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THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

Paul Engel

America Out Loud Network © – The goal of this program is to help everyday people defend their rights by reading, studying, and understanding the supreme law of the land, the Constitution of the United States of America.

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Yesterday · 56 min
Blaming data centers won’t fix America’s power grid
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Why data centers have become the scapegoat for the neglect of our energy infrastructure and what happens when a tech billionaire agrees to avoid further strain on the electrical grid by providing his own power. Today I want to look at stories that have absolutely nothing to do with elections...
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Wednesday · 56 min
The stories behind the votes—and the questions we avoid
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There were some voting issues, but most appear to be minor and quickly dealt with. That hasn’t stopped some from crying foul. Now that the 2026 elections are over, will We the People examine how we chose who to vote for, or will we blindly continue down this party-controlled path to its own frightful despotism?
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Sunday · 56 min
A republic, if you can keep it: America’s challenge
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – What does it take to preserve America’s constitutional republic? Mike Bedenbaugh joins a discussion of founding principles, media bias, free speech, and equal justice, exploring how civic understanding, stronger representation, and a renewed balance of power help Americans protect their rights and hold government accountable...
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Saturday · 56 min
Election leftovers with a side of political absurdity
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – No more campaign ads, no more junk mail, no more wall-to-wall news coverage of the political parties. Although the election may be over, we are still uncovering details. Like the battle of the two Dans in Alaska. Did the Senate National Campaign Committee search for someone with the same name as the incumbent? It appears so. Would anyone who...
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November 6 · 57 min
Your license plate is only the beginning
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The FBI not only wants access to ALPRs across the nation, but it also wants to ensure that access cannot be audited. With the FBI's history of politically based spying, does anyone believe this access wouldn’t be abused? Legislation has been introduced in Congress that would prohibit what the FBI is trying to do, and it’s pretty good. I wonder how many...
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November 5 · 57 min
Voting without a vision comes with consequences
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – With all the focus on federal offices, have you spent much time considering state and local elections? After all, state officeholders are just as able to infringe on your rights as federal ones. Not to mention ballot propositions that may protect or infringe on your rights. Voting is one of the two most important and powerful duties a citizen has.
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November 4 · 52 min
Truth or consequences? At the ballot box, we get both.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We live in a world today where we are suffering the consequences of our votes. Years ago, there was a game show called “Truth or Consequences.” Millions of Americans went to the polls to vote for who would represent them. I guess you could call it “Votes and Consequences”...
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November 1 · 53 min
Accountability for whom? The powerful escape while others pay
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Accountability means more than imposing fines or announcing investigations. It requires identifying who breaks the law, who bears the consequences, and whether those harmed receive justice. Corporate privacy violations, sensational media coverage, partisan inquiries, and government abuses raise questions about how fairly the law applies...
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October 31 · 57 min
Election integrity takes more than political theater
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Another ten non-citizens were charged with illegal voting in North Carolina. What no one seems to be asking is, why are these states looking to the federal government to investigate and prosecute what would be violations of state law? Yes, Congress passed a federal law making it a crime for a non-citizen to vote, but that law violates the...
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October 30 · 56 min
Political promises collide with constitutional limits
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – It seems Washington, D.C. is obsessed with non-citizens being registered to vote. While this is a problem, it’s not one for the federal government. The Constitution of the United States does not delegate election regulation to the federal government; it delegates it to the states. The more We the People allow the feds to ignore the law, the more party politics will...
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October 29 · 57 min
The justices are back, and the swamp is waiting
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The court agreed to hear cases on the federal ban on home distilling and whether Colorado can restrict a government pre-school program based on a group's religious beliefs. More on those as they move through the court’s docket. I guess the justices may be back in town, but it seems they’re just covered in swamp stuff...
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October 28 · 56 min
From the gas pump to the ballot box, details matter
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Donald Trump has been trying to blame high fuel costs on the Ukrainian war, specifically the attack on diesel refining plants. I guess he forgot about Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, oh, and let's not forget the federally mandated ethanol content. And just when you thought the Jack Smith revelations were over with, a new one comes out...
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October 25 · 57 min
The future of freedom rests with the rising generation
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Teaching children to be free begins with parents who model responsibility, discipline, and respect for differing opinions. When offense becomes grounds for punishment and disappointment invites outrage, the next generation needs guidance that connects liberty with self-control and prepares young people to think for themselves...
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October 24 · 56 min
The SCAM Act: Protecting consumers or expanding government power?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – You’ve probably heard the phrase “caveat emptor,” or “let the buyer beware.” That is good advice, and not just for shopping. Yes, the FBI is out with a new warning about scammers, people impersonating political candidates and campaigns, trying to get your money, or worse, your identity. And once again, Congress has what it considers a “solution”: the...
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October 23 · 56 min
From voter rolls to locker rooms: Where does due process begin and end?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Fourth through Eighth Amendments are called the Due Process Amendments because they protect your due process rights. But do you know what due process actually is and when it’s violated? When non-citizens are removed from the voter registration rolls, is that due process? What about how we, as a society, deal with mass shootings? Is it due process to regulate gun owners
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October 22 · 56 min
The most important election in our lifetime… again!
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – In just a couple of weeks, Americans will be voting in the midterm elections. Well, some Americans will be voting. The fact that, year after year, the turnout for midterm elections is so low is probably why some people try to hype it. That said, while this may not be the most important election in our lifetime, it still is pretty important...
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October 21 · 57 min
Climate, energy, and vaccines: What if everything you know is wrong?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Have you ever been absolutely sure about something, only to find out in a very uncomfortable way it wasn’t true? Take climate change. There are people who have confidently said we’d all be dead by the year 2000, or 2010, maybe 2020. If they’ve been wrong so often, do we trust their predictions about 2030?
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October 18 · 57 min
239 years later, is America still establishing justice?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Constitution promises justice, but political disputes, AI privacy concerns, and controversial shootings test how Americans understand that promise. Judicial oversight, individual rights, and careful fact-finding shape the debate over whether the nation delivers equal treatment and fair judgments when accusations and emotions run high...
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October 17 · 57 min
When ‘special,’ ‘confidential,’ and ‘illegal’ become political word games
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – President Clinton famously said "It depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is”. What words are important to understanding the world around us? When New York Governor Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James as “special prosecutor” over the Cornell 7 case, I had to ask what made her special? Was it the fact that she had already...
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October 16 · 57 min
Elections have consequences. Are voters paying attention?
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – How do you decide who to vote for? And what are the consequences of your vote? “Elections have consequences.” Let's look at some of those consequences and how we can choose better. How about a website to help you research who you're voting for based on what they’ve done, rather than what they say...
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