Ep. 100 – Adam Smith and the Wealth of Nations 101
Did you know much of our modern theories and thoughts on economics have roots with a 18th century Scotsman? Adam Smith wrote "An Inquiry Into The Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations" in 1776 a...
13 Jan 202259min
Ep. 99 – The American Economy 101
Have you ever thought about the role our government plays in our economy? Think about this: Does our constitution protect economic liberty? Do you have the right to buy and sell at the price and terms...
6 Jan 202256min
Ep. 98 – The American Court System: How DOES It Work? — Wrap-up Episode: Overview of the American Court System
We were all taught in school, or through Constituting America's programs, that the US Constitution is the supreme law of the land. But how is that supreme law to be interpreted? For example, what vie...
16 Dec 202157min
Ep. 97 – The American Court System: How DOES It Work? — Military Courts
We have local courts. We have state and federal courts. Did you know we have another type of court most of us will never experience? The military has its own court system and it follow the Uniform ...
10 Dec 20211h
Ep. 96 – The American Court System: How DOES It Work? — Local Courts: Municipal, County, Traffic, Drug
We have a myriad of local state and federal courts handling our judicial process. Texas has 950 municipal courts, 800 justice courts, 528 county level courts, 483 state district courts, 14 court of a...
3 Dec 202158min
Ep. 95 – The American Court System: How DOES It Work? — The State Court System
When you think of the US court system, you probably first think of the US Supreme Court. Did you know that while federal courts like the Supreme Court generate the most headlines, most judicial activ...
18 Nov 202158min
The American Court System: How DOES It Work? — Federal Courts: Appeals Courts and District Courts
Imagine this. It's the early years of our country. After a lengthy legal career and senate confirmation, you become a Supreme Court Justice. One of your duties? Get on your horse and travel hundre...
12 Nov 20211h 1min
The American Court System: How DOES It Work? -The Appointment and Election of Judges
Have you ever thought about how judges get their positions? Some are elected, some are appointed and others go through lengthy, and often contentious, senate hearings broadcast on C-SPAN. Why is tha...
4 Nov 202158min
