The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Names carry weight, shaping how we see war, rights, and even free speech. From Trump’s push to rename the Department of Defense to Durham’s Fourth Amendment claim and censorship abroad, the struggle over words reveals hidden power. What we call things influences law, culture, and trust—reminding us that naming is never neutral...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn published the essay “Live Not by Lies.” In this essay, Solzhenitsyn encouraged people not to cooperate with the regime’s lies. I think that is good advice for Americans today. The world is full of lies. Some of those lies are serious, others may be used to protect the feelings of others. However, all of those lives come with a...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – An oligarchy is a political system ruled by a few. Contrary to popular belief, legally, the US is a republic, not a democracy. However, more and more we are being governed not by Congress, but by a small group in black robes known as federal judges. If the elected branches of government cannot do anything unless the courts approve, then we are no...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – We move through life with assumptions, but truth seekers test them against facts. Politicians, media, and experts often shape narratives while ignoring contradictions. From vaccine debates to corruption claims, the challenge remains: will we let evidence reshape our beliefs, or stay bound by bias? Freedom begins when truth outweighs comfortable opinions...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Law enforcement is meant to uphold the law, yet it increasingly serves political agendas and personal gain. From federal overreach in cities to the use of the National Guard against protests, and disputes over immigration policies, power is tested. Citizens face pressing questions when justice itself risks becoming a tool for influence rather than fairness...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Leaders in Washington repeat the same mistakes, expecting different results. Congress pushes the 25th Amendment and shutdown threats, while the president claims powers over state elections. Courts weigh battles against religious freedom, and schools hide falling standards. The cycle of political insanity continues as voters keep empowering those who fuel dysfunction and decline...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Most people I know are offering thoughts and prayers for those impacted by the Minneapolis shooting. While some dismiss prayer as useless, I believe it matters. We can learn from tragedy about protecting the vulnerable, addressing mental health, and recognizing true responsibility. Prayer changes me, and through that change, I help change the world...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Does the First Amendment protect a “media outlet” from being investigated for a crime? Does the President’s power over the District of Columbia extend to other cities? What about his executive orders? Can they criminalize certain activities? What happens when police powers are taken too far and infringe on individual rights?

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Justice delayed raises tough questions. FBI whistleblowers win settlements after years of lost rights, while the CDC only now examines COVID-19 vaccines. Washington, D.C. struggles with crime despite heightened security. These late responses show action eventually comes, but is it enough? The call remains clear: society must demand swifter accountability and protection of rights...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – History doesn’t repeat, it rhymes. From the government’s stake in Intel to an executive order banning flag burning, echoes of past mistakes appear again. Is this investment in America’s future, or a step toward communism? Does free expression still stand strong, or is censorship creeping closer? The present raises familiar and troubling questions...