Ep. 119 — Avoiding the Pitfalls of Anarchy
Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America
Release Date: 05/27/2022
Ep. 287 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Robert Allison | Celebrating 250: Why John Hancock Signed First
Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America
When one looks at the signatories of the Declaration of Independence, among the soaring prose and clear indictment against the British crown, one name stands out from the others: John Hancock. Clearly, we know he was a Founding Father and most know he was the first to sign the great document. But beyond that, he is one of the least studied of the Founders. Today, we change that. To help in this challenge to shed light on him we are delighted to welcome as our special guest Robert Allison, Professor of History at Suffolk University, president of the Colonial...
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Ep. 286 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Ben Franklin | Benjamin Franklin: Founding Father, Faithful Patriot
Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America
Perhaps there is no greater archetype of the American Dream than Benjamin Franklin in the founding generation. A printer’s apprentice, he rose to become a writer, statesman and scientist. Along the way, he helped draft and sign the Declaration of Independence and the U. S. Constitution and became our country’s first postmaster general and served as an ambassador to France. As we celebrate our country’s 250th birthday this year, we are delighted to have a chance to chat with Dr. Franklin, wonderfully portrayed by David Holland of the American Historical Theatre.
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Ep. 285 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Robert McDonald | Thomas Paine’s Common Sense: 250 Years Later
Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America
Our country is built on a great library of extraordinary documents that framed our new republic in its infancy. Constituting America always delights in discussing these works. In that spirit, today we are discussing Thomas Paine’s seminal work, “Common Sense.” How did the English-born Paine become such an ardent supporter of American independence and what role did his work have in pushing us from mere resistance to revolution? To discuss this extraordinary document, we are pleased to welcome to the chat Robert McDonald, professor of history at the U.S Military...
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Ep. 284 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Michael Auslin | The Declaration: How It Was Written and Led to Independence
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Compared to modern record keeping, not all of the details surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence are known. Case in point, although we know the date, we do not know the specific time of day when it passed and was signed. Other questions remain such as who offered what changes and were they incorporated in Jefferson’s final draft? But what we do know is the long-lasting impact this incredible document had that changed the world. As we kick off the new year, a year in which we celebrate the 250th birthday of our country, we are delighted to welcome...
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Ep. 283 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Jeffry Morrison | John Witherspoon: Faith and Leadership at the Second Continental Congress
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Washington. Adams. Jefferson. Madison. Hamilton. There are certain Founding Fathers with whom are all very familiar. But there are also those who are less well-known but not less important. John Witherspoon is one such historical figure. Our guest today is Jeffry Morrison, Professor of American Studies at Christopher Newport University and Director of Academics at the federal government’s James Madison Foundation. Dr. Morrison will teach us about this important founder and explain why John Witherspoon is “the most interesting ...
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Ep. 282 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Steve Yates | China Buying American Farms: What It Means for Our Security
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A rising concern over the last few years has been the purchase of American land by companies and organizations linked to the Chinese government. Similarly, the trade-focused relationship between the United States and China has been brought into focus as an examination of the cost-benefit analysis. Is this a legitimate rising concern? What can be done to secure our land and alleviate those concerns? What is the historic relationship between our two countries? To walk us through this very pertinent topic, we are delighted to welcome Steve Yates, former deputy national...
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Ep. 282 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Steve Yates | China Buying American Farms: What It Means for Our Security
Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America
A rising concern over the last few years has been the purchase of American land by companies and organizations linked to the Chinese government. Similarly, the trade-focused relationship between the United States and China has been brought into focus as an examination of the cost-benefit analysis. Is this a legitimate rising concern? What can be done to secure our land and alleviate those concerns? What is the historic relationship between our two countries? To walk us through this very pertinent topic, we are delighted to welcome Steve Yates, former deputy national...
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Ep. 281 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Kirk Higgins & Jim Pinkerton | 201 Years of the Monroe Doctrine: How Is It Still Shaping Foreign Policy Today?
Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America
At over 200 years old, the Monroe Doctrine is one of the longest lasting attempts to craft foreign policy for our country. Declared in 1823 by President James Monroe, it laid the framework for the relationship between the United States and the Western Hemisphere. But why was it so important? What details did it address? How is it relevant today and is it actually enforced? To discuss this seminal foreign policy doctrine, we are welcoming two guests: Kirk Higgins is the Vice President of Content at the Bill of Rights Institute and Jim Pinkerton is a Senior Fellow...
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Ep. 280 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Jon Schaff | Four Score and Forever: The Legacy of the Gettysburg Address
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It’s one of the most famous presidential speeches in United States history. It’s also likely the shortest but its length in no way limits its massive historic significance. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863. As we celebrate this speech’s 162nd anniversary, we are delighted to have Dr. Jon Schaff, Professor of Government/Director of the Center for Public History and Civic Engagement at Northern University. Dr. Schaff will help us understand the historic significance of the Gettysburg Address following what he calls ‘the...
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Ep. 279 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Tom Hand | America Victorious: Lesser Known Campaigns and Commanders That Helped Win American Independence By Tom Hand
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Most of us are familiar with the heroes of the American Revolution like George Washington, John Paul Jones and Alexander Hamilton. But there are so many brave war heroes who risked everything to win our country’s independence. Today, we celebrate those lesser-known, but by no means less-important, historical figures. Our guest is a long-time friend to Constituting America. Tom Hand will discuss his new book highlighting these figures and share his knowledge with our student panel in this very informative and fascinating conversation.
info_outlineImagine this. You are designing a new country and have a coin in your hand to flip. One side is anarchy and the other is tyranny. What do you do? You flip the coin and try to get it to land on its side. This is what our Founders were aiming for when creating our country. We are happy to have Professor Gordon Lloyd of Pepperdine University with our student panel as we discuss everything from the whigs and worries, bi-annual vs annual elections, how order falls into tyranny and liberty falls into anarchy, Socrates, the Athenian assembly, and virtue. Join us as we unpack a lot in this insightful discussion!