Podcasts about constitutional democracy

It's a term thrown around quite a bit lately, but what does it actually mean? This is an episode about the basics of the Law of the Land, the three branches of government and what happens when they're don't work the way they're supposed to.Our guide is Aziz Huq, Professor of Law at the University of Chicago. His books include The Rule of Law: A Very Short Introduction, The Collapse of Constitutional Remedies  and How to Save a Constitutional Democracy. If you want some extra context for this one, check out these other episodes:Checks and BalancesSo Long, ChevronWhat is "originalism"?How Should We Govern the Algorithm?The Fourteenth Amendment  Want our new "Civics is my cup of tea" mug? CLICK HERE TO DONATE AND GET YOURS!CLICK HERE: Visit our website to see all of our episodes, donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more! To see Civics 101 in book form, check out A User's Guide to Democracy: How America Works by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice, featuring illustrations by Tom Toro.Check out our other weekly NHPR podcast, Outside/In - we think you'll love it!

About the Lecture: Luke M. Perez will give a Constitution Day lecture on the topic of Constitutional Thinking in the Early Cold War About the Speaker: Luke M. Perez is an Assistant Professor in the School of Civic and Economic Thought at Arizona State University. His scholarship examines religion, ethics, and US national security. He was previously a postdoctoral fellow at the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri. A fourth-generation native of California, he attended The Ohio State University and completed his doctoral studies at the University of Texas at Austin. He is also a 12-year veteran of the Air National Guard.

Democracy, representing the will of the people, is the least imperfect form of government in the present day world.  Yet even this will of the people can't  remain unfettered, for without constitutional limits,  democracy is often distorted. What then are the challenges to India's constitutional democracy? In this episode of BIC Talks, Rajeev Bhargava, Founder-Director, Parekh Institute of Indian Thought, Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, will speak of the multiple obstacles to Constitutional Democracy but will focus on deep rooted, long standing mental and social habits that prevent the smooth functioning of constitutional democracy in India. This is an excerpt from a conversation that took place in the BIC premises in August 2024. Subscribe to the BIC Talks Podcast on your favorite podcast app! BIC Talks is available everywhere, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Overcast, Audible and Amazon Music.

Today, Fabio talks to Dee Smythe (UCT honorary), Michelle Leroux (UCT and Wits), and Dennis Davis (UCT Emeritus). Fabio and his guests focus mostly on the piece that the latter wrote for the PAL project, titled “What Future for Constitutional Democracy in South Africa?,” which was published in 2022, in VRÜ/World Comparative Law. That piece argues that “state capture” by sectors of the African National Congress, so-far the dominant party in South African politics, is at the center of the country's ongoing democratic crisis. The main victim of this particular form of democratic decay is not just the ideal of liberal-democratic governance, based on separation of powers and accountability, but also – and perhaps more importantly – the promise of deep societal transformation that came along with South Africa's constitution, enacted after the end of apartheid. Fabio and his guests then spend time unpacking an intriguing feature of democratic decay in South Africa: the “capture of tradition” or the cooptation and repurposing of “traditional leaders” by Zuma to build a more robust scheme of unaccountable governance. They finish with a discussion about the extent to which South African institutions have demonstrated resilience against this “capture,” as well as about the hopes and fears of interviewees regarding the upcoming South African elections. Link to the VRÜ/World Comparative Law special issue: https://www.nomos-elibrary.de/10.5771/0506-7286-2022-4/vrue-verfassung-und-recht-in-uebersee-jahrgang-55-2022-heft-4?page=1

Kenneth Meshoe was born in Pretoria and is the fourth of seven children.  He completed his Matric Certificate in 1972.  In 1975 he graduated from the University of the North with a Secondary Teachers Diploma.  In 1976, he married Lydia and they have three children, Olga, Esther and Joshua.  In 1983, Kenneth went to Shekinah Bible Institute in Kingsport, Tennessee in the US, where he did the first year of his Theological Diploma.  He later returned to Kingsport in January 1987 to complete his 2nd year Diploma. In 1988, Kenneth and Lydia started a non-denominational, praying church in Vosloorus, Gauteng, called Hope of Glory Tabernacle that is involved in running a number of community projects in the area.  The church strongly advocates the power of prayer and actively mobilises Christians to pray for the nation of South Africa. Kenneth and Lydia are both international speakers, who travel extensively, speaking at conferences in many parts of world. In December 1993, they started a political party based on biblical principles called the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), and Kenneth became it's first President and has remained thus to date.  He also has also served as a Member of Parliament for the ACDP since 1994. In 2006, Kenneth completed a one-year programme in Economics and Public Finance with the Department of Economics at the University of South Africa. In 2008, Kenneth Meshoe completed his Advanced Diploma in Economic Policy (ADEP) with the University of the Western Cape. Notable Achievements Between 1994 and 1996, Kenneth was the only Evangelical Christian represented in the Constitutional Assembly's Management Committee. The Committee was made up of around six to eight Members of Parliament. The rest of its contingent (12 in all) were officials. The Committee was tasked with the organisation and management of the overall Constitution-making process. One of its major responsibilities was to ensure that the Constitutional Assembly worked according to an agreed schedule in order to meet its two-year target in which to complete the drafting of our new South African Constitution by 8 May 1996. This was achieved. During the Constitution-making process, the ANC had made it very clear that it wished to see South Africa declared a secular state, which aimed to separate Church and State. Kenneth Meshoe, however, championed a backlash against this, both in Theme Committee 1 (Character of the State) that dealt with this particular clause  and by raising his concerns over the implications such a status with as many Christians who would listen. As a result, in 1995, a protest march under the banner of the “Christian Voice' was organised which saw Christians in their thousands march to Parliament against the proposed secular state clause as well as other concerning clauses in the draft Constitution, including the right to life and anti-discrimination clauses on the grounds of sexual orientation, all of which undermined our Biblical values. As a result, the Constitution today states that South Africa is a Constitutional Democracy, and churches can, to this day, fellowship in state-owned school classrooms and halls, civic centres and can still pitch a tent in which to meet or hold crusades on state-owned land. In addition, faith-based political parties are able to exist and work to defend their the values and principles of their faith in all levels of government and religious leaders are able to serve as Members of Parliament. Also notable is that South Africa is the only African country to have a Christian Party serving in its Parliament. “The ACDP would like to see a Constitution that is the supreme law of the land, a Constitution that protects not only the rights of individuals but also those of unborn children. The ACDP wishes to see a Constitution that will be legitimate, enduring and that upholds biblical, family and traditional values.” Rev KRJ Meshoe, MP - Constitutional Assembly, 24 January 1995. Kenneth and the ACDP continues to be a voice for Christians at Parliament and other levels of government where attacks on our faith often creep in. One such example is that of proposals made to remove Christian Holy Days such as Easter and Christmas as official public holidays, as had been done with Ascension Day. The overwhelming majority of South Africans claim to be Christian and such a move was unthinkable. Kenneth arranged protest marches aptly branded “Hands Off Christmas and Good Friday!” His call was then reiterated in the ACDP's submission which he handed over to the then Minister of Home Affairs, Ms Naledi Pandor. Through continued awareness campaigns and protests, sufficient pressure was placed on government to ensure the matter went no further. In 2012, Kenneth organised a protest march in defence of Israel after the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies, gazetted General Notice 370 or 2012 that required Israel to label its products as originating from “Occupied Palestinian Territories”. In June 2013, Kenneth established a non-profit organisation called DEISI International, with a mandate to challenge the ignorance of many about the true facts regarding the right of Israel to exist within safe and secure borders, and to dispel the lie that Israel is an apartheid state. DEISI is an acronym for Defend, Embrace, Invest, Support Israel. In 2020, after South Africans were placed under a severe, prolonged lockdowns and had many of their Constitutional freedoms undermined as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kenneth was extremely concerned, particularly given its potential threat to our economy and job security. He was also outraged that churches were not allowed to meet in person, except under excessively strict regulations, and that mandatory vaccination was being introduced by some universities and businesses. Kenneth was at the forefront of fighting for our right to ‘choose' whether or not to be vaccinated. He did not want to see anyone being forced to do so, as “even God gives us the choice of whether or not to choose salvation,” he said. Through the ACDP, he was able to be a voice for workers who had been given an ultimatum by their employers to ‘get vaccinated or lose your job'. He encouraged them to stand their ground and not be pressurised into violating the dictates of their consciences. Some lost their jobs as a result but Kenneth remained resolute and ensured that the ACDP fought for them at the CCMA, a fight that saw a number of these unfair dismissals rightly overturned.  Kenneth led also a similar campaign at various universities that were refusing access to students who chose not to be vaccinated.   Awards On the 18th December 1994, Kenneth Meshoe was awarded an Honorary Doctorate (Doctor of Humane Letters, abbreviated L.H.D.), by Bethel Christian College in Riverside, California, USA, and was also appointed to serve as an Associate Member on the Board of Regents of Bethel College. In 1998, Kenneth was awarded the ‘International Leadership Award' for outstanding leadership in the church and nation by the Australian Federation of Festival of Light Community Standards Organisation at the New South Wales Parliament House. He was awarded a second Honorary Doctorate (L.H.D.) in 2007 by Logos Graduate School, Jacksonville, Florida, USA. In November 2013, the international organisation, Stand With Us, in Michigan, USA, presented Kenneth Meshoe with the ‘Star of David' award. In 2014, Kenneth was honoured with the ‘Jerusalem Award 2014' conferred on him by the World Zionist Organisation. In September 2015, Israel Today Nigeria, in conjunction with the Embassy of Israel in Abuja, gave Kenneth the “Jerusalem Ambassador” award. On this episode of The One Way Ticket Show, Reverend Meshoe (affectionately known as The Rev) shares his one way ticket to a peaceful and prosperous South Africa that is a very close friend of Israel. Given South Africa's national and provincial elections on May 29th, 2024, The Rev provides an assessment of South Africa today, and weighs in on the country's poorly performing economy, high employment and crime and regular power cuts. He shares why people are looking for answers outside of the ANC which has ruled South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994. He also highlights how South Africa can learn from Israel's water management, science and technological advancements and economic development to create a successful South Africa. Moreover, he shares why it's factually incorrect to call Israel an apartheid state and how those that do, trivialise  the pain and suffering South Africans experienced during those dark years. And when asked what Nelson Mandela would make of South Africa today, The Rev responded: “A heart break which might lead to a heart attack. He would faint.”

