Podcasts about constitutional government

On Q&A Friday, Todd asks why socialism and communism appeal to many young Americans despite the historical record of the Soviet Union, Maoist China, Cambodia, North Korea, and other communist regimes. He explains how distance from the Cold War, financial crises, college debt, unaffordable housing, stagnant wages, and distrust of institutions make sweeping promises of equality and fairness attractive. Todd argues that conservatives must listen carefully, acknowledge real economic frustrations, teach history persuasively, distinguish genuine free markets from government intervention, and defend a constitutional system that can reform itself without surrendering individual liberty.

Todd examines the media's demand that Attorney General Todd Blanche demonstrate independence from President Trump and argues that enforcing the law must not be confused with politically targeting opponents. He then responds to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's call for direct presidential elections, congressional and Supreme Court term limits, and other constitutional changes, warning that supposedly moderate Democrats continue to advance a radical agenda. Todd closes with the WNBA's apology after arena security told a mother and daughter to cover shirts supporting biological women in women's sports, and explains why free expression matters even when a message is controversial.

SONS of LIBERTY Radio with Bradlee Dean Part 1: Mike Lindell Joins Bradlee Dean Live Part 2: Anyone Seeing The Correlation? Media Wars, Minnesota Politics, and a Biblical Call to Confront the Nation's Crises Minnesota Gubernatorial Campaign and Media Disputes A major portion of the episode centers on an extended interview with Mike Lindell about his campaign for governor of Minnesota. The host says he invited Lindell back because he believes mainstream and local media outlets are misrepresenting the candidate. Lindell describes opposition from Republican establishment figures, discusses Lisa Demuth and Kendall Qualls, and says he believes he is leading in legitimate polling. He also criticizes the Star Tribune and argues that betting-market activity has been presented in ways that make Demuth look stronger than she is. The host repeatedly frames the interview as an opportunity for Lindell to answer accusations directly. Throughout the exchange, allegations and polling claims are presented as statements by Lindell and the host, not independently verified facts. Campaign Allegations, Pillows, Amnesty, and Residency Lindell addresses several controversies that he says have been used against his campaign. He explains that small pillows distributed at parades cost $4.90 each and says a campaign-law complaint misrepresented their value and potential consequences. He then rejects reports that he supports amnesty, saying a six-month proposal involved identifying and fingerprinting people already in Minnesota rather than granting legal status. Lindell also discusses his Minnesota residency, saying he moved his tax status, obtained a Minnesota license, and registered to vote in 2025. He accuses the Star Tribune and party officials of raising doubts about his eligibility despite documentation he says proves residency. The host responds by asking whether Lindell has considered legal action for defamation or malicious conduct. Trump Endorsement and Governing Priorities The interview also covers Donald Trump's endorsement, which Lindell says has no strings attached and has substantially helped his campaign. Lindell describes a long personal relationship with Trump and says they exchange perspectives rather than operating through a one-way chain of command. He argues that direct access to the president and other governors would benefit Minnesota if he wins office. Asked about data centers and surveillance cameras, he says he is currently opposed but would remain open to contrary evidence and would communicate transparently with the public. He also criticizes wind projects and raises environmental concerns. On alleged fraud involving Minnesota officials, Lindell says he intends to pursue investigations and accountability if elected. Biblical Worldview, Constitutional Government, and Public Action Across both portions of the program, the host connects American government to a Christian biblical worldview and repeatedly argues that the Constitution, founding principles, and Scripture function as an instruction manual for lawful government. The episode includes historical quotations attributed to figures such as Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Rush, Benjamin Franklin, and Harry S. Truman. The host says citizens and churches have departed from those principles and repeatedly urges listeners to act rather than merely complain. Promotional segments reinforce the program's ministry identity, church services, events, fundraising, and related media outlets. The host also discusses censorship and claims that certain prominent conservative or media personalities function as controlled opposition. These religious, constitutional, and political interpretations are presented as the host's views. Abortion, Immigration, Islam, and the Host's Claimed Correlation The later portion of the episode develops the host's claimed connection between abortion, immigration, and national judgment. He describes abortion as murder, cites biblical passages, condemns political officials who support abortion rights, and argues that citizens who tolerate those policies share responsibility. He then links that theme to immigration and Islam, portraying Muslim immigration as an organized threat to American law and sovereignty. Embedded clips are used to illustrate statements about Sharia law, political organizing, Muslim Brotherhood strategy, schools, and elected officials. The host makes sweeping and hostile claims about Muslims and also uses derogatory language toward LGBTQ people while framing his statements as biblical and constitutional warnings. The transcript preserves those statements as the speaker's claims without treating them as established fact. Censorship Claims, Embedded Clips, and Unresolved Transcript Damage The host repeatedly says his speech is being censored or throttled while other high-profile personalities receive preferential treatment. He discusses Dennis Prager, Alex Jones, Andrew Tate, Russell Brand, Elon Musk, and others, making a variety of allegations about their conduct or influence. The program also plays multiple prerecorded clips, including a Seattle interview concerning alleged fraud, clips of Muslim speakers, a narrator discussing the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR, and later political/news footage concerning Michigan and New York. Several of these clips contain numerical, historical, criminal, or organizational claims that the episode does not independently substantiate. Near the end, the automated transcript breaks down badly, including long nonsensical repetitions, after which some readable content resumes. 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Six months into a stage-four pancreatic cancer diagnosis that gave him 90 days to live, Ben Sasse sits down with EconTalk's Russ Roberts for a conversation that refuses easy comfort. The former U.S. senator and University of Florida president is candid about his physical challenges but the heart of this exchange is elsewhere: what actually matters when time is short. Sasse reflects on faith and mortality, the "shattering of idols" like his own workaholism, and his pride in his marriage. Along the way he offers sharp diagnoses of Congress's abdication of responsibility, the crisis inside American universities, and a republic distracted by the "digital casino" in its pocket. Funny, unflinching, and deeply human, it closes with a meditation on raging against the dying of the light while walking with your head bowed.

