In this episode, Jason continues the discussion of the Executive branch. He explains how the process of electing the President of the United States was originally set forth. He also explains how Congress chooses when the presidential electors are appointed by the state legislatures and when they cast their votes in the Electoral College.…

In this episode, Jason begins discussing the Executive branch in Article II. He begins with the establishment of the office of President of the United States with its 4 year term and finishes with a discussion about the sole authority state legislatures have in appointing presidential electors. This clause was front and center in the disastrous 202…

In this episode, Jason wraps up the discussion on Article I finishing with Section 10 dealing with the limits to state powers. These limits are to protect individual rights as well as ensure that states do not undermine or work against the powers given to the central government.Di Patriot Coalition

In this episode, Jason closes out the discussion of Article I, Section 9 including clauses 4 through 8. Each of these final clauses limits Congress in some way: from preventing direct taxation and taxing exports to preventing the interference of commerce with the states, barring titles of nobility, and ensuring Congress constitutionally authorizes …

In this episode, Jason explains a few of the "terms of art" that are used in the Constitution in Article I, Section 9: Writ of Habeas Corpus, Bill of Attainder, & ex post facto laws. These terms are all authorities that are specifically denied to Congress with extremely limited exceptions. Tune in to find out why these are part of what Jason calls …

In this episode, Jason breaks down Article I, Section 9, Clause 1 which denied Congress the ability to prohibit the importation and migration of people into America until 1808. He discusses the reasons for this clause and the debates and considerations by opposing sides.Di Patriot Coalition

In this episode, Jason goes into great detail about the spending problem facing America and the clause in the Constitution that is being used to justify it. He goes into specific detail about the original intent of the general welfare clause and how the Framers made clear that it does not mean what the enemies of liberty claim it means.…

In this episode, Jason discusses one of the most abused clauses in the U.S. Constitution: the Necessary & Proper clause. This clause ensures that Congress has the latitude to pass laws that support the limited authorities granted in the Constitution, but does not expand their authority in any way.Di Patriot Coalition

In this episode, Jason continues the discussion about the Enumerated Powers of Congress in Article I, Section 8. Specifically, this episode covers clauses 15 - 17: two of which deal with Congress' power to call forth and govern the state Militias while in service to the U.S. and the other deals with their authority to legislate in Washington D.C. a…

In this episode, Jason continues the discussion about Article I, Section 8 focusing on clauses 11 - 14. He describes how Congress may declare war, but the President is left to conduct war or repel attacks and invasions. Jason also talks about how the Framers intended to prevent a standing army, but not a standing navy and the reasons why.…

In this episode, Jason continues the discussion about Article I, Section 8 focusing on clauses 8 - 10. He describes how Congress is not authorized to spend money on Arts & Science, but only to provide for securing patents & copyrights. Jason also talks about the sweeping authority Congress has to create federal courts and wraps up with a discussion…

In this episode Jason discusses clauses 4 - 7 of Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. These clauses include the power of Congress to regulate the naturalization of citizens (but not enforcement of the border which is granted in other sections). Jason also discusses Congress' authority to coin money (but not print paper money), as well as …

In this episode, Jason and Matt discuss clauses 2 and 3 of Article I, Section 8 which authorize Congress to borrow money and regulate Commerce. However, they also discuss the specific debates around paper (fiat) currency and the definitions of terms in the Commerce clause, one of the most abused clauses in the Constitution.…

In this episode, Jason and Matt begin the in-depth discussion about the powers of Congress. Fortunately, the Framers put limits on these powers. We also begin to discuss the abuse of the "General Welfare" clause and the types of taxes that the Constitution authorizes Congress to levy on Americans.Di Patriot Coalition

In this episode, Jason and guest Glen Whitner discuss the role the President plays in passing bills. Specifically they discuss the veto power and how a veto can be overruled by Congress. In addition, the two discuss the pocket veto and reiterate that a bill cannot become a law if it is outside the authority of Congress to legislate.…

In this episode, Jason is joined by his long time friend and Army veteran, Glen Whitner. Together they discuss the first clause of Article 1, Section 7 dealing with the passage of tax bills in Congress. Glen asks some great questions about how Congress can get away with what it does and what we can do to stop it.…

In this episode, Jason and Matt explore what the Constitution has to say about Congressional pay and the privileges afforded to Members of Congress. This includes privilege from arrest and from being questioned about their speeches and debates.Di Patriot Coalition

In this episode, Jason and Matt announce the launch of another project in the fight to preserve the values and principles on which our nation was founded: the Conservative Economy. Tune in and discover how you can help cut out the legs from corporations who fight against our values and our principles.…

In this episode, Jason and Matt some of the rules that impact they way Congress conducts its business. Can Congress overturn congressional elections? What happens if the majority in one house of Congress decides they don't want to show up to conduct business? Can Congress simply kick out one of their members? Tune in to find out!…

