The Constitutionalist

Podcast Lair Network | Eric Rollins
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Eric Rollins features many guests and discusses many issues that need to be talked about.

  1. 6d ago

    Darin DuPont for Senate District 14: Water, Ag, Cost of Living & Fixing CA

    Eric Rollins interviews Darin DuPont, candidate for California State Senate District 14 (Merced, western Fresno, and Madera counties). Darin discusses the critical challenges facing the Central Valley, including the water crisis harming agriculture, excessive regulations, skyrocketing cost of living, public safety, and homelessness.As a small business owner and local leader, he emphasizes practical solutions: prioritizing water for food production, reducing regulatory burdens, supporting trades education, efficient government, and protecting families. He shares real-world examples from Clovis and stresses the need for common sense leadership in Sacramento.Guest LinksInstagram: @dupontforsenateCampaign: Search “Darin DuPont for Senate” or “DuPont for SD-14”

    44 min

  2. May 19

    Dr. Johnny Alvarado: Bold Plan to END Social Promotion & Fix Fresno County Schools

    In this powerful episode of The Constitutionalist Podcast, host Eric Rollins sits down with Dr. Johnny Alvarado, candidate for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Alvarado delivers a bold, no-nonsense plan to confront Fresno County’s failing education system head-on — tackling social promotion, implementing real-time academic transparency through common assessments, empowering parents, supporting teachers, and restoring accountability across all 32 school districts.Drawing from his 30+ years of hands-on experience across nearly every corner of Fresno County, Dr. Alvarado shares his personal journey from poverty to educational leadership and explains how true reform can break cycles of unemployment, poverty, and low achievement. This is a must-watch interview for parents, educators, and anyone who believes education is the pathway to opportunity in Fresno County.Guest LinksOfficial Campaign Website: https://drjohnnyalvarado4fcss.com/Instagram: @drjohnnyalvarado4fcssFacebook: Dr. Johnny AlvaradoLinkedIn: Dr. Johnny AlvaradoBallotpedia Profile: Johnny AlvaradoChapter Timestamps / Video Chapters(Recommended for YouTube & Rumble – copy and paste directly)00:00 - Intro: Fresno County Education Crisis01:35 - What Does the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Actually Do?03:14 - The Three Core Responsibilities + Accountability06:00 - Academic Transparency & Common Assessments During the School Year08:17 - Fresno County Stats: Poverty, Unemployment & English Learners09:39 - Dr. Alvarado’s Personal Story: Education Changed His Life12:32 - The Devastating Impact of Social Promotion (Margaret Mims Jail Study)14:38 - Critique of the Incumbent’s 10-Year Plan & Slow Progress17:41 - Opponents’ Records & Why Bold Leadership Is Needed20:47 - After-School Programs, Alignment & Real Support27:23 - Using the Bully Pulpit: Parents, Teachers & Transparency34:17 - Low-Hanging Fruit: First Steps in Office37:53 - Real Example: Stopping Social Promotion at Parlier High40:44 - Why Dr. Alvarado Is the Difference Maker42:23 - How to Support Dr. Johnny Alvarado43:44 - Closing Message & Call to Action

    45 min

  3. May 13

    From Orchards to Congress: Marine Veteran Lorenzo Rios on Saving the Central Valley

    In this powerful episode of The Constitutionalist Podcast, Eric Rollins sits down with Marine veteran, Clovis community leader, and Congressional candidate Lorenzo Rios. Lorenzo is challenging long-time incumbent Jim Costa in California’s 21st District — a race that could reshape the future of the Central Valley. Lorenzo lays out his bold vision: restoring water to our farms, cutting wasteful regulations, rebuilding infrastructure, empowering veterans, creating real opportunity for our youth through apprenticeships and manufacturing, and fighting to keep the American Dream alive in the Golden State. From the failures of high-speed rail to the importance of Prop 13, this conversation is packed with common-sense solutions and unapologetic patriotism. If you care about agriculture, affordable living, secure borders, strong communities, and getting government out of the way of hardworking families — this episode is a must-listen. Guest: Lorenzo Rios – Candidate for U.S. Congress, CA-21Website: riosforcongress.comFollow & Volunteer: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube @RiosForCongress Key Topics:• Water crisis & agriculture survival• Youth engagement & keeping talent in the Valley• Veterans services & community collaboration• High-speed rail waste & government accountability• Prop 13 protection & cost of living• Why parties matter less than values Subscribe, share, and get involved. We the People will prevail — but only if we show up. #Constitutionalist #CA21 #RiosForCongress #CentralValley #AmericanDream

