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Consider the Constitution is a podcast from the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution at James Madison's Montpelier. The show provides insight into constitutional issues that directly affect every American. Hosted by Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey the podcast features interviews with constitutional scholars, policy and subject matter experts, heritage professionals, and legal practitioners.

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Thomas Jefferson and James Madison agreed on almost everything when it came to religious freedom. But they talked about it in completely different ways. Historian Dr. John Ragosta joins Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey to unpack that difference — Jefferson'... more

We know James Madison as the Father of the Constitution. But who was he before that? In this special episode, Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey takes the guest seat to explore the formative years that made Madison who he is.

At 25, Madison was the youngest m... more

What does the Constitution actually say — and why haven't most of us read it? Ben Sheehan, bestselling author and award-winning digital creator, joins host Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey to talk about the civic knowledge gap and how he used his background... more

The words are familiar — life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness — but do we really know what they meant to the men who wrote them? As America marks 250 years of independence, Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey sits down with Dr. Lynn Uzzell, Julia Van Geest,... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Sheehan
Best-selling author and award-winning digital creator
Author of OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say; former executive producer at Money or Die; HL Strategies co-founder
Episode: Making the Constitution Readable: PBS' Ben Sheehan on Civics, Comedy, and Closing the Knowledge Gap
Lynn Uzzell
Associate Professor of Politics
Bethel University
Episode: 250 Years Later: The Philosopher Who Made It Possible
Julia Van Geest
Co-author of Locking and Unlocking the Declaration of Independence
Bethel University
Episode: 250 Years Later: The Philosopher Who Made It Possible
TC Lee
Co-author of Locking and Unlocking the Declaration of Independence
Bethel University
Episode: 250 Years Later: The Philosopher Who Made It Possible
Dr. Zachary Deibel
Assistant professor of history, Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Military Institute
Episode: The Constitution Before the Constitution with Dr. Zachary Deibel
Catherine Allgor
Historian focusing on women in early American history
Massachusetts Historical Society
Episode: Women and the Constitution
Colleen Sheehan
Professor of politics at Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Episode: Promises to Keep: Madison, Self-Government, and the Citizen's Responsibility
Peter Cohen
Attorney with extensive experience in Supreme Court jurisprudence and author of In the Supreme Court's Own Words
Author, Attorney
Episode: The Supreme Court's Credibility
Dr. Jay Cost
Gerald R. Ford Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, AEI
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Madison's Revolutionary Legacy: From Virginia Rights to the War of 1812

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Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey
Host of interviews focused on constitutional issues, history, and civic education.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Interesting & Informational

    This podcast has unique insights & great guests! One of my go-to political podcasts for unique topics and perspectives!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cclbtc
    United States2 years ago
  • Constitutional Insights and Understanding

    A great resource for Citizens who want to further their understanding of the Constitution via a wonderful variety of Practitioners and Scholars providing accessible insights to the Constitution.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patrick is Blaze
    United States2 years ago
  • Valuable Resource

    A podcast for anyone interested in how the US Constitution came to be and how it impacts every citizen today. Great history, context and facts. Some much to consider.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam Belmar
    United States3 years ago

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Audiences value the episode variety—scholarship, policy relevance, and public history perspectives.
Hosts' nonpartisan, civics-forward approach resonates with sponsors seeking educational, trusted content.
Listeners appreciate the rigor and accessibility of expert-led constitutional discussions.

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250 Years Later: The Philosopher Who Made It Possible
Q: What is the concept of consent in Locke's thought, and how does it differ from Jefferson's view?
Locke emphasizes a broad notion of consent—express or tacit—whereby people can consent by action or inaction, while Jefferson emphasizes explicit, participatory consent and a more dynamic, revocable trust in government.
250 Years Later: The Philosopher Who Made It Possible
Q: Well, Lynn, I want to kick off the first question with you. So before we kind of delve into how Locke is influencing the Declaration of Independence, can you first tell us who is John Locke?
Locke was an English philosopher centuries before the American founding whose Second Treatise argued for government by consent and a right to revolution, grounding revolutionary justification in natural rights and the social contract.
The Supreme Court's Credibility
Q: Do evolving interpretations and tensions between original meaning and living constitutionalism influence contemporary decisions?
Yes, the episode discusses how justices may interpret the Constitution differently—original meaning versus evolving standards—and how those approaches can yield different outcomes on modern issues like the Eighth Amendment and administrative power.
The Supreme Court's Credibility
Q: Why is it important to show what the Court has said rather than summarizing it, and how does that affect public civics?
Cohen emphasizes that the Court's own words illuminate doctrines like separation of powers and checks and balances, and that accessibility of judicial writing helps civilians engage with constitutional issues more confidently.
The Supreme Court's Credibility
Q: Peter, what struck you about the book and why focus on the justices' own words?
The host asks how presenting the Court's own language helps readers understand jurisprudence, and Cohen explains that exposing the Court's reasoning directly makes it easier for the public to grasp the Constitution's interpretation over time.

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A thoughtful exploration of constitutional ideas, history, and governance, with scholars, practitioners, and heritage professionals sharing deep dives into the Founding era, constitutional design, and current applications. Episodes often connect Madisonian theory to modern civic life, legislative mechanics, and public education about the Constitution, offering accessible context through interviews and open classroom-style conversations. Notable strengths include a steady stream of expert guests, a principled nonpartisan stance, and a focus on how history informs contemporary democracy. Potential listeners include policy professionals, educators, lawyers, and history buffs seeking rigorous but approachable discussions about liberty, represen... more

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