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Casey Mattox on Why the Constitution Still Matters and How We Can Defend It

Sep 17, 2026 · 29m

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In this Constitution Day episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with Casey Mattox, Senior Adviser at Americans for Prosperity, to explore the history, principles, and protections behind the U.S. Constitution. Casey explains how the failures of the Articles of Confederation led the Founders to create a new system of government built around checks and balances, federalism, and limits on government power. He also discusses the inspiration behind the Constitution, why the Bill of Rights was added, and the important principle that our rights do not come from government. The conversation turns to the challenges facing constitutional rights today, including free speech, religious…