We the People
A weekly show of constitutional debate hosted by National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen where listeners can hear the best arguments on all sides of the constitutional issues at the center of American life.
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American Elections During Crisis
What can past elections during major crises in American history teach us about elections during coronavirus? Experts discuss with host Jeffrey Rosen.
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Portland, Protests and Presidential Power
Experts discuss the rights of protestors, the president’s power to deploy federal forces in the states, and more in light of recent events in Portland.
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The Future of Church and State at SCOTUS
Supreme Court experts reflect on the key religious freedom cases from this past term, and look ahead to future cases.
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State Attorneys General Keith Ellison and Dave ...
The Attorneys General of Minnesota and Ohio discuss the constitutional challenges facing their states today including policing reform.
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Has the Roberts Court Arrived?
A 2019-2020 Supreme Court term recap focusing on the role of the Chief Justice with guests Kate Shaw and Ilya Shapiro.
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“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
David Blight and Lucas Morel reflect on Frederick Douglass’ iconic speech.
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The Supreme Court’s DACA Decision
Breaking down the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision allowing DACA to remain in place, Leah Litman and Jonathan Adler join host Jeffrey Rosen.
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LGBTQ Employees’ Rights at the Supreme Court
Exploring the recent Supreme Court decision barring employment discrimination on the basis of LGBTQ status, SCOTUS experts Joshua Matz and Matthew Franck join host Jeffrey Rosen.
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Live at the NCC: Policing, Protests, and the Co...
This crossover with Live at the National Constitution Center, our companion podcast, features Monica Bell, David French, Janai Nelson, and Theodore Shaw.
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Live at the NCC: Policing, Protests, and the Co...
This crossover episode with Live at the National Constitution Center, our companion podcast, features Judge Theodore McKee.
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What is Section 230?
This episode explores the statute subject to a recent Executive Order by President Trump in response to fact-checking by Twitter, and more.
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Voting, Coronavirus, and the Constitution
Explaining court cases and recent controversies surrounding elections during the pandemic, election law experts join host Jeffrey Rosen.
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“Faithless Electors” Supreme Court Argument Recap
We recap the oral arguments before the Supreme Court with experts on both sides of the two cases about “faithless electors.”
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Supreme Court Remote Argument Recaps Part 2
Experts on all sides of the Our Lady of Guadalupe cases recap the oral argument with host Jeffrey Rosen.
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The Supreme Court’s First Remote Argument – A R...
Experts on all sides of the Booking.com case recap its oral argument with host Jeffrey Rosen.
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Will Coronavirus Change Criminal Justice?
Emily Bazelon and Paul Cassell explain how the criminal justice system is addressing the rights of defendants and victims alike during the coronavirus crisis.
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Who Has the Power to "Reopen" the Country?
Explaining the difference between federal and state power in addressing the pandemic response and recovery—professors John Yoo and Alison LaCroix join host Jeffrey Rosen.
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The Supreme Court Goes Remote
Explaining recent decisions and how the Court is handling coronavirus—including by going remote—Marcia Coyle, Jaime Santos, and Jonathan Adler join host Jeffrey Rosen.
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Is COVID-19 Hurting Global Democracy?
The response of some leaders to coronavirus may threaten global democracy. International law experts detail the consequences on this episode.
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Civil Liberties and COVID-19
What happens to constitutional rights like free exercise of religion when Americans can’t gather in person? First Amendment experts discuss with host Jeffrey Rosen.
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Governing During Social Distancing
How can Congress and the courts carry on their constitutional functions in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic? Norm Ornstein and Ken White discuss with host Jeffrey Rosen.
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The Constitution and the Coronavirus
What powers does the government have to manage a public health crisis? What rights do citizens maintain? Public health law experts discuss with host Jeffrey Rosen.
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Louisiana Abortion Law at the Supreme Court
Advocates on both sides of the latest abortion case at the Supreme Court join host Jeffrey Rosen to debate it.
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The Future of the CFPB
Richard Cordray, former Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Cato’s Ilya Shapiro join host Jeffrey Rosen to discuss a case challenging the constitutionality of the leadership structure of the CFPB.
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The Executive and the Rule of Law
John Yoo and Kim Wehle discuss the recent sentencing of Roger Stone and the larger rule of law questions surrounding it in conversation with host Jeffrey Rosen.
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