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Chuck and Mark are joined by Professor Adam Winkler as they continue their exploration of the United States Constitution. We take a balanced, deep dive to help Americans better understand the foundations of our country.

Today, they are discussing Article 3 of the Constitution, which pertains to the United States Judicial power. Professor Winkler explains what the Founding Fathers intentions for the judicial system were and how these powers factors into other aspects of our government.

Their discussion covers the power that it grants to the U.S. Supreme Court and the processes put in place for the courts. Professor Winkler explains how the court decides what cases to take on and what type of cases they can hear, which includes how the Supreme Court cannot set their own agenda. They also discuss the check and balances that are in place to limit the powers of the Supreme Court.

To read the Constitution, visit TheConstitutionCenter.org.

More about Professor Winkler:

Professor Adam Winkler is a specialist in American constitutional law and history. He is the author of We the Corporations: How American Businesses Won Their Civil Rights (2018) and Gunfight: The Battle over the Right to Bear Arms in America (2011).

His scholarship has been cited in landmark Supreme Court cases, including opinions on the Second Amendment and on corporate free speech rights. His popular writing has been featured in the New York Times, New York Review of Books, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, New Republic, Atlantic, Slate, SCOTUSblog, and Daily Beast.

He is a frequent commentator about legal issues and has appeared on Face the Nation, CNN, NBC Nightly News, C-SPAN, Newshour, ABC News, All Things Considered, Morning Edition and Marketplace. He also served as co-editor of the Encyclopedia of the American Constitution (2d Edition).

Connect with Professor Winkler:

Follow him on Twitter @adamwinkler.

Visit his website: https://law.ucla.edu/news-and-events/in-the-news/2018/02/we-the-corporations-by-adam-winkler/

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For our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: How Far Will the Left Go?, Anarchy in Portland, President Porn Lawyer, The New Maxine Waters and The Clinton STD.

For our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: How Far Will the Left Go?, Anarchy in Portland, President Porn Lawyer, The New Maxine Waters and The Clinton STD.

Chuck and Mark are discussing a wide range of topics, as today’s show was recently streamed live. The guys start off by discussing Nikki Haley’s resignation and take a few questions from viewers about the situation. Chuck leads into the media making claims and speculating on stories like Haley’s resignation. They discuss how the liberal media has caused viewers to change their minds about situations.

They continue by discussing the left’s destruction of civility and how the Kavanaugh hearings were an example of social changes created by the left. They touch on the issues surrounding false accusations and the left’s double standards.

The guys answer a few more questions and expand specifically on the chance of civility making come back in society. Their explanations cover other social changes that have been pushed by the left.

Chuck and Mark discuss the left’s claims of deaths that will happen from events or issues that do not follow their agenda. They talk about how these claims add drama and grab the attention of the Democrats that do not follow politics very closely.

They finish up the show by answering a few more viewer questions and talk about how the Democrats have always had the same agenda. Chuck explains what Democrats’ goal is and why it is so important to fight it.

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Chuck and Mark are discussing a wide range of topics, as today's show was recently streamed live. The guys start off by discussing Nikki Haley's resignation and take a few questions from viewers about the situation. Chuck leads into the media making claims and speculating on stories like Haley's resignation. They discuss how the liberal media has caused viewers to change their minds about situations.

They continue by discussing the left's destruction of civility and how the Kavanaugh hearings were an example of social changes created by the left. They touch on the issues surrounding false accusations and the left's double standards.

The guys answer a few more questions and expand specifically on the chance of civility making come back in society. Their explanations cover other social changes that have been pushed by the left.

Chuck and Mark discuss the left's claims of deaths that will happen from events or issues that do not follow their agenda. They talk about how these claims add drama and grab the attention of the Democrats that do not follow politics very closely.

They finish up the show by answering a few more viewer questions and talk about how the Democrats have always had the same agenda. Chuck explains what Democrats' goal is and why it is so important to fight it.

