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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Benjamin Franklin and the Constitution
Biographers detail his fascinating life and key role in creating the Constitution.
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Brnovich v. DNC, The Supreme Court, and Voting ...
Experts discuss the recent major Supreme Court ruling about Arizona’s voting laws.
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A Constitutional Commemoration of Independence Day
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.
64 min
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The Latest Big Decisions from the Supreme Court
Supreme Court correspondents Jess Bravin and Marcia Coyle join host Jeffrey Rosen to recap recent key decisions from the 2020-21 term.
66 min
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Juneteenth and the Constitution
Why do we celebrate Juneteenth? Martha Jones and Lucas Morel explain and shed light on the history of emancipation and equality in America.
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The Home Stretch of the 2020–21 Supreme Court Term
Kate Shaw and Jonathan Adler recap the Supreme Court’s decisions from this term so far.
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Live at the NCC: Justice Breyer
Justice Stephen G. Breyer joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for conversation on precedent, pragmatism, and the Court today..
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Will Roe v. Wade Be Overturned?
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.
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Constitutional Issues in Voting Rights Today
Two election law experts explore various voting laws proposed in the wake of the 2020 election.
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The Second Amendment and Concealed Carry
Looking ahead to a Supreme Court case on New York’s concealed carry gun law, experts on both sides join Jeffrey Rosen.
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Trump and the Facebook Oversight Board
President Trump's ban from Facebook was upheld; experts on the Facebook Oversight Board explain why.
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Snapchat and the Schoolhouse Gate
Can schools punish students for online speech? Experts discuss a pending Supreme Court case with Jeffrey Rosen.
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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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