Best Tenth Amendment Center Podcasts (2024)

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REFUSE TO COMPLY: How the Stamp Act Was Nullified 35:58

4h ago35:58

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Refuse to comply. That’s exactly what the people did to bring down the Stamp Act once it went into effect on November 1, 1765. We’ve all heard about the fiery protests and the bold resistance, but there was so much more to the story. On this episode, learn their hidden strategies of defiance – the methods they used that government-run schools never…

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e137—Angela McArdle, LNC Chair 45:48

14m ago45:48

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Angela McArdle joins Aaron Harris to discuss the 2024 presidential election, how the Libertarian Party is changing for the better, and what must be done to ensure the LP does not sink back into obscurity when her term as chair is up. TakeHumanAction.com

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Repeal the 17th Amendment: Ignored Anti-Federalist Warnings on the Senate 31:30

2d ago31:30

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Repealing the 17th Amendment is the right move to help restore federalism – but is it enough? The Anti-Federalists warned us about dangers in the Senate’s structure long before the 17th came along, and without understanding those warnings, we could still end up with the same problems: corruption, power grabs, and more centralized control. Path to L…

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Most Important (and Ignored) Veto in History: James Madison’s Last Stand 32:12

5d ago32:12

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On his very last day in office, James Madison shocked Congress by vetoing an infrastructure bill – even though he supported the idea behind it. Madison refused to sign off on the measure, saying it didn’t follow the strict limits of the Constitution, even if it aligned with his own political goals. This might be the most important – and most ignore…

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Articles of Confederation vs Constitution: 6 Key Differences You Need to Know 31:08

7d ago31:08

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A deep dive into six key differences that demonstrate how the Articles were much closer to a pure system of federalism than the Constitution for the United States. We’ll cover topics like representation, the executive branch, the taxing power – and more. Path to Liberty: October 23, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitch…

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Patrick Henry vs the Constitution: Ignored Anti-Federalist Warnings 33:29

14d ago33:29

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This government “will swallow the liberties of the people, without giving them previous notice.” That’s the stark warning Patrick Henry gave us in 1788. In a series of fiery speeches, he laid out some of the most powerful anti-Federalist arguments against the Constitution—predicting all kinds of abuses of power and the eventual destruction of liber…

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Boston Tea Party? It Actually Started in Philadelphia! 31:26

14d ago31:26

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“The active business of the American Revolution began in Philadelphia.” That’s what Benjamin Rush and John Adams believed – because the spark that ignited the Boston Tea Party wasn’t in Boston. It was lit in Philadelphia on October 16, 1773. This forgotten piece of history involves fiery protests, bold resolutions, and even letters from the Committ…

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Forgotten 1774 Declaration: Precursor to Independence and Bill of Rights 43:27

16d ago43:27

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“To these grievous measures, Americans cannot submit.” That’s the bold declaration that helped spark a coordinated resistance across the colonies in 1774. On this episode, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress, we’ll dive into what turned out to be not only a precursor to the Declarati…

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Cato vs the Constitution: Forgotten Anti-Federalist Arguments 31:35

22d ago31:35

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“A vile and arbitrary aristocracy or monarchy” – that’s what the Anti-Federalist writer Cato warned we’d get. In a series of seven essays, he laid out his strongest arguments against ratification of the Constitution, predicting all kinds of abuses of power, and the destruction of liberty. In this episode, we’ll break down his forgotten warnings – w…

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Jury Nullification: The People’s Secret Weapon Against Tyranny 30:23

23d ago30:23

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Thomas Jefferson called the trial by jury as the only anchor ever imagined by man that can hold a government to the constitution. And jury nullification is how to get that done. In this episode, learn what it is, the history behind it and how it works. Plenty from the founders and old revolutionaries all the way to Lysander Spooner. Path to Liberty…

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Most Important and Most Ignored: James Wilson’s State House Yard Speech 31:14

1M ago31:14

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Everyone’s heard of the Federalist Papers – Hamilton, Madison, Jay – but the most important Federalist speech in the entire ratification debate didn’t come from any of them. It came from James Wilson – a name most people have never even heard of. His 1787 State House Yard Speech laid the foundation for the entire Federalist playbook. In this episod…

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Bill of Rights: 5 Hidden Truths They Never Teach 43:47

1M ago43:47

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Most of what they teach about the Bill of Rights completely skips over much of the real history. From the reason the Federalists opposed it, to Madison’s flip-flop, and the totally ignored preamble – on this episode, I’ve got 5 key – and mostly hidden – truths about that just might change the way you view the Bill of Rights. Path to Liberty: Octobe…

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NULLIFY THEM: Jefferson’s Rightful Remedy from the American Revolution 31:28