War Room Israel Bombs Gaza, Casting Doubt on Trump Peace Plan, As Yemen Strikes Saudi Airport PLUS, Democratic Socialists Openly Call for the Erasure of Constitutional Government

Todd examines socialism's renewed appeal in American politics and argues that its promises of fairness obscure a deeper tradeoff: expanding government power means shrinking individual liberty. He traces how economic frustration, inflation, college debt, housing costs, and political appeals to resentment can lead voters to blame free enterprise for problems he says were often worsened by government intervention. Using New York City's proposed public grocery stores as an example, Todd questions whether taxpayer-backed enterprises can deliver lower prices without hidden subsidies or weakened incentives. He also challenges the familiar left-right political spectrum, proposing instead that political systems be judged by how much force the state uses and how much freedom citizens retain. Along the way, he distinguishes limited public services such as roads, police, and fire protection from broad wealth redistribution or government control of production. His central case is that America's constitutional structure was designed to secure God-given rights, not guarantee equal outcomes—and that democratic socialism, whatever its branding, risks moving the country toward centralized control rather than renewed prosperity.

Todd examines socialism's renewed appeal in American politics and argues that its promises of fairness obscure a deeper tradeoff: expanding government power means shrinking individual liberty. He traces how economic frustration, inflation, college debt, housing costs, and political appeals to resentment can lead voters to blame free enterprise for problems he says were often worsened by government intervention. Using New York City's proposed public grocery stores as an example, Todd questions whether taxpayer-backed enterprises can deliver lower prices without hidden subsidies or weakened incentives. He also challenges the familiar left-right political spectrum, proposing instead that political systems be judged by how much force the state uses and how much freedom citizens retain. Along the way, he distinguishes limited public services such as roads, police, and fire protection from broad wealth redistribution or government control of production. His central case is that America's constitutional structure was designed to secure God-given rights, not guarantee equal outcomes—and that democratic socialism, whatever its branding, risks moving the country toward centralized control rather than renewed prosperity.

