Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe SAVE Act dilemma: Federal has no authority over state election roles
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The U.S. Senate is debating the SAVE Act. But half of the act is unconstitutional. Congress can adjust …
4 weeks ago
When branches clash: Who really holds power?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – I explore the balance of power among the three branches of the federal government, examining conflicts …
4 weeks, 1 day ago
We the People vs. the government
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – This piece explores the tension between citizens and the government meant to serve them. It questions w…
1 month ago
The primary duty of government confuses millions of Americans
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Think of how many recent decisions in the District Court were most likely based on an attempt to protec…
1 month ago
Trusting government is a fool’s errand
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Lucy pulls the ball away at the last moment, and Charlie Brown falls flat on his back. I think that’s a…
1 month ago
How can we tell the truth from a lie?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Are you aware that not only have members of Congress settled sexual misconduct allegations with hush mo…
1 month ago
The consequences of political rhetoric
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We’ve all heard Newton’s Third Law of Motion: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction…
1 month ago
Nothing to see here: How politicians distract the public
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Politicians and public officials deflect attention from uncomfortable issues, urging people to believe …
1 month, 1 week ago
Why trusting the government to fix our problems rarely, if ever, works
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It seems just about every time we expect the government to take care of things for us, it turns into an…
1 month, 1 week ago
Hiring feckless actors in government
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The House Oversight Committee has been busy lately, subpoenaing Attorney General Pam Bondi and issuing …
1 month, 1 week ago