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 | 629 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsHistory | |||
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In this episode, legal scholars Gillian Metzger, Julian Mortenson, and Ilya Somin discuss the Supreme Court’s approach to executive power in recent decisions. Thomas Donnelly, lead scholar at the National Constitution Center, moderates. This conversa... more
In this episode, Richard Epstein and Martha Jones discuss the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Trump v. Barbara, which struck down President Trump’s Executive Order on birthright citizenship. At issue in the case was whether the Constitution guar... more
In this episode, David Blight, Robert P. George, and Annette Gordon-Reed explore the enduring ideas at the core of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution—including equality, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and government by cons... more
The National Constitution Center recently published The Promise of America: Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals (Simon & Schuster), a keepsake collection of essays bringing together leading thinkers from across perspectives to reflect on the ideals at... more
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- Please get some vocal training
ValleySpeak, especially the harsh vocal fry, is extremely grating and detracts from the content.
Apple Podcasts2SaraB3301
United Statesa month 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 States3 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 States3 months ago - Afraid of discussing important cases
This used to be one of my favorite podcasts, but since early 2025 they’ve shied away from discussing the actual merits of arguments being made. This is doubly true for issues that the current administration has strong feelings about. I’m not saying they’re partisan, but you can tell they’re playing it safe since they’re “chartered by congress”. It’s sad to see. I really appreciated hearing opposing opinions for the most hotly debated issues. There’s tons of podcasts out there that cover historic... more
Apple Podcasts2chadley426United States3 months ago This is the most persistently disappointing podcast I know of. The topics are consistently interesting, and I'm always eager to learn more about them. The discussions seem like a boring overly officious polite class, rather than engaging and provocative. Maybe it's so eager to be non-partisan that it's pablum. It's certainly notable today that as we go through huge changes, I don't hear any meaningful challenge, nor do I gain an appreciation of other views. Rome crumbles and I hear blah bl... more
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Apple Podcasts | #68 | United States/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #243 |  United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #196 |  Germany/News/News Commentary |
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Apple Podcasts | #13 |  Israel/News/News Commentary |
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A weekly, civics-forward discussion featuring scholars, legal experts, and historians who unpack constitutional issues and American civic life. Episodes typically center on Supreme Court dynamics, voting rights, historic documents, and the evolving interpretation of the Constitution, often weighing historical context against contemporary policy questions. A notable strength is bringing rigorous legal analysis to broad audiences, with guests ranging from law professors to historians and political thinkers, creating a steady stream of thoughtful, policy-relevant conversations. Listeners may appreciate in-depth debates, historical perspectives, and accessible explanations of complex legal questions, though some critiques mention a perceived bi... more
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2. Carol Berkin
3. Cheryl Ann Krauss
4. David Armitage
5. Michael Auslin
6. Stephen Vladeck
7. Jonathan Adler
8. Edward Foley
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