Episodes

  • 056 - Patrick Henry III

    056 - Patrick Henry III
    Mar 5 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 055 - Patrick Henry II

    055 - Patrick Henry II
    Mar 4 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    35 mins
  • 054 - Patrick Henry I

    054 - Patrick Henry I
    Mar 3 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    52 mins
  • 053 - Maryland Farmer V

    053 - Maryland Farmer V
    Mar 2 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    45 mins
  • 052 - Maryland Farmer IV

    052 - Maryland Farmer IV
    Mar 1 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    19 mins
  • 051 - Impartial Examiner III

    051 - Impartial Examiner III
    Feb 28 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    25 mins
  • 050 - Impartial Examiner II

    050 - Impartial Examiner II
    Feb 27 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    16 mins
  • 049 - Impartial Examiner I

    049 - Impartial Examiner I
    Feb 26 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    29 mins