1M ago31:28

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“A nullification of the act is THE rightful remedy.” That’s how Thomas Jefferson said we should respond to any federal act that goes beyond the limits of the Constitution. But here’s the thing – Jefferson wasn’t inventing something new in 1798. He was reminding us of principles that were at the heart of the American Revolution – ideas the people us…

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RESIST THEM: Samuel Adams’ Forgotten Call for Liberty 19:12

1M ago19:12

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Nearly five years before the Declaration of Independence, Samuel Adams wrote an essay urging the people to resist tyranny – not tamely submit and hope for the best. For Adams, it was a moral imperative to stand up for what’s right, even against the most powerful government in history. Unfortunately, his bold call for liberty has been almost entirel…

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Rebellion to Tyrants: The Sermon that Sparked the Revolution 41:44

1M ago41:44

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“Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.” Just after the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776, a committee of Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin worked to design a great seal for the United States – and it included that powerful phrase on the reverse. While we don’t know who originally wrote it, we can trace its roots to Jonathan Mayhew’s …

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Join or Die: Benjamin Franklin’s Forgotten Call for Union (1754) 43:41

1M ago43:41

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Before the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution, Benjamin Franklin had a bold idea to unite the colonies – an idea most people have never heard of. In 1754, just before the Albany Congress, he published his famous “Join or Die” cartoon, symbolizing his forgotten call for colonial unity. Although it was rej…

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The #1 Thing That Destroys Liberty (Wisdom from the Founders) 19:35

1M ago19:35

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Government has always been a massive threat to liberty – we can all agree on that. But there’s something even more dangerous, what the founders and old revolutionaries called the doctrine of “passive obedience and non-resistance.” Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: September 20, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitche…

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2 Ignored Warnings from George Washington’s Farewell Address 32:43

2M ago32:43

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George Washington warned us – and we ignored him. In his Farewell Address, he gave crucial advice that’s been totally rejected for years, and today we’re paying the price. In this episode, learn about two of his most important warnings – that we can’t afford to ignore any longer. Path to Liberty: September 18, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podb…

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Constitution: The Wisest Part According to James Madison 42:56

2M ago42:56

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The wisest part of the Constitution – James Madison specifically singled out one clause where he said the most wisdom is found. And what a surprise – not only is his view completely ignored today, the clause itself has been twisted into exactly what he warned against. Path to Liberty: September 16, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtub…

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"I Find Myself Mourning. I Find Myself in Grief for What We Had, Which Was Actually Beautiful." I speak with Rod Humphris, the man who kicked Keir Starmer out of his pub, about what Britain has lost ... 49:09

2M ago49:09

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In April of 2021, then-Labour-leader Keir Starmer visited the city of Bath on one of those visits where politicians walk around a place and pretend to care about the people who live there. He wasn’t prepared for what Bath resident, and proprietor of The Raven Pub, Rod Humphris, had to tell him. Humphris gave Starmer a piece of his mind about the de…

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Null and Void: Thomas Jefferson’s 1774 Radical Declaration 37:33

2M ago37:33

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Two years before the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson penned a long and detailed list of grievances regarding British acts going back more than a century. He not only referred to them as a “nullity” but pointed out that “we declare them void.” Jefferson’s pamphlet, “A Summary View of the Rights of British America,” is an incredibly imp…

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Free and Independent States: Forgotten Conclusion of the American Revolution 31:16

2M ago31:16

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Signed on Sept 3, 1783 – the Treaty of Paris was intended to end the war for independence. But the war didn’t officially end on that date with the signatures of Franklin, John Adams and John Jay. The treaty, made with 13 free, sovereign, and independent states, still needed their approval, and it almost didn’t happen. This forgotten history reveals…

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DOJ vs Missouri 2nd Amendment Preservation Act: Round 2, Feds Win 30:52

2M ago30:52

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The feds just won round two against Missouri’s 2nd Amendment Preservation Act. But here’s the kicker – they didn’t say it’s unconstitutional for what it does, but for the words it uses. In this episode, get a full breakdown of what happened in the Eighth Circuit – and the very clear path to liberty going forward. Path to Liberty: August 30, 2024 Su…

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10 Overlooked Founders Who Helped Shape the Constitution 43:51

2M ago43:51

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While names like Madison, Hamilton, and Washington often dominate discussions about the Constitution, many other Founders played vital roles in shaping it. In this episode, we’re uncovering the contributions of ten often-overlooked figures who significantly influenced the Constitution – some you may know, and others that might surprise you. Get rea…

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Illusion of Freedom Under the Largest Government in History 32:06