    46 min

  4. Apr 29

    Fixing California's Broken Insurance Crisis: Stacy Korsgaden for Insurance Commissioner

    Under the red, white, and blue – this is The Constitutionalist Podcast hosted by Eric Rollins. In this powerful episode, Eric interviews Stacy Korsgaden, a licensed insurance professional with nearly 40 years of experience serving California families and businesses. Stacy rose to the top 1% of agents nationwide through service and results, and now she’s running for Insurance Commissioner to fix a system destroyed by weak leadership and political mismanagement. Topics covered include: The three core duties of the Insurance Commissioner: regulating companies, licensing agents, and fighting fraud – and why the current department earns an FHow Prop 103, rising risk, poor forest management, and soft-on-crime policies have driven insurers out of CaliforniaThe real story behind the Fair Plan and why we’re one election away from socialized insurancePractical solutions: opening a new business division to attract capital and competition on Day One, auditing the department, lowering wildfire and crime risk, and restoring a true free marketHer strong endorsement of the “Golden Ticket” – Steve Hilton for Governor, Michael Gates for Attorney General, and others focused on resultsTransparency, accountability, and bringing service-oriented leadership to SacramentoStacy shares her Central Valley roots, business success in Grover Beach, and why experience matters more than ever. This is a must-listen for every California homeowner, business owner, and voter tired of watching premiums explode while coverage disappears. Guest: Stacy Korsgaden – Candidate for California Insurance CommissionerWebsite: www.stacyforinsurancecommissioner.comSocial: @stacyforca on X, Instagram, FacebookSupport & Learn More: stacyforinsurancecommissioner.com If you love liberty, the Constitution, and practical solutions to restore California’s greatness, hit subscribe and share this episode. We the People must get involved. Keywords/Tags for Platforms:California Insurance Commissioner, Stacy Korsgaden, Ricardo Lara, Fair Plan, wildfire mitigation, insurance crisis California, Prop 103, Steve Hilton Golden Ticket, constitutionalist, Eric Rollins, lower insurance premiums, fraud, free market insurance

    43 min

  5. Apr 22

    Charles Montoya: Faith, Family, Farming Roots & Fixing Government Waste

    Eric Rollins, The Constitutionalist, sits down with Charles Montoya – 5th generation Central Valley farmer's son, low-voltage service tech, and candidate for Fresno City Council District 3. They dive deep into faith-driven leadership, government transparency, fixing the budget deficit, public transit efficiency (Clovis model), homelessness solutions with tough love, and putting people over politics. Rainy day wisdom from the Valley + real talk on why Charles is running to serve, not to career-politic." Include timestamps from the transcript (e.g., family roots at 2:20, role of government at 12:38, homelessness at 27:10).

    45 min

  6. Apr 14

    Fresno Schools Graduate 4th-Grade Readers with Diplomas – Dr. Johnny Alvarado Calls It Out

    Liberty demands educated citizens. Right now in Fresno County, over half our students cannot read or write proficiently, and nearly 70% struggle in math—yet graduation rates stay artificially high through social promotion. On this episode of The Constitutionalist, Eric Rollins sits down with Dr. Johnny Alvarado, lifelong Fresno educator and candidate for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Alvarado exposes 11+ years of stagnant results, the neglected duty of county-level accountability, and his practical plan to bring transparency, common assessments, consistent behavior systems, and real support for teachers and students. No more excuses. No more old-guard politics. It's time to hold every district accountable and put academic achievement first—so our kids can secure liberty and pursue happiness. Dr. Alvarado has the experience: teacher, principal, superintendent-level roles across 7 districts. He's ready on Day One. Vote early starting May 5. Primary is June 2, 2026. Website: drjohnnyalvarado4fcss.comInstagram: @drjohnnyalvarado4fcss Subscribe, like, share, and comment: What’s the biggest failure you see in our local schools? This is The Constitutionalist – defending the Republic one truth at a time. God bless Fresno County and the United States of America."

