Join Justin and Cary as they informally discuss each of the 85 Federalist Papers by ripping away the complex language to Monday morning quarterback Hamilton, Madison, and Jay. A podcast for American history buffs and armchair constitutional scholars. New episodes released every other Sunday.
Episodes
Sunday Apr 16, 2017
Federalist No. 3: John Jay Vindicated! ... Sort of - TPF 03
Sunday Apr 16, 2017
Sunday Apr 16, 2017
In this episode, the doctors of NYC flee, shots are fired, and severe head trauma ensues (in 1788 no less)! All of this before we find out how the Sultanate of Morocco ties into Federalist No. 3. The guys continue their critique of Jay, allowing for only a modicum of relief due to his injuries, before attacking Jay’s hypothesis that our new country will be led by philosopher kings and warrior poets. The Anti-Federalists are heard to cry foul at Jay’s straw man argument. And in the end, Jay concludes by asking, “Does anyone really want to end up like Genoa?”
Sunday Apr 02, 2017
Federalist No. 2: John Jay Under Fire! - TPF - 02
Sunday Apr 02, 2017
Sunday Apr 02, 2017
After Justin launches an assault on John Jay's depiction of American life in October 1787, Cary has to come to Jay's aide. While the guys agree with Jay's assertion that the thirteen states had rivers and traded goods, debate remains as to Jay's intent in his depiction of a homogonous citizenry. Was John Jay a “man of his time” trying to appeal to commonality, or a purveyor of “alternate facts” who argues for a government based upon a homogeneous people? "Farwell [Mr. Jay]!, A long farwell to all [your] greatness!"