The Clerisy

How did roughly 8,000 babies become a supposed threat to America? I break down Trump v. Barbara, the Fourteenth Amendment, and how a policy sold as stopping “birth tourism” could deny citizenship to an estimated 255,000 American-born children every year. I examine the numbers behind the outrage, defend the constitutional case for birthright citizenship, and explain why neither party gets a free pa...

Most Americans don’t fit neatly into the red-vs.-blue political divide, and Pew’s latest political typology helps explain why. Let's break down the nine groups that actually make up the American electorate, why the loudest ideological camps dominate the conversation, and how a much larger middle holds a mix of views that neither party fully represents. Take the quiz: https://www.pewresearch.org/po...

What does Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee actually do to America, and who ends up paying the price? Today we break down the legal battle over Trump’s visa fee, the argument that it amounts to a tax that Congress never approved, and its potential consequences for American hospitals, businesses, and patients. Does this fee protect American workers or make the country less competitive? Share your take...

Your phone, your smartwatch, your private life...how much can CBP search without a warrant? Let's examine the 100-mile border zone encompassing an estimated 228 million Americans and school superintendent Wilmer Chavarria’s fight against warrantless device searches. From one traveler’s ordeal to the broader expansion of government surveillance, we explore digital privacy, the Fourth Amendment, and...

What happens when the government decides what you’re allowed to make in your own home? California’s AB 2047 would require 3D printers to screen designs before they can be printed. Supporters say it’s about guns. Critics say it could create something much bigger: a system that can inspect, block, and potentially monitor what you create. Follow me on social media Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?i...

Bernie Sanders wants to put the brakes on America’s AI data center boom. But while the U.S. debates moratoriums, China is building, and the real problem may not be data centers themselves, but how we power them. This is the debate we should actually be having. Follow me on social media Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584036371719 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/epluribusunum/ Instagram: ins...

JD Vance says America’s free market needs “Christian guardrails.” But what happens when the government gets to decide what those guardrails are? Let's examine Vance’s economic vision, its parallels with China and Iran, the dangers of ideological economic control, Trump-era profiteering, and the real-world cost. Is this a new form of conservative economics, or something far more troubling? Watch, l...

Do libertarians actually want to govern, or do they prefer remaining outsiders forever? That's the uncomfortable question at the center of this debate. Today we discuss the backlash over calls for professionalism at Libertarian conventions, the divide between anarchists and pragmatists, and whether a broader coalition is possible without sacrificing principles. What kind of Libertarian Party would...

The FIFA World Cup is supposed to be the beautiful game at its finest, but behind the trophies, flags, and celebrations lies a much uglier story. In this video, I dive into FIFA's long history of corruption scandals, bribery allegations, hypocrisy, and the bizarre ways the organization squeezes money out of fans, businesses, and even host nations. I love soccer, but I hate FIFA, and after seeing t...

Trump just SURRENDERED to Iran — and called it a win. We won absolutely nothing. Here’s the real scorecard. On his 80th birthday, Donald Trump posted “Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” and declared the Trump-Iran War over. But strip away the victory lap and look at what we actually got: the same regime in Tehran, a nuclear program still intact, and the Strait of Hormuz han...

What happens when government officials suppress their own research? Reports of FDA studies finding COVID and shingles vaccines safe were withheld from publication. What can we expect when ideology begins to outweigh evidence? From the rise of ivermectin as a supposed COVID cure to the politics surrounding vaccines, Dr. Fauci, and public trust in science, let's dive into how misinformation spreads,...

The Republican Party once stood for limited government, fiscal restraint, and constitutional principles. Today, it seems to stand for something else: loyalty to one man. From the political downfall of conservative figures like Thomas Massie, Bill Cassidy, and John Cornyn to the growing influence of Donald Trump over Republican primaries, let's explore whether the GOP has transformed from a politic...

