Tyranny of the Fearful

This episode of the Constitution Solution podcast discusses the societal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the U.S Constitution. The hosts analyze how the lockdown measures resulted in harm to American society, with fear and political maneuverings playing a significant role. They also highlight the growth of citizen engagement in politics and the Constitution, owing to these circumstances. Alongside, they observe the increased critical thinking around crises like the pandemic and climate change and laud the enhancement of free speech via platforms like Twitter. The hosts express concerns over persistent censorship and potential use of crises to curtail freedoms by those in power, emphasizing its bipartisan nature. Looking ahead to more optimistic changes, they mention the focus on ‘hopeful things’ in the next episode and affirm their commitment to fighting for freedom and liberty.