Galloway Institute

#6 - Social Media Madness

Let's talk politics, because ideas have consequences. Episode lineup: [1:50] - COVID-19: Michigan's Lockdowns Michigan's Supreme Court puts an end to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's executive lockdown orders. This is a textbook case study into Separation of Powers. [13:17] - Social Media Madness Donald Trump contracts COVID-19 and social media is thrown into a frenzy. The President is compared to Benito Mussolini and labeled a bio-terrorist. When will the social media madness end? [22:...

The Debates

In this podcast, we review some of our key takeaways from the first Presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. The fierce political zealots on both sides believed that their candidate won a decisive victory, but it seemed that a majority of Americans felt a sense of despair after listening to the debate. This reveals to us that there is a large majority of American's who would be willing to try something new and listen to new ideas. There i...

#5 - The Debates

In this podcast, we review some of our key takeaways from the first Presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. The fierce political zealots on both sides believed that their candidate won a decisive victory, but it seemed that a majority of Americans felt a sense of despair after listening to the debate. This reveals to us that there is a large majority of American's who would be willing to try something new and listen to new ideas. There i...

#4 - The Supreme Court

In this podcast, we examine how the country's response to the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg reveals serious problems with how we understand the Supreme Court. We dive into the different judicial philosophies of Originalism and Activism and discuss the importance of having a united view on how the constitution should be interpreted. Following this segment, we discuss how the Supreme Court has been compromised by party politics, the rise and fall of judicial supremacy, the futi...

The Supreme Court

In this podcast, we examine how the country's response to the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg reveals serious problems with how we understand the Supreme Court. We dive into the different judicial philosophies of Originalism and Activism and discuss the importance of having a united view on how the constitution should be interpreted. Following this segment, we discuss how the Supreme Court has been compromised by party politics, the rise and fall of judicial supremacy, the futi...

# 3 - NFL Return & COVID Lockdowns

In today's podcast, Jeff and I talk about the return of the NFL and the controversial National Anthem protests. We also discuss Trump's recent strong tweet aimed to warn Iran, and get into a lengthy discussion about U.S. foreign policy.  Following these segments, we dive into conversations about the 10th & 14th Amendment, our thoughts on some weird things occurring at Trump's campaign rally, and the legality of some state's COVID-19 shutdown orders.  Be sure to rate our podcast, leave...

NFL Return & COVID Lockdowns

In today's podcast, Jeff and I talk about the return of the NFL and the controversial National Anthem protests. We also discuss Trump's recent strong tweet aimed to warn Iran, and get into a lengthy discussion about U.S. foreign policy.  Following these segments, we dive into conversations about the 10th & 14th Amendment, our thoughts on some weird things occurring at Trump's campaign rally, and the legality of some state's COVID-19 shutdown orders.  Be sure to rate our podcast, leave...

COVID Psychosis

In today's podcast, Jeff and share a few things about ourselves and talk about the inspiration behind the name "Galloway." We then spend the rest of our time looking at COVID-19 as a national stress-test that reveals several challenges underlying our politics today. Let's talk politics, because ideas have consequences.

#2 - COVID Psychosis

In today's podcast, Jeff and share a few things about ourselves and talk about the inspiration behind the name "Galloway." We then spend the rest of our time looking at COVID-19 as a national stress-test that reveals several challenges underlying our politics today. Let's talk politics, because ideas have consequences.

The Fall of Athens

#1 - Pilot

In today's pilot podcast, Jeff and I will be talking broadly about the State of our Union; going over what we think the country is doing well along with where we see it struggling. We will also be giving our thoughts on the upcoming Presidential Election, and dive into various discussions about executive authority. Let's talk politics, because ideas have consequences

Pilot

In today's pilot podcast, Jeff and I will be talking broadly about the State of our Union; going over what we think the country is doing well along with where we see it struggling. We will also be giving our thoughts on the upcoming Presidential Election, and dive into various discussions about executive authority. Let's talk politics, because ideas have consequences

The Significance of the Individual

Today we are reading from Montesquieu's most famous work, The Spirit of the Laws. This quote is short and sweet, but can really get your minds thinking about the core, fundamental ideas that go into shaping how we think about politics. 

Thinking About Executive Orders

When the President makes a sweeping executive order, like deciding what apps we can or cannot download onto our phones, how should we respond?