The Paperless Federalists

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What's The Paperless Federalists about?

Join Justin and Cary as they informally discuss each of the 85 Federalist Papers by ripping away the complex language to Monday morning quarterback Hamilton, Madison, and Jay. A podcast for American history buffs and armchair constitutional scholars. New episodes released every other Sunday.

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The Paperless Federalists episodes:

11.03.2020
Election Day Special - The Electoral College - TPF 0F
The guys are back with a special Election Day episode where they discuss the Electoral College. They cover the history, the process, and current events involving the Electoral College including potential changes to the system. Tune in and enjoy!
10.31.2020
Federalist No. 29 – From the Vault - TPF29
It’s been a while, but we’re back. We’re surviving 2020 and reaching back to bring you an episode originally recorded in September 2019. We will have more episodes coming shortly. Enjoy!
09.07.2019
Federalist No. 28 - Coloring Outside of the Lines - TPF28
Cary and Justin return to discuss Hamilton’s Federalist No. 28. They discuss how Hamilton is focused on the consolidation of power into a national government, and the dangers in Hamilton’s arguments. Welcome back to all of those listening!
06.02.2019
Federalist No. 27 - Good Government for Good People - TPF27
Cary and Justin return to discuss Hamilton’s prolific paper, Federalist 27. Included in this episode are gems such as, “Good people like good government, and bad people like bad government.” Also, Cary teases a conspiracy theory like no other. Enjoy!
02.24.2019
Federalist No. 26 - The Power of the Purse - TPF26
Cary and Justin are back to discuss Hamilton's faith in the congress to check to the power of the executive. Pop cultural references abound in this new episode!
11.16.2018
Federalist No. 25 - And We're Back ... - TPF25
Cary, Justin, and Hamilton return to continue the discussion about standing armies. After a break, the guys are back. Join us for a new episode!!
11.15.2018
Federalist No. 25 - And We're Back ... - TPF25
Cary, Justin, and Hamilton return to continue the discussion about standing armies. After a break, the guys are back. Join us for a new episode!!
08.30.2018
Federalist No. 24 - The Nuclear Option - TPF24
Hamilton recognizes the concern of standing armies in peacetime, and the danger to liberty they represent. As a way to calm these concerns, he offers a method by which the Legislative branch can check the power of the Executive. Instead...
08.29.2018
Federalist No. 24 - The Nuclear Option - TPF24
Hamilton recognizes the concern of standing armies in peacetime, and the danger to liberty they represent. As a way to calm these concerns, he offers a method by which the Legislative branch can check the power of the Executive. Instead...
08.14.2018
Federalist No. 23 - Hamilton is Really a Sith Lord! - TPF23
Hamilton returns to discus what sort of protection the federal government should provide to its member states, how much power the federal government should have, and how the federal government will exercise that power. During this paper, Hamilton reveals himself...
08.13.2018
Federalist No. 23 - Hamilton is Really a Sith Lord! - TPF23
Hamilton returns to discus what sort of protection the federal government should provide to its member states, how much power the federal government should have, and how the federal government will exercise that power. During this paper, Hamilton reveals himself...
07.31.2018
Federalist No. 22 - Hamilton’s Way or the Highway - TPF22
Hamilton is back to discuss the need for nationwide regulation of commerce, a national military, equal suffrage between the states, and the need for a supreme court. In true Hamilton fashion, he presents his arguments as being the best possible...
07.30.2018
Federalist No. 22 - Hamilton’s Way or the Highway - TPF22
Hamilton is back to discuss the need for nationwide regulation of commerce, a national military, equal suffrage between the states, and the need for a supreme court. In true Hamilton fashion, he presents his arguments as being the best possible...
06.24.2018
Federalist No. 21 - Staying on the Path - TPF21
Justin channels his inner-Hamilton and keeps trying to go off topic. Cary keeps the guys on task and on the path as they discuss Federalist Paper No. 21.
06.23.2018
Federalist No. 21 - Staying on the Path - TPF21
Justin channels his inner-Hamilton and keeps trying to go off topic. Cary keeps the guys on task and on the path as they discuss Federalist Paper No. 21.
04.17.2018
Post-It Notes!! - TPF 0E
The guys are back with an informal episode full of insights and laughs.
04.16.2018
Post-It Notes!! - TPF 0E
The guys are back with an informal episode full of insights and laughs.
04.01.2018
