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  • 10: Obligations, not Powers: The Real Constitutional Role of the Presidency

    10: Obligations, not Powers: The Real Constitutional Role of the Presidency
    2025/12/04
    Everyone thinks the presidency is so cool because the president gets a house and a plane. But the Constitution doesn't actually give the president any of that. Instead, it gives the president a bunch of responsibilities. Listen up to find out what's supposed to be going on in the system.
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    14 分
  • Campfire Part 4: It's not the Rapture! Bot Farms, Elon Musk, and why I told you so!

    Campfire Part 4: It's not the Rapture! Bot Farms, Elon Musk, and why I told you so!
    2025/11/25
    This week's campfire is a quick look at what's behind the geo-location kerfuffle with Elon Musk's Twitter and how all the MAGA folks woke up to realize a lot of their online friends were actually bots from international psy-ops. Plus, if you listen closely you can hear my earrings jingling in the background. Check in with us and find some talking points to make your Turkey Day table more spicy.
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    11 分
  • 9: The Lawless Branch: Why the Presidency is Unconstitutional

    9: The Lawless Branch: Why the Presidency is Unconstitutional
    2025/11/20
    Why is the presidency the most lawless branch of the US Constitution? Well, just look at what the Constitution says the president can do and what they've done. For the last 100 years, presidents have taken way more power in our political system than the Constitution intended. What does mean? Grab a seat by the fire and find out.
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    23 分
  • 8: This is the End! Of Article 1 and Understanding Congress

    8: This is the End! Of Article 1 and Understanding Congress
    2025/11/13
    This week marks our last week going through Article 1 and the powers of Congress. After all our talk about what Congress CAN do, now we look at some of the things they're not allowed to do and why states cant' secede...or can they? Grab a seat by the fire and let's figure this out.
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    23 分
  • Campfire: SNAP benefits and the government shutdown

    Campfire: SNAP benefits and the government shutdown
    2025/10/30

    As a former poor kid, not much makes me as upset as poor kids being used as political pawns. So this campfire episode deals with SNAP and the looming government shutdown. Do you need some talking points on what SNAP is and why letting it expire is bad for families, health, and the economy? Gather round and let's go!
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    12 分
  • 7: They have the Power! Congress and Enumerated Powers

    7: They have the Power! Congress and Enumerated Powers
    2025/10/30

    Congress is Article 1 of the Constitution because it's supposed to be the most powerful branch. One way to tell is to look at the enumerated powers that list all the cool stuff they can do. In this episode, we'll walk through some of those and ask ourselves what is going on with these folks? Grab. seat by the fire, and let's go.

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    18 分
  • Campfire: Resources for Fighting Rage Farming

    Campfire: Resources for Fighting Rage Farming
    2025/10/23

    This campfire episode rounds out our cyber security and mental health episodes on bot farms and rage farms. Follow allow and get some recommendations so you can learn how to keep yourself safe and healthy online.

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    12 分
  • 6: Congress Can Do What? Elections, Powers, and Emoluments

    6: Congress Can Do What? Elections, Powers, and Emoluments
    2025/10/23

    Walking through Article 1, Sections 4-6 of the Constitution, this episode looks at Congress' role in elections, emoluments, and how the Founders anticipated political trickery by the House and Senate.

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    19 分