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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Are Nonprofit Donor Disclosure Laws Constitutio...
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.
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President Trump, Justice Thomas, and the Future...
Exploring Biden v. Knight Institute, Katie Fallow of the Knight Institute and Professor Eugene Volokh of UCLA join Jeffrey Rosen.
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The Gun, the Ship, and the Pen
Linda Colley discusses her new book on constitutions and warfare along with David Armitage, author of The Declaration of Independence: A Global History.
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Should College Athletes Be Paid?
We explore NCAA v. Alston, an antitrust challenge to the NCAA’s rules on compensation for athletes.
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Labor Rights and Property Rights at SCOTUS
Experts recap a recent high-profile Supreme Court argument.
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Women Constitutional Visionaries
This week, we highlight women who shaped the Constitution throughout American history.
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One Year of COVID-19 and the Constitution
Recapping one year of constitutional debates surrounding the coronavirus—Joshua Matz and Adam White join host Jeffrey Rosen.
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When Can Police Enter Suspects' Homes?
We explore the Supreme Court case Lange v. California, with Jeffrey Fisher and Donald Dripps.
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Arizona Election Rules at SCOTUS
Lawyers on each side preview a key Supreme Court case about voting rights.
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African American Constitutional Visionaries
We highlight how courageous African American heroes shaped the Constitution.
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Impeachment, Incitement, and the First Amendment
Should President Trump be convicted of or impeached for committing incitement? Experts debate.
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President Biden’s Executive Orders
Reflecting on President Biden’s executive actions thus far, and presidential power more broadly, Michael McConnell and Cristina Rodriguez join Jeffrey Rosen.
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Mobs in America's Past and Present
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.
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Can a Former President Be Tried for Impeachment?
Experts Judge J. Michael Luttig and Keith Whittington discuss this question and whether the Supreme Court or Congress decides.
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The Second Impeachment of President Trump
President Trump was impeached for the second time this week. Presidential power experts Cristina Rodriguez and Michael McConnell join host Jeffrey Rosen to discuss.
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The Mob, the Capitol, and the Constitution
Reflecting on “a date which will live in constitutional history,” host Jeffrey Rosen is joined by Erwin Chemerinsky and Judge J. Michael Luttig.
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Live at the NCC: The Founders and the Greeks an...
Cicero, Homer, Cincinnatus, and other ancient figures and philosophers greatly influence American from the beginning. Experts explain how.
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2020: A Constitutional Year in Review
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.
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Can the President Pardon Himself?
Pardon power experts answer this question and more in conversation with host Jeffrey Rosen.
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Religion, the Constitution, and COVID-19 Restri...
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked New York’s COVID-19 restrictions on religious services. Scholars discuss that decision with Jeffrey Rosen.
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The Census: Back at the Supreme Court
Can non-citizens be excluded from the census count that allocates seats in the House of Representatives? Experts discuss this question with Jeffrey Rosen.
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The Constitution Drafting Project
Progressive, libertarian, and conservative scholars discuss their ideal constitutions with host Jeffrey Rosen
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Live at the NCC: The Past Four Years
A panel of experts from across the ideological spectrum reflect on election 2020, the state of American democracy today, and what’s to come.
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The Affordable Care Act Back at the Supreme Court
Explaining the latest legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act, legal experts Abbe Gluck and Ilya Shapiro joined host Jeffrey Rosen.
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Religious Groups, Foster Care, and the First Am...
The Supreme Court heard highly-anticipated oral arguments this week. Leah Litman and Jonathan Adler recap with host Jeffrey Rosen.
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