# Constitutional Law on The No Agenda Show

Constitutional Law comes up in 63 chapters across 61 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2009 to March 2026.

- **Chapters:** 63
- **Episodes:** 61
- **Discussed:** July 2009 – March 2026
- **Related topics:** [Constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [Supreme Court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Alan Dershowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alan-dershowitz.md), [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [Impeachment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/impeachment.md), [14th Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/14th-amendment.md), [Bill Of Rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-of-rights.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [First Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 63

### Marco Rubio, Article 51 and War Powers Resolution

- **Episode:** [1849: Hose Water](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-08
- **Time:** 1:05:49–1:09:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1849-hose-water/chapter/marco-rubio-article-51-and-war-powers-resolution.md

Senator Marco Rubio defends the U.S. military operations as a preemptive defense against Iranian ballistic missiles. Adam Curry, citing a constitutional lawyer, explains that by framing the action as a response to an imminent threat following an Israeli strike, the administration utilized Article 51 of the UN Charter. This legal maneuver allows the President to bypass the War Powers Resolution and maintain control over the military timeline without Congressional interference.

Keywords: [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md), [article 51](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/article-51.md), un charter, [war powers resolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-powers-resolution.md), [preemptive strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/preemptive-strike.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md)

### Texas Redistricting Challenges and North Sea Nexus Branding

- **Episode:** [1816: Boomer Knowledge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge.md)
- **Published:** 2025-11-13
- **Time:** 18:58–22:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge/chapter/texas-redistricting-challenges-and-north-sea-nexus-branding.md

A discussion regarding Texas redistricting notes that legal challenges are being mounted against new district maps on the grounds of unconstitutional racial considerations. The conversation shifts to the "North Sea Nexus" terminology used to describe European monarchical influence on global affairs. There is a debate over whether the term accurately reflects the involvement of Mediterranean countries like Spain.

Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [redistricting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/redistricting.md), proposition 50, [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md), [north sea nexus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-sea-nexus.md), [monarchy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monarchy.md)

### Trump Tariffs, Supreme Court Legal Battle

- **Episode:** [1795: Dead Feathered](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-31
- **Time:** 1:06:32–1:12:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1795-dead-feathered/chapter/trump-tariffs-supreme-court-legal-battle.md

A Federal Appeals Court ruled many of President Trump's tariffs illegal, but delayed implementation until October to allow for a Supreme Court appeal. Legal experts suggest the Supreme Court may "slow walk" the decision until after the 2026 midterm elections. The hosts argue that the tariffs are a deliberate negotiating strategy rather than a lack of one, despite media framing them as a simple tax on consumers.

Keywords: [tariffs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tariffs.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), trade court, [midterms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midterms.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md)

### Article 1 Section 4, Congressional Election Oversight

- **Episode:** [1793: Retribution](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution.md)
- **Published:** 2025-08-24
- **Time:** 1:41:32–1:46:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1793-retribution/chapter/article-1-section-4-congressional-election-oversight.md

A discussion of Article 1, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution clarifies that while states set election rules, Congress has the power to alter regulations for federal contests. Historically, Republicans utilized mail-in voting more than Democrats, though the trend shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent political strategies have seen both parties encouraging early voting to "bank" ballots before Election Day.

Keywords: [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [elections](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elections.md), [voting laws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/voting-laws.md), [republican party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/republican-party.md)

### Anti-Trump Rants and the Legality of Iran Strikes

- **Episode:** [1776: Eat The Dog Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-26
- **Time:** 3:07:00–3:11:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1776-eat-the-dog-food/chapter/anti-trump-rants-and-the-legality-of-iran-strikes.md

The hosts play clips of intense anti-Trump rants from social media users who label the president a "war criminal" for the strikes on Iran. The speakers call for Trump's impeachment and predict his imprisonment for treason. In response, the hosts ask a constitutional lawyer to provide an analysis of the legal authority behind the military action.

Keywords: [anti-trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-trump.md), [war crimes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/war-crimes.md), iran strikes, [mike johnson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mike-johnson.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md)

### Nancy Pelosi, National Guard Deployment Discrepancy

- **Episode:** [1772: Op Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-12
- **Time:** 56:30–59:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day/chapter/nancy-pelosi-national-guard-deployment-discrepancy.md

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized the deployment of the National Guard to California, contrasting it with the events of January 6th. Pelosi claimed the president refused to send the Guard to the Capitol during the riot, despite evidence suggesting she and the Sergeant-at-Arms were responsible for Capitol security. The discrepancy in her narrative highlights the ongoing political battle over the use of military force on domestic soil.

