Unalienable
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsJoin podcaster and active duty Naval officer Michael Autery as he explores important and controversial questions about American politics and current events through the lens of the Constitution. Together we'll explore what rights we all have and how to assert those rights when needed. We'll go back and explore the enlightenment philosophy that inspired our founders and sparked the fire of the Revolution.
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#20 Muskets v. AR-15s, Due Process, Gun Violence Statistics
June 23, 2022 17:32 - 21 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode, I answer the question: Does the 2nd Amendment apply to all bearable arms or just muskets? Many folks today believe the founders could never have imagined an AR-15 and would never support civilian ownership of one. I explore what it would be like if all Constitutional rights were treated this way. I talk about the success of insurgencies against superior fighting power. Most importantly, I explore the many 18th century "assault weapons" that existed when the 2nd Amendment was...
#19 - What does the 2nd Amendment Mean?
June 11, 2022 15:03 - 21 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this episode, I dive into the meaning of the 2nd Amendment by explaining the meaning of the terms well-regulated and "the right of the people," by explaining current Supreme Court precedent, and by demonstrating the original intent of the founders based on their own words. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unalienable Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelAutery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unaliena...
#18 - The History of Gun Control
June 11, 2022 07:12 - 31 minutes - 57.3 MBIn this episode, I refute the idea that the right to own a gun is a new right made up the the Supreme Court in D.C. v. Heller. To do this I dive into the history of gun control in the United States Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unalienable Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelAutery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnalienablePodcast
#17 - Everything Wrong with the OSHA Vax Mandate
January 25, 2022 22:52 - 30 minutes - 56.6 MBIn this episode, I explore whether or not the Constitution grants the Executive or Legislative branch the power to mandate vaccines, and I explain the Supreme Court decision to block the OSHA vax mandate from going into effect. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unalienable Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelAutery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnalienablePodcast
#16.8 - Best Pro Gun Argument Ever Part 8: Gun Violence Solutions and Broken Discorse
January 12, 2020 03:00 - 30 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, I'll finally give my own policy suggestions to address gun violence and I'll explain everything that's wrong with the discussion of gun reform. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/05/03/ban-assault-weapons-buy-them-back-prosecute-offenders-column/570590002/ Photo by annie bolin on Unsplash Join my patreon https://www.patreon.com/unalienable
#16.7 - Best Pro Gun Argument Ever Part 7: The Ethical Case for Guns
January 12, 2020 02:31 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MBThe question of gun ownership is above all an ethical one, not a statistical one. In this episode I dive into the ethical hard cases to defend the use of AR 15s, high capacity magazines, and firearms in general for self defense. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Photo by Sofia Sforza on Unsplash Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unalienable
#16.6 - Best Pro Gun Argument Ever (2019) Part 6: 4 Statistics & Myths About Guns
November 21, 2019 00:42 - 10 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, I debunk 4 common statistical myths that gun control activists love to regurgitate. #1 More guns = more murder. #2 Mass shooting are exceedingly common in US. #3 An "assault weapons" ban would solve gun violence. #4 Defensive uses of guns are very uncommon. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unalienable
#16.5 - Best Pro Gun Argument Ever (2019) Part 5: 14th Amendment - Due Process
November 17, 2019 22:44 - 4 minutes - 7.66 MBIn this episode, I answer the question: Does the state or federal government have the right to decide who can and who cannot own a gun? Many don't know that the 2nd Amendment isn't the only provision of the Constitution that protects gun rights. The 14th Amendment is also an important bulwark against gun control. To be legitimate, any gun control measure must pass muster with the 14th Amendment's due process clause. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Photo by Ke...
#16.4 - Best Pro Gun Argument Ever (2019) Part 4: 2nd Amendment - for Muskets or Much More?
October 27, 2019 20:42 - 7 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode, I answer the question: Does the 2nd Amendment apply to all bearable arms or just muskets? Many folks today believe the founders could never have imagined an AR-15 and would never support civilian ownership of one. I explore what it would be like if all Constitutional rights were treated this way. I talk about the success of insugencies against superior fighting power. Most importantly, I explore the many 18th century "assault weapons" that existed when the 2nd Amendment w...
