Kids Edition: What Makes A Good President?
We explore the essential qualities of a good president according to America's founding fathers and how these same virtues helped Abraham Lincoln lead during the Civil War. These timeless leadership tr...
16 Sep 20254min
Electoral College Decoded
Dr. Sean Beienberg returns to examine the Electoral College through the lens of Federalist Paper 68, explaining the original intentions behind this complex system and how it rapidly evolved from its d...
15 Sep 202511min
Why America Has One President: Federalist No. 70 Explained
Dr. Beienberg explains Alexander Hamilton's arguments in Federalist No. 70 for establishing a single executive rather than a council or committee to lead the executive branch. Hamilton's case rests on...
12 Sep 20257min
Hamilton's Vision: Understanding Executive Authority in Federalist No. 70
Dr. Beienberg returns to explore Federalist No. 70, examining Hamilton's nuanced arguments for a strong executive branch within a balanced constitutional system. The discussion clarifies common miscon...
11 Sep 202512min
Federalist 51: Madison's Blueprint for American Democracy
Madison's Federalist 51 establishes separation of powers as a safeguard against tyranny while reintroducing the extended republic concept to prevent majority oppression of minorities. The paper forms ...
10 Sep 202510min
If Men Were Angels: Madison's Defense of Constitutional Design
Dr. Alan Gibson continues his analysis of the Federalist Papers with a deep dive into James Madison's arguments for separation of powers in Federalist 51. Madison outlines his revolutionary approach t...
9 Sep 202514min
Madison's Blueprint: Understanding Federalist 51 and Separation of Powers
Dr. Alan Gibson returns to examine Federalist 51, Madison's definitive document on separation of powers and checks and balances within the American governmental system. Madison's argument across Feder...
8 Sep 202511min
Unpacking Federalist 39: Madison's Blueprint for American Power
Dr. Beienberg explores Federalist 39, Madison's comprehensive explanation of how the Constitution blends federal and national elements to create an effective yet balanced government structure. • Fede...
5 Sep 202512min
