Episodes

  • 041 - Cato IV

    041 - Cato IV
    Feb 18 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    9 mins
  • 040 - Cato III

    040 - Cato III
    Feb 17 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    9 mins
  • 039 - John DeWitt III

    039 - John DeWitt III
    Feb 16 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    17 mins
  • 038 - John DeWitt II

    038 - John DeWitt II
    Feb 15 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    14 mins
  • 037 - John DeWitt I

    037 - John DeWitt I
    Feb 14 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    14 mins
  • 036 - Brutus XVI

    036 - Brutus XVI
    Feb 13 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    13 mins
  • 035 - Brutus XV

    035 - Brutus XV
    Feb 12 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    16 mins
  • 034 - Brutus XIV

    034 - Brutus XIV
    Feb 11 2026
    In the heated debates surrounding the ratification of the Constitution, a wave of independent speeches and articles emerged across the nation. Many of these critical writings were initially penned under pseudonyms like Brutus, Centinel, and Federal Farmer. Over time, prominent revolutionary figures, including Patrick Henry, stepped forward to voice their opposition to the Constitution. They contended that the powerful national government endorsed by the Federalists posed a significant threat to individual liberties, fearing that the President could evolve into a monarch. Their concerns about the federal court system introduced by the proposed Constitution led to a remarkable collection of political writings. The most impactful of these essays and speeches were compiled by historians into what is known as the Anti-Federalist Papers, a nod to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    20 mins