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The 2nd Amendment has a simpler history than the debate around it suggests, and this episode explains how we got here.
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In this episode
- The actual historical origins of the 2nd Amendment laid out clearly
- How modern interpretation diverged from the original text and context
- Why this amendment became the center of American political conflict
- A grounded look at originalism as a framework for reading the amendment
About this episode
Uh oh. Controversy. Arguably one of the most challenging and debated pieces of American politics is the 2nd Amendment. Hear your uncle Craig breakdown it's pretty simple and straightforward history and explain how we've gotten to our modern interpretation of it today.To read Craig's in depth article "Originalism and the Second Amendment: A Reassessment" click here! It's free to the first 50 people who would like to further educate themselves.
If you like weird ass cocktails and have an affinity for apples, mix up your own Apple Toddy and sip along with us.
Jerry Thomas' Apple Toddy
1 tea-spoonful of fine white sugar dissolved in a little boiling water
1 wine-glass of cider brandy (apple jack) or apple brandy
1/2 of a baked apple
Fill the glass 2/3 full of boiling water, stir, and grate a little nutmeg on top. Serve with a spoon.
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