Todd examines the Democratic Socialists of America's stated agenda and argues that its growing appeal should alarm Americans who value constitutional government, free markets, and individual liberty. He responds to a Fox News interview in which a DSA co-chair endorsed abolishing the Senate, presidency, Supreme Court, ICE, borders, and much of the prison system, while also supporting public ownership of major corporations and major cuts to the Pentagon. Todd pairs those positions with polling he says shows a rising favorable view of socialism among Democrats, then explains why he believes many supporters do not understand socialism's history or practical consequences. Drawing on Winston Churchill and Milton Friedman, he makes the conservative case that government redistribution relies on force, rewards envy, discourages production, and cannot match the coordination of voluntary markets. The episode also considers America's exceptional opportunity and standard of living, President Trump's joke about CNN's Kaitlan Collins at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, CNN's response, and Sophie Cunningham's comments about protecting women's sports.

Todd examines the Democratic Socialists of America's stated agenda and argues that its growing appeal should alarm Americans who value constitutional government, free markets, and individual liberty. He responds to a Fox News interview in which a DSA co-chair endorsed abolishing the Senate, presidency, Supreme Court, ICE, borders, and much of the prison system, while also supporting public ownership of major corporations and major cuts to the Pentagon. Todd pairs those positions with polling he says shows a rising favorable view of socialism among Democrats, then explains why he believes many supporters do not understand socialism's history or practical consequences. Drawing on Winston Churchill and Milton Friedman, he makes the conservative case that government redistribution relies on force, rewards envy, discourages production, and cannot match the coordination of voluntary markets. The episode also considers America's exceptional opportunity and standard of living, President Trump's joke about CNN's Kaitlan Collins at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, CNN's response, and Sophie Cunningham's comments about protecting women's sports.

Todd examines how powerful institutions can advance political ideas without clear accountability to voters or the constitutional branches of government. Using a recent congressional exchange involving Rep. Brandon Gill and the director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, he argues that federally supported cultural institutions have allowed progressive ideology to shape the way Americans understand their country. He focuses on questions about a toolkit that characterized objectivity and politeness as features of white-supremacy culture, and he contends that those claims expose a broader abandonment of common sense. Todd also reviews the intended roles of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, asking where quasi-independent institutions fit and who can hold their leaders responsible. Along the way, he discusses revisionist history, the left's influence over government, academia, media, science, business, and even churches, and why conservatives must challenge politicized narratives while still teaching America's failures honestly. His central case: truth, accountability, and constitutional structure are essential if the country is to recover its institutions.

Todd examines how powerful institutions can advance political ideas without clear accountability to voters or the constitutional branches of government. Using a recent congressional exchange involving Rep. Brandon Gill and the director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, he argues that federally supported cultural institutions have allowed progressive ideology to shape the way Americans understand their country. He focuses on questions about a toolkit that characterized objectivity and politeness as features of white-supremacy culture, and he contends that those claims expose a broader abandonment of common sense. Todd also reviews the intended roles of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, asking where quasi-independent institutions fit and who can hold their leaders responsible. Along the way, he discusses revisionist history, the left's influence over government, academia, media, science, business, and even churches, and why conservatives must challenge politicized narratives while still teaching America's failures honestly. His central case: truth, accountability, and constitutional structure are essential if the country is to recover its institutions.

After taking some time away to help my family through my dad's open-heart surgery, I'm back with a new episode of Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson. Thank you to everyone who reached out and supported my family during this time.Today, I share my opinions on several current events. I discuss why I believe America must remain a sovereign nation and why I have concerns about the growing military relationship between the United States and Israel, including why I believe these actions raise real constitutional and legal questions.I also share my thoughts on the continued loss of American service members in the Iran War and explain why the United States should NOT be involved in another foreign war.Finally, I discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and how it is connected to the Epstein files, and why I think Americans deserve greater transparency and accountability from those in power.--https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who's been paying attention to the latest developments in the Democrat Party. The speaker shares a fascinating story about how his weekend drive down I-25 listening to Bill Maher, Van Jones, and Jared Polis, left him feeling astonished, but not surprised, by the panic among some prominent figures in the party.The conversation delves into the history of the progressive project in the US, tracing its roots back to Woodrow Wilson and the 17th Amendment, which gave the power to elect US Senators directly to the people. The speaker argues that this move was a significant step towards the concentration of power in the hands of the expert class, paving the way for the administrative state and the deep state. He also touches on the New Deal, the Great Society, and Obama's fundamental transformation, highlighting how each of these initiatives moved the country further down the line towards a larger state and a smaller private sector.The speaker challenges listeners to read Woodrow Wilson's essay "The Study of Administration" and his book "Constitutional Government in the United States" to understand the roots of the progressive project. He also references the DSA's platform, which calls for the takeover of key industries, the abolition of the police, and the erasure of borders, among other things.In this episode, the speaker makes a compelling case that the arc of American progressivism has been drawn from Woodrow Wilson to the present day, with the DSA as the ultimate destination. He encourages listeners to subscribe to his Substack and read his article about the DSA, which provides a detailed look at the organization's platform and goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jefferson called the Declaration of Independence “an expression of the American mind.” What is that mind and what does it tell us for today, especially about the great questions of truth, happiness, and . . . God?Matthew Spalding, Kirby Pro­fessor in Constitutional Government and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College and member of the board of Faith and Law joined us to discuss the founding document of the United States 250 years after its drafting.Support the show

