We the People
National Constitution CenterA weekly show from the National Constitution Center hosted by Julie Silverbrook and Tom Donnelly where listeners can hear the best arguments on all sides of the constitutional issues at the center of American life.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 645 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryHistoryNews | |||
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In this episode, author Scott S. Greenberger discusses his new book, The Forsaken Founder, which explores the colorful life and consequential legacy of Gouverneur Morris, the “Penman of the Constitution,” an often overlooked and forgotten figure of t... more
Article V of the U.S. Constitution establishes two methods for proposing constitutional amendments: a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress or a convention called by two-thirds of state legislatures. Although all 27 ratified amendments have been... more
Historian David O. Stewart joins to discuss his latest book, The Democracy We Must Keep, which examines the foundational ideas in nine key founding-era documents that shaped America's constitutional democracy. Stewart discusses how the founders sough... more
The National Constitution Center previews the Supreme Court’s 2026-2027 term. Masha Hansford, partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell, Amy Howe, co-founder of SCOTUSblog, and Greg Stohr, Supreme Court reporter for Bloomberg News, join to break down the bigg... more
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- Long time listener
I’ve learned some of the most interesting things about our Constitution and how interpreting it can lead to different outcomes. One of the things, though, lately I’ve become a little disturbed by is how some of the announcers or some use popular terms to describe what are contentious debates. For example, in a recent podcast, many of the AR 15, an assault weapon. That is actually dependent upon which state you are in, and is it the general understanding of how most people categorize an AR 15. It... more
Apple Podcasts4H82W8
United States22 days ago - First amendment rights?
I enjoy your program very much and listen frequently. However this last installment seemed heavily overbalanced towards the critique of first amendment restrictions under the current administration without a reasonable comparison to the absolute train wreck of FA violations during the previous, Democrat administration. Perhaps next time you could include a guest speaker who could offer some additional context and provide counter examples of over reaching Democrat intervention, at least to give a... more
Apple Podcasts1hdgwhhdhduwjhsjskahdjdihsvajagUnited States2 months ago - Please get some vocal training
ValleySpeak, especially the harsh vocal fry, is extremely grating and detracts from the content.
Apple Podcasts2SaraB3301United States5 months ago - Used to be my favorite show
What happened to this podcast? Please return to primarily debating Supreme Court arguments and opinions with an occasional historical show.
Apple Podcasts2DJ French FryUnited States7 months ago - Used to be about debate
Jeff used to host regular, weekly debates on current constitutional questions between reputable scholars who engaged with ideas, not ideology.
These days it seems to be a weekly history lesson with occasional focused debate over an immediate issue.
I feel they are trying to avoid controversy and neglecting their mission.
Apple Podcasts1Daishi52United States7 months ago
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A weekly program exploring constitutional questions through balanced debates with prominent scholars, historians, and legal experts. Episodes frequently feature deep dives into the text, history, and practical implications of the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration, and related governance issues, with fresh perspectives from law professors, judges, and national historians. Listeners can expect rigorous, idea-driven conversations that illuminate complex topics—from executive power and separation of powers to civil rights, birthright citizenship, and the role of the judiciary—often framed with historical context and global comparisons. Notable strengths include a strong cadre of academic guests, clear moderating, and a consistent emphasis on c... more
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1. Lawrence Lessig
2. David A. Super
3. David O. Stewart
4. Amy Howe
5. Masha Hansford
6. Greg Stohr
7. Jacob Mchangama
8. Clark Neily
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