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Amarica's Constitution

Akhil Reed Amar
Donald Trump
14th Amendment
Birthright Citizenship
Supreme Court
Constitutional Law
Constitution
Insurrection
First Amendment
Congress
Trump Versus Anderson
Impeachment
Presidential Immunity
Federalist Society
Originalism
Executive Power
Abraham Lincoln
Trump Administration
Section Three Of the 14th Amendment
American Citizenship
Biden Administration

Professor Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University and one of the nation's leading authorities on the Constitution, offers weekly in-depth discussions on the most urgent and fascinating constitutional issues of our day. He is joined by co-host Andy Lipka and guests drawn from other top experts including Bob Woodward, Nina Totenberg, Neal Katyal, Lawrence ... more

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Recent Guests

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Episode: Rosen on Liberty; Gorsuch on Gorsuch - with Jeffrey Rosen and Justice Neil Gorsuch
Jeb Boesberg
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia
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Episode: Scrip for Scripture on the National Mall
Sarah Isgur
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Episode: Last Branch Stands, The Barbara Court Sits - Special Guest Sarah Isgur
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Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: Created to Born to Barbara
Sarah Isger
Co-host of Advisory Opinions, introduced as part of SCOTUS Blog Extended Universe
SCOTUS Blog
Episode: Substantive Expansion - with Advisory Opinions and Divided Argument
David French
Co-host of Advisory Opinions, contributor to the Extended Universe
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Episode: Substantive Expansion - with Advisory Opinions and Divided Argument
Will Bode
Co-host of Divided Argument, contributor to Extended Universe
Chicago / University of Chicago
Episode: Substantive Expansion - with Advisory Opinions and Divided Argument
Dan Epps
Co-host of Divided Argument, contributor to Extended Universe
Washington University
Episode: Substantive Expansion - with Advisory Opinions and Divided Argument
Gordon Wood
Historian involved in Ever Scholar program, part of extended universe anecdote
Brown University (historian)
Episode: Substantive Expansion - with Advisory Opinions and Divided Argument

Hosts

Andy Lipka
Co-host with a background as a legal commentator and guide through discussions, often steering conversations and connecting historical context to contemporary issues.
Akhil Reed Amar
Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University; provides constitutional-historical analysis and deep dives into foundational issues.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 600 ratings
  • Viewpoint below ground

    A professor, not a practicing lawyer, and it shows. Right result, wrong clause and a myopic view of the text that somehow only speaks to him. He’s got a novel approach and is for entertainment, not good legal theory. An Originalist shill at heart.

    Amar is a conservative apologist and, above all things, a ring kisser.

    He marches with the fascists but cries when they burn down the institutions.

    And he keeps bringing on that hack Sarah Isgur. Miss Isgur doesn’t digest legal opinions and she lac... more

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    lamby183
    United Statesa month ago
  • The fucking world is falling apart. And you two act like we can have a polite conversation with Trump supporters. You are so much a part of the problem.

    Podcast Addict
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    gpkos2018
    3 months ago
  • Incisive but anachronistic

    This show has incisive commentary and their coverage of certain constitutional issues is fabulous (though I’m not a lawyer). However, it was this very material that made me realize that SCOTUS doesn’t act in good faith and therefore the commentary is outdated - they are laboring under the illusion that the constitution matters more to the majority on the Supreme Court than power or the pet agendas of the justices. Which is absurd, and which makes points of constitutional argument and nuance sim... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Munners111
    United States3 months ago
  • Superb analysis

    This is proper scholarship delivered in a manner accessible to a layman. I am a Brit who recognises the importance of these issues to the world at large. We need scholars like Akhil to provide authoritative guidance to SCOTUS and “the people” in these tumultuous times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sunshine stuey
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Ladies and gentlemen, the best constitutional education (free of charge).

    I’ve been transformed, both as a lawyer and as a citizen, by Amar’s lectures, books and now this podcast. Shout out to Andy, the best co-host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WW112
    Mexico5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Thoughtful, accessible constitutional education with deep historical grounding.
High-quality scholarship, but some listeners wish for less book-promotion during episodes.
Strong guests and civility noted as a hallmark of the show.
Contemporary politics and court dynamics can color episodes for some listeners.
Civility and rigorous analysis appreciated, though opinions can be polarizing.

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Q: Why do states sometimes restrict how a governor fills a vacant Senate seat, and is it constitutional under the 17th Amendment to mandate party alignment or other qualifications for a temporary appointment?
Historically, states have varied rules for temporary appointments; debates center on federalism and the 17th Amendment's framework, with some expert commentary suggesting the legislature could set hiring conditions while preserving the general structure of appointment powers.
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Q: Would simultaneously serving as U.S. Senator and Representative violate the Constitution given the Ineligibility Clause and the idea of multiple offices?
There is an implicit prohibition against holding multiple offices in the same time frame; historical and scholarly analyses (e.g., One Person, One Office) suggest limits on simultaneous offices, though there are examples of overlapping roles in other eras; the hosts ultimately treat it as a challenging scenario likely yielding no, you cannot do it.
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Q: Two questions regarding President Trump's 1776 Weaponization Fund: assuming the appropriation could support the use of settlement money, would there be an appropriation clause or non-delegation problem? How might standing be established for challenging this use of funds?
The discussion frames the issue through constitutional and prerogative writs lenses, suggesting that remedies could exist if there is an improper use of funds or mismanagement; standing could potentially be argued by shareholders or other parties with fiduciary concerns, depending on the specifics of the funding and governance structures.
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Q: On page 47 of Born Equal, you cite Article 1, Section 9 of the Constitution, prohibiting states from any bills of attainder or establishing titles of nobility. Should this have been a citation to Article 1, Section 10?
The correct citation is Article 1, Section 10 for prohibitions on state actions; Article 1, Section 9 more broadly limits the federal government. The distinction is about which level of government is being limited, and the two sections work together to clarify federal vs. state power.
Scrip for Scripture on the National Mall
Q: Akhil, your reaction to Judge Boesberg's remarks and the address at the Yale Law commencement?
Akhil reflects that Boesberg's courage and emphasis on aligning one's career with core institutional missions were genuinely noteworthy and that such public service acts deserve admiration, even when one disagrees with every detail.

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- A deep, historical-legal discussion about constitutional issues, with focus on church-state relations, birthright citizenship, due process, and federalism. The show blends rigorous historical context, live argument-style analysis, and contemporary Supreme Court dynamics, often featuring prominent scholars, judges, and legal journalists as guests.

- Noteworthy is the strong originalist orientation, the interplay between legal theory and public policy, and the network-style cross-over of guests and topics that broaden the conversation beyond pure academia to media, politics, and public discourse.

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