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Fixing America with J Mel Podcast

Fixing America with J Mel Podcast

By: James M. Morris a/k/a J Mel
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Summary

 J Mel, a retired lawyer turned creative writer and podcaster, proposes that "politics" should be subordinated to "governance" and that America has lost its way because we have failed to develop and maintain an "enlightened citizenry". His podcast will explore the historical and philosophical bases of the problem and set a course towards Fixing America through the convening of the First Continental Congress of the 21st century. J Mel's goal is to create an interactive podcast with a variety of guests to form a coalition of positive, constructive citizens with a good faith desire and determination to form a sustainable liberal representative democracy.

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Episodes
  • Presidential Power and Democracy: What the Constitution Actually Says (Episode_008-Revised)

    Presidential Power and Democracy: What the Constitution Actually Says (Episode_008-Revised)
    Apr 28 2026

    This episode explores the similarities of the vesting clauses of Articles I, II, and III of the U. S. Constitution and sets out the long-standing prevailing constitutional construction view that supports the Founder’s intent to create three co-equal branches of government – each with the ability to be a check and balance of the other two.



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    18 mins
  • Democracy vs. Autocracy: What History Tells Us About America’s Future (Episode_007)

    Democracy vs. Autocracy: What History Tells Us About America’s Future (Episode_007)
    Apr 21 2026

    In this episode of Fixing America with J Mel, we explore:

    • Five forms of democracy that have proven successful in history• Common traits of non-democratic systems that fail over time• A comparison between democratic principles and modern political movements• What choices Americans face moving forward

    This episode examines how different forms of government shape freedom, stability, and justice—and why understanding these differences matters today.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jmorrisakajmelfa.substack.com
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    19 mins
  • Forms of Government Explained: Who Holds Power—and Why It Matters for Democracy (Episode 6)

    Forms of Government Explained: Who Holds Power—and Why It Matters for Democracy (Episode 6)
    Apr 14 2026

    In this episode, we examine the major forms of government by exploring who holds power and how that power is exercised. We categorize governments based on political authority, political ideology, and economic systems, and we rank them according to the concentration of power in leadership.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jmorrisakajmelfa.substack.com
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    25 mins
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