THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The Supreme Court moves into the decision-heavy phase of its term, bringing key rulings and notable oral arguments into focus. Two stories involving state Attorneys General highlight the importance of watching state-level officials, while updates on the conflict in Iran add broader international context to today’s discussion...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Some claim this is war, others just another military attack. While I’m not here to debate the moral aspects of this action, the constitutional issues are up for grabs here. Did Donald Trump, as President of the United States, have the legal authority to initiate this military engagement? Are we prepared, both in the...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – There’s a parable in the Gospels that reminds us that if we are not humble, we’re likely to be taken down a notch or two. Not only do I think that’s a good lesson in general, I think it’s especially important in today’s climate. Are you familiar with the gospel story of finding a seat at a banquet? Jesus said we should not assume we...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – If you’ve ever watched a magician work, they frequently get you to focus on one place while the trick is done somewhere else. Not so surprisingly, politics works the same way. We focus so much on the circus we call Washington, D.C., that we miss what’s going on in our cities and states. Do you know what’s going on in your state?

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Meanwhile, back at SCOTUS, they claimed that the U.S. Postal Service somehow magically became a sovereign and therefore had immunity. I’d find that hilarious if it weren’t used by the USPS to protect alleged criminal activity. Seeing as the federal government doesn’t legally have sovereign immunity to begin with, I’m not sure how the court could...