Episodes

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We live in a world today where we are suffering the consequences of our votes. Years ago, there was a game show called “Truth or Consequences.” Millions of Americans went to the polls to vote for who would represent them. I guess you could call it “Votes and Consequences”...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Accountability means more than imposing fines or announcing investigations. It requires identifying who breaks the law, who bears the consequences, and whether those harmed receive justice. Corporate privacy violations, sensational media coverage, partisan inquiries, and government abuses raise questions about how fairly the law applies...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Another ten non-citizens were charged with illegal voting in North Carolina. What no one seems to be asking is, why are these states looking to the federal government to investigate and prosecute what would be violations of state law? Yes, Congress passed a federal law making it a crime for a non-citizen to vote, but that law violates the...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It seems Washington, D.C. is obsessed with non-citizens being registered to vote. While this is a problem, it’s not one for the federal government. The Constitution of the United States does not delegate election regulation to the federal government; it delegates it to the states. The more We the People allow the feds to ignore the law, the more party politics will...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The court agreed to hear cases on the federal ban on home distilling and whether Colorado can restrict a government pre-school program based on a group's religious beliefs. More on those as they move through the court’s docket. I guess the justices may be back in town, but it seems they’re just covered in swamp stuff...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Donald Trump has been trying to blame high fuel costs on the Ukrainian war, specifically the attack on diesel refining plants. I guess he forgot about Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, oh, and let's not forget the federally mandated ethanol content. And just when you thought the Jack Smith revelations were over with, a new one comes out...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Teaching children to be free begins with parents who model responsibility, discipline, and respect for differing opinions. When offense becomes grounds for punishment and disappointment invites outrage, the next generation needs guidance that connects liberty with self-control and prepares young people to think for themselves...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – You’ve probably heard the phrase “caveat emptor,” or “let the buyer beware.” That is good advice, and not just for shopping. Yes, the FBI is out with a new warning about scammers, people impersonating political candidates and campaigns, trying to get your money, or worse, your identity. And once again, Congress has what it considers a “solution”: the...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Fourth through Eighth Amendments are called the Due Process Amendments because they protect your due process rights. But do you know what due process actually is and when it’s violated? When non-citizens are removed from the voter registration rolls, is that due process? What about how we, as a society, deal with mass shootings? Is it due process to regulate gun owners

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In just a couple of weeks, Americans will be voting in the midterm elections. Well, some Americans will be voting. The fact that, year after year, the turnout for midterm elections is so low is probably why some people try to hype it. That said, while this may not be the most important election in our lifetime, it still is pretty important...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have you ever been absolutely sure about something, only to find out in a very uncomfortable way it wasn’t true? Take climate change. There are people who have confidently said we’d all be dead by the year 2000, or 2010, maybe 2020. If they’ve been wrong so often, do we trust their predictions about 2030?

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Constitution promises justice, but political disputes, AI privacy concerns, and controversial shootings test how Americans understand that promise. Judicial oversight, individual rights, and careful fact-finding shape the debate over whether the nation delivers equal treatment and fair judgments when accusations and emotions run high...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – President Clinton famously said "It depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is”. What words are important to understanding the world around us? When New York Governor Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as “special prosecutor” over the Cornell 7 case, I had to ask what made her special? Was it the fact that she had already...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How do you decide who to vote for? And what are the consequences of your vote? “Elections have consequences.” Let's look at some of those consequences and how we can choose better. How about a website to help you research who you're voting for based on what they’ve done, rather than what they say...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Centralized federal power raises urgent questions about constitutional limits, executive authority, and the rights reserved to states and citizens. From visa fees and tax policy to surveillance and health mandates, the argument challenges both parties to respect the separation of powers and restore government accountability...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – No, America doesn’t have socialized medicine, at least not yet. But that doesn’t mean that government isn’t running our healthcare system already. Just think of the influence Medicaid, Medicare, the FDA, and the CDC have on your medical choices. States are already complaining that, in order to get their bribes from the federal...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Supreme Court’s new term raises questions about constitutional limits, government accountability, and women’s sports. Allegations of political surveillance and disputes over congressional power sharpen the debate. Can judges uphold the Constitution when citizens lack the knowledge needed to recognize violations and demand meaningful accountability...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – A recent case out of Oklahoma helped by throwing out evidence a deputy collected via their Flock system without a warrant. If you’re concerned about data centers, you may be interested to know who in Congress opposed legislation encouraging states to require those data centers to pay their own energy costs. I guess the question of...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The failed execution of Christa Pike brings up several questions about both the death penalty and the methods of execution used. What does the Constitution say about the ultimate sanction? Is the death penalty cruel and unusual punishment? What are the due process requirements before the state can deprive a convicted felon of...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Probably the worst offenders of rules for thee but not for me have to be the members of Congress. Remember when they were imposing the [Un-]Affordable Care Act on the American people, but exempted themselves? Here’s another one. It is a federal crime to trade stocks based on insider information. That is, unless you’re a member of...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – America is as politically polarized as I can remember in my lifetime. One question: are we contributing to the polarization or defusing it? Why do we keep having these political attacks? Why is there a spirit of revenge between the two major parties? Because We the People have taught them that this is one way to get re-elected: attack your...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Congress faces questions about its priorities as national debt, fuel prices, and government surveillance demand attention. Protecting liberties requires more than political promises. College athlete protections, election integrity, and federal involvement in state responsibilities raise concerns about where leaders direct their time, money, and authority...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Monty Hall and “Let’s Make a Deal” may have made a good game show, but is that how we should govern a nation? All of the talking heads have been reviewing and commenting on the recent Greenland agreement. I’ve heard several commentators note that the agreement won’t be valid until both Greenland and Denmark ratify it. What I haven’t heard...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The writer behind the 1619 Project has admitted to sending her daughter to two of New York City’s worst schools, not because she had no choice, but as a sacrifice to change the system. Meanwhile, the experiment in “transitioning” children has another nail in its coffin. Do No Harm published a study showing that the study by the...