More than Trump or MAGA extremism or political divisiveness, the single greatest threat to our American style Constitutional Democracy - says Political Scientist and Historian, Nelson Beaulieu is the constitution itself.  Join us as we delve into the heart of America's democratic experiment on this enlightening episode of Put Em On The Couch. Host Jason McCoy and political scientist/historian Nelson Beaulieu embark on a thought-provoking journey through the corridors of power, dissecting the very foundation of our democracy: the Constitution. In this educational and entertaining exploration, we uncover the hidden dangers lurking within the framework of the Constitution. From the deliberate ambiguity of its language to the ingenious, albeit controversial, mechanisms such as the Electoral College designed to guard against the tyranny of the majority, we unravel the intricate tapestry of American governance. Drawing on insights from history and political theory, we confront the uncomfortable truth that the greatest threat to democracy may not lie in external forces, but rather within the very document intended to safeguard it. With a keen eye on the encroaching powers of the executive branch and the delicate balance between norms and laws, we challenge conventional wisdom and provoke critical reflection on the state of our democracy. So tune in as we interrogate the fault lines of American democracy, exploring the tension between populism and constitutionalism, and daring to ask the question: Is the Constitution itself the greatest threat to our democracy?    

New political party Xiluva says it wants South Africa to move from Constitutional Democracy to Parliamentary Sovereignty. The party is also advocating for the removal provincial government to only have two spheres of government, which is National and Local Government. To discuss this further Elvis Presslin spoke to Xiluva President, Bongani Baloyi

On the twenty-first episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman and joined by Charles Zug, the Kinder Assistant Professor of Constitutional Democracy and Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs at University of Missouri, to discuss the recent State of the Union and the place of this presidential duty within the American tradition. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, and his student, Shane Leary. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

As democracy promoters, we also need to pay a lot of attention to the material needs of people... When these material needs are not satisfied, people will be more willing to give nondemocratic forms a chance.Adem AbebeThis episode was made in partnership with the Constitution Building Programme at International IDEAAccess Episodes Ad-Free on PatreonMake a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox.Proudly sponsored by the Kellogg Institute for International Studies. Learn more at https://kellogg.nd.eduRead Justin Kempf's essay "The Revolution Will Be Podcasted."A full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com.Adem Abebe is a senior advisor on constitution-building processes at International IDEA. He supports transitions from conflict and authoritarianism to peace and democracy, generates cutting edge knowledge, convenes platforms for dialogue and advocates for change. Adem is also Vice President of the African Network of Constitutional Lawyers, which promotes democratic constitutionalism across the continent.Key HighlightsIntroduction - 0:20Why Military Coups Happen - 4:05Holding Back Political Institutions - 19:23Restoring Constitutional Order - 34:31The Role of Constitutions - 48:54Key LinksFollow Adem Abebe on X @AdamAbebeLearn more about International IDEALearn about the Constitution-Building Programme at International IDEA at Constitutionnet.org Democracy Paradox PodcastCan Poland Repair its Constitutional Democracy? Tomás Daly Believes it CanMarcela Rios Tobar on the Failed Constitutional Process in ChileMore Episodes from the PodcastMore InformationApes of the State created all MusicEmail the show at jkempf@democracyparadox.comFollow on Twitter @DemParadox, Facebook, Instagram @democracyparadoxpodcast100 Books on DemocracySupport the show

Adhithya and Dan discuss what a liberal constitutional democracy is and why it may be on the decline worldwide. This episode features Peter Biro, a liberal constitutional democracy activist and founder of Section1.ca. Listen now! 

Poland will be showing us the endless ingenuity of constitutional thinkers who are genuinely committed to democracy in its many forms.Tomás DalyThis episode was made in partnership with the Constitution Building Programme at International IDEAAccess Episodes Ad-Free on PatreonMake a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox.Proudly sponsored by the Kellogg Institute for International Studies. Learn more at https://kellogg.nd.eduRead Justin Kempf's essay "The Revolution Will Be Podcasted."A full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com.Tomás Daly is a Professor at Melbourne Law School and Director of the Democratic Decay & Renewal (DEM-DEC) platform at www.democratic-decay.org. His new project on ‘constitutional repair' addresses a pressing question: how can a democracy be repaired after being deeply degraded, but not ended, during a period of anti-democratic government?Key HighlightsIntroduction - 0:20What is Constitutional Repair? - 3:48Poland and its Constitutional Damage - 7:36Constitutional Repair in Poland - 20:06Avoiding Democratic Backsliding - 40:12Key LinksConstitutional Repair: A Comparative Theory by Tomás DalyFollow Tomás Daly on X @democracytalkLearn more about International IDEALearn about the Constitution-Building Programme at International IDEA at Constitutionnet.org Democracy Paradox PodcastKurt Weyland on the Resilience of DemocracyHow Can Democracy Survive in an Age of Discontent? Rachel Navarre and Matthew Rhodes-Purdy on Populism and Political ExtremismMore Episodes from the PodcastMore InformationApes of the State created all MusicEmail the show at jkempf@democracyparadox.comFollow on Twitter @DemParadox, Facebook, Instagram @democracyparadoxpodcast100 Books on DemocracySupport the show

On the thirteenth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman are joined by Dr. Charles U. Zug, The Kinder Assistant Professor of Constitutional Democracy and Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs at University of Missouri, and Dr. Thomas Bell, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Knox College. They discuss the controversial Colorado Supreme Court decision which compels us to interpret the 14th amendment and face the "Trump question" head on. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, and his student, Shane Leary. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

Aaron O'Connell, the director of research at the Clements Center for National Security, moderated a panel with Jim Goldgeier, a visiting scholar at the Center for International Security and Cooperation; Deborah Pearlstein, co-director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy; Jeremi Suri, the Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs at UT Austin; and Sheena Greitens, the founding director of the Asia Policy Program at the University of Texas at Austin. The conversation focused on the classification process, scholarship, the need for more transparency, and why it matters for the writing of history. This was the first of a three panels exploring the topic of classification and democracy.  

On the seventh episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman are joined by Dr. Charles U. Zug, the Kinder Assistant Professor of Constitutional Democracy and Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs at University of Missouri, and author of the book "Demagogues in American Politics." In the Constitutionalist's first guest episode, they discuss the unique way in which demagoguery manifests itself in constitutional democracy and the state of American rhetoric today. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, and his student, Shane Leary. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

This book is a tour de force. In The Making of Constitutional Democracy: From Creation to Application of Law (Bloomsbury, 2022), Dr Paolo Sandro explores the assumed unproblematic tension between the creation and application of law, and the way that this guides constitutional democracy. Crossing both jurisdictional borders and legal traditions, the author draws out the intrinsic relation between law, power and politics, to reveal law's authority. Ten years in the writing, the work is truly interdisciplinary. It integrates jurisprudential methodology, history, anthropology, political science, philosophy of language and philosophy of action. It will be of use to anyone who is serious about becoming a better scholar. It compels reflection on the assumptions that scholars make in writing, in practice, in scholarship and study. All the while Sandro breaks new ground in legal theory and in the study of constitutional democracy.  Dr Paolo Sandro is a lecturer in law at The University of Leeds.  The Making of Constitutional Democracy: From Creation to Application of Law is available open access.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This book is a tour de force. In The Making of Constitutional Democracy: From Creation to Application of Law (Bloomsbury, 2022), Dr Paolo Sandro explores the assumed unproblematic tension between the creation and application of law, and the way that this guides constitutional democracy. Crossing both jurisdictional borders and legal traditions, the author draws out the intrinsic relation between law, power and politics, to reveal law's authority. Ten years in the writing, the work is truly interdisciplinary. It integrates jurisprudential methodology, history, anthropology, political science, philosophy of language and philosophy of action. It will be of use to anyone who is serious about becoming a better scholar. It compels reflection on the assumptions that scholars make in writing, in practice, in scholarship and study. All the while Sandro breaks new ground in legal theory and in the study of constitutional democracy.  Dr Paolo Sandro is a lecturer in law at The University of Leeds.  The Making of Constitutional Democracy: From Creation to Application of Law is available open access.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

This book is a tour de force. In The Making of Constitutional Democracy: From Creation to Application of Law (Bloomsbury, 2022), Dr Paolo Sandro explores the assumed unproblematic tension between the creation and application of law, and the way that this guides constitutional democracy. Crossing both jurisdictional borders and legal traditions, the author draws out the intrinsic relation between law, power and politics, to reveal law's authority. Ten years in the writing, the work is truly interdisciplinary. It integrates jurisprudential methodology, history, anthropology, political science, philosophy of language and philosophy of action. It will be of use to anyone who is serious about becoming a better scholar. It compels reflection on the assumptions that scholars make in writing, in practice, in scholarship and study. All the while Sandro breaks new ground in legal theory and in the study of constitutional democracy.  Dr Paolo Sandro is a lecturer in law at The University of Leeds.  The Making of Constitutional Democracy: From Creation to Application of Law is available open access.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

This book is a tour de force. In The Making of Constitutional Democracy: From Creation to Application of Law (Bloomsbury, 2022), Dr Paolo Sandro explores the assumed unproblematic tension between the creation and application of law, and the way that this guides constitutional democracy. Crossing both jurisdictional borders and legal traditions, the author draws out the intrinsic relation between law, power and politics, to reveal law's authority. Ten years in the writing, the work is truly interdisciplinary. It integrates jurisprudential methodology, history, anthropology, political science, philosophy of language and philosophy of action. It will be of use to anyone who is serious about becoming a better scholar. It compels reflection on the assumptions that scholars make in writing, in practice, in scholarship and study. All the while Sandro breaks new ground in legal theory and in the study of constitutional democracy.  Dr Paolo Sandro is a lecturer in law at The University of Leeds.  The Making of Constitutional Democracy: From Creation to Application of Law is available open access.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

This book is a tour de force. In The Making of Constitutional Democracy: From Creation to Application of Law (Bloomsbury, 2022), Dr Paolo Sandro explores the assumed unproblematic tension between the creation and application of law, and the way that this guides constitutional democracy. Crossing both jurisdictional borders and legal traditions, the author draws out the intrinsic relation between law, power and politics, to reveal law's authority. Ten years in the writing, the work is truly interdisciplinary. It integrates jurisprudential methodology, history, anthropology, political science, philosophy of language and philosophy of action. It will be of use to anyone who is serious about becoming a better scholar. It compels reflection on the assumptions that scholars make in writing, in practice, in scholarship and study. All the while Sandro breaks new ground in legal theory and in the study of constitutional democracy.  Dr Paolo Sandro is a lecturer in law at The University of Leeds.  The Making of Constitutional Democracy: From Creation to Application of Law is available open access.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

