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McCarthyism Revisited: Power, Fear, and Loyalty

⚖️ Lest We Forget History examines McCarthyism Revisited, exploring how political fear and loyalty tests threaten democracy today. Host Lillian Cauldwell connects past and present abuses of power, warning what happens when citizens forget history’s hardest lessons.

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Limits of Presidential Power Explained

⚖️ Lest We Forget History host Lillian Cauldwell examines the limits of presidential power, revealing how the Constitution and Supreme Court define what presidents can—and cannot—do. Learn how checks and balances continue to shape American leadership.

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First Ladies Who Outshone Their Husbands

🌟 Lillian Cauldwell explores First Ladies Who Outshone Their Husbands, sharing how 25 women shaped the nation with guidance, influence, and quiet strength.

Understanding the 20th Amendment in History

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Understanding the 20th Amendment in History

📜 Lillian Cauldwell explores the 20th Amendment in Lest We Forget History, stressing civic duty, constitutional principles, and preserving our freedoms.

Amendment 19 and Women’s Voting Rights – Lillian Cauldwell explains the law’s lasting power on Lest We Forget History

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Amendment 19 and Women’s Voting Rights Explained

Lillian Cauldwell explores Amendment 19 and women’s voting rights in Lest We Forget History, highlighting its promise of equality at the ballot box.

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First Amendment Section 7: Financial Power

Lillian Cauldwell unpacks First Amendment Section 7 and how it shapes the financial backbone of the U.S. Constitution and our economic system.

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Erasing Accountability: Lessons from History

Lillian Cauldwell investigates how erasing accountability threatens democracy. Learn what history teaches us—and what’s at risk today.

Founding Fathers in 1787 drafting the U.S. Constitution, symbolizing Constitution origins and visionary leadership

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Constitution Origins and the Founding Vision

Lillian Cauldwell examines Constitution origins and the collapse of the Articles of Confederation that led to bold reforms by America’s early visionaries.

Divided views on the American Dream with torn flag and ballot box

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American Dream Still Divides Voters Today

Lillian Cauldwell unpacks new polls on the American Dream and third-party support. Learn how these shifts may impact democracy and voter confidence.

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Risk of Economic and Constitutional Crisis

In this episode, Lillian Cauldwell explores the growing risk of an economic and constitutional crisis. Learn how targeting key states threatens democracy.