Scholars shed light on the Federalist papers, which argued that the Constitution should be approved, and the Framers who wrote them.

We unpack a new Texas law that effectively bans most abortions in the state.

Exploring the legal and constitutional issues surrounding who has the power to enact or ban mask mandates.

The history and importance of the amendment that lowered the voting age to 18.

We profile a trailblazing female writer who inspired the framers and helped to shape the Constitution.

Experts debate the legality and constitutionality of the pause on eviction proceedings.

Can the federal government, states, or universities require people to get the coronavirus vaccine? Experts debate.

Former FTC chair William Kovacic and antitrust scholar Barry Lynn evaluate a new executive order that aims to promote competition.

Experts debate calls to revisit the landmark libel case from 1964, New York Times v. Sullivan.

Biographers detail his fascinating life and key role in creating the Constitution.

Experts discuss the recent major Supreme Court ruling about Arizona’s voting laws.

Akhil Amar and Steve Calabresi join Jeffrey Rosen to discuss the Declaration of Independence and the ideals Americans should celebrate on the Fourth of July.

Supreme Court correspondents Jess Bravin and Marcia Coyle join host Jeffrey Rosen to recap recent key decisions from the 2020-21 term.

Why do we celebrate Juneteenth? Martha Jones and Lucas Morel explain and shed light on the history of emancipation and equality in America.

Kate Shaw and Jonathan Adler recap the Supreme Court’s decisions from this term so far.

Justice Stephen G. Breyer joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for conversation on precedent, pragmatism, and the Court today..

Experts debate the constitutional arguments on both sides of the landmark decision in light of the Court’s decision to review a new abortion case.

Two election law experts explore various voting laws proposed in the wake of the 2020 election.

Looking ahead to a Supreme Court case on New York’s concealed carry gun law, experts on both sides join Jeffrey Rosen.

President Trump's ban from Facebook was upheld; experts on the Facebook Oversight Board explain why.

Can schools punish students for online speech? Experts discuss a pending Supreme Court case with Jeffrey Rosen.

Cindy Lott of Columbia Law School and Brian Hauss of the ACLU join to discuss a key Supreme Court case about donor disclosure laws and the First Amendment.

Exploring Biden v. Knight Institute, Katie Fallow of the Knight Institute and Professor Eugene Volokh of UCLA join Jeffrey Rosen.

Linda Colley discusses her new book on constitutions and warfare along with David Armitage, author of The Declaration of Independence: A Global History.

We explore NCAA v. Alston, an antitrust challenge to the NCAA’s rules on compensation for athletes.

Experts recap a recent high-profile Supreme Court argument.

This week, we highlight women who shaped the Constitution throughout American history.

Recapping one year of constitutional debates surrounding the coronavirus—Joshua Matz and Adam White join host Jeffrey Rosen.

We explore the Supreme Court case Lange v. California, with Jeffrey Fisher and Donald Dripps.

Lawyers on each side preview a key Supreme Court case about voting rights.

We highlight how courageous African American heroes shaped the Constitution.

Should President Trump be convicted of or impeached for committing incitement? Experts debate.

Reflecting on President Biden’s executive actions thus far, and presidential power more broadly, Michael McConnell and Cristina Rodriguez join Jeffrey Rosen.

After a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, experts explore what mobs—both in person and online—have meant throughout American history.

Experts Judge J. Michael Luttig and Keith Whittington discuss this question and whether the Supreme Court or Congress decides.

President Trump was impeached for the second time this week. Presidential power experts Cristina Rodriguez and Michael McConnell join host Jeffrey Rosen to discuss.

Reflecting on “a date which will live in constitutional history,” host Jeffrey Rosen is joined by Erwin Chemerinsky and Judge J. Michael Luttig.

Cicero, Homer, Cincinnatus, and other ancient figures and philosophers greatly influence American from the beginning. Experts explain how.

Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic and the other events of 2020 through a constitutional lens, scholars Melissa Murray and John Yoo join host Jeffrey Rosen.

Pardon power experts answer this question and more in conversation with host Jeffrey Rosen.

The Supreme Court temporarily blocked New York’s COVID-19 restrictions on religious services. Scholars discuss that decision with Jeffrey Rosen.

Can non-citizens be excluded from the census count that allocates seats in the House of Representatives? Experts discuss this question with Jeffrey Rosen.

Progressive, libertarian, and conservative scholars discuss their ideal constitutions with host Jeffrey Rosen

A panel of experts from across the ideological spectrum reflect on election 2020, the state of American democracy today, and what’s to come.

Explaining the latest legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act, legal experts Abbe Gluck and Ilya Shapiro joined host Jeffrey Rosen.

The Supreme Court heard highly-anticipated oral arguments this week. Leah Litman and Jonathan Adler recap with host Jeffrey Rosen.

Why is the government suing Google? Experts explain the new antitrust lawsuit and how it relates to the Constitution with host Jeffrey Rosen.

How are lawsuits over various voting laws around the country being decided? Emily Bazelon and Brad Smith discuss with Jeffrey Rosen.

Recapping the first days of confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Kate Shaw and Michael Moreland join host Jeffrey Rosen.

Explaining the 25th Amendment and what happens if the president becomes unable to serve, experts join host Jeffrey Rosen.

Adam Liptak and Marcia Coyle preview the upcoming Supreme Court term with host Jeffrey Rosen.

What can the history of “court packing” after the founding and in the 19th century teach us? Constitutional historians join host Jeffrey Rosen to discuss.