South Africans owe much to the efforts of its flotilla of activist non-profit organisations. Especially those like Solidarity's Research Unit, which invests great effort in challenging seemingly endless irrational legislative proposals from the ANC- as it is doing once again after the ruinous National Health Insurance bill passed through Parliament last week. In this powerful assessment, the unit's head Dr Connie Mulder puts the ANC's unaffordable, irrational and un-implementable proposal to the sword, sharing some of the arguments that Solidarity will make in court. The true mystery is why the ANC persists with ideas that are certain to be blocked in the courts, which remain the primary power in any Constitutional Democracy. Perhaps it's time for taxpayers to demand that political parties, and those driving them, are held personally responsible when they waste the country's scarce financial resources in such obvious vote-pulling ploys? - Alec Hogg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the Popperian Podcast features an interview that Jed Lea-Henry conducted with Michael Munger. They speak about James Buchanan and Gordon Tullock‘s book The Calculus of Consent: Logical Foundations of Constitutional Democracy, and how it is that rational individuals agree to be coerced by consenting to the rules which define their political system. Michael Munger is a professor of economics and political science, and former department chair of political science, at Duke University. His research interests include the study of ideology, legislative institutions, elections, and public policy, especially campaign finance. Michael received his PhD in economics from Washington University in St. Louis in 1984, and authored, co-authored and coedited multiple books. These can be found, along with Michael's other works, at: Michael C. Munger - Professor at Duke University (michaelmunger.com) *** Special Interest Groups - Public Choice Theory - Michael Munger Special Interest Groups - Public Choice Theory - Michael Munger - YouTube *** The Calculus of Consent: Logical Foundations of Constitutional Democracy Amazon.com: The Calculus of Consent: Logical Foundations of Constitutional Democracy (The Collected Works of James M. Buchanan): 9780865972186: Buchanan, James M., Tullock, Gordon: Books   Support via Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/jedleahenry Support via PayPal – https://www.paypal.me/jrleahenry Shop – https://shop.spreadshirt.com.au/JLH-shop/ Support via Bitcoin - 31wQMYixAJ7Tisp773cSvpUuzr2rmRhjaW Website – The Popperian Podcast — Jed Lea-Henry Libsyn – The Popperian Podcast (libsyn.com) Youtube – The Popperian Podcast - YouTube Twitter – https://twitter.com/jedleahenry RSS - https://popperian-podcast.libsyn.com/rss *** Underlying artwork by Arturo Espinosa

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Christopher Nichols, professor of history and Wayne Woodrow Hayes chair in National Security Studies at The Ohio State University, Emily Conroy-Krutz, associate professor of history at Michigan State University, and Jay Sexton, professor of history and Rich and Nancy Kinder Chair of Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how ideology has historically influenced and shaped U.S. foreign policy.    This episode originally aired on November 1, 2022.   Mentioned on the Podcast Emily Conroy-Krutz, Christian Imperialism: Converting the World in the Early American Republic    Kathryn Gin Lum, Heathen: Religion and Race in American History    David Hollinger, Protestants Abroad: How Missionaries Tried to Change the World but Changed America   Doris Kearns Goodwin, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln    Karl Marx, The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte    Karl Marx, The German Ideology    Melanie McAlister, The Kingdom of God Has No Borders: A Global History of American Evangelicals    Christopher McKnight Nichols, Promise and Peril: America at the Dawn of a Global Age    Christopher McKnight Nichols and David Milne, eds., Ideology in U.S. Foreign Policy: New Histories    Jay Sexton, A Nation Forged by Crisis: A New American History    The White House, Biden-Harris Administration's National Security Strategy: October 2022       For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/ideology-us-foreign-policy-christopher-nichols-emily-conroy-krutz-and-jay-sexton    

In season one, I spoke with Arend Lijphart about democratic political systems. He had a number of recommendations on how Americans could improve our democracy if they really wanted to do. The question as always remains, how would Americans do that? I also spoke with George Van Cleve on his book, Making a New American Constitution. He had a pretty simple idea. Americans would form a national convention coordinating committee, for the purpose of raising funds for the endeavor, establishing the rules for the election of delegates, and perhaps setting guidelines for the convention itself. Ultimately, it would set a date for seating a convention to deliberate over a new constitution for the United States.As Madison so aptly put it back in 1787, "AFTER an unequivocal experience of the inefficiency* of the subsisting federal government, you are called upon to deliberate on a new Constitution for the United States of America.“ Those were weighty words then, but there was a palpable need to reform the political system. So, I thought we should talk a little bit more about Constituent Powers.Sergio Verdugo is an Assistant Professor of Law at the IE Law School, where he teaches Constitutional Law and Human Rights Law. He is also an editor of the International Journal of Constitutional Law and the Secretary General of the International Society of Public Law. Dr. Verdugo holds a doctorate in Law from the New York University School of Law and a Master's Degree in Law from the University of California, Berkeley. He also holds a Master in Public Law from P. Universidad Católica de Chile, and I am very happy to have him here to talk about his recent papers on Constituent Powers and the uncertain future of Constitutional Democracy.*The original might have been" inefficacy" tho I might be mistaken. 

This week, the guys are joined by Associate Professor of Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy at Michigan State University's James Madison College, Dr. Waseem El-Rayes. The group discuss Ibn Khaldun's sweeping historical work, Muqaddimah. Topics include theocracy, the origins of political power, history, and more!

Christopher Nichols, professor of history and Wayne Woodrow Hayes chair in National Security Studies at The Ohio State University, Emily Conroy-Krutz, associate professor of history at Michigan State University, and Jay Sexton, professor of history and Rich and Nancy Kinder Chair of Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how ideology has historically influenced and shaped U.S. foreign policy.   Mentioned on the Podcast Emily Conroy-Krutz, Christian Imperialism: Converting the World in the Early American Republic  Kathryn Gin Lum, Heathen: Religion and Race in American History  David Hollinger, Protestants Abroad: How Missionaries Tried to Change the World but Changed America Doris Kearns Goodwin, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln  Karl Marx, The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte  Karl Marx, The German Ideology  Melanie McAlister, The Kingdom of God Has No Borders: A Global History of American Evangelicals  Christopher McKnight Nichols, Promise and Peril: America at the Dawn of a Global Age  Christopher McKnight Nichols and David Milne, eds., Ideology in U.S. Foreign Policy: New Histories  Jay Sexton, A Nation Forged by Crisis: A New American History  The White House, Biden-Harris Administration's National Security Strategy: October 2022

In 2020, Chilean voters demanded a new constitution to replace the one written in 1980 under the military dictatorship.  But in 2022, Chilean voters rejected the new constitution drafted by political independents elected to a  gender-balanced and indigenous-inclusive assembly.  Why? What was in the constitution that many described as the most progressive constitution written to date?  And what does the vote say about the prospects for constitutional reform in Chile and beyond?Samuel Issacharoff is Bonnie and Richard Reiss Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of law and the author of Fragile Democracies: Contested Power in the Era of Constitutional Courts (2015). His research ranges from civil procedure to American and comparative constitutional law. He is one of the pioneers in the law of the political process, and is a co-author of the Law of Democracy casebook.Sergio Verdugo is an Assistant Professor of Law at the IE Law School in Spain, where he teaches Constitutional Law and Human Rights Law. He is also an Editor of the International Journal of Constitutional Law (ICON) and the Secretary General of the International Society of Public Law (ICON-S). Before joining the IE University, he was the Director of the Center for Constitutional Justice of the Universidad del Desarrollo School of Law, Chile. Camila Vergara is a critical legal theorist, historian, and journalist from Chile and author of Systemic Corruption: Constitutional Ideas for an Anti-Oligarchic Republic.She is currently a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow at the University of Cambridge.  Her writings about social movements and the constitutional process in Chile have appeared in New Left Review and Jacobin. Read Sergio's post on I-Connect Blog, The Paradox of Constitution-Making in Democratic SettingsRead Camila's article in New Left Review, Chile's Rejection.Read the proposed new constitution for Chile. 

In this latest RevDem Rule of Law section podcast, Oliver Garner speaks to Paolo Sandro, Lecturer in Law at the University of Leeds. Sandro's recently published monograph The Making of Constitutional Democracy: From Creation to Application of Law (Hart Publishing, 2022) confronts the topic from a legal theoretical perspective. Their conversation considers the practical application of his work and the theme of (re)making constitutional democracy following recent significant events in Europe.

Publications, such as Oxford, have the ability to create a change in society's thinking. Do you know the original definition of inflation? Or the difference between a Republic and a Constitutional Democracy? Find out how modifying the meaning of a word can have a direct impact on political matters. Watch this episode to get some definitive answers and understand what's really going on. Action Items: Like and share this video with others.Apply for JBS membership and get involved.Read the booklet, “A Republic If You Can Keep It”.

Publications, such as Oxford, have the ability to create a change in society's thinking. Do you know the original definition of inflation? Or the difference between a Republic and a Constitutional Democracy? Find out how modifying the meaning of a word can have a direct impact on political matters. Watch this episode to get some […] The post Oxford’s Eroding America appeared first on The John Birch Society.

DearSA chairman Rob Hutchinson is encouraging South Africans to make their voices heard in opposition to certain worrying elements contained within amendments to anti-terrorism legislation he believes "is a threat to constitutional democracy". DearSA is a non-profit organisation which created a platform through which citizens could participate directly in influencing policy, legislative amendments and proposals. Hutchinson says if the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Amendment Bill passes as is, it could see organisations like DearSA being labelled as a terrorist organisation under incredibly vague definitions of seeking to undermine the state. He told BizNews correspondent Michael Appel there is a danger of creeping authoritarianism as existing legislation is almost perfectly adequate but simply lacks implementation by the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Steve McGuire, ACTA's Paul & Karen Levy Fellow in Campus Freedom, interviews Justin Dyer, executive director of the Civitas Institute, which was recently established at the University of Texas (UT)–Austin. The Civitas Institute advances research and teaching on individual rights, civic virtue, the rule of law, and free enterprise. In addition to running the Civitas Institute, Dr. Dyer serves as professor of government and the Jack G. Taylor Regents Professor. His impressive record of teaching and scholarship focuses on American political thought, jurisprudence, and constitutionalism. Dr. Dyer was previously the founding director of the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. in government from UT–Austin.

