Nation Sep 19 Historian Jill Lepore explores the Constitution and its interpretations in ‘We the People’ By Geoff Bennett, Sam Lane
Nation Sep 18 Watch 8:28 Heritage Foundation’s John Malcolm on its new originalist analysis of the Constitution This week marks 238 years since the signing of the U.S. Constitution at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. The language of the document has been debated ever since. In our first of two conversations about that debate, Amna Nawaz sat down… By Amna Nawaz, Sam Lane
Politics May 01 Watch 9:12 Conservative activist Christopher Rufo on his push to scrutinize higher education President Trump is pushing for more control at dozens of colleges and universities, he says to promote free speech, end “wokeism” and clamp down on antisemitism. But many schools are opposing the efforts. Conservative activist Christopher Rufo has been instrumental… By Amna Nawaz
Nation Apr 30 Watch 6:32 Former AG Alberto Gonzales on the rule of law and Trump’s willingness to test its limits Alberto Gonzales served stints as attorney general and White House counsel under the George W. Bush administration and is now the dean of Belmont University’s law school. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the rule of law and President Trump’s… By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura
Nation Apr 03 Watch 8:25 Conservative constitutional lawyer weighs in on Trump’s aggressive use of executive power President Trump has an expansive view of presidential authority and is claiming sweeping powers over the executive branch, including independent federal agencies. Amna Nawaz spoke with Joel Alicea, a professor of law and director of the Center for The Constitution… By Amna Nawaz, Maea Lenei Buhre, Mary Fecteau
Mar 27 Watch 8:24 Angelo Carusone on tracking Project 2025 and right-wing media By Geoff Bennett, Sam Weber Project 2025, the conservative policy project, became a flashpoint during the presidential campaign. Angelo Carusone of Media Matters studied the 900-page document and spoke with Geoff Bennett for our series, On Democracy, where we hear a range of perspectives on… Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch 7:28 ‘Murder the Truth’ examines growing effort to silence journalists and curtail free speech By William Brangham The Supreme Court ruled in 1964 that journalistic organizations were protected from libel or defamation lawsuits brought by a public figure unless that plaintiff could prove the journalists had acted intentionally. The book, “Murder the Truth," documents a well-funded effort… Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch 11:16 Commentator Michael Knowles on Trump’s power and the conservative movement By Amna Nawaz During its first month, the Trump administration has brought dramatic proposals and unprecedented changes to the government, including an effort to remake the executive branch. Amna Nawaz discussed that with conservative commentator Michael Knowles for our series, On Democracy, looking… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 7:20 How the start of Trump’s second term looks like some autocracies By Amna Nawaz, Mary Fecteau, Sarah Clune Hartman President Trump’s social media post over the weekend that implied he is above the law triggered alarm bells from experts who were already concerned about the legal and constitutional boundaries tested during his first few weeks in office. Kim Lane… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 7:22 Constitutional scholar on whether Trump’s actions are executive overreach By Geoff Bennett The first weeks of the Trump administration have brought dramatic changes to the shape, scope and function of the federal government. Geoff Bennett speaks with constitutional scholar Ilya Shapiro about President Trump’s expanded view of executive authority for our new… Continue watching