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This is a complete recording of the United States Constitution, authored by the Philadelphia Convention and narrated by Michael Scherer. You can get an ebook version for free here: https://librecron.com/product/united-states-constitution-by-philadelphia-convention/ The United States Constitution – 4,543 words when it was first written (including the signatures), and 7,591 inclusive of the amendments – is, word for word, one of the strongest works ever written. More than 200 years later, it is still a hotly debated topic – perhaps not as much as it was when in its infancy, but still brought up daily. While everyone reads the same words, they draw different conclusions – what, exactly, did the framers mean when they used this or that word? What, really, is the extent of this or that power? Few wish to disregard it entirely, but more than a few prefer cherry-picking aspects they agree with. Alongside the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights, it is one of the foundational documents of the United States of America. The Bill of Rights is a part of the Constitution (the first 10 amendments, of the 27 total at this point in time) but was created and ratified after the Constitution, which is why it’s not included in the above download. What exactly is the Constitution? It’s the supreme law of the United States of America. It defines what Americans have come to know: the three branches of government, the powers vested in them, the process for election to the federal government, the requirements for said election, the powers granted to the states, and the limits on each aspect of the government. It is a living document; it is not meant to be stagnant, but rather it ought to evolve with the times. The needs of the 19th century were different from he needs of the 18th century, when it was created; and the modern world is far different from anytime before. Change is not only allowed, but actively encouraged (albeit glacial). To learn about how the Constitution came to be, this Library of America edition is a great start. To read more important documents integral to the United States, this is a good start. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/librecron/support

Trump’s frustration with Mexico is understandable, but why ask the Mexican government to secure their border instead of securing our own? The threat of tariffs against Mexico will backfire and won’t work anyway; I explain why. Then I give the speech that Trump should deliver to the American people on the Constitution: It's not a suicide pact. What would Scalia say about the border today? We know exactly what he would say. Finally, a lightning round of “Free-Flowing Friday,” updating you on this weeks important news stories. Show links The WSJ’s pathetic attack on Senator Josh Hawley Record numbers at the border  Copyright Blaze Media All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Kate and I discuss parliamentary committees, what they are, why they exist and who gets to be on one! Why aren’t they more widely known in society? Things we discussed: Are committees in the Constitution? It turns out there is a passing reference to privileges of members of each house and their committees […]

"Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm" James Madison Federalist No. 10   Speaking to Conservative Commentator Bill O'Reilly, Presumptive Republican Nominee and Reality Star Donald Trump stated that former Jeb Bush cannot be trusted when he says that Trump will not uphold or defend the Constitution because Bush himself would not uphold and defend a pledge made to support whomever the GOP nominated for President. Putting aside Trumps own statements that he would not back the same pledge he signed, rescinded his vow to support the Party's nominee, Fragile Freedom co-host Wyatt McIntyre explores the question of whether or not a pledge such as this holds any merit or weight. Does such a pledge bind someone to a candidate regardless of any question of conscience or principle? Does it remain in place regardless of what a candidate might say or do? Is this pledge bind one forever to a candidate they believe will betray the Constitution? It's a question of principle or party in these thoughts from Fragile Freedom.