Bill of Rights
The 9th Amendment Wasn’t an Afterthought. It Was a Firewall
While most people ignore the Ninth Amendment, those who don’t usually get it completely wrong. It isn’t a grant of additional federal power; it’s a rule of construction designed to explain its limits. On this episode, we uncover the forgotten history...
The 10th Amendment Wasn’t an Add-On. It Was the Entire Point
The Founders didnโt secede from an empire over taxes or tea. They fought a war against unlimited, centralized power. The 10th Amendment was their answer. Power is not assumed. It must be granted. On this episode, learn about this forgotten foundation – from the...
10th Amendment Explained: Tench Coxe on State vs Federal Power
“Independent of the control or interference of the federal government.” Thatโs how Tench Coxe described the vast majority of power under the Constitution – reserved to the states and completely off-limits to the federal government. In this episode,...
Nullify: Thomas Jefferson’s Radical Declaration They Want You to Ignore
“A nullification of the act is the rightful remedy.” Thatโs how Thomas Jefferson put it in his draft Resolutions against the Alien and Sedition Acts. On November 10, 1798, the Kentucky legislature passed resolutions based on his principles. They not only...