government's stake in Intel to an executive order banning flag burning, echoes of past mistakes appear again. Is this investment in America's future, or a step toward communism? Does free expression still stand strong, or is censorship creeping closer? The present raises familiar and troubling questions...

    Are we losing the rule of law?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The rule of law faces deep challenges as raids, investigations, and judicial actions raise questions of fairness and accountability. From John Bolton to the Clinton Foundation, political motivations and cover-ups blur justice. With courts and leaders shaping outcomes, the concern grows: how far has the loss spread, and what can citizens do to restore trust?

    Misinformation and the dangers of misplaced certainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Beliefs often feel certain, yet many crumble under scrutiny. From COVID safety claims to viral TikTok behavior and misleading headlines, what people “know” can prove false. Decisions built on misinformation lead to serious consequences. It's not ignorance but misplaced certainty that causes the deepest harm, reminding us truth demands evidence, not assumption or hearsay...

    When politics dictate healthcare, patients lose

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Politics pushes past medicine as COVID-19, Biden's decline, VA hospital shortages, and Illinois' stance on masculinity show. Science and care fall to agendas, leaving veterans, families, and citizens with neglect. True healthcare means doctors and facilities serve people, not bureaucracy. Without health, nothing else matters—and it's up to us to demand real care...

    Defending free speech in and out of the courtroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Conor Fitzpatrick joins FIRE from Detroit with deep experience in state and federal litigation. He champions the First Amendment through pro bono cases for the incarcerated, securing victories that protect free expression. Recognized with the Richard J. Seryak Award, he brings a record of defending civil liberties while also enjoying reading, running, sushi, and Detroit sports...

    Why we the people have guns and the right to bear arms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Firearms spark debate, yet the right to bear arms remains central to freedom. From protecting families against violence to resisting government overreach, the Second Amendment embodies self-defense and independence. Echoing Madison and Webster, the message is clear: disarming citizens risks tyranny. To remain free, the people must safeguard their natural right to defend...

    America's republic: Why the Founders rejected pure democracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America's republic stands apart from pure democracy, as the Founders recognize its dangers and establish a constitutional system to protect liberty. Hamilton warns against extremes, emphasizing balance. Yet today, political actors exploit elections, voting methods, and media influence to secure power. The question remains: are We the People resilient enough to safeguard our republic...

    How gun-free zones and laws affect crime in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Crime shapes daily life, from city streets to the nation's capital. Questions rise about gun-free zones, delayed firearm access, and the reliability of crime statistics. Corruption, politics, and enforcement collide as leaders face scrutiny. The real issue is not what officials promise, but how citizens protect themselves when crime and law intersect in America...

    Is Washington built on stone or on money and power?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The foundation of any building determines its strength, but the foundation of Washington rests not on stone, but on money and power. Greed drives voters to demand programs and promises, fueling corruption and debt. As agencies grow and the swamp deepens, the true builders of this unstable structure remain We the People...

    ‘Our democracy is falling'… GOOD! John Adams was right

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The second reason I cheer is because our Founding Fathers recognized not only the failures of democracy, but the dangers they represent. As John Adams wrote: “Democracy… Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There is never a democracy that did not commit suicide.”

    The state of gun owner control

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The debate over gun control intensifies as focus shifts from firearms to those who own them. With the Supreme Court set to hear multiple Second Amendment cases, the outcome could shape gun rights for years. From “gun-free zones” to armed staff in Texas schools, the clash between safety, freedom, and law continues to define America's future...

    How the Constitution grants power over DC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Crime in Washington, DC sparks President Trump's executive order granting federal control of law enforcement, a move possible due to the District's unique constitutional status. Rooted in Article I, Section 8, Clause 17, this authority highlights the tension between federal power and local governance, while other U.S. cities also struggle with turmoil and disorder...

    Examples of failed bureaucracies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Bureaucracies grow larger while failing at their core duties. From the Postal Service losing billions in a single quarter to the Department of Transportation mishandling aviation oversight, citizens watch waste and abuse thrive. When leaders push agencies to ignore law and Constitution, the people must recognize violations of their rights and learn how to defend them...