#16.3 - Best Pro Gun Argument Ever (2019) Part 3: What "The Right of the People" Meant to the Founders
May 22, 2019 03:00 - 8 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode, we finish answering the question: Does the 2nd Amendment protect gun rights for individuals or only members of the militia. We explore the meaning of the phrase, "the right of the people," and we see what the founders themselves had to say about personal gun rights. YouTube series: https://youtu.be/urEgpe0_kAY Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Photo by DXL on Unsplash Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unalienable
#16.2 - Best Pro Gun Argument Ever (2019) Part 2: What does "well-regulated" mean?
May 21, 2019 02:37 - 8 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode, we see what the Supreme Court has ruled on gun rights, and we explore the meaning of the phrase "well-regulated" as it was understood at the time of the founding. YouTube series: https://youtu.be/urEgpe0_kAY Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Photo by Thomas Tucker on Unsplash Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unalienable
#16.1 - STEM School Shooting & Best Pro Gun Argument Ever (2019) Part 1
May 17, 2019 01:43 - 12 minutes - 22 MBThe survivors of the STEM school shooting walked out of a vigil in protest accusing the organizers of politicizing their tragedy. They refused to be used as an excuse for gun control. In honor of these kids, I'm redoing and rereleasing the Best Pro Gun Argument Ever Series (with video this time). YouTube series: https://youtu.be/urEgpe0_kAY Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Photo by Thomas Tucker on Unsplash Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon....
Gut Reaction #3: No! Criticism is Not Incitement
April 30, 2019 00:30 - 8 minutes - 16.2 MBIn response to an out-of-line Tweet by the President, the left is calling criticism of Ilhan Omar an incitement to violence. This is not only incorrect, it's downright malicious. Nothing will hasten the doom of our republic like conflating criticism (even unfair criticism) with incitement to violence, especially criticism of our political leaders. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unalienable Twitter: https:...
#15 - National Emergency at the Border
March 16, 2019 06:41 - 32 minutes - 33 MBOn February 15th, President Trump declared a national emergency to fund the border wall. This is a very charged issue and hypocrites on both sides are shouting at each other. In this episode we'll explore what's right and wrong about both parties on this issue. Obviously there are Constitutional concerns. So that's where we'll take this Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Trump Speech from the Washington Post - https://bit.ly/2W4CEdQ School House Rock - htt...
Gut Reaction #2: Obamacare IS unconstitutional and always has been
December 19, 2018 07:40 - 17 minutes - 31.7 MBLast week US District Judge Reed O’Connor ruled that Obamacare is unconstitutional. Obamacare is probably the worst piece of legislation in American history, and I explain why, but this judges decision was based on a weak legal argument, and will almost certainly be overturned. Today's episode is my gut reaction to this news. Suggested prerequisite episode: #11 - the General Welfare Clause http://unalienable.libsyn.com/11-the-general-welfare-clause Music from Jukedeck - create your ow...
Gut Reaction #1: Female Genital Mutilation
December 06, 2018 12:11 - 14 minutes - 26 MBWARNING: DISTURBING TOPIC 2 weeks ago US District Judge Bernard Friedman ruled that a 1996 federal law banning female genital mutilation (FGM) is unconstitutional dismissing the key charges against 8 people accused of subjecting at least 9 minor girls to genital mutilation in America’s first FGM case, ever. Today's episode is my gut reaction to this news. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Detroit Free Press: https://bit.ly/2Q8fxQA Do your part: https://ww...
#14 - Birthright Citizenship
November 27, 2018 06:16 - 32 minutes - 31.8 MBEver since President Trump announced that he could end birthright citizenship with an executive order, Twitter 14th Amendment experts have been clobbering each other. I began this research with no preconceived notions, and came to the only fair and honest conclusion. In this episode we'll look at the original debates on the 14th, what the Supreme Court has ruled, and what President Trump can actually do about it. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Entire Senator...
#13 - Treason
October 12, 2018 16:00 - 27 minutes - 27.1 MBTreason is the only constitutionally defined crime, and yet it's a word both sides like to throw around nonchalantly. We need to be careful using this word, or it will ultimately be used as a political tool to silence dissent, as it was in every kingdom in Europe when the Constitution was written. Since everyone has decided to throw this word around to describe anyone and everyone they disagree with, I think it's time we talk about what treason really means. Music from Jukedeck - create ...
