Morgan Zegers and Alex Spencer discuss Federalist 7, Alexander Hamilton's continuation on Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States.

Hamilton emphasized the importance of uniting the states to avoid potential points of contention. By building a strong union, he hoped to avoid a long history of human tendency for conflict. Moreover, Hamilton understood that existing and future foreign enemies would stand to benefit the most from a fractured nation. 

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Morgan is once again in the studio, this week breaking down Federalist 6 written by Alexander Hamilton. 

By advocating for the benefits of a union between the American states, Hamilton believed that commercial ties between separate republics or States were not enough for stability or cooperation. He summarily voices his support for a more extensive Union. In doing so, he hopes to downplay the possibility of dissension between states, and advocates for the creation of a Union of states.

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Morgan is back in the studio, recapping Federalist 2-5 written by John Jay as Publius. 

Using Scotland joining Great Britain as a case study to compare and contrast America & its colonies; Publius again advocates in favor of one unified America as opposed to many smaller states. The main reason being, come wartime or conflict, rallying an entire nation of people is far easier than generating support from many smaller nations or confederacies. 

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Morgan is back in the studio, discussing Federalist 4 written by John Jay as Publius. After providing a recap on Federalist 2 & 3, Morgan breaks down Jay’s continuation of why & how the American people ought to best protect themselves & their interests. 

Rather than international relations and what Publius calls ‘just causes’ of war, Federalist 4 touches more on the less apparent & more unique causes of war: things like economic competition, trade tension, and other ‘unjust causes’ of war, and how to best prevent them as one united America. 

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Morgan is joined by Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ 4th District) to discuss Federalist 29. Breaking down the need for a militia, where Gosar sees our government today, and MORE. You won’t want to miss this episode! 

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Morgan is joined by John Yoo, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), to discuss Federalist 69, written by Alexander Hamilton as Publius. Addressing the different aspects of the U.S. Presidency, Hamilton sought to establish the ideal role of a President as well as answer whether or not the President would act like the King of Great Britain – a fear many held at the time of the Federalists. 

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What structure is stronger and safer in matters of foreign affairs? A weak, decentralized confederacy with competing interests, or a strong, central government to advocate for the interests of the nation as a whole?  This week, Morgan breaks down Federalist 3, written by John Jay, who explains the advantages a strong central government has in matters of security and foreign affairs. She also calls out the flaws in this paper.

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Was it better for Americans to be one nation, under one federal government, or were we better off dividing ourselves into separate confederacies? This week, Morgan breaks down Federalist 2, written by John Jay, which sought to establish the reason for the Union.

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This week, Morgan sits down with Matthew, a student from Arizona State to discuss Federalist 10, written by James Madison. 

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How familiar are you with the Federalist Papers? Do you know what rights the Founders sought to preserve?  

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