Join our warm conversation with our distinguished guest, the Salvatori Professor of American Constitutionalism at Claremont McKenna College, part of The Claremont Colleges Consortium, Dr. Ralph Rossum, Ph.D. Professor Rossum taught the American Founding with the late Antonin Scalia, and has a best-selling two-volume Constitutional Law textbook called American Constitutional Law (with Alan Tarr) which is in its at least 11th Edition as of this recording. We discuss his powerful book "Federalism, the Supreme Court, and the Seventeenth Amendment: The Irony of Constitutional Democracy" which is available at your local book dealer. Dr. Rossum also takes some time to recount a few charming anecdotes of Antonin Scalia and of his supervisor at the University of Chicago, the late scholar of the American Founding (especially the Anti-Federalists), Dr. Herbert J. Storing, Ph.D. The Republican Professor is a pro-correctly-understanding-the-American-Founding, pro-correctly-contemplating-American-Constitutional-Law, pro-charming-anecdotes-of-great-scholars-and-Justices-of-the-Supreme-Court podcast. Therefore, welcome Ralph Rossum. The Republican Professor podcast is produced and hosted by Dr. Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D.

It's back in the news. Whatever you think, it probably proves the court is a mess of an institution we'd do well to reform. This Focus https://www.spectacles.news/focus-the-supreme-court-political-unaccountable-and-all-too-powerful/ (originally appeared) on August 29, 2021, under the headline: "The Supreme Court: Political, Unaccountable, and All Too Powerful." Due to the https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/03/opinion/supreme-court-roe-wade.html (recent leak) of a Supreme Court opinion portending an overturn of Roe v. Wade, we decided to re-publish it.-Important References- The Supreme Court and Constitutional Democracy, by John Agresto "https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Moyn-Testimony.pdf (Written statement of [Professor] Samuel Moyn)," to the President's Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States. "https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/23/opinion/supreme-court-commission-court-packing.html (The Supreme Court Needs to be Cut Down to Size)," by Jamelle Bouie, in The New York Times. -Share If You Care- https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=A%20relevant%20and%20interesting%20perspective%20from%20%40SpectaclesMedia%3A%0Ahttps%3A//www.spectacles.news/the-supreme-court-problem-without-partisanship/ (Share via Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A//www.spectacles.news/the-supreme-court-problem-without-partisanship/ (Share via Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A//www.spectacles.news/the-supreme-court-problem-without-partisanship/&title=A%20relevant%20and%20interesting%20perspective%20from%20Spectacles&summary=&source= (Share via LinkedIn) Share via Email -Usual Links- https://www.spectacles.news/insight-normalcy-an-inadequate-solution-in-a-changing-world/#/portal/ (Subscribe to our newsletter!) https://www.spectacles.news/the-supreme-court-problem-without-partisanship/ (Read or comment on this article!) https://www.spectacles.news/young-writers-initiative/ (Write with us!) https://spectacles-birds-eye.captivate.fm/listen (Listen to Spectacles In Conversation!) https://twitter.com/SpectaclesMedia (Follow our Twitter!) // https://www.tiktok.com/@spectacles.news (Follow our TikTok!)

Today's podcast is titled, “Democracy and Rent Seeking.” Recorded in 1992, Nobel Laureate James M. Buchanan and Prof. Gordon Tullock discuss events in the public choice arena since the publication of their groundbreaking 1962 book, The Calculus of Consent: Logical Foundations of Constitutional Democracy. Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe to get updates each week for the Free To Choose Media Podcast.

CLR Show 1704. Air Date January 14, 2022.  With the indictment of the Oath Keepers on charges of Seditious Conspiracy, the path is now clear for the indictment of Donald and his cronies. So now the question: Does the Justice Department shy away to avoid an unsavory precedent and process, or does it do the right thing and maintain at least the possibility that our Constitutional Democracy has a future in its current form––all the while knowing that the republicans have self-disqualified themselves from, and are incapable of running the Congress?

Guest:   Mr. Dave Steward joins Mike Wills to commemorate the life of FW de Klerk, the former president of South Africa during whose iconic tenure South Africa began the transition to a Constitutional Democracy.  FW de Klerk was head of state between September 1989 and May 1994. In 1990 he announced he was releasing anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela, leading to multi-party polls in 1994.   Mr. Dave Steward was educated in Canada, the UK and South Africa. He was a diplomat (1966-1985) serving as Ambassador to the UN in 1981-1982.  He headed the SA Communication Service from 1985 until 1992 when he was appointed Director-General in President FW de Klerk's Office where he was closely involved in South Africa's constitutional negotiations. In 1998 he co-authored De Klerk's autobiography “The Last Trek” and in 1999 established the FW de Klerk Foundation together with the former president.  He served as Executive Director until June 2016 and is now the Foundation's Chairman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of the day, I am optimistic despite all the evidence. First of all, I think there are a lot of resources that democracies can use. A lot of areas of law, where as long as we recognize what it is we're fighting for, democracy is worth fighting for and have a common view as to what that means that we can advance it in many places, not just here but abroad. And this might sound a little hokey, but there really is a genuine human demand for freedom and that's not going away.Tom GinsburgA full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com or a short review of Democracies and International Law here.Tom Ginsburg is a professor of international law and political science at the University of Chicago. He is the coauthor of How to Save a Constitutional Democracy with Aziz Huq and the author of Democracies and International Law.Key Highlights IncludeHow is international law made and enforced?How do democracies approach international law differently than authoritarian regimes?Is there a right to democracy?Differences and similarities between the approach of China and the United States towards international law.How do regional organizations support democratic norms?Additional InformationDemocracy Paradox PodcastMore shows from The Democracy GroupDemocracies and International Law by Tom GinsburgFollow Tom Ginsburg on Twitter @tomginsburgHow to Save a Constitutional Democracy by Tom Ginsburg and Aziz Huq

In this week's episode, Jason talks with Drew YoungeDyke. Drew is the Director of Conservation Partnerships for the National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Regional Center, strengthening the federation's partnerships with independent affiliate conservation organizations in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, as well as managing media outreach and communications for the region. Drew grew up in Central Lake, northern Michigan, near Lake Michigan, Torch Lake, and the Chain of Lakes. He graduated from Michigan State University's James Madison College with a BA in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy and earned his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law. Drew serves on the board of the Northern Michigan Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, 2% for Conservation, the Pigeon River Country State Forest Advisory Council, and is a member of multiple conservation and environmental organizations. He is also an outdoor writer, published in National Wildlife magazine and multiple regional outdoor magazines, earning several awards in craft for writing, video production, and podcasting from the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers, the Outdoor Writers Association of America, and 2% for Conservation. When he is not doing all that, Drew lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his wife Michele and son Noah, and spends his time fishing, paddling, camping, surfing, cross-country skiing, trail running, hiking, hunting, skateboarding, and training in his garage gym. To watch the fil, Against the Current, visit: youtu.be/5pWd-9mYs3A Check out NWF Great Lakes Regional Center on Facebook, Twitter, and at nwf.org/greatlakes Connect with Drew on Instagram To support this podcast, visit our Patreon page!

At the end of the day, I am optimistic despite all the evidence. First of all, I think there are a lot of resources that democracies can use. A lot of areas of law, where as long as we recognize what it is we're fighting for, democracy is worth fighting for and have a common view as to what that means that we can advance it in many places, not just here but abroad. And this might sound a little hokey, but there really is a genuine human demand for freedom and that's not going away.Tom GinsburgA full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com or a short review of Democracies and International Law here.Tom Ginsburg is a professor of international law and political science at the University of Chicago. He is the coauthor of How to Save a Constitutional Democracy with Aziz Huq and the author of Democracies and International Law.Key Highlights IncludeHow is international law made and enforced?How do democracies approach international law differently than authoritarian regimes?Is there a right to democracy?Differences and similarities between the approach of China and the United States towards international law.How do regional organizations support democratic norms?Key LinksDemocracies and International Law by Tom GinsburgFollow Tom Ginsburg on Twitter @tomginsburgHow to Save a Constitutional Democracy by Tom Ginsburg and Aziz HuqDemocracy Paradox PodcastCharles Kupchan on America's Tradition of IsolationismJohn Ikenberry on Liberal InternationalismMore Episodes from the PodcastMore InformationDemocracy GroupApes of the State created all MusicEmail the show at jkempf@democracyparadox.comFollow on Twitter @DemParadoxFollow on Instagram @democracyparadoxpodcast100 Books on Democracy

Guest: Thuli Madonsela former Public Protector Has transformative constitutionalism advanced equality and other human rights in customary law? This is the main question that will be answered during a conference arranged by Professor Thuli Madonsela, Law Trust Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University tomorrow (Wednesday). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Are You A Robot? Paul Nemitz joins us to discuss the relationship between law, democracy and technology. Paul is a Principal Adviser on Justice Policy to the EU Commission. You can follow him on Twitter @PaulNemitz or LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3oyOJrc This episode is brought to you by EthicsGrade, an ESG Ratings agency with a particular focus on Technology Governance, especially AI Ethics. You can find more information about EthicsGrade here: https://www.ethicsgrade.io/ You can also follow EthicsGrade on Twitter (@EthicsGrade) and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2JCiQOg Connect with Us: Join our Slack channel for more conversation about the big ethics issues that rise from AI: https://bit.ly/3jVdNov Follow Are You A Robot? on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @AreYouARobotPod Follow our LinkedIn page: https://bit.ly/3gqzbSw Check out our website: https://www.areyouarobot.co.uk/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3r4qj9R Follow Demetrios on Twitter @Dpbrinkm and LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2TPrA5w Resources mentioned in this episode: EU Regulations on AI: https://bit.ly/3owVkCL Paul's book: https://bit.ly/33YRPvp Paul's article – “Constitutional democracy and technology in the age of artificial intelligence”: https://bit.ly/3wpdl8v

Welcome to the February edition of Civic Conversations – a podcast collaboration between the League of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County and the WFHB Local News. Today’s guest is Susan Williams, Walter W. Foskett Professor of Law at the IU Mauer School of Law and Director for Center for Constitutional Democracy. Our topic is gender …

This is the Babylon Bee Interview Show. In this episode of The Babylon Bee Podcast, Kyle and Ethan talk to professor of political science Justin Dyer, author of C. S. Lewis on Politics and the Natural Law and director of the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy.  Topics range from C.S. Lewis’ view on natural law, being a classical liberal, and how C.S. Lewis wanted all kids off his lawn.  Be sure to check out The Babylon Bee YouTube Channel for more podcasts, podcast shorts, animation, and more. To watch or listen to the full podcast, become a subscriber at https://babylonbee.com/plans  Topics Discussed How Dyer became interested in CS Lewis Would CS Lewis vote for Trump How Lewis pulls theology, philosophy, and politics all into his writing What is natural law? C.S. Lewis influences C.S. Lewis being a classical liberal  Social Dilemma Abolition of man and the modern times Left and right attacking natural law in Lewis’ time C.S. Lewis would be a libretraian  Lewis wanted to be treated like a dinosaur  Abolition of man waterfall  C.S. Lewis criticism of english language textbooks Objective standards to beauty and art Oxytocin for humor  Subscriber portion  Lewis answering every letter written to him Lewis hated his modern technology Lewis didn’t like change Lewis wouldn’t be a fan of twitter CS Lewis and Sexuality Cs Lewis view on marriage made Tolkien uncomfortable How one writer believes Lewis is going to Hell Lewis’ view of tradition  10 Questions  Great embarrassing story

On this edition of Politics: A Love Story, host Bob Bushansky interviews Tom Ginsburg and Aziz Z Huq. Their latest book is: “How To Save A Constitutional Democracy,” and explores the extraordinary challenges democracies face from populist leaders today, above all in the United States. They suggest that our institutions may not be as resilient as we would like to believe, and propose concrete ways in which they might be strengthened based on wide ranging knowledge of the experiences of other countries facing similar threats. That’s Politics: A Love Story, alternating Friday mornings at 9am on KZYX and Z.

