Commercial Republic: Understanding America's Mixed Economy
Dr. Trevor Shelley explains that America's economic system is best understood as a "commercial republic" rather than pure capitalism, revealing the philosophical tensions between unlimited commerce an...
30 Jul 20259min
The Declaration of Independence: America's Founding Values Explored
The Declaration of Independence articulates uniquely American values, reflecting a society prepared to govern itself while respecting profound religious differences among citizens. Expert Matthew Brog...
29 Jul 202519min
Liberty Divided: When Two Visions of the British Empire Became Irreconcilable
Dr. Beienberg illuminates how the American Revolution fundamentally began as a constitutional dispute between competing interpretations of British liberty, with each side drawing legitimately differen...
28 Jul 202519min
Why Jefferson's Words Still Matter Today: The Declaration's Ongoing Importance
Dr. Justin Dyer, dean of UT Austin School of Civic Leadership, explores why the Declaration of Independence remains vitally important in modern America. He examines how the document's foundational pri...
25 Jul 20256min
The Living Declaration
Dr. Steven Skultety, professor of philosophy and director of the Declaration of Independence Center at the University of Mississippi, explains why the Declaration of Independence remains vitally impor...
24 Jul 20259min
From America to the World: How the Declaration Shaped Freedom Movements
The American Declaration of Independence created a model for self-government that inspired nations and movements worldwide, establishing principles that transcend time and borders. • The Declaration ...
23 Jul 202516min
From Declaration to Constitution: Tracing America's Founding Principles
A fourth-grader's question about how the Declaration of Independence influenced the U.S. Constitution reveals the complex relationship between America's founding documents. Dr. Beienburg explains how ...
22 Jul 202517min
Enlightenment DNA: The Philosophical Origins of America's Declaration
The influences on the Declaration of Independence extend far beyond John Locke to encompass a complex tapestry of philosophical traditions, religious thought, and legal principles. Thomas Jefferson an...
21 Jul 202517min
