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.
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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George Washington’s Constitutional Legacy
Historians Lindsay Chervinsky and Craig Bruce Smith reflect on Washington – the good and the bad – and his constitutional legacy.
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Civic Virtue, and Why It Matters
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.
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An Impeachment Trial Recap
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.
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Will the Equal Rights Amendment be Adopted?
Explaining the latest developments in efforts to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment into the Constitution – Julie Suk and Sai Prakash join host Jeffrey Rosen.
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School Choice and Separation of Church and State
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.
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The Chief, the Senate, and the Trial
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.
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Was the Qasem Soleimani Strike Constitutional?
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.
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Understanding the Four Executive-Branch-Subpoen...
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.
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2019: A Constitutional Year in Review
David French and Kate Shaw recap the biggest constitutional debates of 2019 with host Jeffrey Rosen.
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RBG on Life, Love, Liberty, and Law
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.
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Should President Trump Be Impeached?
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.
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Is There a Constitutional Right to Transport a ...
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.
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What Would Madison Think of the Presidency Today?
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.
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Dueling Platform Policies and Free Speech Online
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.
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Can the Trump Administration End DACA?
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.