American democracy has gone more than a little awry. Nearly 300,000 Americans are dead in no small measure due to the failure of Congress to implement a nationwide testing and tracing regime. But this failure hasn't much hurt the incumbent Republican Party. The GOP gained ground in the House. They may hold their Senate Majority. Trump wasn't repudiated nearly as decisively as many of us wish, and he's still out there spreading outrageous lies about the credibility of the election he lost. I think there's a connection between the brokenness of our democracy and the deadliness of the pandemic. That's what I talk about in this episode with Danielle Allen -- though I never quite managed to put it that way. I got to know Danielle by working on pandemic response policy with a group she was leading. This is how I discovered that Danielle Allen is no mere mortal. She's a distinguished classicist, political philosopher, and theorist of democracy. I knew that already. What I didn't know is that she's also an exemplary practitioner of the art of collective self-government. Within weeks of the pandemic's onset, Danielle had assembled a working group of epidemiologists, economists, computer scientists, entrepreneurs, and policy experts through the auspices of Harvard's Safra Center for Ethics, which she runs. Danielle seemed to immediately assimilate everything everyone else had spent a lifetime learning. She was able to get everybody to happily work together in complementary roles. And she motivated us to turn out a set of impressive practical pandemic response plans at an incredible pace. Her effortless intelligence, openness to others' views, easygoing but authoritative leadership, and inspiring level of energy and drive made me feel a little like I was in a pick-up game with LeBron James. I guess that's how you get to be the James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard, which is what she is. In this episode we touch on why we couldn't get the Senate to take up legislation funding the sort of testing regime that works,  what we can do to make our democracy more responsive and less dysfunctional, and why Danielle loves the U.S. Constitution, despite the concessions to slave states that continue to plague our political system. I regret that we didn't have time to go longer and deeper, but we should all be grateful that Danielle is working overtime trying to save our lives and democracy ... which means that she always has another meeting.     ReadingsRoadmap to Pandemic Resilience by Danielle Allen, et al.  Pandemic Resilience: Getting It Done by Danielle Allen, et al. The best way out of this pandemic is to massively scale up testing. Here’s how to do it by Danielle Allen, Washington PostThe Brutal Clarity of the Trump-McConnell Plan to Protect Businesses by Will Wilkinson, New York TimesWe Know How to Beat the Virus. This Is How Republicans Can Do It. by Puja Ohlhaver and Will Wilkinson, New York TimesOur Common Purpose: Reinventing Democracy in the 21st Century by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Commission for the Practice of Democratic Citizenship The Flawed Genius of the Constitution by Danielle Allen, The Atlantic CreditsHost: Will Wilkinson (@willwilkinson)Audio engineer: Ray IngegneriMusic: Dig Deep by RW SmithModel Citizen is a production of the Niskanen Center  (@niskanencenter)To support this podcast or any of the Niskanen Center's programs, visit: https://niskanencenter.org/donate

We begin this week with a discussion about Clay Jenkinson’s online public humanities course, The Future of Constitutional Democracy, and spend time responding to listener questions, including one on representation in the Senate. Clay also responds to many letters about the recent election and acknowledges how weary we all are with both the pandemic, and the divisive nature of today’s politics. Find this episode, along with recommended reading, on the blog. Support the show by joining the 1776 Club or by donating to the Thomas Jefferson Hour, Inc. You can learn more about Clay's cultural tours and retreats at jeffersonhour.com/tours. Check out our new merch. You can find Clay's publications on our website, along with a list of his favorite books on Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, and other topics. Thomas Jefferson is interpreted by Clay S. Jenkinson.

On September 17, the LEC held a co-sponsored webinar with Indiana University Bloomington's Maurer School of Law on two new books that critically examine new ideas about migration, secession, and political freedom. Professor of Law at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, Ilya Somin, argues for the expansion of people's ability to “vote with their feet” across domestic and international boundaries in his book Free to Move. Timothy Waters, Professor of Law and Val Nolan Faculty Fellow at Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Associate Director of the Center for Constitutional Democracy, argues for a radical rethink of the opposition to secession asking in his book Boxing Pandora if secession is dangerous, or a pathway to stability? Tune in to this episode of The Marketplace of Ideas to hear both authors present their arguments, and Professor Sanford Levinson, W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair and Professor of Government at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law, comment on both books.

Patricia Proctor is the Founding Director of the Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy at Marshall University. Before beginning her work at the Simon Perry Center in August of 2011, Ms. Proctor was a Member of the law firm Steptoe & Johnson PLLC from 2004-2011. Prior to that, she was a partner in the law firm Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing in its complex commercial litigation group (courtesy Marshall's website). To support the channel: https://www.seabassmorris.com/get-involved Sebastian's social media links: www.instagram.com/seabassmorris www.facebook.com/seabassmorris www.twitter.com/seabassmorris www.linkedin.com/company/seabassmorris "The Seabass Show" podcast social media links: www.instagram.com/seabasspodcast www.facebook.com/seabasspodcast www.twitter.com/seabasspodcast www.linkedin.com/company/seabasspodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/seabasspodcast/support

With the announced renewal of the Missouri-Kansas sports rivalry in 2019, Our Missouri opens the first half of Season 3 with an examination of the origins and history behind this rivalry, while also looking at the conflicts that defined Missouri's borders and identity before, during, and after the Civil War. This episode features a conversation with Benjamin E. Park about his new book, "Kingdom of Nauvoo: The Rise & Fall of a Religious Empire on the American Frontier."About the Guest: Benjamin E. Park holds a PhD in History from the University of Cambridge. He also served as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Missouri's Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy. Presently, he serves as an assistant professor of history at Sam Houston State University. He is the author of "American Nationalisms: Imagining Union in an Age of Revolutions." His recent book, "Kingdom of Nauvoo: The Rise & Fall of a Religious Empire on the American Frontier," was published in 2020.

On October 1, 2020, the Federalist Society's Faculty Division and Practice Groups hosted a virtual panel regarding the upcoming Supreme Court term, which began on October 5, 2020. The Court's docket already includes major cases involving criminal law, free expression and religious liberty, copyright, immigration, and matters of constitutional structure. The panel also discussed broader questions about the direction of the Court. Featuring:Orin Kerr, Professor of Law, University of California-BerkeleyEdward Whelan, President, Ethics and Public Policy Center Elizabeth Papez, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPErin Hawley, Senior Legal Fellow, Independent Women’s Law Center, and Senior Fellow for the Kinder Institute of Constitutional Democracy, University of MissouriAlan B. Morrison, Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law, The George Washington University Law SchoolModerator: Robert Barnes, The Washington PostIntroduction: Lee Liberman Otis, The Federalist Society*******As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

On October 1, 2020, the Federalist Society's Faculty Division and Practice Groups hosted a virtual panel regarding the upcoming Supreme Court term, which began on October 5, 2020. The Court's docket already includes major cases involving criminal law, free expression and religious liberty, copyright, immigration, and matters of constitutional structure. The panel also discussed broader questions about the direction of the Court. Featuring:Orin Kerr, Professor of Law, University of California-BerkeleyEdward Whelan, President, Ethics and Public Policy Center Elizabeth Papez, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPErin Hawley, Senior Legal Fellow, Independent Women’s Law Center, and Senior Fellow for the Kinder Institute of Constitutional Democracy, University of MissouriAlan B. Morrison, Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law, The George Washington University Law SchoolModerator: Robert Barnes, The Washington PostIntroduction: Lee Liberman Otis, The Federalist Society*******As always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speakers.

On September 18th, 2020, we lost a powerhouse on the Supreme Court. An advocate, a fighter for women’s rights, and a trailblazer, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away leaving behind a huge legacy, in addition to an empty seat on the Supreme Court. With less than two months before Election Day, controversy was sparked between republicans and democrats when President Trump nominated federal appellate judge and Notre Dame law professor Amy Coney Barrett, known as a conservative judge and a former clerk for Justice Scalia, to fill Justice Ginsburg’s seat. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams and is joined by Deborah Pearlstein, professor of constitutional and international law and co-director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy at Cardozo School of Law, discuss the latest on SCOTUS, the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her legacy, the controversy surrounding President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett in an election year, and the potential impact on Roe v. Wade, healthcare and the High Court. Special thanks to our sponsors, Blue J Legal and LEX Reception.

On September 18th, 2020, we lost a powerhouse on the Supreme Court. An advocate, a fighter for women’s rights, and a trailblazer, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away leaving behind a huge legacy, in addition to an empty seat on the Supreme Court. With less than two months before Election Day, controversy was sparked between republicans and democrats when President Trump nominated federal appellate judge and Notre Dame law professor Amy Coney Barrett, known as a conservative judge and a former clerk for Justice Scalia, to fill Justice Ginsburg’s seat. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams and is joined by Deborah Pearlstein, professor of constitutional and international law and co-director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy at Cardozo School of Law, discuss the latest on SCOTUS, the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her legacy, the controversy surrounding President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett in an election year, and the potential impact on Roe v. Wade, healthcare and the High Court. Special thanks to our sponsors, Blue J Legal and LEX Reception.