Federalist No. 20 - Crippling Unanimity - TPF20
Hamilton and Madison return with one last example of a failed confederacy. This time they discuss The United Netherlands. As Cary points out, once again things look good on paper for The United Netherlands, but in practice they didn’t work...
03.17.2018
Federalist No. 19 – More Failed Confederacies - TPF19
Hamilton and Madison are back to bring you simultaneously too much detail and also not enough detail at the same time. How do they manage this? Justin and Cary examine the authors’ analysis of German principalities, as well as Polish...
03.16.2018
Federalist No. 19 – More Failed Confederacies - TPF19
Hamilton and Madison are back to bring you simultaneously too much detail and also not enough detail at the same time. How do they manage this? Justin and Cary examine the authors’ analysis of German principalities, as well as Polish...
02.11.2018
Federalist No. 18 – Ancient Greek Societies … Again - TPF18
If anyone doubted him, Mr. Hamilton returns to demonstrate his knowledge of ancient Greek societies yet again. Do his references really support the point he is trying to make in this paper? The guys return to discuss that and more...
01.21.2018
Federalist No. 17 - Whiplash - TPF17
Mr. Hamilton once again argues for a stronger federal government relative to the state governments. Justin and Cary welcome everyone to 2018. The guys return to their feuding ways, and debate the importance of this paper in the modern world.
01.20.2018
Federalist No. 17 - Whiplash - TPF17
Mr. Hamilton once again argues for a stronger federal government relative to the state governments. Justin and Cary welcome everyone to 2018. The guys return to their feuding ways, and debate the importance of this paper in the modern world.
12.27.2017
Federalist No. 16 - A Chain Reaction
Mr. Hamilton returns and continues his campaign for a stronger, more centralized form of federal government. Hamilton focuses on how one state’s choice to disobey the authority of the federal government could cause a chain reaction throughout the union that...
12.26.2017
Federalist No. 16 - A Chain Reaction
Mr. Hamilton returns and continues his campaign for a stronger, more centralized form of federal government. Hamilton focuses on how one state’s choice to disobey the authority of the federal government could cause a chain reaction throughout the union that...
11.29.2017
Federalist No. 15 - Shame, Hyperbole, and Cake - TPF15
Justin and Cary welcome Matt back to the podcast. Hamilton returns to offer his services as a guide to the reader. He then proceeds to list all of the embarrassments the nation was suffering at the time, and to point...
11.28.2017
Federalist No. 15 - Shame, Hyperbole, and Cake - TPF15
Justin and Cary welcome Matt back to the podcast. Hamilton returns to offer his services as a guide to the reader. He then proceeds to list all of the embarrassments the nation was suffering at the time, and to point...
11.07.2017
Federalist No. 14 - People Just Don't Understand Words - TPF14
Mr. Madison is back to explain the difference between a republic and a democracy to those annoying Anti-Federalists who just can’t seem to understand English. Cary and Justin return as well. The guys count down Madison’s reasons of why the...
11.06.2017
Federalist No. 14 - People Just Don't Understand Words - TPF14
Mr. Madison is back to explain the difference between a republic and a democracy to those annoying Anti-Federalists who just can’t seem to understand English. Cary and Justin return as well. The guys count down Madison’s reasons of why the...
11.06.2017
Federalist No. 14 - People Just Don’t Understand Words - TPF14
Mr. Madison is back to explain the difference between a republic and a democracy to those annoying Anti-Federalists who just can’t seem to understand English. Cary and Justin return as well. The guys count down Madison’s reasons of why the...
10.18.2017
Mr. Cary Goes to Washington - TPF 0D
In this episode Cary discusses his recent trip to Washington D.C. and his thoughts in light of the current project.
10.17.2017
Mr. Cary Goes to Washington - TPF 0D
In this episode Cary discusses his recent trip to Washington D.C. and his thoughts in light of the current project.
09.30.2017
Federalist No. 13 - No Well-informed Man - TPF13
Cary and Justin are back, and this time they’ve brought a friend! Matt joins in to discuss Hamilton’s arguments that “no well-informed man” can disagree with. The ever budget conscious Hamilton points out that one strong federal government will be...
09.14.2017
Federalist No. 12 - It Makes the World Go Round - TPF 12
Cary and Justin continue their new found cooperative tone. Cary discusses how America is standing at a crossroads. On one side is the traditional notion of gold and silver as the sources of money and wealth. On the other is...
09.13.2017