2M ago32:06

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With the largest government in history controlling almost every aspect of our lives, it’s time to ask: are we truly free, or just told we are? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain to reveal the uncomfortable truth. Path to Liberty: August 26, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS | More Platf…

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17th Amendment Myth Busted: There was no Recall Power 24:13

2M ago24:13

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A lot of people believe that before the 17th amendment, state legislatures had the power to recall and replace senators in congress. But that’s nothing more than a myth. Records from the ratification debates show that this power never existed under the Constitution. Path to Liberty: August 23, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Mus…

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Mercantilism Before the Tea Party: Forgotten Grievance of the Revolution 41:04

3M ago41:04

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When government-run schools teach that the American Revolution was mostly about “taxation without representation,” the underlying message is clear: today, you have representatives, so if you don’t like what they do, just get new ones. But this ignores a deeper cause – a centuries-old system called mercantilism. Murray Rothbard described it as “a sy…

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The Ignored “Fundamental Principle” of the American Revolution 16:31

3M ago16:31

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Think the American Revolution was just about taxes and tea parties? Think again. The real battle was over a much deeper issue: the colonists’ unwavering belief in their right to local, self-government vs a British claim of unlimited power. James Madison called this clash the “fundamental principle on which our independence itself was declared.” But…

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17th Amendment: Did it Destroy the Structure of the Constitution? 34:52

3M ago34:52

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When the framers designed the Senate, they envisioned it as a safeguard for the states, with a key component being state legislatures choosing two senators instead of the people at large. But in 1913, the 17th Amendment removed this critical part of the system. In this episode, get a deep dive into this long-forgotten aspect of the original Constit…

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States Can Check Federal Power: Anti-Commandeering Explained 18:28

3M ago18:28

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Government-run schools never teach that states have the power to stop federal programs simply by refusing to implement or enforce them. James Madison gave us the blueprint, and the supreme court has repeatedly upheld it as the anti-commandeering doctrine for over 180 years. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: August 9, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spo…

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Executive Branch: President, not a King (Federalist Arguments) 38:05

3M ago38:05

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American presidents act almost like elected kings, with vast powers and very little accountability. But that wasn’t the plan. Responding to anti-federalist warnings that presidents would eventually degenerate into a type of monarchy, Federalists like Tench Coxe, John Dickinson, James Iredell, and many others went into great detail explaining how th…

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New ATF Report: Gun Control Enforcement Near Record Highs Again 24:12

3M ago24:12

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Despite what supporters of the monster state want you to believe, “shall not be infringed” means exactly what it says. Yet, today – we have another example proving that words on paper can’t enforce themselves: The latest annual report from the ATF reveals that federal gun control enforcement is close to record levels – once again. And even though t…

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Parchment Barrier: Ignored Truth About the Constitution 16:09

3M ago16:09

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The Constitution can’t enforce itself. It never could – and never will. That’s because mere words on paper – what many founders called “parchment barriers” – don’t actually stop government people from doing what they want. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: August 2, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitcher | TuneIn |…

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Is Not Voting the Most Socially Responsible Choice? With Jeremy Hammond 1:05:20

3M ago1:05:20

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I speak with independent journalist Jeremy Hammond, about the upcoming presidential elections, and about the nature of voting, and of the state, generally. Is it more responsible to refrain from participating in an illegitimate system founded on coercion? Or should we strive to make things better by choosing the lesser of two evils? Jeremy is the a…

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Founding Fathers Warn of a National Debt Doomsday! 29:38

3M ago29:38

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America is drowning in debt – and teetering on the brink. We’ve just hit a new, unthinkable milestone: a national debt of $35 trillion. This isn’t just a number; it’s a ticking time bomb. The Founding Fathers warned us about this “public curse,” a financial abyss that would swallow our freedoms if left unchecked. In this episode we’ll revisit their…

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James Madison’s Shocking Plan: A Blueprint for Total Control 42:06

3M ago42:06

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Imagine a United States where a national government holds almost absolute power over the states, with the authority to veto any state law and even send in troops to enforce its will. This was the audacious vision of James Madison, the man we know as the “Father of the Constitution.” But the Constitution we have today is far different from the Virgi…

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Is Now a Great Time to Nullify the Federal Government? I Ask the Tenth Amendment Center's Mike Maharrey 53:15

3M ago53:15

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There has never been a period in my own lifetime when American people have had so little trust in, or regard for, the nation's government. Witnessing the events of the past four-plus years – or indeed, the past couple of weeks – one might rightly declare that we have reached peak clown show in the realm of governance. So is it time to just cut it l…

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George Mason vs the Constitution: Top Anti-Federalist Arguments 13:16