Welcome to the fifth episode! In this episode, I discuss the Public Choice Theory, aka the economic way of thinking about politics. I talk about the theory, its implications, some examples from the US and Nepal. I also talk about the concept of Baptists and Bootleggers proposed by economist Bruce Yandle. Happy listening! Reference Materials: Public Choice Theory by Jane S. Shaw Pigs Don't Fly: The Economic Way of Thinking about Politics by Russell Roberts The Calculus of Consent: Logical Foundations of Constitutional Democracy by James M. Buchanan and Gordon Tullock Bootleggers & Baptists: How Economic Forces and Moral Persuasion Interact to Shape Regulatory Politics by Bruce Yandle & Adam Smith If you have any comments or feedback for me, please email me at nepalieconomist@gmail.com .

Natalie Pruett is an urban economist and strategist. She has ten years of experience blending statistical analysis, institutional insights, and community input to improve the impact and transparency of governments and nonprofits. Natalie’s work centers on urban development, urban resilience, vacant property adaptation, public land management, land banking, and real estate valuation and taxation. She works with an array of government and nonprofit institutions that have included the City of Flint, the Genesee County Land Bank Authority, the Center for Community Progress, the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy at Michigan State University, and the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Natalie has led the development and implementation of bold plans and programs. In 2013, she was commissioned by the City of Flint to author a five-year blight elimination plan. Much of Natalie’s work is devoted to creating data-driven planning products that prioritize transparency and improving quality of life. She led the development of the Flint Property Portal, an online platform for property information-sharing, which was awarded the international Engaged Cities Award by Cities of Service in 2019. She has authored several policy reports and academic papers, including publications on tax foreclosure, municipal fiscal health monitoring, and community-based greening. Her planning, policy, and research is grounded by extensive experience working with grassroots organizations and community-based groups. Natalie holds a MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science as well as a BS in Economics and a BA in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy from the James Madison College at Michigan State University. She is currently completing a PhD in urban economics at the London School of Economics and Political science where her research centers on urban housing and resilience. She is a proud native of Flint, Michigan.

Natalie Pruett is an urban economist and strategist. She has ten years of experience blending statistical analysis, institutional insights, and community input to improve the impact and transparency of governments and nonprofits. Natalie’s work centers on urban development, urban resilience, vacant property adaptation, public land management, land banking, and real estate valuation and taxation. She works with an array of government and nonprofit institutions that have included the City of Flint, the Genesee County Land Bank Authority, the Center for Community Progress, the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy at Michigan State University, and the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Natalie has led the development and implementation of bold plans and programs. In 2013, she was commissioned by the City of Flint to author a five-year blight elimination plan. Much of Natalie’s work is devoted to creating data-driven planning products that prioritize transparency and improving quality of life. She led the development of the Flint Property Portal, an online platform for property information-sharing, which was awarded the international Engaged Cities Award by Cities of Service in 2019. She has authored several policy reports and academic papers, including publications on tax foreclosure, municipal fiscal health monitoring, and community-based greening. Her planning, policy, and research is grounded by extensive experience working with grassroots organizations and community-based groups. Natalie holds a MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science as well as a BS in Economics and a BA in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy from the James Madison College at Michigan State University. She is currently completing a PhD in urban economics at the London School of Economics and Political science where her research centers on urban housing and resilience. She is a proud native of Flint, Michigan.

Natalie Pruett is an urban economist and strategist. She has ten years of experience blending statistical analysis, institutional insights, and community input to improve the impact and transparency of governments and nonprofits. Natalie’s work centers on urban development, urban resilience, vacant property adaptation, public land management, land banking, and real estate valuation and taxation. She works with an array of government and nonprofit institutions that have included the City of Flint, the Genesee County Land Bank Authority, the Center for Community Progress, the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy at Michigan State University, and the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Natalie has led the development and implementation of bold plans and programs. In 2013, she was commissioned by the City of Flint to author a five-year blight elimination plan. Much of Natalie’s work is devoted to creating data-driven planning products that prioritize transparency and improving quality of life. She led the development of the Flint Property Portal, an online platform for property information-sharing, which was awarded the international Engaged Cities Award by Cities of Service in 2019. She has authored several policy reports and academic papers, including publications on tax foreclosure, municipal fiscal health monitoring, and community-based greening. Her planning, policy, and research is grounded by extensive experience working with grassroots organizations and community-based groups. Natalie holds a MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science as well as a BS in Economics and a BA in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy from the James Madison College at Michigan State University. She is currently completing a PhD in urban economics at the London School of Economics and Political science where her research centers on urban housing and resilience. She is a proud native of Flint, Michigan.

Natalie Pruett is an urban economist and strategist. She has ten years of experience blending statistical analysis, institutional insights, and community input to improve the impact and transparency of governments and nonprofits. Natalie’s work centers on urban development, urban resilience, vacant property adaptation, public land management, land banking, and real estate valuation and taxation. She works with an array of government and nonprofit institutions that have included the City of Flint, the Genesee County Land Bank Authority, the Center for Community Progress, the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy at Michigan State University, and the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Natalie has led the development and implementation of bold plans and programs. In 2013, she was commissioned by the City of Flint to author a five-year blight elimination plan. Much of Natalie’s work is devoted to creating data-driven planning products that prioritize transparency and improving quality of life. She led the development of the Flint Property Portal, an online platform for property information-sharing, which was awarded the international Engaged Cities Award by Cities of Service in 2019. She has authored several policy reports and academic papers, including publications on tax foreclosure, municipal fiscal health monitoring, and community-based greening. Her planning, policy, and research is grounded by extensive experience working with grassroots organizations and community-based groups. Natalie holds a MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science as well as a BS in Economics and a BA in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy from the James Madison College at Michigan State University. She is currently completing a PhD in urban economics at the London School of Economics and Political science where her research centers on urban housing and resilience. She is a proud native of Flint, Michigan.

On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court heard argument in the consolidated cases of Trump v. Pennsylvania and Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter and Paul Home v. Pennsylvania, which involve a dispute over:(1) Whether the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury had statutory authority under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to expand the conscience exemption to the contraceptive-coverage mandate; (2) whether the agencies’ decision to forgo notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing the interim final rules rendered the final rules – which were issued after notice and comment – invalid under the Administrative Procedure Act; and (3) whether the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit erred in affirming a nationwide preliminary injunction barring implementation of the final rules.To discuss the case, we have Erin Hawley, Senior Fellow at the Kinder Institute for Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri and former professor of law at the University of Missouri School of Law.As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.

On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court heard argument in the consolidated cases of Trump v. Pennsylvania and Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter and Paul Home v. Pennsylvania, which involve a dispute over:(1) Whether the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and the Treasury had statutory authority under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to expand the conscience exemption to the contraceptive-coverage mandate; (2) whether the agencies’ decision to forgo notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing the interim final rules rendered the final rules – which were issued after notice and comment – invalid under the Administrative Procedure Act; and (3) whether the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit erred in affirming a nationwide preliminary injunction barring implementation of the final rules.To discuss the case, we have Erin Hawley, Senior Fellow at the Kinder Institute for Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri and former professor of law at the University of Missouri School of Law.As always, the Federalist Society takes no particular legal or public policy positions. All opinions expressed are those of the speakers.

Classic 1027 — Richard Calland, associate professor in public law, UCT

On May 21, Show-Me Institute co-hosted a virtual town hall featuring National Review Institute's Richard Brookhiser and Justin Dyer, Director of the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy, Professor of Political Science at the University of Missouri. In his latest book, NRI fellow Richard Brookhiser recounts the history of American liberty through the stories of thirteen essential documents. He offers up a truer and more inspiring story of American nationalism as it has evolved over four hundred years. He makes the case that Americans have always sought liberty, asked for it, fought for it; every victory has been the fulfillment of old hopes and promises. This is our nationalism, and we should be proud of it. This event was sponsored by: National Review Institute, Show-Me Institute, Kinder Institute, and The Kansas City Public Library.

What are your rights during a pandemic? The global death toll from COVID-19 continues to rise. The push to reopen economies is gaining momentum. The rights of the individual versus what's deemed best for the common good, are on a collision course. Who has the constitution on their side? We thought it a question worth exploring, so we invited Justin Dyer, Director of the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy, to help us decipher how our forebears envisioned such a crisis to our democracy.Support the show (http://patreon.com/OurVoicesMatterPodcast)

Erin Hawley joins the podcast to preview Espinoza v. Montana, the highly anticipated landmark education case before the Supreme Court. The ruling could settle the on-going battle over the use of public funding for religious schools and may also declare the Blaine Amendment unconstitutional. Erin Hawley is a Senior Legal Fellow for the Independent Women’s Legal Center and a Senior Fellow at the Kinder Institute for Constitutional Democracy. Erin’s research interests include the separation of powers, federal courts, agricultural law, and administrative law. Her work has been published in numerous top law journals, and she is a frequent national commentator on legal issues. Erin is a former clerk to Chief Justice John Roberts and has litigated extensively before the United States Supreme Court. Erin and her husband U.S. Senator Josh Hawley have two active boys, a dog, and a horse. She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today’s news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts. You don’t have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us. We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let’s face it, you’re in control of your own life and can think for yourself. You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Sign up for our emails here: iwf.org/sign-up Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women’s issues. IWF promotes policies that aren’t just well-intended, but actually enhance people’s freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn’t just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Check out the Independent Women’s Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you’re equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: iwf.org/sign-up. Subscribe to IWF’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/IWF06. Follow IWF on social media: - twitter.com/iwf on Twitter - www.facebook.com/independentwomensforum on Facebook - instagram.com/independentwomensforum on Instagram #IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues

CLR Show 1402.  Air Date January 8, 2020.  Mitch McConnell and Company may make light of it, but reducing the Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump to a sham - reducing it to an event that doesn't rise to the minimum standards of even the smallest trial courts in this country - will make it impossible for America to declare itself a Constitutional Democracy... and all that implies. 

