Michael Maharrey

Thoughts from Maharrey Head

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Michael Maharrey serves as the national communications director for the Tenth Amendment Center, and is the author of several books on the Constitution and liberty. His weekly podcast, Thoughts from Maharrey Head, covers a wide range of subjects, but focuses primarily on constitutional issues and political decentralization."10 Minutes Closer to Freedom!"He also dabbles in electronic music with some goth and jazz influences. You can email Michael at me (at) michaelmaharrey (dot) com

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Michael Maharrey

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Dec 2, 2023

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Episodes

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #65: What Is Equality? 06.10.2016

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about the insidious nature of identity politics, and the Lockean conception of equality. Click here for the show notes page: http://bit.ly/2e8C6ls

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #64: Presidential Powers 29.09.2016

In this episode of Thoughts form Maharrey Head, I talk about the proper role and constitutional powers of the president. Hint: they aren't nearly as extensive as most Americans seem to think. Click here for the show notes page: http://bit.ly/2dwCF51

The Wall (Reagan v. Trump) 26.09.2016

Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump walls to a driving beat.

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #63: Basic Economics 22.09.2016

Ignorance of economics leads millions of Americans to embrace bad political policy. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I outline a few crucial basic economic principles we need to grasp so we don't fall into politicians' traps. Click here for the show notes page: http://bit.ly/2cqAZrW

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #62: States' Rights 16.09.2016

We hear the term states' rights thrown around a lot, but most people don't really know what it means. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about the concept of states' rights and what it really means in the American constitutional system. Click here for the show notes page: http://bit.ly/2cZW56m

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #61: The Real American Revolution 08.09.2016

We usually think of the American Revolution as a war with the British. But there was an even more fundamental revolution - a revolution in political thought. I talk about it in this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head. Click here for the show notes page: http://bit.ly/2cK3Ko2

I Surrender Feat. Patricia Edwards 03.09.2016

This track features the vocals of Patricia Edwards and yours truly on sax and everything else. A little 80s dance, a little 90s techno, a little gospel and a touch of jazz all mixed together.

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #60 - Pretend D.C. Doesn't Exist 01.09.2016

Do you really think Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will "save" America? Everybody focus all of their political energy on Washington D.C. This is a complete waste of time. In this Episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head I explain why and talk about a better strategy. Click here to visit the show notes page. http://bit.ly/2bQ0UcE

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #59: Industrial Hemp 25.08.2016

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about how states are effectively nullifying federal prohibition on industrial hemp by simply ignoring federal law, and legalizing cultivation and processing of the plant anyway. Click here for the show notes page: http://bit.ly/2blnRds

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #58: The Anti-Commandeering Doctrine 18.08.2016

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain a legal principle known as the anti-commandeering doctrine that puts a Supreme Court stamp of approval on James Madison's blueprint to stop federal overreach through state refusal to cooperate. Click here for the show notes page: http://bit.ly/2b95zI1

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #57: Madison's Blueprint to Stop the Feds 13.08.2016

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain James Madison's Blueprint for stopping overreaching federal power. Click here for the show notes page: http://bit.ly/2aIIVZT

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #56: The Great "One Nation" Controversy 04.08.2016

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain that the United States aren't "one nation," that the Pledge of Allegiance is not an authoritative statement of American founding principles and why it matters. Click here for the show notes page: http://bit.ly/2andwfl

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #55: Federal Supremacy? 28.07.2016

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about the Constitution's supremacy clause. Guess what...it's not absolute! Click here for the show notes page: http://bit.ly/2anjyIB

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #54 - Necessary & Proper, Not Anything & Everything 21.07.2016

In this episode, I explain the meaning and intent of the Constitution's necessary and proper clause. Hint - it does not mean anything and everything. As a bonus, I share some thoughts on the Republican Convention. Visit the show notes page. http://bit.ly/2aB3R1m

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #53: Police Violence in America 14.07.2016

Al Sharpton says America needs to federalize law enforcement to stop police violence. In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain how federalization is the primary cause of police violence to begin with. Visit the show notes page: http://bit.ly/29Whxrv

Thoughts from Maharrey Head Bonus Episode: Soluitons? Nullify! 02.07.2016

In this bonus episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I replay a recent radio interview where I explain nullification and it practical application to solve today's problems with overreaching federal power.

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #52 The Declaration of Independence 30.06.2016

In this episode of Maharrey Head I talk about the Declaration of Independence and secession. Click http://bit.ly/29l7JUM for the show notes page.

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #51: Democrats and Republicans Shred the Constitution 23.06.2016

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about the bipartisan attack on the Constitution. Gun-grabbers to the left of me, voyeurs on the right. Click http://bit.ly/28XkCFz for the show-notes page.

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #50: Guns 17.06.2016

I this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about guns in the wake of the most recent mass shooting in Orlando. I explain why I am so emphatic that I won't give up my right to self defense. This is less about the Constitution and more about my natural rights. Click http://bit.ly/28REXJn for the show notes page.

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #49: Another Federal Court Fail 09.06.2016

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about the latest federal court failure to protect your rights. This time it relates to privacy. Apparently, using your cell phone voids the Fourth Amendment. Click here for the show notes page: http://bit.ly/1UqwUTm

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #48 - The Constitution's General Welfare Clause 02.06.2016

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I explain exactly what the general welfare clause means. Hint: it doesn't mean the federal government can do anything and everything. Click here for the show notes page: http://www.michaelmaharrey.com/thoughts-from-maharrey-head-48-the-constitution-general-welfare-1888/

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #47: Why We Can't Have Nice Things 26.05.2016

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about two seemingly unrelated topics that share a common theme - government meddling at home and around the world keeping us from having nice things. For the show notes page, click here (http://www.michaelmaharrey.com/thoughts-from-maharrey-head-47-why-we-cant-have-nice-things-1884/).

Hellfire Fury 22.05.2016

As you know, I primarily host a podcast here, but this is a song I recently put together. It's been years since I recorded anything. If the feedback it positive, maybe I'll do more. Sept. 18 - I rerecorded the vocals and sax with a much better mic and did some remixing/remastering.

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #46: Bathrooms, Bombs, and Bad Arguments 19.05.2016

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I weigh in on the Great Bathroom Debate of 2016, tackle some of the constitutional issues and explain why I think the whole thing is generally kind of dumb.

Thoughts from Maharrey Head #45: Interpreting the Constitution 13.05.2016

In this episode of Thoughts from Maharrey Head, I talk about the proper way to interpret the Constitution as the founders understood it.

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