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The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Both our Constitution and religious beliefs have been under assault for decades by many who stand opposed to American values and virtues. Because it’s these two elements that are at the heart of American exceptionalism. Victor Davis Hanson expounds accurately on American exceptionalism - what made it and what will destroy it...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Explores how search warrants can fail, raising Fourth Amendment concerns. Examines a controversial geo-fence warrant challenge and a deadly ATF raid involving Bryan Malinowski. Attorney Bud Cummins explains legal missteps, civil liberties risks, and the consequences when law enforcement actions cross constitutional boundaries and leave harm for familie...

The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – History suggests the system bends but does not break. Yet today’s hyper‑polarized environment raises the stakes. A president’s refusal to comply with a Supreme Court ruling would test not only constitutional theory but the nation’s collective commitment to the rule of law. A true American conflict will not begin with tanks in the streets or...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Virginia’s political landscape sparks controversy as leaders push gerrymandered maps, gun control delays, and a national popular vote compact. Critics argue these actions sidestep voters and concentrate power, raising concerns about constitutional limits, federal overreach, and whether state officials are acting against the will of citizens...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Justice Thomas calls Americans to take back country by learning the Constitution and acting on concerns. The piece challenges readers to engage locally, question political figures, and confront issues like the National Popular Vote Compact, urging active participation rather than passive complaint to protect rights and influence the nation’s future...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I find it annoying how almost everyone in this country is promoting the idea that we are a democracy. Our Founding Fathers didn’t create a democracy; they created a Republic. Why? As John Adams said, “There is never a democracy that did not commit suicide.” Yet it seems every day, people are tearing down the Republic, trying to replace it with...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The House just passed another hurdle to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows government actors to spy on Americans. While that may not have been the intent, the 2016 Crossfire Hurricane Russia collusion hoax showed how this “law” was used to violate the rights of...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – For example, within just a couple of days, two men, one a member of the Democratic Party, the other a member of the Republican Party, resigned from Congress under investigation for sexual misconduct. I guess Epstein’s island isn’t the only hook-up joint for the rich and powerful. DHS still isn’t funded, the FISA spy clause is waiting for...

Unleashed: The Political News Hour with Susan Price – America approaches 250th birthday as concerns grow over declining constitutional knowledge. Educator Keith Broaders urges grandparents and citizens to reclaim civic understanding, teaching the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and founding principles to voters to safeguard liberty and restore informed participation in the republic...

The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – The United States is experiencing a moment of cultural and ideological transition. The real issue is not whether one system—capitalism or socialism—is inherently good or bad. It is whether Americans still share enough common identity to sustain a sense of national purpose. Citizenship requires more than residence; it requires...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The niece and grand-niece of Soleimani of the IRGC, they not only entered the US, obtained permanent resident status, and even applied for citizenship, but apparently did so fraudulently. Next, we’ll look at a couple of cases involving firearms and knives. We close with the overpaid executives at the NYC Housing Authority who take over a year to fix...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Americans neglect the Constitution they claim to uphold, while leaders invoke powers not granted within it. From executive orders to congressional actions, widespread misunderstanding reveals a deeper constitutional illiteracy shaping government decisions and civic responsibility today...

The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – The Founders rejected monarchy, rejected inherited power, and rejected the idea that government should be reserved for the wellborn. Some Americans frequently argue that his political style mirrors this long American tradition. They describe him as someone who does not fit the mold of a conventional politician—someone who speaks bluntly, challenges...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Discover how Connecticut’s four signers—Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, and Oliver Wolcott—stand firmly for independence. Explore their convictions, influence, and roles in shaping the Declaration of Independence, as well as contemporary perspectives from fellow patriots who recognize their unwavering commitment to breaking from British ru...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – And if you thought New York City electing a socialist mayor was an aberration, look to Los Angeles. Not only is the socialist candidate doing well, but a recent poll shows almost half of those polled wanted a socialist in charge. I guess freedom is just too much work, and Los Angelenos would rather be servants than masters...

Trevor Loudon Reports – The states are the parties to the constitutional compact. They must exercise full oversight over every federal action. Intelligence operations such as those revealed by Snowden should report directly to state legislatures, which would block unauthorized spying on citizens. The out-of-control federal government bankrupts the nation, weakens the military, and...

Last Hope of a Dying Republic with Rev. William Cook – McMillan argues that “liberty” and “freedom” are not the same thing. She defines freedom as unrestricted personal license and liberty as the right to act within what she considers a moral or righteous standard. She says liberty requires personal responsibility, character, and acceptance of consequences, while freedom without moral limits can l...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – A man faces prison for building firearms at home, raising urgent questions about gun control, constitutional rights, and personal liberty. As courts reshape legal standards, his case highlights the tension between state power and individual freedom, challenging whether the right to bear arms truly extends within one’s own home...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – America stands at a crossroads as artificial intelligence reshapes daily life, markets, and power. It promises efficiency and breakthroughs while amplifying bias, resource strain, and risk. As talk of general intelligence grows, urgent questions emerge about rights, law, and humanity, demanding clear safeguards to protect freedom, families, and the future...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Supreme Court delivers an 8–1 ruling affirming First Amendment protections for therapists, striking down a Colorado law restricting certain counseling practices. Justices emphasize free speech and viewpoint neutrality, while dissent warns of harmful consequences. The decision reshapes ongoing legal battles over conversion therapy laws nationwide and spark...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The first five words of the First Amendment are, “Congress shall make no law…”, that means that the First Amendment only applies to the federal government. And no, contrary to what the Supreme Court has said, the Fourteenth Amendment did not rewrite the First. So if freedom of speech and press are so important, what are we doing to...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I warn that freedom stands one generation from extinction and argue it is our duty to teach it. I criticize government schools, political overreach, and unchecked power, urging Americans to study the Constitution, defend liberty, and raise children who understand their rights before those freedoms vanish in our nation today...

Unity Without Compromise with Dr. Steven LaTulippe – America drifts from its Christian roots as fewer citizens hold a biblical worldview, raising urgent questions about morality, law, and national identity. This piece explores the consequences of that shift, arguing that true liberty, justice, and societal stability depend on a return to authentic Christian belief and practice...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What happens in the courts does not stay in the courts. We the People most often exercise our right to petition the government for a redress of grievances in the courts. But how often do we check in and see how they are doing? Did you know that the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that will...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Read the Constitution, and you’ll see that the states created the federal government, not the other way around. Washington, D.C., has forgotten that critical fact, and so have our states. However, there are still those working within our states to restore them as overseers of the government of the United States. Here in Tennessee, the Volunteer...