Live at the National Constitution Center
Live constitutional conversations and debates featuring leading historians, journalists, scholars, and public officials hosted at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia and across America. To watch National Constitution Center Town Halls live, check out our schedule of upcoming programs at constitutioncenter.org/townhall. Register through Zoom to ask your constitutional questions in the Q&A or watch live on YouTube at YouTube.com/ConstitutionCenter.
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From Spies to Leakers: The History of the Espio...
Legal scholar Heidi Kitrosser and political historian Sam Lebovic discuss one of the most contentious statutes relating to the First Amendment and how it has been used over time.
64 min
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Democracy, Populism, and the Tyranny of the Min...
Political scientists Frances Lee of Princeton University, Steven Levitsky of Harvard University, and Kurt Weyland of the University of Texas at Austin, explore some of the new theories and approaches to the challenges facing American democracy in 2023 and beyond.
62 min
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What the Black Intellectual Tradition Can Teach...
New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie and political scientist Melvin Rogers explore the ways key African American intellectuals and artist reimagined U.S. democracy.
65 min
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From Founders to Politicians: Political Divisio...
Historians Carol Berkin and H.W. Brands explore the hotly contested election of 1800, political partisanship, and nationalism in early America.
61 min
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Native Peoples and Redefining U.S. History
Historians Ned Blackhawk and Brenda Child shed light on the central role Indigenous peoples have played in shaping our nation’s narrative.
58 min
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From FDR to Biden: The Creation of the Modern P...
Presidency experts Stephen Knott, Sidney Milkis, and Barbara Perry explore how the institution of the modern presidency has evolved.
61 min
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The Forgotten Years of the Civil Rights Movement
Prize-winning historians Kate Masur and Dylan Penningroth discuss their latest books exploring the hidden histories behind the struggle for justice and equality.
60 min
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How to Interpret the Constitution: A Citizen’s ...
Bestselling author Cass Sunstein unveils his new book with leading constitutional expert Philip Bobbit to discuss the current controversies surrounding constitutional interpretation.
54 min
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The History of Religious Liberty in America
A live Constitution Day 2023 edition of America’s Town Hall examines the history of religious liberty
63 min
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National First Amendment Summit
National First Amendment Summit, which was held at the National Constitution Center on September 13, 2023
157 min
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2023 Annual Supreme Court Review
The National Constitution Center and ADL host legal experts and court watchers to discuss the most significant decisions of the term.
87 min
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Montesquieu and the Constitution
Political theorists explore the influence of Montesquieu on American democracy.
61 min
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The Modern History of Originalism
Libertarian and conservative experts discuss the modern development of originalism
58 min
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Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories ...
Judges discuss the constitutional legacy of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
59 min
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Deliberation and Democratic Norms in America
Authors explore strategies for overcoming partisan gridlock.
61 min
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The State of Free Expression in the U.S. and Ab...
Free Speech Advocates Examine the global state of free expression
62 min
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The Shadow Docket Debate
Experts explore the current debate surrounding the Supreme Court’s “shadow docket.”
57 min
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The Evolution of Judicial Independence in Ameri...
Two federal judges discuss their experiences upholding judicial independence in the face of contemporary challenges
60 min
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The Evolution of Judicial Independence in Ameri...
Exploring judicial independence and the federal courts in the 20th century and the major milestones that shaped the judiciary
39 min
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The Evolution of Judicial Independence in Ameri...
Exploring the founders’ intentions surrounding the establishment of the federal judiciary and the role of the courts during the nation’s formative years
45 min
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The Future of Affirmative Action
Discussing the affirmative action cases before the Supreme Court and their potential impact
56 min
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Women and the American Idea
Authors discuss key women who inspired constitutional change throughout American history
67 min
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Solicitors General and the Supreme Court
Discussing the various approaches to constitutional interpretation and key doctrines—including originalism, textualism, and the major questions doctrine
65 min
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Civic Virtue and Citizenship
Discussing the concepts of civic virtue and citizenship in democratic societies
55 min
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The Constitutional Role of the State Solicitor ...
Discussing the history of the office of the solicitor general and the role of state solicitors in litigating cases before the Supreme Court
53 min