    The root of so many evils

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The love of money and the pursuit of power drive many of today's evils. From political standoffs and union funding to illegal mandates and border crises, leaders prioritize ambition over duty. As corruption spreads, the question remains—will the people demand accountability, or continue to allow those in power to act without consequence?

    What happens when failure is the only option?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – "Failure is not an option" inspires action—but what happens when failure is inevitable? From gun control debates to gerrymandering in Texas, and the persistence of entrenched power, the question remains: is the cause worth the fight, even in defeat? This reflection challenges whether standing firm matters more than the outcome when the odds are stacked...

    Why America has more lawyers than doctors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America has become a very litigious society. That's probably why we have more lawyers than doctors. But our judicial system is very important. The First Amendment prohibits Congress from depriving us of our right to petition the government for redress of grievances. The most common way people seek redress is by lawsuit...

    Crumbling republic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I challenge the misuse of the word “democracy” when describing the United States. We are a constitutional republic, yet politicians, judges, and even senators undermine its foundations. From runaway legislators in Texas to federal judges ignoring rulings, I expose these threats and question the corruption, delays, and waste harming our nation's rule of law and stability...

    Violence: Do we jump to conclusions or search for more facts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Evil and violence are as much a part of this world as the atmosphere. That's not the way we want it, but it's true. Since we have no real control over the violent actions of others, I think we need to focus on what we can control, how we react to the violence. Do we jump to conclusions or search for more facts? Do we run and hide, pretending evil will never touch us?

    Before making changes, find out why

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We all see things we'd like to change. Maybe we see an evil being done, or maybe we think we know a better way. Before we start changing things, we should understand why they are that way in the first place. I remember an old Farmer's Proverb. Before you move a marker, find out why it was there. That's pretty good advice. After all, that marker may show the...

    What happens when public vs. private agendas collide?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many of the restrictions found in the Constitution of the United States only apply to public entities, but not all. Take the lawsuit Donald Trump filed against 60 Minutes, CBS News, and their parent company, Paramount. Trump didn't claim that they didn't have the right to edit their interview with then-candidate Kamala Harris, but that they did so interfere with...

    Garbage in and garbage out! Raising our standards…

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I don't know where some of the crazy ideas I hear people support come from. It seems the ability to think critically, to analyze what we read, even to verify what we hear, is in critical condition today. What can We the People do to stop eating the garbage that's coming out of Washington, D.C., the media, and more and more Americans? We start by verifying, especially our...

    When the truth is a lie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When truth becomes slippery, society suffers. I explore what happens when facts are twisted—whether by AI, the courts, or education policy. From false judicial opinions to historical revisionism and the rise of socialism in local politics, I challenge readers to question what's real, who benefits from the lies, and what's at stake when the truth is ignored...

    COVID may be over, but its destruction on informed consent is huge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – This set of medical ethics was also established after WWI in an effort to prevent the horrors of medical experimentation performed in Nazi Germany. The cornerstone of the Nuremberg Code is voluntary and informed consent for the patient. One of the most fundamental rights a person has is the right to their body...

    Truth or consequences: What do we really seek in politics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As reports and documents emerge about past administrations, I question whether we seek the truth or just consequences. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is in the spotlight over the Russia hoax, and it's easy to cheer when political opponents are exposed. But I remind myself: without prioritizing truth, any call for consequences is just revenge...

    What happened to… limited and enumerated powers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Constitution of the United States created a government with limited and enumerated powers, at least according to the Tenth Amendment. Yet those limits seem to have no effect on government today, regardless of which political party is in power. Does the federal government have the authority to make a de facto national ID, where every state and federal actor has...

    Dealing with opposition in a divided America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Americans face growing challenges in disagreeing without becoming disagreeable. From political violence to families avoiding each other over opposing views, tensions run high. I explore whether debates, lawsuits, and focusing on facts can bridge these divides. Finding common ground seems harder than ever, but honest conversation and respect remain essential for any hope of moving...

    Have we survived an American coup?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 58:00


    The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – A coup d'état is defined as “The sudden overthrow of a government by a usually small group of persons in or previously in positions of authority.” Recent news events suggest not only that there was an attempted coup in this country, but several of them. DNI Tulsi Gabbard not only accuses former Pres Obama and members of his administration of a coup...

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