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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Affirmative Action and the 14th Amendment – Part 2
Recapping the oral arguments in a pair of Supreme Court cases about affirmative action
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Affirmative Action and the 14th Amendment – Part 1
Examining the original text, meaning, and understanding of the 14th Amendment in arguments for and against affirmative action
56 min
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Pork, the Dormant Commerce Clause, and Legislat...
Recapping the Supreme Court’s oral arguments in National Pork Producers v. Ross
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Redistricting in Alabama and the Voting Rights ...
Recapping the Supreme Court’s oral arguments in Merrill v. Milligan
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Justice Stephen Breyer on the Importance of Civ...
Hearing from the recently retired justice on the importance of civic engagement and civil disagreement
55 min
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Supreme Court 2022-23 Term Preview
Looking ahead at some of the high-profile cases SCOTUS will consider in the upcoming term
63 min
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The NCC’s Constitutional Convention Reports: Th...
Discussing five constitutional amendments proposed by conservative, libertarian, and progressive scholars
64 min
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Originalism: A Matter of Interpretation
Discussing whether and how the U.S. Constitution should be interpreted according to its original meaning
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The Intellectual Inspirations Behind the Consti...
Examining key texts that inspired the founders before and during the Constitutional Convention
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The Legality of the Biden Administration’s Stud...
Debating whether the President can forgive certain student loans without Congressional action
63 min
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Is the First Amendment Enough Today?
Discussing whether First Amendment standards are enough when regulating online speech
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Constitutional Questions After the Raid on Mar-...
Dissecting the implications of the FBI seizing classified documents from President Trump’s home in Florida
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A Constitutional Conversation at Crystal Bridges
Celebrating the opening of a new exhibition at Crystal Bridges with a discussion exploring the importance of the Constitution and free speech to democracy
73 min
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The Case for Reforming the Electoral Count Act ...
Analyzing a proposed Senate bill to reform the Electoral Count Act
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Abortion Law in the U.S. and Abroad After Roe
Exploring how U.S. abortion law after Roe compares to that of other countries
58 min
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What is the “Independent State Legislature Doct...
Examining the arguments for and against a theory that could remake US election law
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Restoring the Guardrails of Democracy
Identifying institutional, legal, and technological reforms that might address current threats to American democracy
56 min
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The EPA, Federal Power, and the Future of Clima...
Discussing the Supreme Court’s opinion in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency
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Vouchers, Prayers, and Religion in American Sch...
Understanding the Supreme Court’s opinions in two recent First Amendment cases
52 min
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The Dobbs v. Jackson Case – Part 4
Unpacking the opinion and dissent from the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
58 min
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What the Supreme Court’s Opinion in NYSRPA v. B...
Breaking down the opinion in the landmark case expanding the right to carry arms outside the home
56 min
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The History of LGBTQ Rights in America
Commemorating Pride Month by surveying changes in gay rights throughout American history
61 min
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How to Prevent Another January 6
Considering ways to strengthen American constitutional and democratic institutions against current and future threats
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Free Speech Throughout World History
Examining the concept of and limits on free speech throughout world history
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Social Media and Public Health: A Conversation ...
Exploring the role of states in addressing the potential dangers of various social media platforms to public health, privacy, and competition
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