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Don Palmer serves as a Senior Legal Fellow for Election Integrity with the Heritage Foundation Institute for Constitutional Government. Before joining the Heritage Foundation, Palmer served as a Commissioner and Chairman on the United States Election Assistance Commission (EAC) after being nominated by President Trump and confirmed by unanimous consent of the Senate in 2019.

Timothy Sandefur is the Vice President for Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute’s Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation and holds the Duncan Chair in Constitutional Government. He litigates to promote economic liberty, private property rights, free speech, and other crucial values in states across the country.Timothy is the author of nine books, including most recently You Don’t Own Me: Individualism and the Culture of Liberty (2025), and Freedom’s Furies: How Isabel Paterson, Rose Wilder Lane, and Ayn Rand Found Liberty in an Age of Darkness (2022), as well as more than 50 scholarly articles on a wide variety of legal subjects. A frequent guest on radio and television, he is well known to radio audiences as “Tim the Lawyer” on The Armstrong & Getty Show, and his writings have appeared in Reason, National Review, The Weekly Standard, The Wall Street Journal, and The Objective Standard, where he is a contributing editor. He has taught classes at Pepperdine University, McGeorge School of Law, George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School, and Arizona State University, where he held the 2023-24 Barry Goldwater Chair in American Institutions.He is an Adjunct Scholar with the Cato Institute and is a graduate of Hillsdale College and Chapman University School of Law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Uncommon Sense, we're discussing the ongoing controversy surrounding the Epstein files, its blackmail, the political implications of Charlie Kirk's assassination, and the growing conflict between Israel and Iran. We'll also talk about the influence of powerful Israeli interests on American foreign policy and ask whether the United States is being drawn into another Middle Eastern war against the will of its own citizens (and at our cost, yet again).--https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

Today on Uncommon Sense, we're discussing what may be the most consequential political moment of Donald Trump's career. With Trump's approval ratings slipping, the Iran conflict escalating, renewed questions surrounding the Epstein files, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk continuing to reverberate through the conservative movement, many Americans are asking whether these events are isolated, or part of a much larger story.In this episode, I examine the connections I believe may exist between these developments, including my view that the Epstein files may have been used as leverage against powerful political figures and that foreign interests have exerted significant influence over American policy in the Middle East.We'll discuss:Trump's declining support among his baseThe growing controversy surrounding U.S. involvement with IranThe unanswered questions surrounding the Epstein filesThe political impact of Charlie Kirk's assassination and its aftermathWhy I believe these stories intersect in ways the mainstream media refuses to exploreMy goal is not to tell you what to think, but to encourage you to question narratives, follow incentives, and examine who benefits from the decisions being made in Washington.--https://www.bible.com/

