EPISODE 129 | How the U.S. Government is Supposed to Work with Historian Grady Eades
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About Episode 129
What happens when a sitting president tests the limits of the Constitution? And what power does the average citizen really have when things feel out of control?
In this episode, Brandi Fleck speaks with historian and educator Grady Eades—Associate Professor of History at Volunteer State Community College and author of For the Good of the Program. They explore the foundations of American democracy, the three branches of government, and the loopholes that could allow a president to serve a third term. Spoiler: it’s legally murky, but not impossible.
You’ll also hear why the Founding Fathers never anticipated political parties, how executive orders can contradict constitutional law, and what might trigger a full-blown constitutional crisis.
This isn’t just a history class—it’s a wake-up call.
We talk about:
05:50 – Why civic awareness is a responsibility, not a luxury
10:00 – How each branch of government was designed to function
14:00 – What separation of powers actually means (and why gridlock is intentional)
19:30 – The Voting Rights Act, Shelby v. Holder, and the ripple effects on modern elections
28:40 – The Founders' biggest blind spot: political parties
34:40 – Can the president really ignore the Supreme Court?
47:50 – The shocking (but possible) loopholes for a third Trump term
52:00 – Why calling your reps is more powerful than you think
Episode 129 is for You If...
You find yourself asking questions such as:
How do the three branches of government check each other?
Is it possible for Trump to serve a third term?
What happens if the executive branch ignores the Supreme Court?
Why did the founders never plan for political parties?
What can everyday citizens do to hold the government accountable?
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CREDITS: Original intro and outro music by Ryan Sauls. Episode creation and graphics by Brandi Fleck. Editing by Natasha Rivera. Sound effects from zapslat.com. Bio and photos provided by Grady Eades.
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