Constitution Avenue

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Constitution Avenue

"Constitution Avenue" is a weekly podcast decoding the three branches of the U.S. government. Join Epoch Times national politics correspondents Jacob Burg and Nathan Worcester, alongside legal correspondent Sam Dorman, as they dissect the nation’s biggest political stories.

Episodes

  1. Megabill Feud, Supreme Court Major Decisions, ICE Crackdowns, and Drone Dangers

    5D AGO

    Megabill Feud, Supreme Court Major Decisions, ICE Crackdowns, and Drone Dangers

    Nathan Worcester gives updates on the Republican megabill and why Elon Musk has called it a "disgusting abomination” on the social media platform X. Over at the judiciary branch, the Supreme Court is approaching the end of its term in June. This is the time when the court is expected to release its more controversial decisions. Sam Dorman looks at the outstanding cases and their potential implications for the nation. Jacob Burg reports on the Trump administration’s efforts to address illegal immigration on the streets of cities from one coast to another. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, Ukraine’s recent drone strikes on Russia have sparked the topic of airspace vulnerabilities in the United States. Epoch Times national security correspondent Andrew Thornebrooke breaks down how cheap, commercially available drones are changing the landscape of modern warfare. Reports Covered: Trump, Musk Trade Barbs Amid Break Over Policy Bill (Read)Big Beautiful Bill Provisions That Could Be Stripped Out in the Senate (Read)Top 9 Supreme Court Decisions to Watch For in June (Read)5 Takeaways From the Fallout After Ukraine’s Drone Attack on Russia (Read)Ukraine Strikes on Russian Air Base Show How Drones Have Changed Modern Warfare (Read)US-China Breakup: It’s Getting Personal | China Watch (Listen) Enjoyed this podcast? Follow us for your Friday front-row seat to U.S. government.

    32 min
  2. Will Neighborhoods Be Safer Under Patel’s FBI? Key Metrics to Watch

    MAY 30

    Will Neighborhoods Be Safer Under Patel’s FBI? Key Metrics to Watch

    Nathan Worcester gives a roundup of recent developments at the FBI, including the reopening of high-profile investigations. What should Americans watch for to assess the impact of the bureau’s ongoing decentralization, as FBI agents are relocated to field offices across the country? Sam Dorman delves into the Court of International Trade and its latest order to block President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Jacob Burg explores who Goliath is in the ongoing Harvard v. Trump battles. Reports Covered: FBI Deputy Director Bongino Says Bureau Looking at Several Cases Involving ‘Potential Public Corruption’ (Read)FBI Leaders Say Video Shows Jeffrey Epstein Died by Suicide, Will Release Footage (Read)Federal Trade Court Blocks Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs (Read)Judge Extends Block on Trump Admin’s Bid to Bar Foreign Students at Harvard (Read) Enjoyed this podcast? Follow us for your Friday front-row seat to the U.S. government.

    29 min
  3. GOP Megabill, Trade Deals and the Question of Executive Power: This Week in Politics

    MAY 23

    GOP Megabill, Trade Deals and the Question of Executive Power: This Week in Politics

    Epoch Times reporter Lawrence Wilson joins Constitution Avenue to break down the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” and why the Democrats oppose it. Jacob recaps the ongoing trade deals and tariffs, and how stores such as Target, Walmart and Best Buy are affected. Sam looks at the challenges facing President Donal Trump as he tries  to fire certain top bureaucrats within his administration—and what this could mean for presidential power. Reports Covered: What’s in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’? (Read)House Passes Trump Agenda Bill in Early Morning Vote (Read)Supreme Court Allows Trump to Remove Protected Status for Venezuelans (Read)Trump Firings Could Prompt Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Power (Read) Enjoyed this podcast? Follow us for your Friday front-row seat to U.S. government.

    25 min
  4. Supreme Court Hearing, Air Traffic Glitches, and the State of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

    MAY 16

    Supreme Court Hearing, Air Traffic Glitches, and the State of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

    Sam breaks down the intricacies of the recent Supreme Court hearing on national injunctions and birthright citizenship, and what’s next in this judicial matter. Jacob looks at a growing national concern over air travel and the political battle amid the recent Newark Liberty International Airport incident in New Jersey, where the control tower lost contact with pilots three times. Nathan has latest developments on Republicans’ use of budget reconciliation to advance President Donald Trump’s megabill, which would advance agenda items on border, energy, and more, while raising the debt limit by $4 trillion. Reports Covered: 5 Takeaways From Supreme Court Hearing on Nationwide Injunctions, Birthright Citizenship (Read)Why ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Stalled, and What’s Next (Read)FAA to Continue Discussions With Airlines on Reducing Newark Flights (Read) — Enjoyed this podcast? Follow us for your Friday front-row seat to U.S. government.

