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The Battle for the American Mind
Justin Driver provides a provocative exploration of public education, the Supreme Court, and the "battle for the American mind."
60 min
277
Judicial Independence and the Federal Courts: A...
Exploring the 20th century history of judicial independence and the federal courts.
41 min
278
The Suffrage Movement: Revisiting the Final Cam...
Detailing some of the key moments in the journey to women’s suffrage and the ratification of the 19th Amendment, authors Elaine Weiss and Dawn Langan Teele join the NCC’s Lana Ulrich.
59 min
279
Gerard Magliocca: The Heart of the Constitution
Honoring the anniversary of the Bill of Rights' ratification, Gerard Magliocca sits down with Jeffrey Rosen to discuss the first ten amendments to the Constitution.
54 min
280
BONUS: What Would Madison Think of Democracy To...
Three scholarly experts on James Madison join Jeffrey Rosen to explore the founding father's vision for republican government.
23 min
281
Madison, the Media, and the Mob
Exploring what Madison would think of mainstream media and social media today - Jeffrey Rosen moderates a panel of Goldbergs (Jeff, Michelle, and Jonah).
54 min
282
Bonus: Sen. Chris Coons on the Senate and the C...
Sen. Chris Coons sits down with Jeffrey Rosen to discuss the Constitution and the future of the Senate.
34 min
283
Jon Meacham on the American Odyssey of Presiden...
Biographer Jon Meacham shares stories from his portrait of the 41st president.
65 min
284
Hamilton: The Man, the Musical, and the Law
A conversation on the ways that Hamilton, both the man and the musical, teaches us about the Constitution and the law.
53 min
285
What is Citizenship?
Live from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Jeffrey Rosen sits down with Jaya Ramji-Nogales, John Eastman, and Ruth Wasem to discuss citizenship and nationhood.
60 min
286
Ken Starr: A Memoir of the Clinton Investigation
Former special prosecutor Ken Starr shares his definitive account of the investigation into President Clinton.
61 min
287
Michael Beschloss: Presidents of War
Presidential historian Michael Beschloss discusses his new book, Presidents of War, with Jeffrey Rosen.
64 min
288
Why State Constitutions Matter
Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton sheds light on the importance of state courts and state constitutions.
62 min
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Doris Kearns Goodwin: Leadership in Turbulent T...
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian unveils her new book
72 min