3M ago13:16

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“A monarchy, or a corrupt tyrannical aristocracy” is what George Mason predicted we’d get. On this episode, learn about his top anti-federalist objections to the Constitution during the ratification debates. This included necessary and proper, standing armies, congress, the president – and more. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: July 26, 2024 S…

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Is the President a King in Disguise? The Anti-Federalist Argument 39:33

3M ago39:33

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During the debates over the ratification of the Constitution, Antifederalists repeatedly warned that the President would become like a king – and the worst kind of a king – an elected one. Path to Liberty: July 24, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS | More Platforms Here SHOW LINKS: JOIN TAC Show Arc…

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The “Evils of Paper Money” Have No End: The Founders Warned us Why 32:20

3M ago32:20

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The Founding Fathers were deeply worried about the dangers of paper money, because they lived them first hand. On this episode, learn 4 key ways the founders warned us about the dangers of paper money – dangers we’re still living through today! Path to Liberty: July 22, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitcher | TuneIn |…

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Myth Busted! Virginia, Not Congress, Called for the Philadelphia Convention 20:25

4M ago20:25

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Most people seem to believe that the constitutional convention of 1787 was called for by Congress under the Articles of Confederation. Even the Library of Congress makes this claim. But it’s totally false. It was actually the Commonwealth of Virginia that initiated the call for the Philadelphia convention – and she was followed by a number of other…

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Forgotten Founder Tench Coxe: Ignored Federalist Papers 32:48

4M ago32:48

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Almost totally ignored today, Tench Coxe was famous at the time of the Founding. And his essays of “A Pennsylvanian” in support of the Constitution were actually far more widely read and influential during the debates over ratification than today’s far more famous Federalist Papers. Learn about his essays where he came down in favor of the individu…

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Cause and Solution: The Founders on Political Violence 32:15

4M ago32:15

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“A frightful despotism” – that’s what George Washington predicted we’d get with a combo of factions and usurpation of power. But he was far from alone in warning against what leads to political violence. Ignoring their warnings – and solution – only guarantees the worst has yet to begin. Path to Liberty: July 15, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | P…

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History Ignored: The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 12:32

4M ago12:32

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One of the most important foundational documents in American history, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 is one that most people never learn about. Following principles outlined by Thomas Jefferson in 1784, it included a precursor to the bill of rights four years before one was added to the Constitution, it banned slavery in the territories decades be…

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Are We Witnessing the Fall of "Fiat Science"? A Conversation with Kevin McKernan 1:23:36

4M ago1:23:36

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What is "fiat science"? It's what you get when the state creates a lot of money out of thin air, then hands out bunches of it to scientific establishments, where decisions are made not on the basis of market forces, but on the basis of political ones. I speak with genetics expert and founder and CSO of Medicinal Genomics, Kevin McKernan, about why …

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Big Wins for Liberty: State Laws Push Back vs Feds (CBDC, 2A Privacy, More) 35:41

4M ago35:41

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Despite all the bad things happening all around us – there actually is some GOOD news to report! New state laws going into effect this summer push back on centralized power by rejecting a CBDC, prohibiting a new scheme to track firearm purchases, support sound money, raw milk – and more. Don’t miss this update on the latest news from the Nullificat…

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Forgotten Declaration: Cause of the War for Independence Explained 34:31

4M ago34:31

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The American Revolution: What REALLY sparked the fight? This episode explores an almost totally forgotten declaration written by Thomas Jefferson and John Dickinson in 1775. The Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms is an incredibly important document revealing the colonists’ motivations beyond what history books tell you. Path …

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Tired of Endless Political Fraud? There’s a Real Path to Liberty 9:43

4M ago9:43

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Honesty in politics? Yeah, we know – sounds impossible. But check out this episode and join us on a true path to liberty. Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: June 28, 2024 Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Podbean | Youtube Music | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS | More Platforms Here SHOW LINKS: JOIN TAC Show Archives Richard Henry Lee – Letter to Thomas Lee…

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State Intervention Promotes a Culture of Greed and Selfishness - not "Capitalism." An Interview with Dr. Guido Hulsmann 1:04:19

4M ago1:04:19

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“Unfettered capitalism” creates a “dog-eat-dog” world in which the strong profit at the expense of the weak, everyone only looks out for their own interests, and society becomes selfish, atomized, and less human, with its members caring only about making money, not about each other. So goes the standard mainstream view of a free society, and free m…

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Resist and Nullify: The American Revolution’s Fundamental Principle 34:11

4M ago34:11

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The American Revolution wasn’t just about throwing off a king. It was built on a radical idea: that the people have the right to resist and nullify usurpations of power by any government. Today, we’ll dive deep into this secret weapon for liberty from the founding fathers – something they not only considered a right, but a duty. Path to Liberty: Ju…

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