    46 min

  7. Apr 8

    Faith vs Socialism: 14th Amendment Battle, Iran Update & CA Governor Race

    Eric Rollins, the Constitutionalist, delivers straight talk on why faith and socialism stand as polar opposites. Big government substitutes for God, destroys individual responsibility, and ignores human nature. Biblical principles of separation of church and state, personal charity through tithing, and real-world experiments on human behavior prove socialism’s fatal flaw.The episode examines the Supreme Court case on the 14th Amendment and the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof.” Discussion covers birthright citizenship for illegal immigrants, Chinese birth tourism factories in Southern California, Somali cultural non-assimilation, anchor baby welfare scams, and the damage to American culture and liberty.On Iran, analysis addresses 47 years of “Death to America,” nuclear enrichment to 60%, funding of Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, and the recent U.S. strikes. The Constitutionalist expresses hope for a better future in the Middle East and freedom from oppression.A no-holds-barred breakdown of the California governor’s race follows: Gavin Newsom’s attempts to appear cool, leading Democrats Eric Swalwell (judgment issues and new allegations), Katie Porter (emotional meltdowns), Tom Steyer (billionaire socialist), and more moderate Matt McMahon. On the Republican side, comparison of Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton (recent Trump endorsement), with emphasis on momentum, details, and the urgent need for a Republican governor.Voter ID and Prop 13 appear on the ballot. Time for California to wake up and restore common sense.Subscribe, like, and share if you value constitutional principles and the American Dream. Let’s make California roar again.

    45 min

  8. Apr 2

    Restoring the Blessings of Liberty: Marine Veteran Shane Lewis Challenges the Status Quo in CA-18

    Under the red, white, and blue, we stand our ground with the words of the Founders echoing. On this episode of The Constitutionalist Podcast, host Eric Rollins welcomes Shane Lewis, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, worship leader, elder, and Republican candidate for California's 18th Congressional District. Shane shares his journey from high school straight into the Marines—serving as an aviation technician on the AV-8B Harrier, earning meritorious promotions and blood wings as a paratrooper—to a career in R&D, failure analysis for fighter jet displays (F-15 to F-35), and medical devices. A proud Christian husband and father of four, Shane explains how his faith and family drove him into the fight for liberty when he heard a politician claim the Second Amendment could be regulated like any other right. We dive deep into the core purpose of government as stated in the Preamble: to secure the blessings of liberty so Americans can thrive. Shane applies his failure analysis expertise to politics, breaking down how the current system has inverted authority—government telling the people what to value instead of the people holding government accountable. Key topics: Immigration reform that ends the shadow economy and reinstitutionalization of a serf/slave class while encouraging legal pathways and assimilation.Census reform to stop counting illegals for apportionment and federal funding formulas that reward sanctuary policies with hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars.Agriculture as the economic backbone of CA-18 (Salinas, Fresno, Kings, San Benito counties) – water rights, overregulation, central planning in the farm bill, and why politicians must get in the trenches with farmers and workers instead of dictating from Washington.Education, civics, financial independence, and breaking the cycle of dependency.A bold idea: making personal investments in health, fitness, and Bill of Rights activities tax-deductible to promote self-governance.Shane Lewis isn't waiting for permission—he's ready to use the power of the purse, ally on common-sense wins, and redirect government to its proper role as an enabler, not a controller. This conversation is packed with hope, constitutional clarity, and practical solutions for a district that feeds the nation. If you're tired of career politicians who can't spell "Constitution," this episode is for you. Share it, subscribe, and let's restore liberty one district at a time. Connect with Shane: shanelewisforcongress.com | ShaneLewisforCongress@gmail.com | @SLewis4Congress on X | Facebook & Instagram: Shane Lewis for Congress.

    46 min
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Eric Rollins features many guests and discusses many issues that need to be talked about.

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    Podcast Lair Network | Eric Rollins
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    166
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