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Anti-Federalist Paper Series - Ep. 3: The Extended Commercial Republic: An Old Whig IV and Federalist 10 Jul 24, 2021

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"A Republic If You Can Keep It!" Have We? Is it possible to preserve a large republic or were the anti-federalists right that only a small republic is possible to preserve? This was a major debate among the founding fathers and it still rages on today. Join our panel and special guest Professor Gordon Lloyd of the Pepperdine School of Public Policy as we discuss the nature of a republic; "the extended commercial republic," republic vs. democracy; the difference between "Whigs" and "Old Whigs" and how all of this is relevant today!

Anti-Federalist Paper Series - Ep. 2: Partly National, Partly Fed-Federal Farmer 1 & Federalist 39 Jul 16, 2021

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Power to the states or concentrate power in a central federal government? This was a major debate among the founding fathers and it still rages on today. Join our panel and special guest Tony Williams with the Bill of Rights Institute as we discuss how our current system can be described as partly national and partly federal.

Anti-Federalist Paper Series - Episode 1: What's at Stake: Centinel I and Federalist I Jul 10, 2021

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Were the Federalists or the Anti-Federalists Correct? Or Both? And how are they relevant today? Breaking down the Anti-Federalist Papers! Join us as we count down to Constitution Day in our new Anti-Federalist paper series. Listen to our first episode: What's at Stake: Centinel I and Federalist I. Professor Gordon Lloyd of the Pepperdine School of Public Policy is our special guest!

Little Known Signers of the Declaration of Independence AND YOU: George Wythe Jul 09, 2021

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He has been called the Godfather of the Declaration! Who was he? Listen to find out as we discuss Virginia's George Wythe with Author Suzanne Harman Munson! The last in our "Little Known Signers of the Declaration" series!

Little Known Signers of the Declaration of Independence AND YOU: Roger Sherman Jun 26, 2021

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Only one person signed the Continental Association (or Articles of Association - during the First Continental Congress), the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the United States Constitution and the First Continental Congress's Petition to the King (1774). These are foundational documents that created our country. And you probably never heard of him. Join our panel and special guest Tom Hand of AmericanaCorner.com for this weeks' chat about the remarkable Roger Sherman. Follow Americana Corner on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/americanacorner and on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/americanacorner/

Little Known Signers of the Declaration of Independence AND YOU: Benjamin Rush Jun 19, 2021

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He was a physician, United States Mint Treasurer, Member of the Continental Congress, founder of a college, Surgeon General of the Continental Army and "the father of American psychiatry." He also signed the Declaration of Independence. He was Dr. Benjamin Rush. Join our panel and author William Federer as we dive into the life of Dr. Rush in this exciting and informative chat.

Little Known Signers of the Declaration of Independence AND YOU: George Ross Jun 14, 2021

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Did you know that in addition to signing the Declaration of Independence, George Ross was also minister, lawyer and served in the continental army? This little known founding fathers also shares his last name with his famous niece! Join our panel and special guest Gary Porter for an insightful discussion into this remarkable founding father.

Immigration: Ellis Island and Today: Part II Jun 06, 2021

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Please join our panel as we welcome special guest Vincent Cannato. He's the author of "American Passage: The History of Ellis Island." Our discussion focuses on the history of Ellis Island and how the immigration debate from that time period continues today.

COVID Vaccines and You: Government Mandate vs. Private Business May 28, 2021

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Join Circuit Court Judge Michael Warren for this enlightening chat as he and our panel discuss various regulations regarding COVID vaccinations. What can the federal government and private businesses require? Listen to find out!

Court Packing And You: Past and Present May 24, 2021

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Our Guest Thomas Jipping of the Heritage Foundation joins us to present a history of the size of the Supreme Court, and past efforts to change the number of justices, known as court packing. Mr. Jipping also discusses The Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States, its mission and structure, and various reforms that may be considered by the commission.