Don't forget to leave us a voicemail for the chance to have it played on a future episode. You can do so by clicking the link. https://bluntforcetruth.com/voicemail/

Also, check out the store on our website to get your own Blunt Force Truth gear. https://store.bluntforcetruth.com/

On today’s show, we welcome back Victor Avila. Jr. Victor was recently on the show and shared a horrific story from his time in Mexico while working for Homeland Security. This time, Chuck and Mark get to ask Victor about the reality of what is happening on the border.

They kick off the show by discussing child smuggling and the media’s claim that children are kept in cages if they are caught. Victor explains that the kids are being exploited for prostitution and slave labor if a child is smuggled in the U.S., but they are unable to find their parents. They discuss how immigration laws did not change under Obama. However, the way they were interpreted did change, specifically asylum laws.

They continue to discuss that it is not only Mexican immigrants that are smuggled over the border, plus the large amount of money spent on smuggling. Victor adds that farmers on the border are forced to allow smugglers to use their land. He also clears up the question of why people who are kidnapped do not run away from smugglers that hold them captive and how the smugglers treat them.

They start to wrap up the show by getting Victor’s thoughts on what needs to be done to improve our border. He offers his thoughts and explains exactly why or how it needs to be done. They discuss issues on every level that we have with our border and laws on immigration.

More about Victor Avila Jr.:

Mr. Victor Avila Jr. is a retired Homeland Security Special Agent with over 18 years of Law Enforcement experience.  Mr. Avila began his Special Agent career in the Office of Investigations in El Paso, Texas. In 2008, he was promoted to ICE Representative and worked at the ICE office in the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.  He was permanently assigned to the ICE Mexico City Attaché office where he served as an accredited diplomat and liaison to the Government of Mexico conducting international complex criminal investigations in a wide range of violations such as narcotics trafficking, arms trafficking, human trafficking/smuggling, financial violations, commercial fraud and counter terrorism. Mr. Avila also successfully led and oversaw the Global Trafficking in Persons initiative.  During his tenure, he addressed large groups of stakeholders on a variety of topics and briefed the Mexican Senate and congress committees in reference to HSI’s role in combating human trafficking, and also spoke before government officials and non-governmental organizations regarding human trafficking matters.  Further, Mr. Avila organized various large training conferences and seminars on human trafficking and money laundering as well as selection of the content of panel discussions and panel members.  In 2011, he was assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Spain and served as the Assistant Attaché.  He supervised Special Agents and Local Engaged Staff and was responsible for the planning, organization, administration, coordination of HSI activities and the enhancement of the HSI Mission in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra which included investigations regarding intellectual property rights violations, fraud, human smuggling, human trafficking, drug trafficking, money laundering, commercial fraud, counter terrorism and national security investigations.

As an Assistant Attaché Mr. Avila coordinated and conducted the first Cyber Crimes Investigation Training Seminar in Lisbon, Portugal as well as the first Human Trafficking-Cyber Crimes training Seminar for the Moss’s D’Esquadra Cataluña Police Force in Barcelona, Spain.

Mr. Avila has been recognized for Excellence in Law Enforcement by the ICE Hispanic Agents Association; Exceptional Performance in Operation Green Horizon; Meritorious Service Award by the Office of Investigations-El Paso, Texas; The Director’s Award for Operation in Plain Sight in Mexico; Homeland Security Investigations Excellence in Public Service Award; The ...

On today's show, we welcome back Victor Avila. Jr. Victor was recently on the show and shared a horrific story from his time in Mexico while working for Homeland Security. This time, Chuck and Mark get to ask Victor about the reality of what is happening on the border.

They kick off the show by discussing child smuggling and the media's claim that children are kept in cages if they are caught. Victor explains that the kids are being exploited for prostitution and slave labor if a child is smuggled in the U.S., but they are unable to find their parents. They discuss how immigration laws did not change under Obama. However, the way they were interpreted did change, specifically asylum laws.

They continue to discuss that it is not only Mexican immigrants that are smuggled over the border, plus the large amount of money spent on smuggling. Victor adds that farmers on the border are forced to allow smugglers to use their land. He also clears up the question of why people who are kidnapped do not run away from smugglers that hold them captive and how the smugglers treat them.