Keywords: [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [january 6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6.md), [national guard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-guard.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md)

### Fifth Amendment Rights and Potential Hunter Biden Testimony

- **Episode:** [1718: On The Fritz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1718-on-the-fritz.md)
- **Published:** 2024-12-05
- **Time:** 31:07–33:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1718-on-the-fritz/chapter/fifth-amendment-rights-and-potential-hunter-biden-testimony.md

Legal analysts are debating whether Hunter Biden can still plead the Fifth Amendment now that he has received a full pardon. While the pardon removes the risk of self-incrimination for past crimes, he can still be subpoenaed to testify and could face new charges for perjury if he lies under oath. Some observers suggest the pardon makes him a more vulnerable target for future congressional investigations.

Keywords: [fifth amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fifth-amendment.md), [immunity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immunity.md), [perjury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/perjury.md), [subpoena](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subpoena.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md)

### Legal Analysis of 14th Amendment Section 3

- **Episode:** [1623: Deputary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1623-deputary.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-07
- **Time:** 45:28–51:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1623-deputary/chapter/legal-analysis-of-14th-amendment-section-3.md

Constitutional analysis of the 14th Amendment suggests that while Section 3 might apply to the presidency, Section 5 grants Congress the power to enforce the article through legislation. This implies that the Supreme Court may rule that sanctions against a candidate require a congressional act. Speculation arises that Trump may be pushing for a quick resolution to expose federal involvement in January 6th.

Keywords: [14th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/14th-amendment.md), [section 3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/section-3.md), section 5, [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md)

### Electoral College, Bill and Hillary Clinton Critique

- **Episode:** [1617: Twerkin' Russians](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians.md)
- **Published:** 2023-12-17
- **Time:** 1:59:49–2:04:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1617-twerkin-russians/chapter/electoral-college-bill-and-hillary-clinton-critique.md

Bill and Hillary Clinton express their support for the direct election of the president and the abolition of the Electoral College. Bill Clinton links the system's origins to slavery and the protection of conservative states. The hosts provide a counter-argument, stating the system was designed to prevent overpopulated, corrupt states from dominating smaller ones.

Keywords: [electoral college](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electoral-college.md), [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [popular vote](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/popular-vote.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md)

### Montana Climate Change Lawsuit, Youth Constitutional Victory

- **Episode:** [1582: Balconazi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-17
- **Time:** 1:35:57–1:39:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1582-balconazi/chapter/montana-climate-change-lawsuit-youth-constitutional-victory.md

A district judge in Montana ruled in favor of 16 young plaintiffs who argued the state violated their constitutional right to a "clean and healthful environment" by promoting fossil fuels. The decision requires state agencies to consider greenhouse gas emissions when evaluating energy projects. The state of Montana has announced plans to appeal the ruling, which the hosts characterize as a "publicity stunt."

Keywords: [montana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/montana.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md), [greenhouse gases](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenhouse-gases.md), [lawsuit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuit.md)

### January 6th, Insurrectionist Disqualification Theory

- **Episode:** [1581: Quippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-13
- **Time:** 50:38–53:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy/chapter/january-6th-insurrectionist-disqualification-theory.md

A theory is presented that the various indictments against Donald Trump are a smokescreen for a legal strategy to disqualify him under the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause. The hosts suggest that the DOJ is seeking specific convictions against January 6th defendants to establish case law that can then be applied to Trump. They characterize the event as a "creation" by political leadership rather than a spontaneous riot.

Keywords: [january 6th](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6th.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [nancy pelosi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nancy-pelosi.md), [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [insurrection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurrection.md), [case law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/case-law.md)

### France Abortion Constitution, Bricolage, Globalist Response

- **Episode:** [1465: Satheist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1465-satheist.md)
- **Published:** 2022-07-03
- **Time:** 1:48:08–1:52:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1465-satheist/chapter/france-abortion-constitution-bricolage-globalist-response.md

In France, demonstrators in Paris and Lyon are calling for abortion rights to be entrenched in the national constitution to prevent a reversal similar to the U.S. experience. Legal experts describe the current protection as a "bricolage"—a balancing exercise by the Constitutional Court. The hosts suggest that the global reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court decision stems from a "globalist panic" over the reassertion of state-level sovereignty.

Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), lyon, [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), simone veil law, bricolage

### Dobbs Ruling Impact on Public Health Mandates

- **Episode:** [1463: Future Framework](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1463-future-framework.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-26
- **Time:** 25:03–27:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1463-future-framework/chapter/dobbs-ruling-impact-on-public-health-mandates.md

A constitutional scholar provides an analysis suggesting the language in the Dobbs ruling could inadvertently strengthen the government's power to enforce public health mandates. The theory suggests that by removing certain privacy protections, the ruling may allow for broader state authority regarding quarantines and mandatory injections.