Federalist No. 12 - It Makes the World Go Round - TPF 12
Cary and Justin continue their new found cooperative tone. Cary discusses how America is standing at a crossroads. On one side is the traditional notion of gold and silver as the sources of money and wealth. On the other is...
08.29.2017
Federalist No. 11 - Non sibi sed patriae - TPF 11
Cary and Justin are back after surviving their heated debate. This time they actually agree with each other. In this episode, Cary is quick to point out Hamilton’s cockeyed optimism regarding the collective bargaining strength a newly formed United States...
08.12.2017
Federalist No. 10: Enter Mr. Madison - TPF 10
Cary and Justin return with a heated debate. In doing so, they cleverly divide themselves into factions when discussing Federalist No. 10 in which Madison discusses the impact of factions on the government. The guys agree that factions are inevitable,...
07.24.2017
For the Fans - TPF 0C
In this episode Cary and Justin answer listener questions. Justin discusses what happened to Jay between Federalist No. 5 and No. 64. Cary informs us all about what he was eating while recording an earlier episode. The guys will return...
07.09.2017
Federalist No. 9: America: We Love Our Cake! - TPF 09
Don’t forget everyone; Hamilton knows about Greece and Rome. Hamilton begins his arguments in Federalist Paper No. 9 with another reference to Greek and Roman democracies to establish his historical “street-cred”. He then points to how the science of politics...
06.28.2017
Federalist No. 8: WAR! - TPF 08
In this episode Cary and Justin address Hamilton’s concerns that if the States fail to unite, they will devolve into a state of perpetual militarization and war between themselves. Cary discusses why large states like New York need to be...
06.16.2017
Federalist No. 7: iPads, Pizza, and “Rhode Island Bucks” - TPF 07
Can you hear us now Mr. Hamilton? The guys are back with improved audio after having recovered from Hamilton’s mental melee in Federalist No. 6. In this episode, Justin and Cary discuss how the states at the time are like...
06.15.2017
Federalist No. 7: iPads, Pizza, and “Rhode Island Bucks” - TPF 07
Can you hear us now Mr. Hamilton? The guys are back with improved audio after having recovered from Hamilton’s mental melee in Federalist No. 6. In this episode, Justin and Cary discuss how the states at the time are like...
05.30.2017
Federalist No. 6: Hamilton Tries to Make Our Heads Explode!
Justin and Cary welcome Hamilton back to the debate. Hamilton returns with a litany of historical references, and at times seems annoyed with having to spell things out for the Anti-Federalists. The guys break through the references to Hamilton’s basic...
05.29.2017
Federalist No. 6: Hamilton Tries to Make Our Heads Explode!
Justin and Cary welcome Hamilton back to the debate. Hamilton returns with a litany of historical references, and at times seems annoyed with having to spell things out for the Anti-Federalists. The guys break through the references to Hamilton’s basic...
05.16.2017
Federalist No. 5: Populism, Time Travel, and The Bad-Man
In this episode, John Jay walks right into the Anti-Federalists’ critique after once again overselling a historical reference. This time it’s the Scottish union to England. The Anti-Federalists respond on behalf of the proverbial “common man”. Can Jay handle their...
05.15.2017
Federalist No. 5: Populism, Time Travel, and The Bad-Man
In this episode, John Jay walks right into the Anti-Federalists’ critique after once again overselling a historical reference. This time it’s the Scottish union to England. The Anti-Federalists respond on behalf of the proverbial “common man”. Can Jay handle their...
05.01.2017
Federalist No. 4: A Zero-Sum Game - TPF 04
Contrary to modern economic theory, in Jay’s mind, international markets are a zero-sum game. There are winners, and there are losers. Although Jay attempts to focus on economic concerns in No. 4, he just can’t help but return to his...
04.30.2017
Federalist No. 4: A Zero-Sum Game - TPF 04
Contrary to modern economic theory, in Jay’s mind, international markets are a zero-sum game. There are winners, and there are losers. Although Jay attempts to focus on economic concerns in No. 4, he just can’t help but return to his...
04.17.2017
Federalist No. 3: John Jay Vindicated! ... Sort of - TPF 03
In this episode, the doctors of NYC flee, shots are fired, and severe head trauma ensues (in 1788 no less)! All of this before we find out how the Sultanate of Morocco ties into Federalist No. 3. The guys continue...
04.16.2017
Federalist No. 3: John Jay Vindicated! ... Sort of - TPF 03
In this episode, the doctors of NYC flee, shots are fired, and severe head trauma ensues (in 1788 no less)! All of this before we find out how the Sultanate of Morocco ties into Federalist No. 3. The guys continue...

