For the founders, an elective monarchy was just as bad as an hereditary one – because the core issue was the power of discretion. On this episode, it’s 6 of the most dangerous powers of a king as the founders understood them. And you just might recognize every single one of them today.
Path to Liberty: July 29, 2026
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