Keywords: dobbs v. jackson, [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md), professor johnson

### Ray Peat, Monsanto and Ukraine Constitutional Law

- **Episode:** [1460: Wet-Bulb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-16
- **Time:** 2:01:34–2:04:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1460-wet-bulb/chapter/ray-peat-monsanto-and-ukraine-constitutional-law.md

Nutrition researcher Ray Peat discusses the 2014 Maidan revolution, claiming it was used to rewrite Ukrainian constitutional law to benefit Monsanto. Peat argues the changes were intended to destroy protections for small farmers who produced non-GMO crops. This is framed as an effort to force the adoption of Monsanto seeds and chemical products in the region.

Keywords: ray peat, [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md)

### Legal Analysis of Private Property Rights in the US

- **Episode:** [1459: Wig Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1459-wig-out.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-12
- **Time:** 2:06:16–2:09:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1459-wig-out/chapter/legal-analysis-of-private-property-rights-in-the-us.md

Constitutional scholars and legal experts provided analysis suggesting that there is no absolute right to own private property in the United States. While the Fifth Amendment requires "just compensation" for government seizures, the state maintains the power of eminent domain. This legal reality has led some to advocate for Bitcoin as the only form of property that cannot be easily confiscated by the state.

Keywords: [private property](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-property.md), [fifth amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fifth-amendment.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md), [eminent domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eminent-domain.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md)

### Jonathan Turley on Supreme Court Race Preferences

- **Episode:** [1420: Caliphate Cubs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1420-caliphate-cubs.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-27
- **Time:** 16:45–20:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1420-caliphate-cubs/chapter/jonathan-turley-on-supreme-court-race-preferences.md

Legal scholar Jonathan Turley critiques President Biden's pledge to only consider an African-American woman for the Supreme Court. Turley argues the irony of this exclusionary pledge while the court simultaneously reviews cases regarding race preferences in college admissions. The discussion suggests the explicit nature of the pledge may create complications during the eventual confirmation hearings.

Keywords: [jonathan turley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jonathan-turley.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [affirmative action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affirmative-action.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [college admissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/college-admissions.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md)

### Federal Vaccine Mandates, Alan Dershowitz Constitutional Analysis

- **Episode:** [1382: super-mutation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation.md)
- **Published:** 2021-09-17
- **Time:** 47:51–51:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation/chapter/federal-vaccine-mandates-alan-dershowitz-constitutional-analysis.md

Constitutional attorney Alan Dershowitz analyzed the legality of President Biden's vaccine mandates issued through OSHA. While the federal government has authority over interstate commerce, it remains unclear if the executive branch can bypass Congress to mandate medical procedures for private employees. Dershowitz noted that while a 1905 Supreme Court precedent exists for state-level mandates, a federal mandate of this scale is legally unprecedented.

Keywords: [alan dershowitz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alan-dershowitz.md), [osha](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/osha.md), [vaccine mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vaccine-mandates.md), [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md)

### Texas Constitutional Carry, Heartbeat Law and Political Outrage

- **Episode:** [1357: Quantum Supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-20
- **Time:** 41:00–43:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy/chapter/texas-constitutional-carry-heartbeat-law-and-political-outrage.md

Texas has passed "Constitutional Carry" legislation, allowing citizens to carry firearms without state-mandated training, sparking criticism from progressives. Additionally, the state's new "Heartbeat Law" prohibits abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, typically at six weeks. These legislative moves are viewed as strategic efforts to move the political needle through intentional outrage.

Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [constitutional carry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-carry.md), heartbeat law, [gun safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-safety.md), [abortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion.md)

### Robert Barnes, Congressional Power and Due Process

- **Episode:** [1320: Quarantine Dodgers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers.md)
- **Published:** 2021-02-11
- **Time:** 14:54–16:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1320-quarantine-dodgers/chapter/robert-barnes-congressional-power-and-due-process.md

Attorney Robert Barnes analyzes the legal implications of the impeachment trial, suggesting it aims to establish that Congress has unlimited power over federal officials without constitutional limitations. He warns that the interpretation of the 14th Amendment being used could eventually allow trials of private citizens to prohibit them from seeking office.

Keywords: [robert barnes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-barnes.md), [due process](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/due-process.md), [14th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/14th-amendment.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md)

### Kamala Harris Senate Seat Retention, Vice President-Elect Protocol

- **Episode:** [1303: Redneck Red Herring](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1303-redneck-red-herring.md)
- **Published:** 2020-12-14
- **Time:** 14:52–16:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1303-redneck-red-herring/chapter/kamala-harris-senate-seat-retention-vice-president-elect-protocol.md

Kamala Harris has not yet resigned her Senate seat despite being the Vice President-elect. Speculation suggests she may be waiting for the results of the Georgia runoff elections to determine if she will need to serve as a tie-breaker in the Senate.

Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), vice president-elect, [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md), georgia runoff, [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md)

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