Current Issues and The Constitution

By Professor Woody Wilson & Felice GerwitzEducation Parenting Kids & Family

Current Issues and The Constitution episodes

November 19, 2014 Old Congress New Congress
Old Congress and New Congress – What Can We the People Expect?
Be Sure to Visit the Show Notes after the live session – Nov. 19th at 1:00 EDT We will have a quick election summary and then look at Article 1 Section 4 ; Amendment XX Section 1 and 2 ; The Issues Facing Congress; Amnesty and Obama’s 10-Part Plan; Article 1 Section 8; The Court Appointments; Attorney General Appointment & Keystone Pipeline and more!
Show Notes:
Election summary – use Weekly standard
Old Congress/New Congress, (1113th/114th) how it works – votes still being counted
When they meet:
Article I Section. 4.
The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of chusing Senators.
The Congress shall assemble at least once in every Year, and such Meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by Law appoint a different Day.
AMENDMENT XX
Passed by Congress March 2, 1932. Ratified January 23, 1933.
Section 1.
The terms of the President and the Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January, and the terms of Senators and Representatives at noon on the 3d day of January, of the years in which such terms would have ended if this article had not been ratified; and the terms of their successors shall then begin.
Section 2.
The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such meeting shall begin at noon on the 3d day of January, unless they shall by law appoint a different day.
Lets get into the issues now facing Congress:
Amnesty – EXCLUSIVE: President Obama is planning to unveil a 10-part plan for overhauling U.S. immigration policy via executive action — including suspending deportations for millions — as early as next Friday, a source close to the White House told Fox News.
Article I Section. 8.
The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;
To borrow Money on the credit of the United States;
To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;
4. To establish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, and uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies throughout the United States;
Court Appointments – explain cloture
Attorney General Appointment – President Obama could hardly have found a less polarizing choice to succeed Eric Holder as head the Department of Justice than Loretta Lynch, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Her nomination will be a good test of intentions for Republicans who say they want to govern rather than merely obstruct the president.
For starters, Ms. Lynch, 55, has already been confirmed — twice — by the Senate, once when she served as chief federal prosecutor in Brooklyn under President Clinton (1999-2001), and again in the same position under President Obama since 2010. Her qualifications are not in doubt.
Keystone Pipeline – Reid/Landrieu (Cassidy leads by 16 points)
• 30,000 jobs to star with …well paying
• Boost to domestic manufacturing
• Lower gas prices at the pumps
• Reduce dependence on middle eastern and other foreign sources
Jonathan Gruber – Read Article
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November 06, 2014 Your Vote Counts
Let’s take back our country! Vote! This weeks topic is the Best Resources for Voters – Nov. 5th at 1:00 EDT Watching the news is frustrating for most, especially when it is extremely biased either way. But are the websites any better? Join us as we delve into resources to use, how to discern the truth from the fluff and ways to become an informed voter. We will also go over some of the Sections, Articles & Clauses that Pertain to Voting and Elections – join us for this show!

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November 02, 2014 Current Issues – Voting Mid-Term Elections
Are you ready to take back our country? Do you know what our constitution says about the elections and voting process? If not – pick up a copy of your constitution and write down all the Sections, Articles & Clauses that Pertain to Voting and Elections – and listen in to this episode.
We will cover specific articles in the next broadcast –
This audio covers the importance of the mid-term elections or Congressional Elections as well as the impact a sitting president has on the outcome for those running for election.
Don’t miss the Government Class by Professor Wilson – Details Here
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October 16, 2014 Foreign Affairs, ISIS and the Constitution
Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz discuss current issues and topics especially the American and Foreign Reaction to ISIS.
Points Made and Questions Asked:
Do American people care?
Recap of American involvement in foreign issues as well as the concerns today
Sizable military forces in countries surrounding Iraq the area of conflict.
Congresses, the President and steps taken toward ISIS
Bigger problems in America
Liberal and Progressive Movement – Global?
The importance of encouraging our kids to think critically – should the Internet be used instead of book?

Assignment; Look at the US Constitution and note all sections, articles and clauses that pertain to voting and elections.