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Tudor Dixon takes a fascinating journey back to the founding of the United States with Dr. Matthew Spalding, Kirby Professor in Constitutional Government at Hillsdale College and author of The Making of the American Mind. Together, they uncover the dramatic, often-overlooked stories behind the American Revolution — from Caesar Rodney’s overnight horseback ride that helped secure independence to the extraordinary moments many believed reflected divine providence during the fight for freedom. Tudor and Dr. Spalding also explore the deeper ideas that shaped America’s founding: the radical concept that “all men are created equal,” the influence of biblical and classical traditions, the role faith played in the Revolution, and why understanding these stories matters now more than ever. They discuss George Washington’s remarkable leadership, the founders’ views on liberty and government, and how these principles continue to shape the American story today. If you've ever wondered what really happened during America’s founding—or why the nation’s origins remain so important—this conversation offers a powerful look at the ideas, people, and moments that changed history forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Uncommon Sense, we're talking about “law enforcement” and why so many people no longer feel like laws are actually being enforced equally or consistently, especially when it comes to powerful and well-connected individuals connected to the Epstein scandal.We discuss the growing public frustration surrounding the unreleased and heavily redacted Epstein files, the lack of visible accountability for elite predators, and why so many Americans feel the justice system has failed women, children, and vulnerable people. We also talk about why local police departments, sheriffs, prosecutors, and public officials should be demanding full transparency and supporting the release of the complete unredacted Epstein files so the public can see the truth plainly.This episode also goes into the broader leadership crisis facing America and much of the world: weak leadership, fear of confrontation, and silence in the face of corruption. We discuss the need for stronger moral leadership, stronger families, stronger communities, and men willing to stand up publicly against evil instead of shrinking back from difficult conversations.If laws are not enforced equally, trust in institutions collapses. If justice is selective, people stop believing justice exists at all.It's time for courage, accountability, truth, and leadership again.--https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

Joe Piscopo's guest host this morning is Carol Platt Liebau, Attorney, Political Analyst, and President of the Yankee Institute for Public Policy 26:33- Rob Chadwick, Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Former Director of Tactical Training in Quantico and the Principal Training Advisor to the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) Topic: Indictment of James Comey; Investigating the WHCD shooting 36:51- Congressman Mike Haridopolos, Republican representing Florida's 8th Congressional District Topic: King Charles' speech to Congress 51:02- Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis, a retired U.S. Army officer and an experienced military analyst with on-the-ground experience inside Russia and Ukraine and the author of "Preparing for World War III" Topic: Latest in the Iran peace negotiations 1:11:18- Stephen Moore, "Joe Piscopo Show" Resident Scholar of Economics, Chairman of FreedomWorks Task Force on Economic Revival, former Trump economic adviser and the author of "The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again" Topic: "I was there at the WHCD as celebration turned into chaos" (Fox News op ed) 1:25:30- Charles "Cully" Stimson, Acting Director of the Institute for Constitutional Government, Manager of the National Security Law Program, and Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation Topic: Indictment of James Comey; Other legal news of the day 1:36:40- Matt Rooney, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of SaveJersey.com Topic: Analilia Mejia's push to raise the minimum wage to $25 2:02:51- Christian Toto, Entertainment Commentator, host of the "Hollywood in Toto" podcast, and Managing Editor of Hollywood in Toto.com Topic: Backlash against Jimmy Kimmel and his "widow" jokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Canada Is Killing Itself” says The Atlantic, in an explosive report on MAiD (Medical Assistance In Dying) practitioners in Canada – including Dr. Ellen Wiebe, who has reportedly “facilitated the deaths of more than 430 patients.” It's getting worse: according to a new report, the Quebec College of Physicians has even raised the idea of extending current MAiD practices to cover individuals suffering purely from mental illnesses like depress, and to infants under one year old. But what happens in Canada doesn't often stay with its borders: California is rapidly adopting draconian measures that mirror Canada's radical program. Since it was made legal in 2016, MAiD has been responsible for over 76,000 deaths in Canada, now accounting for over five percent of all deaths in the country. David Freiheit, known as Viva Frei, is an attorney and political commentator. He hosts the Viva Frei Show on Rumble and Locals and cohosts Viva & Barnes Live with attorney Robert Barnes, focusing on constitutional law, civil liberties, and current events. Follow at https://x.com/TheVivaFrei Timothy Sandefur is the Vice President for Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute's Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation and holds the Duncan Chair in Constitutional Government. He is the author of nine books, including “You Don't Own Me: Individualism and the Culture of Liberty” (2025) and the upcoming “Proclaiming Liberty” (2026). He is an Adjunct Scholar with the Cato Institute. Follow at https://x.com/TimothySandefur Kira Davis is the host of the Just Kira Davis podcast and a conservative commentator. She writes and publishes commentary on culture and politics and appears across digital media platforms. She is cohosting today's Ask Dr. Drew. Follow at https://x.com/kiradavis 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/fatty15⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!” Get 15% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drdrew.com/paleovalley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twc.health/drew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kalebnation.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Susan Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/firstladyoflove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content Producer • Emily Barsh - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/emilytvproducer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted By • Dr. Drew Pinsky - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/drdrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Charles “Cully” Stimson is the Acting Director, Institute for Constitutional Government, Manager, National Security Law Program, and Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, 

