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This podcast delves into the nature, history, and evolving use of executive orders in American governance, with a particular focus on their application during the presidency of Donald Trump. It explores the constitutional basis for executive orders, their historical significance, and their role as a tool for presidents to bypass legislative gridlock. By examining Trump’s prolific use of executive orders, including their symbolic and policy-driven aspects, the article highlights the broader implications for democratic governance, the balance of power between branches, and the future of the ...

The Words We Live By takes an entertaining and informative look at America's most important historical document, now with discussions on new rulings on hot button issues such as immigration, gay marriage, gun control, and affirmative action. In The Words We Live By, Linda Monk probes the idea...

The plainspoken man from Missouri who never expected to be president yet rose to become one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century In April 1945, after the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the presidency fell to a former haberdasher and clubhouse politician from Independence...