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
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
The guys are back with a special Election Day episode where they discuss the Electoral College. They cover the history, the process, and current events involving the Electoral College including potential changes to the system. Tune in and enjoy!
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
It’s been a while, but we’re back. We’re surviving 2020 and reaching back to bring you an episode originally recorded in September 2019. We will have more episodes coming shortly. Enjoy!
Saturday Sep 07, 2019
Saturday Sep 07, 2019
Cary and Justin return to discuss Hamilton’s Federalist No. 28. They discuss how Hamilton is focused on the consolidation of power into a national government, and the dangers in Hamilton’s arguments. Welcome back to all of those listening!
Saturday Jun 01, 2019
Saturday Jun 01, 2019
Cary and Justin return to discuss Hamilton’s prolific paper, Federalist 27. Included in this episode are gems such as, “Good people like good government, and bad people like bad government.” Also, Cary teases a conspiracy theory like no other. Enjoy!
Sunday Feb 24, 2019
Sunday Feb 24, 2019
Cary and Justin are back to discuss Hamilton's faith in the congress to check to the power of the executive. Pop cultural references abound in this new episode!
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
Cary, Justin, and Hamilton return to continue the discussion about standing armies. After a break, the guys are back. Join us for a new episode!!
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
Hamilton recognizes the concern of standing armies in peacetime, and the danger to liberty they represent. As a way to calm these concerns, he offers a method by which the Legislative branch can check the power of the Executive. Instead of attacking his critics head on, Hamilton employs the “neutral observer” as a method of demonstrating how no well-reasoned person could possibly disagree with his position.
Monday Aug 13, 2018
Monday Aug 13, 2018
Hamilton returns to discus what sort of protection the federal government should provide to its member states, how much power the federal government should have, and how the federal government will exercise that power. During this paper, Hamilton reveals himself as a closet monarchist, and a champion of the Leviathan. Emperor Palpatine would be proud!!
Tuesday Jul 31, 2018
Tuesday Jul 31, 2018
Hamilton is back to discuss the need for nationwide regulation of commerce, a national military, equal suffrage between the states, and the need for a supreme court. In true Hamilton fashion, he presents his arguments as being the best possible choice. Join Justin and Cary as they discuss Hamilton’s arguments in this paper, and how they conflict with earlier arguments presented in these papers.
Saturday Jun 23, 2018
Saturday Jun 23, 2018
Justin channels his inner-Hamilton and keeps trying to go off topic. Cary keeps the guys on task and on the path as they discuss Federalist Paper No. 21.