Current Issues & the Constitution

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You can still enjoy Professor Wilson as he discusses current issues in today’s political world and the ramifications for our daily life. We’ll take a look at the Constitution, the issues of the day, and examine how they play out in the political doings of conservatives and liberals both in government and in the private world.

No longer broadcasting new shows at this time. Stay tuned as we hope to do shows closer to election time!
Listen in the archives or come live and ask your questions. Each session will be between 30-45 minutes long.

Enjoy the past episodes. There are 41 to chose from!

 

 

 

 

Be sure to check out the American History Class as well as the American Government Class – downloadable and ready to go! For the Middle School and High School Student.

Current Issues & the Constitution Episodes

Political Climate – Episode 41

  Let’s Discuss the Political Climate & Current Issues Are people really disillusioned by the current state of politics, not matter the party? I believe they are and in this broadcast you’ll learn what to do about it as well as how to listen to the candidates declaring political aspirations with an open and educated […]

Perfectly Incorrect – Common Core? Not!

Common Core Exposed Current Issues and the Constitution with Moderator Felice Gerwitz and special guest, Terry Marselle. Terry is a teacher and the author of “Perfectly Incorrect” a book that uncovers why Common Core is psychologically and cognitively unsound. About Terry: Terry has taught for the last 41 years with a few years left before […]

America’s Christian Foundations & Current Events

Let’s Talk about – America’s Christian Foundations & Current Events We discuss many topics in this episode – and will hit upon America’s Christian Foundations – what do you think? Is America’s Christian Foundations evident? Did the freedom from religious persecution help form our constitution? Here are the topics we discussed as well as a […]

37 – Hope and Change?

Hope and Change? What Do You Think? Personally I think there is always plenty of hope and change – but not necessarily GOOD change since the election of the President. However in six years you can be sure that 2000 years of history can’t be changed – and not with conservative watch dogs, thank-fully! Do you […]

36- The Free Market, ISIS & Obama

In this action packed show – Episode 36 We discuss ISIS and the issues surrounding the current president’s refusal to address address the terrorism issues head-on. The show also recaps captialism with a more through analysis — building on the last show here. Show Notes: Review Capitalism/Free Market Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3:  To […]

Capitalism

Let’s Talk about – Capitalism/ Free Market with Professor Wilson and Moderated by Felice Gerwitz Capitalism/Free Market – HISTORICAL overview Woody shares a recap of the historical significance of capitalism and free market in the USA. This begins this sessions. We take a look at the Constitution: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3:  To regulate Commerce […]

The State of the World

The State of Our World – What is the state of our world in early 2015? What about the ramifications happening now that will impact us for years? Here is a birds eye view of some of the topics we discuss today. Be sure to get out a copy of your US Constitution – it […]

A Political Year in Review

Let’s We Talk about – A Political Year in Review: Felice and Woody talk about the year in review – highlights of the political arena in 2014  and an eye to the future. Radio Show Notes: Talk about our New Year resolutions – Woody and Felice share their resolutions with all of you. [Hint: Felice doesn’t think Woody’s […]

Politics, Atheists and Christmas

Never miss another episode of Current Issues & the Constitution.  Follow us on iTunes or RSS feed, right here! Listen to this podcast and here is additional show notes for you on the topic of Politics, Atheists and Christmas – by Professor Woody Wilson and Moderator: Felice Gerwitz Show Notes: Politics, Athesists and Christmas – […]

Why Run For President

Why do men run for the thankless job of being president of the USA? Listen to the episode to learn more as well as other topics such as funding for the Louisiana Senate race, the candidates in the running, Obama’s 10-point amnesty blueprint (which many say is Unconstitutional) as well as the Republican reaction and […]

Old Congress New Congress

Old Congress and New Congress – What Can We the People Expect? Be Sure to Visit the Show Notes after the live session – Nov. 19th at 1:00 EDT We will have a quick election summary and then look at Article 1 Section 4 ; Amendment XX Section 1 and 2 ; The Issues Facing Congress; […]

Your Vote Counts

Let’s take back our country! Vote! This weeks topic is the Best Resources for Voters – Nov. 5th at 1:00 EDT Watching the news is frustrating for most, especially when it is extremely biased either way. But are the websites any better? Join us as we delve into resources to use, how to discern the […]

