The Mayor and The Coach

Mayor Henry and Coach Healy discuss the agencies and departments that make up the bureaucracy of the Executive Branch, and how they are instrumental in carrying out the laws and goals of the President.  The episode wraps at a historical look at one department official's corruption and the ensuing scandal.

Mayor Henry and Coach Healy talk about what the Constitution has in place to check the power of the Presidency, as well as how effective they can be.  They also spend time breaking down the second impeachment of former President Trump.  Lastly they take a look at an interesting historical example or two of Presidential pardons.

Mayor Henry and Coach Healy talk about the impact of public opinion on the Presidency, some of the contradictory views the public has on the President, and take a short dive into some odd Executive Orders.

Mayor Henry and Coach Healy take a look at the evolution of Presidential powers over time and the specific language in the Constitution regarding the Executive.

Mayor Henry and Coach Healy break down what the federal government does with money to impose standards and projects on the states, as well as what the states get in funding from the federal government.

Mayor Henry and Coach Healy run through some of the stuff that happens behind the scenes in Congressional Committees, what Pork Barrel spending entails, and why Incumbents always seem to do so well in elections.  We take a little look at a lesser known story from American Inaugurations past as well.