The American Foundation: Recent Episodes

Federalist Coalition

Every day people offer a presentation from the Federalist Papers, the Constitution, or other historical artifacts and provide commentary on what the historical reference means to them.

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In this episode, Everyday American Taylor Fischer discusses Federalist 71, where Alexander Hamilton makes a strong argument for representative government

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In this episode Everyday American Taylor Fischer discusses Federalist Paper #6, where Alexander Hamilton speaks of the foolishness of encouraging division.

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Every day American, Taylor Fischer discusses Federalist 51. In this episode, James Madison discusses justice, opression, and liberty.

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Every day American, Taylor Fischer discusses Federalist 47. James Madison describes the Constitution's separation of powers and its important role in protecting our liberty.

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Everyday American, Taylor Fischer discusses Federalist 41, which warns of the possibility of government abuses of power. Ultimately, James Madison notes that we must be principled AND pragmatic, recognizing the overwhelming good that is the US Constitution.

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Everyday American, Taylor Fischer discusses Federalist 37, which describes the inherent difficulty of expressing the ideas of liberty into a written document. James Madison warns against intentional manipulation of the Constitution.

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Every day American, Taylor Fischer, discusses Federalist 81 and Hamilton's warning that the actions of our government should always revolve around the Constitution.

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Every day American, Taylor Fischer, explores Federalist 22 and Hamilton's reminder that only with consent can a free people be governed.

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Every day American, Taylor Fischer, discusses Federalist 41 where James Madison warns against allowing our differences to erode the strength of our union.

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Every day American, Taylor Fischer, explores Federalist 01 and how Hamilton’s prediction of politicians desperately clinging to power reflects the politics of today.

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Every day American, Taylor Fischer, offers his take on Federalist 62, by James Madison, as compared to the overburdened legislation of today.

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Every day American, Taylor Fischer, offers his take on Federalist 10, where James Madison laid out his impression on political factions and our inherent need for them.

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Every day American, Taylor Fischer, shares his thoughts on a favored portion of Federalist Paper, number 3, by John Jay.