Episodes

  • Federalist Paper #14 and Rufus King

    Federalist Paper #14 and Rufus King
    2 Jul 2025
    #14 The document is up for ratification. States should communicate its effectiveness and consider the happiness of citizens. It's up to each state to decide.Summary of Federalist paper 14 and some background on founding father, Rufus King.
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    15 min
  • Federalist Paper #13 Don't let the South become Flanders!

    Federalist Paper #13 Don't let the South become Flanders!
    2 Jul 2025
    This episode highlights the European history related to Flanders that Hamilton uses as an analogy to what could occur here if the Constitution isn't adopted
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    16 min
  • Fitzsimmons: Catholic Philanthropist, Statesman, Banker and Signer

    Fitzsimmons: Catholic Philanthropist, Statesman, Banker and Signer
    22 May 2025
    Background on Irish Catholic immigrant in the 1700s who became one of seven immigrant signers of the Constitution. His descendant is my friend!
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    14 min
  • Alexander Hamilton Information

    Alexander Hamilton Information
    22 May 2025
    Some facts about the early life of Hamilton, support in his youth, and how he came to the mainland from the islands for his education and the founding of our nation.
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    15 min
  • John Jay; Federalist Papers 2, 3, & 4

    John Jay; Federalist Papers 2, 3, & 4
    1 May 2025
    John Jay states his thoughts on one Federal Government in order to protect and defend the US as listed in the Constitution. He gives reasons that promote diplomacy for peace, and the rationale of having one central defense rather than one per state. Mary G. reminds us to get to know our families and neighbors for a more peaceful existence.
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    16 min