Gone is the Republic with Paul Engel

In this episode of Two Mikes, hosts Dr. Michael Scheuer and Col. Mike engage in a passionate and urgent discussion with constitutional scholar Paul Engel about the current state of the U.S. Constitution and its relevance in modern governance. They argue that despite the erosion of constitutional principles by Congress, state legislatures, and courts—exemplified by Virginia’s attempts to restrict gun rights and the Supreme Court’s perceived failure to uphold the rule of law—the Constitution remains the supreme law of the land. The core message is that the Constitution is not a passive document but a living tool that requires active defense by the people. The hosts emphasize that the real crisis isn't the Constitution’s failure, but the public’s apathy and ignorance, compounded by a lack of constitutional education in schools and law schools. They stress that every American, not just lawyers or judges, has a duty to understand and defend their rights, using tools like the Constitution’s plain language, the supremacy clause, and the power of civic engagement—such as recalls, constitutional literacy tests for candidates, and public accountability. Engel shares personal experiences of successfully challenging unconstitutional local laws and advocates for grassroots education, citing his own website, constitutionstudy.com, as a resource for ordinary citizens to learn and act.