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The Paperless Federalists episodes:

Election Day Special - The Electoral College - TPF 0F

Federalist No. 29 – From the Vault - TPF29

Federalist No. 28 - Coloring Outside of the Lines - TPF28

Federalist No. 27 - Good Government for Good People - TPF27

Federalist No. 26 - The Power of the Purse - TPF26

Federalist No. 25 - And We're Back ... - TPF25

Federalist No. 25 - And We're Back ... - TPF25

Federalist No. 24 - The Nuclear Option - TPF24

Federalist No. 24 - The Nuclear Option - TPF24

Federalist No. 23 - Hamilton is Really a Sith Lord! - TPF23

Federalist No. 23 - Hamilton is Really a Sith Lord! - TPF23

Federalist No. 22 - Hamilton’s Way or the Highway - TPF22

Federalist No. 22 - Hamilton’s Way or the Highway - TPF22

Federalist No. 21 - Staying on the Path - TPF21

Federalist No. 21 - Staying on the Path - TPF21

Post-It Notes!! - TPF 0E

Post-It Notes!! - TPF 0E

Federalist No. 20 - Crippling Unanimity - TPF20

Federalist No. 19 – More Failed Confederacies - TPF19

Federalist No. 19 – More Failed Confederacies - TPF19

Federalist No. 18 – Ancient Greek Societies … Again - TPF18

Federalist No. 17 - Whiplash - TPF17

Federalist No. 17 - Whiplash - TPF17

Federalist No. 16 - A Chain Reaction

Federalist No. 16 - A Chain Reaction

Federalist No. 15 - Shame, Hyperbole, and Cake - TPF15

Federalist No. 15 - Shame, Hyperbole, and Cake - TPF15

Federalist No. 14 - People Just Don't Understand Words - TPF14

Federalist No. 14 - People Just Don't Understand Words - TPF14

Federalist No. 14 - People Just Don’t Understand Words - TPF14

Mr. Cary Goes to Washington - TPF 0D

Mr. Cary Goes to Washington - TPF 0D

Federalist No. 13 - No Well-informed Man - TPF13

Federalist No. 12 - It Makes the World Go Round - TPF 12

Federalist No. 12 - It Makes the World Go Round - TPF 12

Federalist No. 11 - Non sibi sed patriae - TPF 11

Federalist No. 10: Enter Mr. Madison - TPF 10

For the Fans - TPF 0C

Federalist No. 9: America: We Love Our Cake! - TPF 09

Federalist No. 8: WAR! - TPF 08

Federalist No. 7: iPads, Pizza, and “Rhode Island Bucks” - TPF 07

Federalist No. 7: iPads, Pizza, and “Rhode Island Bucks” - TPF 07

Federalist No. 6: Hamilton Tries to Make Our Heads Explode!

Federalist No. 6: Hamilton Tries to Make Our Heads Explode!

Federalist No. 5: Populism, Time Travel, and The Bad-Man

Federalist No. 5: Populism, Time Travel, and The Bad-Man

Federalist No. 4: A Zero-Sum Game - TPF 04

Federalist No. 4: A Zero-Sum Game - TPF 04

Federalist No. 3: John Jay Vindicated! ... Sort of - TPF 03

Federalist No. 3: John Jay Vindicated! ... Sort of - TPF 03