Current Issues – Voting Mid-Term Elections

Are you ready to take back our country? Do you know what our constitution says about the elections and voting process? If not – pick up a copy of your constitution and write down all the Sections, Articles & Clauses that Pertain to Voting and Elections – and listen in to this episode. We will cover […]

Foreign Affairs, ISIS and the Constitution

Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz discuss current issues and topics especially the American and Foreign Reaction to ISIS. Points Made and Questions Asked: Do American people care? Recap of American involvement in foreign issues as well as the concerns today Sizable military forces in countries surrounding Iraq the area of conflict. Congresses, the […]

Foreign Affairs, ISIS and the Constitution

Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz discuss Foreign Affairs & ISIS Do you know when the last time the word “WAR” was declared? Listen to this audio and your will learn much about that as well as This show focuses on tips to doing your own research into pressing national and international events that […]

Current Issues -EPA & Hostage Trade 5-1

Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz discuss the EPA rulings on clean air and water as well as the hostage trade one american soldier for five Taliban prisioners. He also explains ways you can become proactive about current events! This show focuses on tips to doing your own research into pressing national and international […]

Current Issues -Common Core

Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz explain ways you can become proactive about current events! This show focuses on tips to doing your own research into pressing national and international events that impact our lives as well as answers audience questions including how to get involved. This is the best way to combat ignorance […]

Current Issues -Common Core

Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz answer YOUR questions in this segment about common core! This show focuses on things you can do as well as understanding the Constitution our rights and the impact to homeschoolers. Here are the links we shared during this segment. HSLDA – Common Core FAQ – Here is the […]

Current Issues -Common Core

Professor Woodrow Wilson with moderator Felice Gerwitz discuss common core standards adopted in many states across the US. I homeschool so common core shouldn’t have any impact on me or my family, right? Wrong! We don’t know what the future holds as the Federal Government has given states incentives to join the the “Race to […]

Current Issues – Agenda 21- Part Four

Professor Woodrow Wilson continues uncovering additional information about Agenda 21 in part four of the series. The full document regarding Agenda 21 is available online for you to read in it’s entirety. This document contains key points that Professor Wilson discusses, on this broadcast. Words that are familiar to all Americans who keep up with […]

Current Issues – Agenda 21- Part Three

Professor Woodrow Wilson introduces information Agenda 21 in part three of the series. The full document regarding Agenda 21 is available online for you to read in it’s entirety. This document contains key points that Professor Wilson discusses, on this broadcast. Words that are familiar to all Americans who keep up with politics and the […]

Current Issues – Agenda 21- Part Two

Professor Woodrow Wilson introduces information Agenda 21 in part one in the second part of what will now be a three part series. The full document regarding Agenda 21 is available online for you to read in it’s entirety. This document contains key points that Professor Wilson discusses, on this broadcast. Words that are familiar […]

Current Issues – Agenda 21- Part One

Professor Woodrow Wilson introduces information Agenda 21 in part one of this two part series. As a history professor he looks at the issue objectively, but as a strong conservative he has much to say! This session discusses the United Nations, the US involvement with hosting the headquarters on US soil and funding the greater […]

Current Issues – Welfare System

Professor Woodrow Wilson introduces information about the Welfare System – he discusses the history and possible solutions. He also discusses current issues such as the governor of AZ who vetoed the bill to allow business owners to serve those they wanted, or not, depending on their religious convictions. In addition Professor Wilson adds information about […]

Gun Control, The Law & More

Gun control and so much more in this week’s episode. Download the audio and share with a friend.     https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/16_CurrentIssuesConstitution_US_GunControl.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | Email | TuneIn | RSS

Debt Crisis

The debt crisis — is anyone listening? This session discusses one of the most pressing problems in Professor Wilson’s opinion that is undermining the US Economy here and abroad. Other issues are discussed as well! Please share this show – using the social media icons above with a friend!       https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/15_CurrentIssuesConstitution_US_DebtCrisis.mp3Podcast: Play in […]