Air Date 12/17/2019 Today we take a look at the history of impeachment starting with the crafting of the language in the constitution and on to how the impeachment process has played out over time. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991 Take our audience survey: http://survey.libsyn.com/hippiesympathizer EPISODE SPONSORS: Bombas.com/LEFT  |  Madison-Reed.com (Promo Code: LEFT)  |  Clean Choice Energy SHOP AMAZON: Amazon USA | Amazon CA | Amazon UK  MEMBERSHIP ON PATREON (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content!) SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: Impeaching Other Presidents - Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick - Air Date 12-7-19 Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Kate Shaw, a professor of law at Cardozo Law School and the co-director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy. Ch. 2: Lessons From That Other Impeachment - On the Media - Air Date 12-6-19 Bob interviews Brenda Wineapple, author of The Impeachers: the Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation. She describes our country's first presidential impeachment as a divisive, acrimonious one. Ch. 3: Nixon, Clinton, and What the Right Gets Wrong About Impeachment - Deconstructed with Mehdi Hasan - Air Date 12-5-19 Princeton history professor Kevin Kruse joins Mehdi Hasan to discuss what the current congress can learn from the historical examples of Bill Clinton, Richard Nixon, and Andrew Johnson. Ch. 4: John Dean On The Impeachment Comparisons - On the Media - Air Date 11-15-19 Brooke speaks to Nixon's former White House counsel John Dean to get his reflections on what other meaningful comparisons there are between these proceedings and the ones against Clinton and Nixon. Ch. 5: Tom Brokaw Remembers Watergate - Article II Inside Impeachment - Air Date 11-16-19 Brokaw discusses his time covering the fall of President Nixon and the parallels to today, as the nation watches the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump unfold. VOICEMAILS Ch. 6: Let them gather information - Jeff from New York Ch. 7: Why I became a member - Alan from Connecticut FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 8: Final comments on why it’s worth it to try to do the right thing TAKE ACTION! **TONIGHT (TUES. DEC. 17th): National "Nobody Is Above The Law" Protests Planned for Night Before House Impeachment Vote** Curated by BOTL Communications Director Amanda Hoffman  MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  Milkwood - The Cabinetmaker Cases to Rest - Bodytonic Felt Lining - The Cabinetmaker The Spinnet - Castle Danger Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Support the show via Patreon Listen on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Alexa Devices | +more Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!

As I write this on December 10, 2019, we Americans are in the midst of a real-time, real-world, real-consequences lesson on the privileges and challenges of living in a constitutional democracy. Perhaps you didn't pay attention to civics when you were in school; or perhaps you were never taught civics in school (that's a whole other episode). Whatever the circumstance, as our President faces impeachment (articles were unveiled today) and our divisions continue to widen, now is the time to pay attention and learn about the document that serves as a blueprint for how our government is supposed to function, and why it matters. Before it's too late.My guest this week has spent his career studying, understanding, writing and teaching the United States Constitution. As Director of the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri-Columbia, Justin Dyer is sharing his wealth of knowledge and his passion for civil discourse with a new generation. During our conversation, he helps put the current political landscape into historical context and shares his hopes and fears for post-impeachment America, based on the document our founders created. We are so lucky to live in a country that so much of the world flocks to in search of freedom; but what are we willing to do keep it? Please take moment to put away your politics and promise that you will listen with an open mind. Our very future depends on it.Support the show (http://patreon.com/OurVoicesMatterPodcast)

Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Kate Shaw, a professor of law at Cardozo Law School and the co-director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy. They talk about presidential speech, impeachment, and why figuring out what happens next involves taking a close look at what happened in 1868. Podcast production by Sara Burningham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Kate Shaw, a professor of law at Cardozo Law School and the co-director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy. They talk about presidential speech, impeachment, and why figuring out what happens next involves taking a close look at what happened in 1868. Podcast production by Sara Burningham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Notes Listen to Dr. Catherine Rymph discuss her new monograph, Raising Government Children: A History of Foster Care and the American Welfare State with her peers, Dr. Sara Gable and Dr. Cassandra Yacovazzi.This episode is from the Starting Points podcast at the Kinder Institute of Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri.

The University of Missouri may sit – as we like to say - in the middle of the middle of the country, but the reach of our campus and community is global. Our students, faculty and staff represent six continents. And every year, we send more than 1,000 Tigers abroad to gain vital learning and scholarly experiences that connect us even more to the world. Here and abroad, the boundless ambition of our people drives our boundless potential. On this week’s Inside Mizzou podcast, Chancellor Cartwright talks with Jay Sexton, professor of history and the Kinder Endowed Chair in Constitutional Democracy, and Faramola Shonekan, a senior McNair Scholar and history major who completed the University of Oxford Global History course last year as a 2018 Kinder Institute scholar. They discuss the many other ways Mizzou’s global reach shapes our community’s education and impact. Read the full transcript here.

Guest: Jay Sexton is the Kinder Institute Chair in Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri and emeritus fellow at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University. Author of A Nation Forged by Crisis: A New American History. The post A History of U.S. Political Crisis appeared first on KPFA.

This is Briefly, a production of the University of Chicago Law Review. Today we're discussing the global trend of democratic backsliding with Professor Aziz Huq and Professor Tom Ginsburg of the University of Chicago Law School. Professors Ginsburg and Huq have recently written the book, "How to Save a Constitutional Democracy," on that subject. Check us out on Twitter at uchilrev, and our website at https://lawreviewblog.uchicago.edu/ Music from bensound.com.

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For the uninitiated, governance may seem like a side note. But in this exciting podcast, Thomas Cox, Chief Governance Officer at StrongBlock, is here to talk to us about “Governance 101 in a blockchain ecosystem”. Prior to StrongBlock, Thomas worked at Block.one which raised $4 billion in an ICO and launched the crypto currency EOS. He helped them set up their governance infrastructure. It was the first blockchain technology that allowed for governance to be done on chain in a variety of different ways.   What is blockchain? A blockchain is just a ledger that has very serious promises around safety and security. When something is recorded on that ledger you can’t deny that it was there, you can’t change it and if you try to you will leave fingerprints of your attempt. This now creates a shared source of trust with players within your ecosystem. So instead of having insurance carriers and brokers disputing each versions of their respective truth you now have a shared system that all parties can be working from with a single shared version of the truth. This means as enterprises we can stop struggling over whose data to believe and now our struggle shifts into how do we make the data we all work from better.   What is governance? Governance is essentially composed of three core statements: It’s making collective decisions Carrying those decisions out Tweaking the process for making the decisions Thomas Cox, recommends anyone interested in governance to read James M. Buchanan, The Calculus of Consent: Logical Foundations of Constitutional Democracy.   What is a consortium? A collective or a consortium is any group that gives up some of their individual power to the collective, to the entity that they're joining. Such that they can if they lose the vote, they're still bound by the majority decision and they can't opt out. For example, in a consortium you have to figure out the following: Who is in and who is out? What are the criteria’s for joining? How to record proof that someone has joined and if there’s a free to joining how do you record proof of payment? What are the rules members of the consortium have to abide by? How is that proved? How to normalise the data definitions by establishing common data standards? How to harmonise the data flows and processes? So that for example rekeying of information isn’t necessary anymore. If you’re going to play in the blockchain space, you’re most likely going to be doing it within a consortium and you’ll find that all of the work that you do to set up a consortium is about 90% the same work you have to do to set up a blockchain between your organisations. You can download his presentation on: Politics and Governance of Consortium Blockchains as delivered 23-Jan-2019 Seoul If the above represent 90% of setting up a blockchain system then why not do the extra 10% of effort to create a shared ledger where you can have that shared truth between all the parties? Consortias aren’t something new. When people have very risky endeavours, they build consortia’s to find wants tackle the endeavour together. All blockchain is doing is helping us automate and smooth something that we've been doing as human beings for thousands of years.  We have a new tool to solve an old problem Thomas cannot imagine a future in which a consortium forms and they don't set up a blockchain to formalize the operation of that consortium. Thomas cannot imagine going to all that work of really setting it up a consortium properly and having it work well and not taking the extra ten percent of effort to implement it in an automated distributed ledger that just dramatically reduces the friction of day-to-day business operations.   The three phases of governance? Pre-constitution phase In the pre-constitution phase decisions are made to determine how is the consortium going to be structured. For example it could be in a unicameral,

Are we in the midst of a global crisis of decline in democracy? And is the United States vulnerable to that trend? Sharing insights from their book “How to Save a Constitutional Democracy,” University of Chicago law professors Aziz Z. Huq and Tom Ginsburg to explain why they think democracy might be headed for “death by 1,000 cuts” in places like Hungary and Poland and is at risk elsewhere in the world—but offer solutions to save it. They also evaluate the state of democracy in the United States through the lens of the Special Counsel investigation, access to the polls, and institutions like the Electoral College. National Constitution Center Director of Content and Constitutional Fellow Lana Ulrich moderates. Questions or comments about the podcast? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.

In Jacksonian America, as Grund exposes, the wealthy inhabitants of northern cities and the plantation South may have been willing to accept their poorer neighbors as political and legal peers, but rarely as social equals. In this important work, he thus sheds light on the nature of the struggle between “aristocracy” and “democracy” that loomed so large in early republican Americans' minds.Francis J. Grund, a German immigrant, was one of the most influential journalists in America in the three decades preceding the Civil War. He also wrote several books, including this fictional, satiric travel memoir in response to Alexis de Tocqueville's famous Democracy in America. Armin Mattes provides a thorough account of Grund's dynamic engagement in American political and social life and brings to light many of Grund's reflections previously published only in German. Mattes shows how Grund's work can expand our understanding of the emerging democratic political culture and society in the antebellum United States.-Armin Mattes earned his Ph.D. in History at the University of Virginia, working with Peter Onuf on the origins of American democracy and nationhood. Dr. Mattes then spent the 2012-2013 academic year as the Gilder Lehrman Research Fellow at the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies, where he completed his first book, Citizens of a Common Intellectual Homeland: the Transatlantic Context of the Origins of American Democracy and Nationhood, 1775-1840, which was published by University of Virginia Press in 2015. His newly translated and annotated edition of Francis J. Grund's Aristocracy in America was published in Spring 2018 on the Kinder Institute's Studies in Constitutional Democracy monograph series with University of Missouri Press, and immigrant is also currently at work on a book project that explores the transformation of the meaning and practice of political patronage in America from 1750 to 1850. Dr. Mattes has taught at the University of Virginia and Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen (Germany), and he served as a Kinder Institute Research Fellow in History from 2014-2017.---Support for the Age of Jackson Podcast was provided by Isabelle Laskari, Jared Riddick, John Muller, Julianne Johnson, Laura Lochner, Mark Etherton, Marshall Steinbaum, Martha S. Jones, Michael Gorodiloff, Mitchell Oxford, Richard D. Brown, Rod, Rosa, Stephen Campbell, and Victoria Johnson, as well as Andrew Jackson's Hermitage​ in Nashville, TN.

