Monroe, Jackson, and the GOP

After enduring the War of 1812 and a mercantilistic attack from Britain, America emerged with growth ahead of it, which included migration into the western frontier and the growth of trade among the states.  During the presidencies of James Monroe and John Quincy Adams the years became known as the…

The Presidencies of Jefferson and Madison

During President Jefferson's presidency the country expanded due to the Louisiana Purchase.  Lewis and Clark explored the new territory all the way to the Pacific Ocean.  The War of 1812 was fought during the Madison Presidency, during which the National Anthem (Star Spangled Banner) was written du…

From Adams to Jefferson

The turn of the nineteenth century marked the rise of an industrial revolution, and a change from President John Adams' Hamiltonian ideas to President Thomas Jefferson's laissez-faire approach. And, during that time, we saw the birth of judicial review.  Political tension and a new century made for…

Jefferson's Principles and the History of Slavery

In this episode Doug goes over Mr. Jefferson's opinions regarding religion, economics, property, education, slavery, Islam, and Population Centers (cities).  Then, Mr. Constitution spends the last ten minutes of today's program going over the History of Slavery.

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson

Road to Revolution

Taxation without Representation and other coercive and intolerable actions by the British Government, led to the American Colonists standing firm against the tyranny of the British Empire, eventually leading to a flash-point that led to the American Revolution.  What happened?  And, what are the wa…

Trump Indictment, Raging Seas

On Thursday Alvin Bragg and a grand jury decided to indict former President Donald J. Trump. What are the implications regarding the Constitution, the rule of law, and the American Culture? As with the crossing of the Sea of Galilee, God never promised it would be a smooth ride, He promised He'd ge…

Authoritarianism and Nationalism

Noah Webster argued that context and language was important for understanding the Constitution as was Christianity. His 1828 Dictionary became the standard for understanding language and the Constitution. But some sources call him Authoritarian and an Elite. Is that accurate? Mr. Constitution expla…

January 6 Exposed

We take a break from history and Constitutional Studies this week for a special episode regarding the release of over 40,000 hours of January 6, 2021 "Capitol Riot" footage.  Mr. Constitution discusses the footage, and what the evidence elsewhere also provides, regarding the Capitol Breach on Janua…

Mercantilism and The Great Awakening

As the prosperity and merchant activity of the English Colonies grew, laws by the British Parliament began to target colonial trade and production of goods to protect English merchants who were complaining about colonial competition. The collusion of English merchants and government was known as "m…