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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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
62 min
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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
180
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
38 min
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Free Speech Throughout World History
Examining the concept of and limits on free speech throughout world history
59 min
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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
57 min
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Three Election Law Cases and What They Mean for...
Discussing the issues at stake in a campaign finance case, a redistricting case, and a case involving the independent state legislature doctrine
54 min
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Five Expert Takes on Two Big Issues This Term
Discussing the Supreme Court cases about abortion and guns
37 min
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The Dobbs v. Jackson Case – Part 3
Unpacking the arguments within Justice Alito’s draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade
55 min
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Why the First Amendment Matters Today
Celebrating the installation of the First Amendment tablet at the National Constitution Center
86 min
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Masks, Planes, and the CDC Mandate
Discussing the legal issues at stake in Health Freedom Defense Fund v. Biden, a case about the CDC’s power to mandate masks on public transportation
56 min
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Football, Faith, and the First Amendment – Part 2
Discussing the issues in the Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton School District
54 min
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The Constitutionality of Florida’s Education Bill
Discussing the issues and impact of the legislation critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill
56 min
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Putin's War and International Law
Discussing whether Putin can be tried for war crimes under international law
54 min
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Death Row, Religious Freedom, Legislative Censu...
Discussing the SCOTUS decisions in Ramirez v. Collier and Houston Community College v. Wilson
59 min
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The Confirmation Hearings of Judge Ketanji Brow...
Recapping what we learned about the Supreme Court nominee during four days of hearings
57 min
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What is the “Independent State Legislature Doct...
Discussing the authority state legislatures have to create laws around elections
65 min
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Russia, Ukraine, Constitutionalism, and the Rul...
Examining what the Russian invasion of Ukraine means for the core principles of constitutionalism
54 min
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The EPA, Federal Power, and the Future of Clima...
Discussing the authority of federal agencies, as presented in West Virginia v. EPA
63 min
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Early Presidents on Happiness, Government, and ...
Exploring key writings and speeches from Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison on various topics
52 min
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Redistricting in Alabama and the Voting Rights Act
Examining the issues at play in Merrill v. Milligan, a case about drawing new voting districts in Alabama
51 min
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How Free Speech Under the First Amendment Devel...
Exploring key Supreme Court cases involving free speech and the First Amendment, as well as the philosophical inspirations behind it
59 min