Mr. President: How and Why the Founding Fathers Created a Chief Executive – Ray Raphael

Hear the little-known account of why the founding fathers originally settled on a weaker president who would be appointed by Congress, serve for seven years and have his powers tightly constrained; how the presidency evolved during the Washington, Adams and Jefferson administrations; and how the issues of 1787—including the extent of executive authority—continue to stir our political debate today.

From INSIDE NEW YORK – As a meat-lover who rarely eats meat (due to tuition-induced poverty and life-induced laziness), I often find myself with strong and unsatisfied carnivorous cravings. Bubby’s (120 Hudson St., 212-219-0666) restaurant and bar, fortunately, saved me, satisfying every meat craving I’ve ever had- and then some… Read the full review at Inside New York.

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• Legal, Politics & Economics

Hear the little-known account of why the founding fathers originally settled on a weaker president who would be appointed by Congress, serve for seven years and have his powers tightly constrained; how the presidency evolved during the Washington, Adams and Jefferson administrations; and how the issues of 1787—including the extent of executive authority—continue to stir our political debate today.

From INSIDE NEW YORK – As a meat-lover who rarely eats meat (due to tuition-induced poverty and life-induced laziness), I often find myself with strong and unsatisfied carnivorous cravings. Bubby’s (120 Hudson St., 212-219-0666) restaurant and bar, fortunately, saved me, satisfying every meat craving I’ve ever had- and then some… Read the full review at Inside New York.