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Live at the National Constitution Center

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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 ... more

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In this episode, Stanford University Professor Caroline Winterer explores how the American founders drew inspiration from not only classical Greece and Rome, but other civilizations in the ancient world, including Carthage, Rome’s mortal enemy. In ce... more

In this episode, Technology and constitutional scholar Jonathan Zittrain and Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School Ellen Goodman examine the intersection of the First Amendment and artificial intelligence, how constitutional values can... more

In this episode, Timothy Sandefur joins to discuss his new book, Proclaiming Liberty: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence, a fast-paced intellectual history that traces how John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and their contemp... more

In this episode, Constitutional scholar Ilan Wurman joins for a conversation on his new book, The Constitution of 1789: A New Introduction. Written to coincide with the semiquincentennial of American independence, the book offers a fresh examination ... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Zittrain
technology and constitutional scholar
Rutgers Law School
Episode: The First Amendment and Artificial Intelligence
Ellen Goodman
Distinguished professor of law
Rutgers Law School
Episode: The First Amendment and Artificial Intelligence
Timothy Sandefur
Constitutional scholar, author of Proclaiming Liberty
Institute for Justice
Episode: Timothy Sandefur on Proclaiming Liberty: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence
Ilan Wurman
Constitutional scholar, author of The Constitution of 1789, A New Introduction
Author, Professor
Episode: Ilan Wurman on The Constitution of 1789: A New Introduction
Jonathan Adler
Tazewell Taylor Professor of Law at Sama Mary Law School
Sama Mary Law School
Episode: Civil Discourse and the Supreme Court
Greg Garre
Partner at Latham and Watkins
Latham & Watkins
Episode: Civil Discourse and the Supreme Court
Katherine Mims Crocker
Professor of Law at Cornell Law School
Cornell Law School
Episode: Civil Discourse and the Supreme Court
Howard M. Wasserman
Professor of Law and Associate Dean at Florida International University Law School
Florida International University
Episode: Civil Discourse and the Supreme Court
Ilya Somin
Professor of Law, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
George Mason University
Episode: The Supreme Court and Executive Power

Hosts

Julie Silverbrook
Host and conversation facilitator with the National Constitution Center; leads live NCC discussions and book-club conversations.
Tom Donnelly
Lead scholar guiding discussions; hosts sessions including live events and program-specific interactions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 174 ratings
  • Democracy, Populism, Tyranny

    Todays episode was by far the worst in memory. This show is usually informative and balanced. Today’s show was nothing but one meme and bumper sticker against Trump after another. No mention was made of the Obama-era scandals of political spying at the FISA courts, the current weaponization of DOJ against the leading presidential candidate (which the panelist promote indirectly), and unmentioned BLM riots, which the left accepted as almost the only exception to Covid restrictions. The young ... more

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    rt123jc
    United States3 years ago
  • Interesting and informative sessions about different facets of the constitution. Would recommend.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cptcanuck15
    4 years ago
  • Frustrated but love the show overall

    I listened to your FDR/Supreme Court episode. It was fine…if it was a seminar at the Brookings Institution on how to justify packing today’s court and messaging the public against Originalist interpretation. It was unfit for the Constitution Center. We need institutions like you to actually present the best of both sides. Ken (?) is a talented historian who has written about conservatives. He is not a conservative. It was poor judgment to not enrich this conversation with ideological diversity. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    with all due respect
    United States4 years ago
  • Thought provoking

    This is a fine podcast with expert guests who bring intelligent, wide ranging knowledge about the constitution and its backstories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joazn
    Australia4 years ago
  • Intelligent Discussion

    Intelligent, interesting & important discussion on Constitutional matters.

    Every US citizen should listen to The Constitution Center podcasts, etc.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nesorneb
    United States5 years ago

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Thoughtful, rigorous discussions that make constitutional topics accessible to a broad audience.
Often features expert guests who bring deep historical and legal insights.
Consistently emphasizes civics education and civil discourse; high quality, informative content.

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The First Amendment and Artificial Intelligence
Q: How settled is this? How much can we turn to prior precedents in the face of autonomous AI, and what does that mean for First Amendment rights?
There is significant uncertainty; precedents about speech vs. speakers may apply differently as AI becomes more autonomous. Courts might protect outputs similar to human speech, but if machine-generated content operates independently of human direction, the boundaries of First Amendment protections could shift, requiring new doctrine and regulatory approaches.
The First Amendment and Artificial Intelligence
Q: Explain who falls into each of the three categories, what they're most concerned about, and where questions about free expression fit into those competing visions for AI's future.
The accelerationists are excited about rapid advancement and practical breakthroughs, while safetyists worry about whether AI might outpace human control and seek interventions to slow or constrain development; skeptics apply a critical, measured lens, often emphasizing cultural, social, and epistemic concerns. Free expression intersects these views by examining how law, policy, and institutions should adapt to new expressive possibilities and potential harms without stifling innovation or speech.
Timothy Sandefur on Proclaiming Liberty: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence
Q: What do you mean by the Declaration being more than a rhetorical justification for independence?
It is a legal framework that sets the limits of legitimate government and articulates natural-rights that constrain political power, informing how the Constitution should be interpreted and applied.
Separation of Powers and the Rule of Law
Q: How do you define the rule of law in practice for the American judiciary?
The rule of law means applying the law fairly and impartially, with lifetime tenure and protected pay to insulate judges from political pressures, and adhering to the Constitution and oaths rather than personal or partisan agendas.
Civic Story Hour with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch and Janie Nitze
Q: What can kids do today to participate in citizenship and civic life?
Practical steps include being good family and community members, starting clubs, engaging in local service, learning history to understand how and why institutions are formed, and developing the habit of informed participation.

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