Today let's follow the money, the casualties, and the real-life consequences of the 2026 Iran conflict. With billions spent, American lives lost, oil prices soaring, and Iran's regime still standing, the question isn't even whether the war was costly, it's: did the United States achieve anything at all? And who really benefited from the outcome? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/RF-pRyXGIM...

Washington State just approved a new 10% tax on household income above $1 million. Let's talk about how policies like this sound good on paper but crash in the real world. From college athletes and NFL recruiting to tech talent and doctors, this surtax makes Washington instantly less competitive. We’ve already seen Bezos and others leave after previous hikes, so what happens when you push even har...

A billionaire tech titan just went on CNBC and openly called for the U.S. government to limit the First Amendment, “control the platforms,” and even “stack-rank every person who speaks online.” Let's look at what Shlomo Kramer said, why it matters, and how these proposals echo digital authoritarianism. This is a direct challenge to America’s most fundamental right: free speech. Let’s unpack it. Wa...

A federal judge in Boston has delivered a stunning rebuke to the Trump administration, blocking efforts to detain or retaliate against pro-Palestinian student protesters and academics. In a scathing ruling, Reagan-appointed Judge William G. Young said the actions of top officials (including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem) amounted to a conspiracy to target non-citizen...

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled Donald Trump’s unilateral tariffs illegal, but the fight isn’t over. Now he’s trying a new legal workaround to impose them anyway. What does this mean for American consumers, businesses, and the rule of law? Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/OEBEMP8s0lg Follow me on social media Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584036371719 LinkedIn: linkedin.co...

Where has QAnon gone, and why has the so-called “truth movement” disappeared when the Epstein files began implicating powerful people? Let's talk about how this conspiracy culture was built, how it was used for political gain, and why so many were misled. If you care about accountability and facts over fiction, this conversation matters. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/PU2oYhgHXXQ F...

Today, I’m diving into the massive military buildup currently unfolding in the Persian Gulf, from the deployment of F-35s to the return of the USS Gerald Ford. I’ll break down the high-stakes reality of a potential hot war with Iran, tracing our steps back to the 2018 exit from the nuclear deal and exploring how the U.S. is being used as a "cat’s paw" to fight a proxy war for regional allies. Watc...

As the "Trumpire" and Congress clash over funding, a baffling move to target TSA PreCheck and Global Entry has travelers—and common sense—in a tailspin. We dive into why shutting down these efficient, low-manpower programs is a counterproductive political stunt, especially when the very people supposedly managing the department can't seem to get their stories straight. Beyond the airport lines, we...

The State of the Union was meant to be a Constitutional report, but nowadays it has devolved into political theater. Between the performative clapping and the partisan hooting, we’ve lost the substance of actual governance. This video breaks down how a tradition intended to inform the nation has turned into a high-stakes rah-rah session designed to feed the activist base rather than serve the Amer...

Is the "S-word" making a comeback? Most people think of campus coffee shops and Che Guevara t-shirts, but the latest trend in central planning isn't coming from the left, it’s coming from the Trump administration. Let's look at the bizarre rise of "State Capitalism." From the feds buying equity in private zinc mines to demanding cuts of corporate profits, we’re witnessing a shift away from free ma...

We’re constantly told that “national security” means safety. That it means protection. That it’s about keeping Americans secure. But when you actually look at what these policies are doing, it paints a different picture. The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown isn’t about stopping crime or terrorism. It’s about using fear to justify banning legal immigrants, separating families, and treat...

Donald Trump is turning the U.S. government into a personal branding project: from vanity warships and renamed institutions to gold-plated policies built for ego, not the public good. From the proposed “Trump-class” battleship to the rebranding of national landmarks and federal programs, let's examine how power, narcissism, and spectacle are replacing serious governance. Drawing on history, milita...

When did the government start deciding how you shower, flush, and wash your clothes? Today I take on the “nanny state”: from low-flow showerheads and LED lightbulbs to disposable washing machines and ugly crossover SUVs. What started as “efficiency” rules has turned into weaker products, higher costs, and fewer real choices for consumers. With personal stories from decades in broadcasting and appl...