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Nation Sep 19

Historian Jill Lepore explores the Constitution and its interpretations in ‘We the People’

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Nation Sep 18

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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…

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Politics May 01

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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Mar 17

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‘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…

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Feb 20

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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…

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Feb 17

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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…

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Feb 14

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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…

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