They start to wrap up the show by getting Victor's thoughts on what needs to be done to improve our border. He offers his thoughts and explains exactly why or how it needs to be done. They discuss issues on every level that we have with our border and laws on immigration.

More about Victor Avila Jr.:

Mr. Victor Avila Jr. is a retired Homeland Security Special Agent with over 18 years of Law Enforcement experience.  Mr. Avila began his Special Agent career in the Office of Investigations in El Paso, Texas. In 2008, he was promoted to ICE Representative and worked at the ICE office in the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.  He was permanently assigned to the ICE Mexico City Attaché office where he served as an accredited diplomat and liaison to the Government of Mexico conducting international complex criminal investigations in a wide range of violations such as narcotics trafficking, arms trafficking, human trafficking/smuggling, financial violations, commercial fraud and counter terrorism. Mr. Avila also successfully led and oversaw the Global Trafficking in Persons initiative.  During his tenure, he addressed large groups of stakeholders on a variety of topics and briefed the Mexican Senate and congress committees in reference to HSI's role in combating human trafficking, and also spoke before government officials and non-governmental organizations regarding human trafficking matters.  Further, Mr. Avila organized various large training conferences and seminars on human trafficking and money laundering as well as selection of the content of panel discussions and panel members.  In 2011, he was assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Spain and served as the Assistant Attaché.  He supervised Special Agents and Local Engaged Staff and was responsible for the planning, organization, administration, coordination of HSI activities and the enhancement of the HSI Mission in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra which included investigations regarding intellectual property rights violations, fraud, human smuggling, human trafficking, drug trafficking, money laundering, commercial fraud, counter terrorism and national security investigations.

As an Assistant Attaché Mr. Avila coordinated and conducted the first Cyber Crimes Investigation Training Seminar in Lisbon, Portugal as well as the first Human Trafficking-Cyber Crimes training Seminar for the Moss's D'Esquadra Cataluña Police Force in Barcelona, Spain.

Mr. Avila has been recognized for Excellence in Law Enforcement by the ICE Hispanic Agents Association; Exceptional Performance in Operation Green Horizon; Meritorious Service Award by the Office of Investigations-El Paso, Texas; The Director's Award for Operation in Plain Sight in Mexico;...

For our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: Alyssa Milano/NRA, Duke Lacrosse Accuser, Trump's NAFTA Improvements, Chinese Destroyer and Hillary & 9/11.

For our weekly wrap-up, we bring you the wit and wisdom of Chuck Woolery as he distills the latest news in short segments of sarcasm, as heard this week on radio stations across the country. This week: Alyssa Milano/NRA, Duke Lacrosse Accuser, Trump's NAFTA Improvements, Chinese Destroyer and Hillary & 9/11.

Today’s episode of Blunt Force Truth is Chuck and Mark’s first live show. The guys are joined by Rusty Humphries, as he assists in passing along question from those watching live. Chuck and Mark cover many different topics and have the chance to answer some viewer questions.

Chuck and Mark kick off the show by discussing Christine Blasey Ford’s questionable background and the gaps appearing in her story. They discuss the Democrats’ push to delay and the impact of Republican swing votes. They continue with how the Democrats embarrassed the U.S. Senate and Judicial nominee process. Their discussion includes the FBI investigation and the conclusion they offered on Kavanaugh.

They answer a few questions from the viewers about potential 2020 presidential candidates and the hostility of becoming a politician. They talk about the large number of names being tossed around to challenge President Trump.

They finish up by discussing Mueller cutting down his legal team, Hillary Clinton comparing Kavanaugh’s nomination to the 9/11 attacks, and the left’s hope to eliminate the electoral college. Also, Chuck and Mark talk about the need for Michigan to replace Debbie Stabenow with John James.

Don’t forget to leave us a voicemail for the chance to have it played on a future episode. You can do so by clicking the link. https://bluntforcetruth.com/voicemail/