    30 min
  5. A Look at the 1st American Pope, Nationwide Injunctions, Greenland’s Weak Economy, and UFO Hub at the National Archives

    MAY 9

    A Look at the 1st American Pope, Nationwide Injunctions, Greenland’s Weak Economy, and UFO Hub at the National Archives

    Are nationwide court blockades of the policies of the Trump administration legitimate? The Supreme Court may give some clarity in an upcoming court hearing. Sam Dorman gives an overview of what to expect. Meanwhile, Nathan Worcester asked Greenlanders about their take on independence and the economy. There is a sharp difference in opinion between the older and younger generations. Jacob Burg explores a quieter corner of the government—the National Archives—where a new centralized hub features thousands of publicly available UFO documents. Finally, Epoch Times reporter Stacy Robinson examines the politics and policies of the newly elected American Pope Leo XIV.   Related Reports: Robert Francis Prevost Elected as First American Pope (Read)C-SPAN Asks Supreme Court to Allow TV Coverage of Birthright Citizenship Case (Read)Trump: Military Annexation of Canada ‘Highly Unlikely,’ but Not Ruled Out for Greenland (Read) Extra Resources: 2 Nuclear-Armed Nations Inch Toward War (Listen)Why Is the Trump Admin Restricting Gain-of-Function Research? (Listen) Enjoyed this podcast? Follow us for your Friday front-row seat to the U.S. government.

    28 min
  6. Trump’s First 100 Days: Under-the-Radar Executive Orders, DOGE Cuts, and Judicial Clashes

    MAY 2

    Trump’s First 100 Days: Under-the-Radar Executive Orders, DOGE Cuts, and Judicial Clashes

    President Donald Trump’s second term has reached its 100-day milestone.  Jacob takes us through the highlights, including some of the lesser-known executive orders.  Nathan bumped into the “DOGE kids.” But he can’t talk about them, so he’ll tell us where the largest DOGE-recommended cuts have been so far. Sam examines how the administration is seeking to hold state and local officials accountable for not cooperating with federal authorities. The discussion takes us to the first 100 days of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which offers an interesting take on the current president. Reports Covered: Trump’s First 100 Days: A Rapid and Consequential Start (Read)Federal Government Sues Rochester Over ‘Sanctuary’ City Policies (Read)Trump Signs Order Targeting Sanctuary Cities (Read) Enjoyed this podcast? Follow us for your Friday front-row seat to the U.S. government.

    26 min
  7. Academics Share Unique Views on Harvard Lawsuit, Big Tech Antitrust Battles, Aviation Safety

    APR 25

    Academics Share Unique Views on Harvard Lawsuit, Big Tech Antitrust Battles, Aviation Safety

    This week we explore the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) response to recent aviation incidents, Big Tech’s antitrust lawsuits involving Meta and Google, and how some academics are reacting to Harvard’s lawsuit against the Trump administration’s DEI policies. Reports Covered: Has There Been an Increase in Plane Crashes? Here’s What the Data Show (Read)Google Violated Antitrust Law With Ad Tech Business, Court Rules (Read)Mark Zuckerberg Testifies in Opening of Meta Antitrust Trial (Read)Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze (Read) Enjoyed this podcast? Follow us for your Friday front-row seat to U.S. government. — Thumbnail Credit: REUTERS/Faith Ninivaggi/File Photo

    26 min
  8. Would-be Trump Assassin Faces Judge, RFK Jr. Probes Autism, Trump v Courts

    APR 18

    Would-be Trump Assassin Faces Judge, RFK Jr. Probes Autism, Trump v Courts

    Reports Covered: Health Secretary Says Environmental Factors, Not Genetics, Behind Spike in Autism (Read)Appeals Court Denies Trump Admin’s Request to Intervene in Case of Man Deported to El Salvador (Read)From the archive: RFK Jr. Takes on Trump and Biden Over Four ‘Existential’ Issues (Listen)FBI: Wisconsin Teen Allegedly Killed Parents as Part of Plot to Assassinate Trump, Overthrow Government (Read) Enjoyed this podcast? Follow us for your Friday front-row seat to U.S. government.

    24 min
  9. Spending Cut Battles, Deportation Standoff, DOGE Savings

    APR 12

    Spending Cut Battles, Deportation Standoff, DOGE Savings

    Topics covered in this episode: On Wednesday night, House Republicans were supposed to agree to a Senate amendment to a budget resolution. That’s a key early step toward budget reconciliation, which would let the Senate pass a budget without 60 votes. They were supposed to pass a blueprint for President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” something he sees as critical to advancing his agenda on the border, tax cuts, and more. Meanwhile, The Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. The government says the deportation of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, a Salvadoran citizen who resided in Maryland, was an “administrative error.” But the administration also alleges that the man is part of the gang MS-13. A group of 77 lawmakers sent a letter to Trump on Wednesday, demanding that Musk leave his role in the administration by May 30. However, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded on Wednesday saying, Musk would depart from his role when “his incredible work at DOGE is complete.” Enjoyed this podcast? Follow us for your front-row seat to U.S. government. — Thumbnail: Elon Musk looks on during a Cabinet meeting hosted by President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington on March 24, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

    17 min
  10. Supreme Court Appeals, Florida and Wisconsin Races, ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs

    APR 4

    Supreme Court Appeals, Florida and Wisconsin Races, ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs

    Reports Covered: Supreme Court Weighs Wave of Challenges to Trump Agenda Here’s How Much the US Is Tariffing Each Country 4 Takeaways From April 1 Elections in Florida, Wisconsin Enjoyed this podcast? Follow us for your Friday front-row seat to U.S. government.

    19 min
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    "Constitution Avenue" is a weekly podcast decoding the three branches of the U.S. government. Join Epoch Times national politics correspondents Jacob Burg and Nathan Worcester, alongside legal correspondent Sam Dorman, as they dissect the nation’s biggest political stories.

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