American Family – Values – Freedom – Faith

What does the constitution have to do with it – allot! In this session Professor Wilson discusses the IRS attempt at regulating non-profit organizations such as the American Family Association in order to squelch fliers, tracks, and pamphlets with voting records and other kinds of handouts that help tax payers. Terminology such as “writ of […]

Income & Equality – Legalization of Pot – Impeach Obama

Professor Wilson tackles the current administration’s tactics to steer voters away from the failed roll out of the health care system by using distracting tactics such as “Income and Equality.” He discusses the current states and the legalization of pot and attempts by some to gather support for the impeachment of Obama. Play the audio […]

Budget Talks, Health Care & War On Christmas

Recap & Current Issues Discussion and a recap about the previous interview with Dr. Ron Paul and his curriculum for homeschoolers. The bi-partisan budget talks, the Health Care website crash, the lack of healthy young people sign ups, and the war on Christmas among other topics.     https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/11_CurrentIssuesConstitution_Budget_Iran_ACASiteCrash_WarOnChristmas_WoodyWilsonFeliceGerwitz.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: […]

Ron Paul Curriculum

Special Guest Ron Paul Dr. Ron Paul – Dr. Paul is an advocate of homeschooling … for many. He is the author of The School Revolution A New Answer for Our Broken Education System. Most homeschool leaders and parents agree the public education system is broken and now a public figure is echoing their concerns. […]

Tax Payers will Subsidize Health Care & More Issues

This handout says it all  – if the appalling events of the day aren’t enough to drive us to the antacids I don’t know what is… our trust lies in God and definitely not on the failed healthcare or the failure of lawmakers to block abortion providers. In this episode, Professor Wilson answers audience questions […]

Health Insurance – Abortion and the 10th Ammendment

Today’s session recapped the continuing saga of the Healthcare Act, the legalities of abortion in regard to the 10th amendment of the constitution. Play the audio to listen …       https://media.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/content.blubrry.com/uhsrnetwork/08-CurrentIssuesConstitution_HealthInsurance_Amendment10_WoodyWilson.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Android | Email | TuneIn | RSS

Ongoing Health “Care” and Abortion Issue

Today’s session recapped many important events such as “Affordable” Healthcare Act and the ongoing Congressional committee hearings with call for monthly reports. Discussion about what a liberal or conservative would say about the right to an abortion, the history of abortion and passing. Discussion of Amendment 10 which does not allow for Abortion.- play the […]

NSA, ACA & 4-Pinocchios

Today’s session recapped many important events such as the NSA leak with fingers pointed at the US Government and spying on our allies, as well as one of our attendees sharing the Vatican was spied on! We discussed the Affordable Care Act and the fallout from the website and Huffington Post giving the president 4-Pinnochios […]

Need to Know Debt Limit & Partisanship

History is being made and we are on the forefront with questions from our amazing live audience! Moderator, Felice Gerwitz hosts this session with presenter Professor Wilson. Professor Wilson begins with a recap of the events of the day as well the debt limit and situation with partisanship and the budget debts and limits. Handout […]

Stalemate Continues …

History is being made as the stalemate continues! We are on the forefront with questions from our amazing live audience! Moderator, Felice Gerwitz hosts this session with Professor Wilson. Professor Wilson begins with a recap of the events of our government stalemate as well as an explanation of political terminology students will hear in the […]

Government Stalemate & Events

Professor Woodrow Wilson launches into a discussion about the government stalemate and more. In this episode we delve into the government stalemate as we learn what events transpire in a stalemate (also known as a shutdown). Government shutdowns generally occur when two houses of Congress (or Congress and the president) cannot agree on a certain […]

ACA-Affordable Care Act & Government

Affordable Care Act (ACA) & Government Professor Woodrow Wilson launches the first show with a discussion about the ACA, the “Affordable Care Act,” also known as Obamacare. He analyzes the differences between Republican and Democratic views on this issue as well as delving into the origin of their differences. In this show we will examine […]

1-Introduction to Current Issues

Introduction to Current Issues and the Constitution Professor Woodrow Wilson will provide an introduction to the upcoming radio broadcast with an explanation about the importance of understanding and keeping up with current events in 2013 and how these current issues impact our lives. Here we will discuss and integrate critical thinking along with constitutional knowledge […]