Judge Andrew Napolitano joins Jimmy to discuss the decline of American democracy, arguing that elected officials often fail to reflect voters’ preferences on issues such as foreign wars, government spending, and civil liberties. Napolitano traces the erosion of constitutional protections through historical events, including the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, Civil War-era arrests, Japanese American internment during World War II, the creation of the national security establishment in 1947, and the Patriot Act of 2001. The two raise concerns about mass surveillance, diminished Fourth Amendment protections, and the expansion of government power justified in the name of national security. The conversation concludes by questioning the influence of presidential elections on government policy and highlighting concerns about political accountability, constitutional rights, and the concentration of power. Judge Napolitano on Twitter: https://x.com/Judgenap Judge Napolitano on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@judgingfreedom Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections