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Amarica's Constitution

Akhil Reed Amar
14th Amendment
Donald Trump
Insurrection
Trump Versus Anderson
Section Three Of the 14th Amendment
Section 3 Of the 14th Amendment
Colorado Supreme Court
Ulysses S. Grant
John B. Floyd
Section 3 Disqualification
Constitutional Law
Jarkesy Case
Congress
Supreme Court
Trump's Candidacy
Administrative Law
Jury Trials
Impeachment
Electoral Process
First Amendment

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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Our listeners have a talent for inquiry; they follow Professor Amar’s arguments every week, and come up with their own.  This week, we end the year by fielding a wide range of questions, including some related to presidential oath-taking; juries, ask... more

Presidential power is abridged, for a change, by the Supreme Court in its shadow docket ruling in Trump v. Illinois.  Rather than ruling in silence, however, this time the Court gives us 25 pages and 4 opinions to chew on.  We examine the history beh... more

One of the most promising new faces in the US Congress, Representative Maggie Goodlander, joins us for a wide-ranging discussion, including the recent video assuring our troops that they may not obey illegal orders, and the aftermath of that simple o... more

Oral arguments took place in the highly-anticipated unitary executive case, Trump v. Slaughter. The overruling of the case that seems to govern, Humphrey’s Executor, has been long expected, and indeed, the Chief Justice referred to the “dry husk” tha... more

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Recent Guests

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Former Solicitor General and a prominent legal expert
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Episode: 250 Episodes, 250 Years - and a surprise guest!
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Episode: The Threads of Liberty - Special Guest Jeffrey Rosen
Kate Shaw
Distinguished constitutional law professor at Penn
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Professor Jill Hasday
Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Centennial Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Law School
Episode: We the Who? - Special Guest Jill Hasday
Michael Dorf
Robert S. Stevens Professor of Law at Cornell Law School
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Jamie Raskin
Representative for Maryland's 8th Congressional District
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Episode: Firing Line, Then and Now - Special Guests US Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Author Sam Tanenhaus
Sam Tanenhaus
Author and former editor at the New York Times
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Hosts

Andy Lipka
Co-host and a significant voice in facilitating discussions alongside Professor Amar, providing insights and engaging dialogue.
Akhil Amar
Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, recognized authority on constitutional law and history.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 572 ratings
  • Enough with the Book Promotion Please

    At its best, this podcast offers thoughtful and authoritative perspectives on the Constitution from a self-identified “originalist” liberal Yale law professor and his non-lawyer sidekick who moves the show along. Consistently four stars with occasional five-star moments. Listeners who lack Yale DNA may find the constant references to Yale tedious. A larger irritation for this listener is the podcast’s promotion of Prof. Amar’s books, and we are currently in one of those unfortunate promotional p... more

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    JMHSKI
    United States4 months ago
  • The cumulative result of American narcissism

    I cannot listen to legal scholars argue and debate the nuances of legal holding sentences and old white founders from 250 years ago anymore. They expected voters to choose leaders of virtue, yet provided no legal break stops for monarchy loving despots. Men craven for power & personal enrichment grasping for the Unitary Executive to decapitate democracy are given actual substance by “great legal minds” ignoring troops marching in our capital & immigrants thrown on the ground, chased to be killed... more

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    3
    lisalfarin
    United States5 months ago
  • If only ..,

    Akhil could get control of his monstrous ego, this would be great show.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Prof MH
    United States5 months ago
  • I love this podcast but …

    It seems quaint to be talking about the constitution when we have a president who has declared himself a king, or dictator, enabled by a Supreme Court stacked with his political hacks. And how does Calabresi feel about how he and his pal Leonard Leo have so disgracefully undermined our democracy with their right wing federalist society judicial plants?But hey, it’s nice that you can be so civil and polite with each other while millions here and abroad suffer. You can pat yourselves on the back a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    chicka-doodle-doo
    United States10 months ago
  • Executive Orders

    Can Professor Amar read the Executive Orders please. Some of them are really about shredding the Constitution as has been practiced and interpreted by the Supreme Court.

    These folks are talking about ignoring the Judicial Branch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lisalfarin
    United Statesa year ago

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Some find the focus on legal nuances and historical perspectives to be enriching and informative, helping to clarify complex topics.
Criticism arises around perceived political biases from the hosts, especially in light of contemporary political events.
Listeners appreciate the deep insights and intellectual rigor displayed in discussions about the Constitution.
Many highlight the hosts' knowledge and expertise, stating that the podcast enriches their understanding of American constitutional issues.
Viewers value the hosts' ability to communicate complex topics in an understandable manner, making the legal discourse more accessible to a general audience.

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#249
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Your Questions, Easy and Hard
Q: When a president is re-elected, does the Constitution require him to take the oath again, or is that just a matter of custom?
The practice is to take the oath again as it aligns with the principles of continuity and governance under the Constitution.
Your Questions, Easy and Hard
Q: Can Trump simply pardon anyone who issues or obeys an illegal order?
Impeachment serves as a check on the misuse of pardons, reflecting how systemic structures can provide oversight regardless of the power dynamics present.
Your Questions, Easy and Hard
Q: If Akhil was advising a Democratic or Republican president, which names would he recommend?
There's a distinction in how judges and justices are recommended based on alignment to the respective party's philosophies, and considerations around names vary by party.
Your Questions, Easy and Hard
Q: Can an American be denied admission solely on the basis of membership in the Democratic Party if the administration in office believes all Democrats hate America?
There are different rules for specific domains, like the military versus civilian life, and discriminating based on party membership versus other sentiments has different implications.
Courage is Contagious - Special Guest Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander
Q: What motivated the video where you advised members of the armed forces not to obey illegal orders?
It was a consensus among us due to unprecedented challenges faced by service members.

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