Reflecting on Justice Ginsburg’s legacy as an advocate, Supreme Court Justice, and cultural and constitutional icon—two former clerks join host Jeffrey Rosen.

Telling stories from three “founding” periods in American history, renowned constitutional scholars join host Jeffrey Rosen.

Scholars explore the evolution of political parties and their constitutional positions with host Jeffrey Rosen.

Telling the story of the 19th Amendment from the Civil War through its ratification to today, 19th Amendment experts Reva Siegel and Laura Free join host Jeffrey Rosen.

Experts discuss the expansion of presidential power with host Jeffrey Rosen.

In this episode that originally aired on our companion podcast Live at the National Constitution Center, historians share the untold story of the fight for women's suffrage.

What can past elections during major crises in American history teach us about elections during coronavirus? Experts discuss with host Jeffrey Rosen.

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.

Supreme Court experts reflect on the key religious freedom cases from this past term, and look ahead to future cases.

The Attorneys General of Minnesota and Ohio discuss the constitutional challenges facing their states today including policing reform.

A 2019-2020 Supreme Court term recap focusing on the role of the Chief Justice with guests Kate Shaw and Ilya Shapiro.

David Blight and Lucas Morel reflect on Frederick Douglass’ iconic speech.

Breaking down the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision allowing DACA to remain in place, Leah Litman and Jonathan Adler join host Jeffrey Rosen.

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.

This crossover with Live at the National Constitution Center, our companion podcast, features Monica Bell, David French, Janai Nelson, and Theodore Shaw.

This crossover episode with Live at the National Constitution Center, our companion podcast, features Judge Theodore McKee.

This episode explores the statute subject to a recent Executive Order by President Trump in response to fact-checking by Twitter, and more.

Explaining court cases and recent controversies surrounding elections during the pandemic, election law experts join host Jeffrey Rosen.

We recap the oral arguments before the Supreme Court with experts on both sides of the two cases about “faithless electors.”

Experts on all sides of the Our Lady of Guadalupe cases recap the oral argument with host Jeffrey Rosen.

Experts on all sides of the Booking.com case recap its oral argument with host Jeffrey Rosen.

Emily Bazelon and Paul Cassell explain how the criminal justice system is addressing the rights of defendants and victims alike during the coronavirus crisis.

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.

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.

The response of some leaders to coronavirus may threaten global democracy. International law experts detail the consequences on this episode.

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.

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.

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.

Advocates on both sides of the latest abortion case at the Supreme Court join host Jeffrey Rosen to debate it.

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.

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.

Historians Lindsay Chervinsky and Craig Bruce Smith reflect on Washington – the good and the bad – and his constitutional legacy.

Reflecting on the values and the concept of “civic virtue” that the founders hoped every American would embody, and how we can return to those values, Margaret Taylor of Lawfare and Adam White of AEI join host Jeffrey Rosen.

Recapping the arguments made by both sides in the impeachment trial – GW Law Professors Andrew Knaggs, who formerly served in the Trump administration, and Peter J. Smith, a former Justice Department lawyer, join host Jeffrey Rosen.

Explaining the latest developments in efforts to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment into the Constitution – Julie Suk and Sai Prakash join host Jeffrey Rosen.

The Supreme Court heard Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue this week. Michael Bindas of Institute for Justice and Alice O'Brien of National Education Association join host Jeffrey Rosen to explain the case.

Ken Starr, the former independent counsel who investigated President Clinton before his impeachment, and Joan Biskupic, CNN Supreme Court analyst and biographer of Chief Justice Roberts, predict how the Chief will preside over the trial and how disputes over procedure may play out in conversation with host Jeffrey Rosen.

War powers experts John Bellinger and Oona Hathaway grapple with the legal and constitutional controversies surrounding the U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian military leader Gen. Qassem Soleimani last week –in conversation with host Jeffrey Rosen.

Four major cases currently in the courts center around subpoenas – as Congress and, separately, a state grand jury request financial documents from President Trump, and Congress seeks testimony from former White House Counsel Don McGahn. Explaining these important cases, which could have major implications for separation of powers, guests Steve Vladeck and Andy Grewal join host Jeffrey Rosen.

David French and Kate Shaw recap the biggest constitutional debates of 2019 with host Jeffrey Rosen.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg sits down with Jeffrey Rosen to share invaluable life lessons, reflect on her career, and discuss Jeff’s new book Conversation with RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty and Law.

Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon and some of her congressional colleagues, as well as leading constitutional scholars, share their candid thoughts on impeachment live at the National Constitution Center.

Do gun owners have a right to travel with their firearms outside of their city or any place else? Second Amendment experts Darrell Miller and Clark Neily join host Jeffrey Rosen to discuss that question at the center of a c ase just heard by the Supreme Court.

Tracing the history of the American presidency and exploring the biggest controversy surrounding it today – impeachment – scholars Sean Wilentz and Sai Prakash join host Jeffrey Rosen.

Twitter has decided to ban paid political advertising, while Facebook has not– will either policy have unintended consequences for free speech principles online? Digital speech experts Ellen Goodman of Rutgers University Law School and Eugene Volokh of UCLA Law join host Jeffrey Rosen to discuss.

The Trump administration’s decision to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is being challenged at the Supreme Court, and argument was held earlier this week. Brianne Gorod and Josh Blackman join host Jeffrey Rosen to explore those challenges.

Host Jeffrey Rosen unveils his new book Conversations with RBG: Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty, and Law in a live interview with Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick.

Joining us from London, two experts on Brexit – Meg Russell of University College London and Kim Lane Scheppele of Princeton – explain its impact on the UK Constitution.