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The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many legal professionals rely more on judicial opinions than on the Constitution itself, creating a growing divide between courts and the supreme law they swear to uphold. This mindset allows judges to sidestep clear constitutional protections, raising a critical question for We the People about accountability and the future of constitutional governanc...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – A survey of recent legal battles examines Supreme Court decisions, federal lawsuits, state challenges, and proposed legislation, questioning constitutional authority, government overreach, and cultural agendas while highlighting tensions between courts, states, and federal power across elections, energy policy, and religious freedom...

The Nurses Report on America Out Loud with Gail Macrae, BSN, RN – Jennifer Bridges, a registered nurse and one of 153 plaintiffs in a lawsuit going before the SCOTUS on January 9th, 2026. The case asks a question the country has still not fully reckoned with: Can Americans be forced to undergo a medical intervention as a condition of employment —when that intervention is experimental?

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A federal judge issues a permanent injunction against California policies that require schools to conceal students’ gender transitions from parents. The ruling cites constitutional violations and harm to families, students, and teachers, while affirming parental rights and religious freedom. State officials move to appeal, escalating a broader legal and cultu...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Congress pushes concealed carry reciprocity as courts, police leaders, and officials resist equal rights for citizens. A discussion with Sheriff Mack examines constitutional reciprocity, law enforcement opposition, and troubling court decisions. From suppressor rulings to trigger-lock proposals, the balance between delegated authority and protected lib...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Many Americans now accept federal overreach as normal, even when it violates constitutional limits. Courts assert powers they were never granted, while citizens grow dependent on unlawful federal incentives. This national complacency mirrors Stockholm syndrome, raising a troubling question: can a people remain free if they no longer defend the boundari...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Religious liberty stands at the heart of America’s founding yet continues to face mounting challenges. From the First Amendment’s origins to modern Supreme Court rulings, government actions increasingly test the free exercise of faith. Recent court cases and school policies reveal an ongoing struggle between constitutional protections, parental rights, and ex...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I examine several high-stakes cases now moving through the Supreme Court that test the limits of presidential power, from tariffs and executive authority to firing decisions and constitutional compliance. I also review a whistleblower case involving COVID-19 vaccine data and expose what I see as yet another troubling proposal from the Trump administrat...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Pearl Harbor reminds us that leadership means sacrifice, not spectacle. The piece contrasts historic integrity with modern political theater, confronting healthcare pricing, border enforcement, courts, education battles, and economic strain. It calls citizens to lead locally, demand accountability, and choose duty over drama, grounding civic action in faith, famil...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The United States of America has more lawyers than doctors. So it should not be a surprise that we have become a very litigious society, where most of our conflicts are resolved in courts. But are these courts of law or courts of opinions? For example, three cases before the Supreme Court may...

After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Legal observers note the ruling turns on a narrow Appointments Clause question rather than the underlying merits of the cases. Critics on the right see this outcome as part of a pattern where Democratic-appointed judges block Trump administration initiatives. Supporters of the dismissals argue that each decision was based on procedural or constitutional...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – When government forces citizens to ask permission for rights already guaranteed, liberty erodes. The conviction of Dexter Taylor highlights a clash between constitutional principle and state power. Home gun building, jury trials, and legal appeals expose how permission-based laws threaten freedoms, future generations, and the meaning of the Second Amendment itself...

The Tenpenny Files – A legal battle over vaccine policy unfolds as Aaron Siri’s depositions challenge long-standing assumptions about regulation, accountability, and medical authority. The narrative highlights concerns about safety oversight, institutional transparency, and the impact of mandates, urging a return to rigorous evidence, informed consent, and open examination of how public-health dec...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With the Supreme Court back in session, there are plenty of cases we should be interested in. Some of the cases, the court will hear; just as important are the cases the court decides not to hear. Today, I want to take a look at some of those cases, especially those that involve the constitutional powers of government...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – In the decision, Judge Eric Earl Murphy stated that while biological pronouns are being hotly debated, the speech of students should not be compelled to align with either side. Schools cannot force children to pick a side on gender identity & speak accordingly. We won today, but more importantly, the First Amendment triumphed...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A federal judge in Connecticut upholds the suspension of longtime teacher Marisol Arroyo-Castro for refusing to remove a crucifix from her classroom wall. The ruling declares her display a violation of public school policy. Arroyo-Castro and her legal team argue it’s religious discrimination and vow to appeal, citing First Amendment protections...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Do you know that America has more lawyers than doctors? Perhaps that’s because so many Americans look to the courts not only for redress of all their grievances, but to give them their rights. But the courts are not designed to give people rights, which may explain why they keep changing their minds...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Have the courts become a despotic branch? It would appear so based upon their current treatment of the executive branch. The Supreme Court is set to decide on the authority of the Executive branch in firing high level bureaucrats, but does the Constitution give this authority to the Supreme Court?

After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Democrats escalate rhetoric that fuels hostility, branding opponents as fascists and Nazis while encouraging violent acts. Conservatives face deadly consequences, from the assassination of Charlie Kirk to attacks on Steve Scalise, Brett Kavanaugh, and Donald Trump. The pattern reveals a one-sided trend of left-wing extremism threatening free speech, democracy,...

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – A grieving father turns tragedy into a powerful call for justice after his daughter, Logan Federico, is murdered by a repeat offender set free under cashless bail. His raw testimony before lawmakers exposes systemic failures and demands accountability, transforming grief into courage and igniting a nationwide conversation about safety, reform, and the true...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The United States drifts when detached from the Constitution, its true anchor. Without it, rights erode, institutions falter, and politics replaces justice. From violence against public figures to the weaponization of agencies and the rise of divisive movements, the nation veers off course. Reconnecting to founding principles restores stability, freedo...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – U.S. District Court Judge Eric C. Tostrud denies Female Athletes United’s request to block Minnesota’s policy allowing athletes to compete based on gender identity. Alliance Defending Freedom argues the rule undermines opportunities for girls, while Attorney General Keith Ellison defends it under state law. The ruling lets boys join girls’ teams as the case p...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Chaos erupts in a Florida courtroom as Ryan Routh is found guilty on all charges for plotting to assassinate Donald Trump. Routh shocks the court with a violent outburst, while his daughter flees in anger. Meanwhile, Trump shifts his stance on Ukraine, signaling frustration with Putin and openness to stronger support for Kyiv’s fight...

Unity Without Compromise with Dr. Steven LaTulippe – Justice Amy Coney Barrett defends the Dobbs decision, but her words spark outrage for twisting truth against science, the Constitution, and God. Comparing her stance to Pontius Pilate, critics argue she sidesteps morality, deceives the public, and undermines life’s sanctity. This reflection calls Christians, conservatives, and patriots to confro...

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Jeremy Harrell, a disabled veteran and founder of Veterans Club Inc., shares his journey from serving in Iraq to facing prosecution by the Biden DOJ. Battling PTSD, he builds a nonprofit to support fellow veterans, only to be indicted over disability benefits. Now, he speaks out and appeals to President Trump for a pardon...