Topic: No Tax Without Consent: The Fight for Self-Government
When: Tuesday 4/21/2026 at 2:00 pm ET
The battle for self-government began with a simple yet profound question: should citizens be taxed without their consent?
Join us as special guest Scot Faulkner guides listeners through the Stamp Act, showing how colonial resistance ignited a revolutionary movement. This episode traces the origins of revolutionary thought, exploring the events, debates, and convictions that shaped the fight for liberty. Delve into the enduring lessons of consent, civic responsibility, and the principles that continue to inspire the pursuit of freedom today.
Constitutional Chats are hosted by Janine Turner, Cathy Gillespie, student ambassadors, and experts who join us weekly to discuss hot-topic issues! The audience is not on camera, but you may ask questions!
Meet the Guest
Scot Faulkner
Scot Faulkner was the Chief Administrative Of icer of the U.S. House of Representatives. Earlier, he served on the White House staff. He is Vice President of the George Washington Institute of Living Ethics at Shepherd University and the President of Friends of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.