Rephonic
Artwork for This Constitution
American Revolution
U.S. Constitution
Declaration Of Independence
George Washington
Congress
Constitution
Thomas Jefferson
Electoral College
Continental Congress
Political Parties
John Adams
United States Presidency
Federalism
Judicial Review
Executive Power
Presidential Selection Process
Lexington and Concord
Abraham Lincoln
Separation Of Powers
Emancipation Proclamation

This Constitution is an every-two-weeks podcast ordained and established by the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University, the home of Utah’s Civic Thought & Leadership Initiative.

Co-hosted by Savannah Eccles Johnston and Matthew Brogdon, This Constitution equips listeners with the knowledge and insights to engage with the most pressing political questions of our time, starti... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes65Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
EducationHistory

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for This Constitution

Latest Episodes

America was born with a promise and a lie. Frederick Douglass lived in the gap. How did a fugitive slave become one of the nation’s most radical constitutional thinkers? Why did he reject the Garrisonian view of the Constitution as a “covenant with d... more

YouTube

Could the American Revolution have ended not on a battlefield, but in a mutinous meeting at Newburgh? What happens when the army that won independence is told there’s no money to pay it? Can a republic survive when its officers have just grievances a... more

The American Revolution was fought on battlefields, but victory depended on winning another fight overseas: the battle for international support. As the colonies challenged the British Empire, American diplomats had to convince foreign powers that th... more

YouTube

Congress went to war in 1775 against the most powerful empire in the world, but could a legislative body actually run a war? With no executive departments, no Pentagon, and little experience managing a national military, the Second Continental Congre... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

We the People
We the PeopleNational Constitution Center
The Daily
The DailyThe New York Times
PTI
PTIESPN, Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon

Recent Guests

Brad Rebeiro
Associate Professor of Law at Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Episode: Season 4, Episode 12 | Was the Constitution Anti-Slavery? How Frederick Douglass Changed His Mind
Greg Jackson
America 250 Professor in Constitutional Studies at UVU; history faculty; fellow with the National Security Studies Program; author of Been There, Done That
Utah Valley University
Episode: Season 4, Episode 11 | The Newburgh Conspiracy: When Washington Saved the Republic (Again)
Carol Berkin
Professor Emerita of History at Baruch College, City University of New York
Baruch College, City University of New York
Episode: Season 4, Episode 8 | The American Revolution Was a Women's War
Sean Beienburg
Associate Professor of constitutional history
Arizona State University, School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership
Episode: Season 4, Episode 2 | Splitting Sovereignty: How the Colonies Defended Local Control
Nathaniel Philbrick
America's foremost storyteller of the revolution, historian and author
Historian and author
Episode: Season 4, Episode 1 | A Watery Revolution: How the Sea Decided American Independence
David Bobb
President of the Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute
Episode: Season 3, Episode 19 | Saving Principles: Frederick Douglass, the Declaration, and the Soul of Civic Education
Sarah Isgur
Former Director of the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Justice; Senior Editor at the Dispatch; commentator
The Dispatch / SCOTUSblog
Episode: Season 3, Episode 18 | Who Counts as the Press? From Printing Presses to Afroman
Frances Lee
Congress scholar from Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: Season 3, Episode 17 | Congress Underrated: Representation, Gridlock, and What We Miss
James Patterson
Associate Professor of Public Affairs at the Institute for American Civics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Episode: Season 3, Episode 15 | For God and Country: How Religious Pluralism Shaped the American Founding

Hosts

Savannah Eccles Johnston
Co-host focusing on constitutional history and civic thought; affiliated with the Center for Constitutional Studies at UVU
Matthew Brogdon
Host focusing on constitutional history and civic thought; affiliated with the Center for Constitutional Studies at UVU

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Well done

    Thank you for providing deeper insight into the grievances that led to the Revolution and those who articulated them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grandpa Hank 5
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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

Episodes balance deep analysis with approachable storytelling for non-specialists.
The show often connects historical debates to present-day constitutional questions.
Guests are consistently high-caliber experts offering scholarly perspectives.
Listeners value the rigorous historical grounding and primary-source references.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Season 4, Episode 8 | The American Revolution Was a Women's War
Q: How did women's labor sustain the Patriot cause on the home front?
Women produced goods, managed households under siege, relationships with the army through laundering and provisioning, and even assumed roles in camps, which enabled soldiers to remain on campaign and contributed to the broader political shift about women's public roles.
Season 4, Episode 1 | A Watery Revolution: How the Sea Decided American Independence
Q: Why is the siege of Boston discussed as part of a maritime narrative?
Because naval control and riverine movement shaped the siege, enabling or constraining moves like fortifications and the push from Dorchester Heights, which ultimately forced the British evacuation.
Season 3, Episode 15 | For God and Country: How Religious Pluralism Shaped the American Founding
Q: What is the contemporary relevance of these historical debates on church-state relations?
The episode connects the old debates about funding pastors and teachers of religion to modern discussions about vouchers and public funds, arguing that a pluralist framework and exclusion of state patronage help maintain civil peace and broaden access to education and social services.
Season 3, Episode 15 | For God and Country: How Religious Pluralism Shaped the American Founding
Q: How did Virginia's approach to religious freedom evolve in the lead-up to the Constitution?
Jefferson pushed a religious freedom bill in Virginia advocating disestablishment, with Madison's Memorial and Remonstrance opposing state-sponsored funding for clergy, arguing for pluralism and protection of conscience rights.
Season 3, Episode 15 | For God and Country: How Religious Pluralism Shaped the American Founding
Q: What were the main religious groups involved in shaping the founding experiments with liberty and establishment?
The discussion highlights Catholics like the Carrolls and Calverts, Quakers, Baptists, Anglicans, Presbyterians, and Congregationalists as integral players, each contributing to a culture of religious liberty and debates over disestablishment across different colonies.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Constitution

What is This Constitution about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently explores foundational American political ideas through historical episodes that center on the founding era, constitutional design, federalism, and civic education. Hosts guide conversations with historians, legal scholars, and policymakers to illuminate how governance, rights, and civic virtue evolved, often tying past debates to present-day constitutional questions. Noteworthy is the program's penchant for linking micro-histories (local governance, publishing, religious liberty) to macro-issues like executive power, press freedoms, and federal-state relations, making complex legal history accessible for educated listeners and professionals seeking deeper context for public affairs and policy.

A distinctive strength ... more

Where can I find podcast stats for This Constitution?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for This Constitution. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to This Constitution and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does This Constitution get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for This Constitution, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for This Constitution?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for This Constitution, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does This Constitution have?

To see how many followers or subscribers This Constitution has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to This Constitution?

These podcasts share a similar audience with This Constitution:

1. Consider This from NPR
2. Trump's Terms
3. We the People
4. The Daily
5. PTI

How many episodes of This Constitution are there?

This Constitution launched 2 years ago and published 65 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact This Constitution?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for This Constitution?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for This Constitution from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for This Constitution?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of This Constitution. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on This Constitution?

Recent guests on This Constitution include:

1. Brad Rebeiro
2. Greg Jackson
3. Carol Berkin
4. Sean Beienburg
5. Nathaniel Philbrick
6. David Bobb
7. Sarah Isgur
8. Frances Lee

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days