Consider the Constitution

By: The Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • The Living Constitution: Highlights from Season One
    Nov 6 2024

    In this season finale, host Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey and producer Adam Belmar reflect on key conversations from the first season of Consider the Constitution Podcast. They revisit notable discussions with constitutional scholars about Article III, judicial review, Madison's vision for managing political diversity, and the evolution of constitutional rights. Highlights include insights on voting rights, the legacy of Reconstruction, privacy in the digital age, and George Washington's approach to the presidency. The episode emphasizes how the Constitution continues to shape American democracy while underscoring the importance of civic engagement and education.

    Scholars in this episode:
    1. Dr. Lauren Bell - discussing Article III
    2. F. Michael Higginbotham - on judicial review
    3. Dr. Jay Cost - on Madison's vision for political diversity
    4. Dr. Beau Breslin - on constitutional endurance and Jefferson's views
    5. Dr. Lynn Uzzell - on the Bill of Rights
    6. Professor Kendra Johnson - on privacy rights and technology
    7. Jade Ryerson - on the right to assembly
    8. Dr. Pippa Holloway - on voting rights
    9. Professor Julie Suk - on women's suffrage
    10. Dr. DeAnza Cook - on the 13th Amendment and mass incarceration
    11. Dr. Hasan Jeffries - on Reconstruction and originalism
    12. Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky - on George Washington's presidency
    13. David O. Stewart - on Washington at the Constitutional Convention
    14. Dr. John Ragosta - on early political divisions
    15. Professor Michael Gerhardt - on impeachment

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    24 mins
  • The Birth of Executive Power: Creating the American Presidency
    Oct 24 2024

    Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library, joins host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey to explore the evolution of presidential power from the nation's founding through the early republic. Drawing from her new book "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged The Republic," she discusses how George Washington and John Adams shaped the executive office, established crucial precedents, and navigated the delicate balance between effective governance and preventing monarchical power.


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    28 mins
  • Raising Engaged Citizens: A Conversation with Dr. Lindsey Cormack
    Oct 9 2024

    Nurturing civic engagement in America means raising a new generation of informed, active citizens. Special guest Dr. Lindsey Cormack joins host Katie Crawford-Lackey to discuss her latest book, How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It’s up to You to Do It), and share practical strategies for engaging children in politics. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply invested in the future of our nation, this episode offers valuable tools for nurturing engaged citizens in an increasingly complex political landscape.

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    28 mins

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