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Misconceptions about the Second Amendment
1:58
Man with Musket in Manhattan Discusses Laws
3:56
Author's Personal Experience with the Constitution
6:20
Revisiting Founding Era Practices for Better Lives
8:12
The US Constitution's Aspirational Nature and Hypocrisy
10:47
Hypocrisy in Historical Figures and News Consumption
12:48
Benefits of Being Offline and Focused
14:17
Writing with a Quill Pen Experience
17:46
Discussion on the US Constitution and Slavery
20:09
Critique of the Founding Fathers' Views on Democracy
22:05
Voting Age and Education Requirements
24:15
Historical Context of Presidential System
26:39
Concerns about Imperial Presidency
28:40
Authoritarian Regimes and Wasted Human Resources
30:04
Checks and Balances in US Government
31:37
Electoral College and Privateering Discussion
33:32
Privateers and the American Revolutionary War
34:58
Privateer Application and Constitutional Rights
36:19
Conspiracy Theories and Presidential Power
38:09
Originalism in the US Constitution
39:56
Originalism vs Living Constitutionalism Debate
42:48
Sedition Laws and Free Speech in America
46:30
Buying Gold and Silver at Local Businesses
47:43
Social Media and the Founding Fathers
50:16
George Washington's Forgiveness and Anger Control
52:37
Gun Control and the Second Amendment Debate
56:55
Cognitive Bias and the Dangers of Intransigence
59:52
Evaluating the US State System
1:01:20
Candle History and Smell Comparison
1:03:05
Historical Comparison of Modern and 18th Century Life
1:05:54
Cruel and Unusual Punishments in History
1:08:31
Reviving Voting as a Joyful Community Event
1:09:52
Making Democracy Fun Again Through Baking
1:11:36
Historical Discussion of 18th Century Life
1:13:24
Shooting Range Experience with Musket
1:15:20
War Reenactment Safety and Authenticity Concerns
1:17:49
American Virtue and Community Responsibility
1:19:47
Optimism for American Democracy
1:21:48
Personal Experiences with Unconventional Lifestyle Choices
1:23:07
AJ Jacobs discusses his podcast The Puzzler
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