It's time to divorce the Democrats. PLUS, Dr. Matthew Spalding, Kirby Professor in Constitutional Government at Hillsdale College and author of the new book The Making of the American Mind: The Story of Our Declaration of Independence, tells Shaun it is time to embody the American spirit again and go back to the principles of our founders. And Scott 'The Cow Guy' Shellady, host of RFD-TV's Cow Guy Close, talks to Shaun about Walmart's money saving move to digital price tags, Trump's need to get the gas flowing again, and how Instagram's verdict in California is a slippery slope.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch the video episode HERE!As we reflect again later this month on Washington's Birthday, religion and religious freedom are indisputably central to the American experiment. How do the Founders' ideas on religion relate to our debates today? And where does faith fit in with our country? This episode's special guest is Dr. Vincent Phillip Muñoz, who is Professor of Political Science and Professor of Law and Founding Director of the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government at the University of Notre Dame. Hear how his expertise and views contribute to understanding religion and religious freedom in the U.S.Check out Dr. Muñoz's books below!Religious Liberty and the American Founding: Natural Rights and the Original Meanings of the First Amendment Religion ClausesGod and the Founders: Madison, Washington, and JeffersonSupport the showVisit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Institute!JOIN as a Patreon supporter and receive a FREE Friends & Fellow Citizens mug at the $25 membership level!IMPORTANT NOTE/DISCLAIMER: All views expressed by the host are presented in his personal capacity and do not officially represent the views of any affiliated organizations. All views presented by guests are solely those of the interviewees themselves and may or may not represent the views of their affiliated organizations, the host, Friends & Fellow Citizens, and/or The George Washington Institute.

January 23, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson, Jamie Edmonds, and Chris Renwick spoke with Dr. Matthew Spalding, Kirby Professor of Constitutional Government at Hillsdale College. They discussed the Freedom Trucks, mobile museums bringing American history to communities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A recent executive order entitled “Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations” and two congressional proposals: the Count the Crimes to Cut Act and the Mens Rea Reform Act (also known as the default-mens-rea proposal), all have highlighted long-standing discussions on federal overcriminalization. These initiatives were spotlighted during the May 7, 2025 hearing of the House Judiciary Committee. Join us for a panel discussion that will consider whether these reforms can meaningfully address the problem of a sprawling federal criminal code—one that may, in some areas, lack clarity and undermine individual liberty by exposing the public to ill-defined or overly broad criminal liability.Featuring: John G. Malcolm, Vice President, Institute for Constitutional Government, Director of the Meese Center for Legal & Judicial Studies and Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage FoundationShana O’Toole, Founder & President, Due Process InstituteProf. Kenneth W. Simons, Chancellor’s Professor of Law, UC Irvine School of Law(Moderator) Marc Levin, Chief Policy Counsel, Council on Criminal Justice and Senior Advisor, Right on Crime

Steve welcomes Timothy Sandefur, Vice President for Legal Affairs at the Goldwater Institute's Scharf-Norton Center for Constitutional Litigation and Duncan Chair in Constitutional Government, to break down a growing threat to free speech. New disclosure laws are putting nonprofit donors in the spotlight, potentially discouraging charitable giving and chilling public advocacy. Sandefur explains how these rules could infringe on First Amendment rights and what it means for the future of nonprofit activism.

