The Capitol Hill Show With Tim Constantine

More than 40 years after his death, Bob Marley's music can still be regularly heard on college campuses and literally on every continent on earth. Why? What do we know about the man and what is the appeal of his music? This insightful interview brings many details to light.

In a year where 61% of Americans say they do not want a rematch between Presidents Biden and Trump, does a third party candidate have a shot? Maybe. It helps if your name is Kennedy. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. joins Tim and talks about many of the difficult issues facing the United States. Where is he on immigration? Gaza? The 2nd Amendment? What should America's role be in the world? Hear it all now. 

Duke Spirits creates a high-end bourbon inspired by John Wayne. How they got to where they are is only half of the story though. They contribute an enormous proportion of their income to charity and this November, they're focused on breast cancer awareness month. Tim talks with the founder and learns a little about John Wayne, about making bourbon and of course, how to help the charitable end of things. 

The GOP loves to say they are fiscally conservative and yet their actions and comments during the Speaker of the House fiasco revealed many Republicans don't really want to cut spending. Likewise they posture as the Pro Life party, yet are promoting abortion limits among the weakest of any nation on earth. Does anyone in Washington actually mean what they say? Is Reagan's party in sharp decline? 

The 25th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States allows for the removal of the President of the United States if he is no longer able to fulfill his duties. It's time to exercise this option with the sad case of Joe Biden. 

President Biden is trying to force carmakers to offer primarily EV cars, regardless of whether that is what the buying public wants or not. Sales figures have been anemic, the electric grid isn't built to handle it and there is no charging infrastructure in place. It is really a disaster brewing? The CEO of the American Energy Institute joins Tim with some real life answers. 

In the immediate aftermath of the 2nd GOP Presidential Debate, before the spin room could sway the opinions of those who watched, Tim jotted down notes and shared with you the strengths and weaknesses of the primary field as a whole and of individual candidates. Who was strong? Who was not? Tim breaks it all down for you. 

The United Nations recently said the most dangerous border in the world in the U.S. - Mexico border. Hundreds of thousands of people are crossing the border illegally and disappearing into America. Why does it matter? 

The nation of Hungary faced a unique challenge when their Serbian neighbors began to serve as the entry point for a huge influx of migrants. Unlike the U.S. however, Hungary cracked down and set strict rules for entry into their country. The Director General of Hungary's Center for Fundamental Rights, Miklos Szantho, joins Tim in this episode and shares why it is important for every country to determine who enters.

When a country's leaders simply put their whims and political wishes ahead of their people and ahead of common sense, a rapid decline soon follows. Despite its infrastructure, despite its economic and educational institutions, America's leadership is risking a downward spiral similar to third world countries. 

Eight 2024 GOP Presidential hopefuls gathered in Milwaukee for the first debate of the campaign season. In the immediate aftermath of the debate, Tim assessed the performance of each candidate and declared a winner. Who benefitted and who suffered? Listen up for all the details.