#12 - Colin Moriarty Interview: White Privilege and Being Conservative in Silicon Valley
September 26, 2018 13:09 - 43 minutes - 45 MBI flew to LA, once again, to meet up with popular podcaster, Colin Moriarty. We recorded an interview on his show first then continued the conversation on my show. Please check out Colin's Last Stand Fireside Chats, Episode 55 for the first part of the conversation. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Colins Last Stand: Fireside Chats - https://soundcloud.com/colinslaststand/colins-last-stand-fireside-chats-episode-55-the-end-of-america-and-other-questions J...
#11 - the General Welfare Clause
September 03, 2018 02:07 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBIf you've ever wondered how the federal government got so big and how they play a role in nearly every aspect of your public and private life, look no further than the general welfare clause. The prevailing view on both sides of the aisle is that Congress’s power to provide for the “general Welfare” is a power to spend for virtually anything that Congress itself views as helpful. This view is incorrect and dangerous. Let me explain why! Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://juked...
#10 - Matt Christiansen Interview - Meaning, Free Speech, & Outrage Mobs
August 05, 2018 20:14 - 1 hour - 119 MBI sat down with hugely popular YouTuber and podcaster, Matt Christiansen, for Unalienable's first ever interview episode! We discussed finding meaning, family, starting a podcast, free speech, outrage mobs, unreason, and wrong-think. It was a deep and fulfilling conversation. I hope you enjoy! You can find Matt Christiansen's work on his self-named YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/LibraryOfCODRage You can follow him on Twitter @MLChristiansen: https://twitter.com/MLChristians...
#9 - The Supreme Court - The Most Dangerous Branch???
July 19, 2018 05:38 - 53 minutes - 56.7 MBThe most boring constitutional topic has practically become click bait in the wake of President Trump's appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Today’s episode is about the Judicial branch and the very different role it plays today from what the founders intended. We'll cover judicial review, judicial legitimacy, judicial activism, the long list of judicial overreaches and terrible decisions, and what we can do about all of this. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://...
#3-8 - Complete Best Pro Gun Argument Ever Series
June 22, 2018 00:11 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBCombination of all 5 parts into one episode. 2nd amendment, 14th amendment, statistical myths, ethics of gun ownership, and policy prescriptions to reduce gun violence. Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com links: CLS Interview https://soundcloud.com/colinslaststand/colins-last-stand-fireside-chats-episode-41-a-naval-officers-constitutional-love NYT https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/10/05/opinion/guns-second-amendment-nra.html?referer=https://www.google.com/ ...
#2 - Free Speech and Moral Panic
April 14, 2018 01:35 - 30 minutes - 45.6 MBThis is THE biggest issue of our time. Today’s episode is about freedom of speech and the moral panic that threatens to end it. This battle is happening right now in every corner of the country and I truly believe that this is the most serious threat right now to our liberty and our way of life. But I don’t think most of us realize just how bad this problem is. Yale controversy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiMVx2C5_Wg&t=1228s Evergreen controversy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
#1 - Introduction - Constitutional Ignorance, a Servicemember's Perspective, & the Founder's Perspective
April 14, 2018 01:30 - 27 minutes - 28 MBToday's episode is about our citizens' Constitutional ignorance, how the Constitution guides our military men and women, and why the founding fathers' perspective is just as relevant today as it ever was. Annenberg Public Policy Center pole- https://www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/americans-are-poorly-informed-about-basic-constitutional-provisions/ Music from Jukedeck - create your own at http://jukedeck.com Join my Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/unalienable
Unalienable - Trailer
April 14, 2018 00:40 - 3 minutes - 4.88 MBAre you afraid of the Trump Presidency? Or are you more worried about the Goliath that is our federal government? Do you resent the reach that government has into nearly every aspect of your public and private life? Wherever you fall on the political spectrum, the greatest tool you have at your disposal is the Constitution of the United States. Now more than ever, with widespread fear and resentment, each of us need to understand and use the chains of the Constitution to defend our rights an...