Guests: Joseph Postell, Todd Starnes, & Korey D. Maas Host Scot Bertram talks with Joseph Postell, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College, about the conservative counter-revolution against the bureaucratic state as detailed in his book Bureaucracy in America: The Administrative State's Challenge to Constitutional Government. Todd Starnes, commentator, author, and radio host, discusses his new […]

Guests: Joseph Postell, Todd Starnes, & Korey D. Maas Host Scot Bertram talks with Joseph Postell, associate professor of politics at Hillsdale College, about the conservative counter-revolution against the bureaucratic state as detailed in his book Bureaucracy in America: The Administrative State’s Challenge to Constitutional Government. Todd Starnes, commentator, author, and radio host, discusses his new book Star-Spangled Blessings: Devotions for Patriots. And Korey D. Maas, chairman and associate professor of history at Hillsdale College, gives a survey of the life and work of English reformer and martyr Robert Barnes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presidents have used executive orders to direct the executive branch since the founding, but over the years the modern Presidency has drastically expanded its use of executive orders. Executive Orders have always been an important means of moving the Executive Branch into alignment with the President’s interpretation of the law consistent with his duty of faithful execution and a primary way President’s exercise their executive discretion under law. Yet all power is subject to expansion and abuse. In January 2014, for example, then-President Obama announced his “pen and phone” strategy: “I’ve got a pen to take executive actions where Congress won’t, and I’ve got a telephone to rally folks around the country on this mission.”Subsequent administrations have similarly relied on presidential authority to govern by way of Executive Orders, leading to significant litigation challenging the breadth of such authority. This panel will examine the use of executive orders and the “pen and phone” strategy throughout our nation’s history, especially from a separation of powers perspective. This broad power is not expressly identified in either the Constitution or statute, but it has long been accepted as inherent to presidential power over the federal government, federal agencies, foreign affairs, and our military. This panel will discuss the impact of executive orders, what precedent they set for future administrations in the robust exercise of executive authority, and how the “unitary executive” theory plays into that analysis.This webinar will be the first of four webinars previewing the Thirteenth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference on the topic of Theories of Presidential Power.Featuring: John G. Malcolm, Vice President, Institute for Constitutional Government; Director of the Meese Center for Legal & Judicial Studies and Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage FoundationProf. Richard J. Pierce, Jr., Lyle T. Alverson Professor of Law, George Washington University Law SchoolProf. Ilan Wurman, Julius E. Davis Professor of Law, University of Minnesota Law SchoolModerator: Beth Williams, Board Member, U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board

He's Vice President of the Institute for Constitutional Government, and they strongly believe that legally, you'd have to have a Constitutional amendment to make D.C. a state based on history, versus Puerto Rico which could with much greater ease achieve statehood.

Episode Topic: Policy Impacts From Campaigns to CapitalsThe country's leaders are governing from the White House and Congress to state capitals.  How are they progressing six months post-inauguration as they do the people's business? Our experts discuss key legislation, policy direction, implementation, and more.Featured Speakers:-Mary Thompson '85, Managing Director for G100 BoardExcellence, Former Journalist for CNBC and Bloomberg Radio and Television-Mary Gallagher, Marilyn Keough Dean of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, Non-resident senior fellow at the John L Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution-Brian P. McKeon '85, Former United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources-Vincent Phillip Muñoz, Director, Tocqueville Professor of Political Science, Concurrent Associate Professor of Law, Founding Director of the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government, University of Notre Dame Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/44c4ac.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled ND Perspectives.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

On the sixty-second episode of the Constitutionalist, Ben, Shane, and Matthew discuss the Mayflower Compact, and its implications for American political life as one of the nation's earliest constitutional compacts. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast co-hosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

On the sixty-first episode, Shane and Ben are joined by Joseph Natali, a Ph.D. student at Baylor University dissertating on the constitutionalism of bureaucracy and how Presidents succeed or fail in exercising control over the executive branch. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew K. Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

On the sixtieth episode, Matthew and Ben are joined by Shilo Brooks, Executive Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University, to discuss his immensely popular course "The Art of Statesmanship and the Political Life." We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew K. Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

On the fifty-ninth episode of the Constitutionalist, Ben and Matthew discuss Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 7 of Alexis De Tocqueville's "Democracy in America" on the omnipotence of the majority. They discuss Tocqueville's warnings of the detrimental effects of democracy on the citizen. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast co-hosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

On the fifty-eighth episode, Shane, Matthew, and Ben are joined by William B. Allen, Professor Emeritus of Political Philosophy at Michigan State University, to discuss Montesquieu's political philosophy and its influence on the American Founding and eighteenth-century British politics. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew K. Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.