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October 01, 2014 Foreign Affairs, ISIS and the Constitution
Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz discuss Foreign Affairs & ISIS
Do you know when the last time the word “WAR” was declared? Listen to this audio and your will learn much about that as well as
This show focuses on tips to doing your own research into pressing national and international events that impact our lives as well as answers audience questions including how to get involved. This is the best way to combat ignorance and become informed!
Here is some of the discussion during this segment.
The last time an attack was called a “WAR”
Violent Extremists
The discord happening in the Middle East
The terrorist organization known as ISIS
Foreign Affairs and the Constitution in regard to policy
The beheading of an Oklahoma woman and the title “workplace violence”
Questions answered from the audience.
Handout –CurrentIssues_Handout_Oct2014

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June 05, 2014 Current Issues -EPA & Hostage Trade 5-1
Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz discuss the EPA rulings on clean air and water as well as the hostage trade one american soldier for five Taliban prisioners.
He also explains ways you can become proactive about current events!
This show focuses on tips to doing your own research into pressing national and international events that impact our lives as well as answers audience questions including how to get involved. This is the best way to combat ignorance and become informed!
Here are the links we shared during this segment.
Handout -coming soon

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April 30, 2014 Current Issues -Common Core
Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz explain ways you can become proactive about current events!
This show focuses on tips to doing your own research into pressing national and international events that impact our lives as well as answers audience questions including how to get involved. This is the best way to combat ignorance and become informed!
Here are the links we shared during this segment.
Handout – Professor Wilson Agenda21

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April 24, 2014 Current Issues -Common Core
Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz answer YOUR questions in this segment about common core!
This show focuses on things you can do as well as understanding the Constitution our rights and the impact to homeschoolers.
Here are the links we shared during this segment.
HSLDA – Common Core FAQ – Here is the website

The YouTube Video of the Man Being escorted out of the school board meeting. This is an interesting video for those who think the “hype” over #CommonCore – View It Here
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We posted this last week but it bears repeating
I want to thanks, HSLDA for the wonderful work they did on developing the Common Core Movie –
I appreciate the work of both Michael Farris and Michael Smith with HSLDA.
Common Core – the Movie by HSLDA
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April 09, 2014 Current Issues -Common Core
Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz discuss common core standards adopted in many states across the US.
I homeschool so common core shouldn’t have any impact on me or my family, right? Wrong! We don’t know what the future holds as the Federal Government has given states incentives to join the the “Race to the Top” the 3.45 Billion dollar –part of the stimulus package.
Bill Gates donated money to the following groups: US. Dept. of Education, The National Governors Association, Council of Chief State School Officers, Fordham Institute, Foundation for Excellence in Education, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Join us for an informative issue about common core!
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Today’s Handout Here: CurrentIssues-CommonCore_Handout
And if there is a particular topic you’d like to have discussed please contact me at felice (at) mediaangels.com
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I want to thanks, HSLDA for the wonderful work they did on developing the Common Core Movie –
I appreciate the work of both Michael Farris and Michael Smith with HSLDA.
Common Core – the Movie by HSLDA
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April 08, 2014 Current Issues – Agenda 21- Part Four
Professor Woodrow Wilson continues uncovering additional information about Agenda 21 in part four of the series. The full document regarding Agenda 21 is available online for you to read in it’s entirety. This document contains key points that Professor Wilson discusses, on this broadcast.
Words that are familiar to all Americans who keep up with politics and the news contain the following:
Social Justice, Climate Control, Resilient Communities, Global Warming, Transfer of Wealth, Tax the Rich, Entitlement Programs, Sustainable Developments, Environmental Protection Agency and Economic Equity
While these words sound great on the surface it is the ulterior motives that are discussed.
Enjoy this podcast and the information contained.
And if there is a particular topic you’d like to have discussed please contact me at felice (at) mediaangels.com
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American history award winning professor teaches homeschool students about current issues with an eye to the US Constitution. Moderated by Felice Gerwitz and taught by Professor Robert Woodrow Wilson.…