Learn something new.
And have fun doing it.
Who Owns the Ocean? The Scoop on International Waters
International waters used to be defined by a distance of 3 miles. You might be surprised at the reason why.
Learn something new.
And have fun doing it.
Politics
Some Perspective on Big Government Spending
In today’s dollars, the federal government of 1792 spent just under $31 per person – for the entire year.
About Those Recess Cabinet Appointments…
Can a President choose people to fill cabinet positions while the Senate is in recess?
The United States Constitution: Article 1 Explained
This week on the Constitution Show, we tackle the biggest section of the U.S. Constitution, Article 1, in simple and easy-to-understand terms. Want to know how the legislative branch is supposed to work? Listen in!
What Was the Deal with Women’s Right to Vote?
It took a long time for women to be welcomed into the voting process. Women’s Right to Vote? Why didn’t anyone think of that before?
How We Used to Elect Presidents
The original plan was a far cry from today's tsunami of direct mail, TV ads and kindergarten-level "debates." Here's how we used to elect presidents.
Is the United States a Democracy?
The word "democracy" gets thrown around a lot. Is the United States a democracy? The short answer is "no." Here are the details.
Constitution Day: How the U.S. Constitution Came to Be
The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787 in the Pennsylvania State House, the same place where the Declaration of Independence was inked. It's also where George Washington received his commission as Commander of the Continental Army.
A Constitutional Do-Over: To Beer or Not to Beer
Is it constitutional to do a constitutional do-over? The 18th and 21st Amendments, virtue signaling teetotaling, then not so much, seem to imply it's OK.
How Do Politicians Get So Rich? 2: Stock Market Mastery!
As we reviewed in Part 1: Fortuitous Land Investments, politicians are quite skilled at investing their income from (relatively) modest public servant salaries. So skilled, in fact, that many of them become multi-millionaires while in office.
How Do Politicians Get Rich? 1: Fortuitous Land Investments
How do politicians get rich? Clearly there's lots of inside information which is often leveraged. But being in a position to influence policy has its benefits.
If Congress Worked Like American Ninja Warrior
American Ninja Warrior is chock-full of enthusiasm and grit—but no politics, complaining, or obnoxious egos? Imagine if Congress worked like that.
