Madison Speaks
2 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago -During their time, Dolley and James Madison were powerful voices of religious liberty and political civility. Today more than ever, their voices need to be heard again. Dr. Rodney K. Smith, an acclaimed constitutional and Madisonian scholar, brings the words of Dolley and James to life in the context of our current political climate. Rod provides a needed constitutional perspective that cuts through partisan bickering. From impeachment to freedom of speech, Madison had something to say.
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The Search for Truth and Civility
February 01, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBLate Friday afternoon, the Senate voted in a 51-49 decision to block additional witnesses in the impeachment trial of President Trump. In this episode, Rod reacts to the vote and we discuss the divisiveness in America and what can be done about it. Music: To Touch The Sun by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061 Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Alan Dershowitz, James Madison, and the Constitution
January 31, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBOn Wednesday, White House defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz testified before the Senate regarding impeachment because of a quid pro quo. In this episode of Madison Speaks, Dr. Rodney K. Smith analyzes Dershowitz's statement and provides his Madisonian perspective on impeachment.