In this episode, Jason and Matt discuss what the U.S. Constitution has to say about how congressional elections are held. Specifically, the time, place, and manner of holding the elections. Who has the final say? Can Congress mandate Dominion voting systems?Di Patriot Coalition

In this episode Jason and Matt finish out the discussion of Article I, Section 3. In their conversation, they also address the application of this section of the Constitution to the recent trial of President Trump's articles of impeachment.Di Patriot Coalition

In this episode, Jason and Matt discuss what was arguably the most contentious topic of the Constitutional Convention: state representation in the U.S. Senate (Article I, Section 3, Clause 1). They draw on the debates from the Convention to give the context and perspectives from both sides of the debate as well as give a summary of how the 17th Ame…

In this episode, Jason and Matt discuss Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution which covers the U.S. House of Representatives. They use the debates in the Constitutional Convention as a tool to uncover the context and thinking of the Framers when they wrote the passage.Di Patriot Coalition

In this episode, Jason and Matt discuss how the term "conservative" has been redefined and offer the correct definition in the context of American politics.Di Patriot Coalition

In this episode, Jason and Matt discuss the importance of Article I, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution. They cover the discussion in the Constitutional Convention as well as the clear grant of authority solely to the legislature to make all laws. In addition, they discuss the importance of the bi-cameral Congress.…

In this episode, Matt and Jason begin an in-depth study of each part of the Constitution. The preamble tells us why the Framers needed to write our Constitution and defines it's purpose. We discuss the meaning of each phrase and from where it came.Di Patriot Coalition

The beginning of our in-depth study of the Constitution, Jason and Matt give an overview of the structure and contents of the document.Di Patriot Coalition

In this episode, Jason and Matt talk about the transition the colonies made once they were independent. How did they go about creating a new government? What type of government did they want? And how did they decide?Di Patriot Coalition

In this episode we answer the question “Where do we go from here?”. In the aftermath of the 2020 election, 73+ million of Americans are ticked off and want to know what we should do now. Listen to Jason and Matt discuss what We the People and the people we elect need to do now that a progressive, socialist agenda has taken hold of our national gove…

In this episode we continue in our discussion of the Declaration of Independence. Matt and Jason bring the first last of the grievances to life and compare to the tyranny that exists today.Di Patriot Coalition

In this episode we continue in our discussion of the Declaration of Independence. Matt and Jason bring the first 12 grievances to life and compare to the tyranny that exists today.Di Patriot Coalition

In this episode we begin our study of the Declaration of Independence starting with the Preamble and paragraph 2 which defines the Principles of Liberty and the the Founders' justification to the world for separating from Great Britain.Di Patriot Coalition

Our freedoms are very much like our muscles--if we don't exercise them, they weaken over time. Two of our most important freedoms are the freedom of speech and freedom of religion. So in this episode, as an exercise of both freedoms Matt and Jason read the original Christmas story from Luke chapter 2 in the King James Bible.…

In this episode, we discuss how the Founders made the transition from subjects of the King of Britain to sovereign in their own nation. We also discuss how it wasn't the Americans who broke away from the King, but the King who thrust independence on to us. These concepts are critical to understanding why We the People are in the driver's seat in Am…

In this episode, we discuss vaccines and specifically the vaccines for the China Virus (aka COVID-19). We cover what "mandatory vaccines" might mean, what our rights are, and remedies should government overstep their authority or private enterprise become overzealous.Di Patriot Coalition

In this 2nd episode in our 2 part series, we conclude our discussion about the ideas that inspired the founding of our great nation. We talk about the "State of Nature", the "Laws of Nature", and "Civil Society" and it's intended purpose of preserving liberty of the individual. Finally, we talk about how Locke's 2nd Treatise of Government inspired …

In this episode we discuss the ideas that inspired the founding of our great nation. Our Founders drew heavily on the political philosophers of their era--especially John Locke and Montesquieu. Montesquieu referred to Locke's work, and Locke drew heavily from the Holy Bible.Di Patriot Coalition

In this episode we discuss some practical steps each of us can take to help defend America's Constitutional republic.Di Patriot Coalition

In this special episode we depart from our schedule to cover the Constitutional issues surrounding the contested Presidential election of 2020. We discuss the ultimate authority for determining the results of the election as well as a alternate, yet completely Constitutional hypothetical process for appointing electors.…

In this episode we categorize the threats against our Constitutional republic. To be effective defenders of the Constitution requires we are familiar with the threats we face. Some of our enemies are intentional about the threats; others threaten us through ignorance and apathy.Di Patriot Coalition

What makes America so special? Our rights come from God, our Judeo-Christian heritage, and our unique form of Federalism.Di Patriot Coalition

Do you call yourself a Patriot? Learn the difference between the modern, luke-warm definition and the effective definition of the word "Patriot". "Support" and "Defend" are active verbs. Treat them accordingly!Di Patriot Coalition