nedryun | August 25, 2010
Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.” Listen to Episode 7, “The French and Indian War.” In this episode: The political and military tensions between Great Britain and France. The battle over land in the Ohio Territory. The dynamics of Native American tribes and the European powers. The early failures of Great Britain and [...]
nedryun | July 6, 2010
Ned Ryun Begins a New Podcast Series Entitled, “Days of Revolution.” Listen to Episode 1, “The Die is Cast.” In this episode: An overview of the events, figures and key points of debate leading up to the Declaration of Independence. Would the Second Continental Congress declare independence? What acts and military events led to the [...]
nedryun | July 20, 2009
Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: The development of the Judicial Branch in the Constitutional Convention. Should the Judicial Branch be combined with the Executive Branch? A description of the Judicial Branch in Article III and Federalist Papers. The Judiciary Act of 1789 and Congress’ roll in forming the [...]
nedryun | July 13, 2009
Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: The debate over the Executive Branch. Should there be one executive or a council of executives? Debates over terms, length of service and the executives relationship to the Congress. A discussion on the Electoral College and its roll in the 1800 and 2000 [...]
nedryun | July 8, 2009
Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention. In this Episode: The Founding Fathers and separation of powers. The legislative branch intended as the final authority. The reaction against monarchy and despots as well as rogue legislatures like Rhode Island. The U.S. House of Representatives: features and debates. The U.S. Senate: features and debates.