With access to one-of-a-kind, world-class signature centers and institutes such as the Novak Leadership Institute, the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy and the Reynolds Journalism Institute, Mizzou students begin building their leadership skills from day one. Opportunities like these distinguish a Mizzou education and also explain why more than 400 current CEOs have come out of the College of Engineering alone. Join Chancellor Cartwright for this week’s Inside Mizzou podcast where he talks with Sidne Fonville, a junior studying journalism and French; and Tessa Weinberg, a senior studying print and digital journalism who is spending this semester in Washington, D.C. as a David Kaplan Memorial Fellow. They discuss the different ways students gain valuable leadership skills — inside and outside the classroom — as well as the impact that has on the Mizzou community. Read the full transcript here.

President Trump and other politicians have painted the media as the “enemy of the people” -- purveyors of fake news who use their platform as a means to defame others. But really, what are the legal requirements of the media when reporting news? In this episode of Planet Lex, host Jim Speta talks to Northwestern Law alumnae Kate Shaw and Megan Murphy about their experience as lawyers in the media. They discuss the many legal issues facing journalists and pundits, and whether more law is needed to manage these matters. They also give tips on how to cultivate an ideologically diverse media diet and discuss the impact of social media on news. Megan Murphy is an award-winning journalist and commentator whose 20-year career has spanned multiple countries and events, from the 2016 presidential campaign to the global financial crisis. She most recently served as editor-in-chief of Bloomberg Businessweek. Before starting her career in journalism, Murphy was securities lawyer at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto, CA. She currently lives in London. Kate Shaw is a Professor of Law at Cardozo Law School and the Co-Director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy. Before joining Cardozo, she worked in the White House Counsel’s Office for the the Obama Administration. She clerked for Justice John Paul Stevens of the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Richard A. Posner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Kate is a legal and Supreme Court analyst for ABC News.

On November 1, ACS hosted a webinar discussion on the Trump administration's recent proposed border policies. With the mid-term elections around the corner, the Trump Administration has turned its sights on approximately 4000 thousand men, women, and children making their way from Central America on foot to the United States. President Trump alleges that they represent a threat to U.S. security and has suggested that he may close the southern border to the migrants, including those seeking asylum. This week he ordered 5000 troops to the border, and then let it be known that his administration is considering issuing an executive order that would terminate birthright citizenship, in conflict with the 14th Amendment’s promise of citizenship to “All persons born ... in the United States.” Join ACS for a briefing call on these questions and other legal and policy implications of the administration’s actions regarding the caravan and its proposed executive actions affecting the rights of immigrants, refugees, and asylees. Featured speakers: T. Alexander Aleinikoff, University Professor, The New School; United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees (2010-15) Deborah Pearlstein, Professor of Law; Co-Director, Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy; Cardozo School of Law Kara Stein, ACS Vice President of Policy & Program, Moderator

Andrew Schulz is a New York City-based standup comedian who has appeared in such hit TV programs as Sneaky Pete and Crashing. His podcast is titled, "The Brilliant Idiots." Kate Shaw is a Professor of Law and the Co-Director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy. Before joining Cardozo, Professor Shaw worked in the White House Counsel's Office as a Special Assistant to the President and Associate Counsel to the President. She clerked for Justice John Paul Stevens of the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Richard A. Posner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Andrew Friedman is a writer and chronicler of New York City's restaurant industry. He has authored multiple cookbooks and nonfiction books, and hosts a podcast titled, "Andrew Talks to Chefs." He is also the author of a new book titled, "Chefs, Drugs, and Rock & Roll: How Food Lovers, Free Spirits, Misfits, and Wanderers Created a New American Profession." He was quoted recently in the New York Times article, "Louis CK Performs Again, But Club Gives Patrons an Out."

Andrew Schulz is a New York City-based standup comedian who has appeared in such hit TV programs as Sneaky Pete and Crashing. His podcast is titled, "The Brilliant Idiots." Kate Shaw is a Professor of Law and the Co-Director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy. Before joining Cardozo, Professor Shaw worked in the White House Counsel's Office as a Special Assistant to the President and Associate Counsel to the President. She clerked for Justice John Paul Stevens of the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Richard A. Posner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Andrew Friedman is a writer and chronicler of New York City's restaurant industry. He has authored multiple cookbooks and nonfiction books, and hosts a podcast titled, "Andrew Talks to Chefs." He is also the author of a new book titled, "Chefs, Drugs, and Rock & Roll: How Food Lovers, Free Spirits, Misfits, and Wanderers Created a New American Profession." He was quoted recently in the New York Times article, "Louis CK Performs Again, But Club Gives Patrons an Out."

In episode two of Rule of Law Talk, Professor Tom Ginsburg joins us to talk about what can be done to preserve democracy around the world. His new book, "How to Save a Constitutional Democracy," examines current trends in democratic governance. Drawing on comparative constitutional and political analysis, Ginsburg and his co-author, Aziz Huq, provide insight into the elements of institutional design that can make a difference in the face of an authoritarian onslaught. More info available at our episode page: goo.gl/GMr9PL. Rule of Law Talk features conversations with leading lights on the front lines of understanding and advancing government accountability, fundamental rights, open government, safety and security, access to justice, and other rule of law topics. This podcast is brought to you by World Justice Project.

If we were starting from scratch, as our guest Aziz Huq puts it, how should our constitution deal with criminality by high government officials? We talk about the constitutional designer's perspective, the criminalization of politics, and the politicization of the rule of law. This show’s links: Aziz Huq’s faculty profile (https://www.law.uchicago.edu/faculty/huq) and academic writing (https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=1266817) Aziz Huq, Legal or Political Checks on Apex Criminality: An Essay on Constitutional Design (https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3185835) Thomas Ginsburg, Zachary Elkins, and James Melton, The Lifespan of Written Constitutions (https://www.law.uchicago.edu/news/lifespan-written-constitutions); Tom Ginsburg and James Melton, Does the Constitutional Amendment Rule Matter at All? Amendment Cultures and the Challenges of Measuring Amendment Difficulty (https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2432520); Aziz Huq, The Function of Article V (https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2406089) Aziz Huq, Hippocratic Constitutional Design (https://books.google.com/books?id=pg3PDAAAQBAJ&lpg=PA64&pg=PA39#v=onepage&q&f=false) in Assessing Constitutional Performance (https://books.google.com/books?id=pg3PDAAAQBAJ) Tom Ginsburg and Aziz Huq, How to Save a Constitutional Democracy (http://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/H/bo28381225.html); Aziz Huq and Tom Ginsburg, How to Lose a Constitutional Democracy (https://www.uclalawreview.org/lose-constitutional-democracy/) (see also the version of these ideas in Tom and Aziz's article for Vox (https://www.vox.com/the-big-idea/2017/2/21/14664568/lose-constitutional-democracy-autocracy-trump-authoritarian)) The Comparative Constitutions Project (http://comparativeconstitutionsproject.org) Special Guest: Aziz Huq.

America was born in an age of political revolution throughout the Atlantic world, a period when the very definition of 'nation' was transforming. This episode's guests, Benjamin E. Park, traces how Americans imagined novel forms of nationality during the country's first five decades within the context of European discussions taking place at the same time. Focusing on three case studies - Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina - Park examines the developing practices of nationalism in three specific contexts. He argues for a more elastic connection between nationalism and the nation-state by demonstrating that ideas concerning political and cultural allegiance to a federal body developed in different ways and at different rates throughout the nation. American Nationalisms explores how ideas of nationality permeated political disputes, religious revivals, patriotic festivals, slavery debates, and even literature.Benjamin E. Park received his PhD from the University of Cambridge and is an assistant professor of history at Sam Houston State University. He also spent two years as a postdoctoral fellow at the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy. His scholarship focuses on the religious, political, and cultural history of America between the Revolution and Civil War, often within an Atlantic context.

PANEL DISCUSSION | NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL, KANSAS CITY | 2.11.17 PANEL: Lora Vogt (Moderator) | Professor Jay Sexton | Professor Jennifer Keene CONTEXT Peace negotiations were conducted alongside military conflict from the outset of WW1, but it was President Wilson's attempt to arbitrate in December 1916 that initiated the serious push for peace. By then, the fighting on the Western Front had revealed the full horror of modern industrial warfare. However, Wilson discovered that to secure peace America would have to join the fight. DISCUSSION PROFESSORS JAY SEXTON (Kinder Institute Chair in Constitutional Democracy, University of Missouri) and JENNIFER KEENE (Chair, Department of History, Chapman University) on Wilson's vision for peace and a new world order, US military preparedness in 1917, and domestic reactions to US entry into the War. HOW THE PEACE MAKER TURNED BELLIGERENT On 7 May 1915, RMS Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat off the southern coast of Ireland. Among the dead were over 120 Americans. As news reports came in that evening, Colonel House, President Wilson's right-hand man, was dining with US Ambassador Walter Page in London. “We shall be at war with Germany within a month”, declared House. In fact, some two years would elapse before America finally entered the War on April 6, 1917. AUDIO CLIPS from ChromeRadio's podcast drama, ENTER THE PEACE BROKER by Martyn Wade, will illustrate the panel discussion. Based on contemporary diaries, letters and newspaper reports, the drama brings alive America's journey into WW1, a compelling story of duplicity and diplomatic intrigue. Made with the support of the ROTHERMERE FOUNDATION, the production includes a selection of WW1 songs arranged and performed by mezzo-soprano JESSICA WALKER with JAMES HOLMES on piano. PRODUCTION | ChromeRadio in partnership with the NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL | Producer - Catriona Oliphant | Post-production - Chris Sharp.

Drew YoungeDyke is an occasional fly angler, public land hunter, a trail-runner, a Train To Hunt athlete, a freelance outdoor writer, and chair the Michigan Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Professionally, he is the Great Lakes Communications Coordinator for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). In 2017, he gave away his compound and took up traditional bowhunting, competing in the 2017 Train To Hunt Nationals in the traditional bow division. Prior to working for NWF, Drew was the editor of Michigan Out-of-Doors magazine and the Chief Information Officer for Michigan United Conservation Clubs, where he founded the Michigan Out-of-Doors Podcast and a joint wildlife habitat volunteer program with the Michigan DNR, which won the agency Outdoor Life’s first Open Country award. Before that, he was the Policy & Communications Specialist for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. He earned his law degree and BA in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy from Michigan State University. Drew is a member of the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers and the Michigan Outdoor Writers Association. He also currently serves a DNR appointment to the Pigeon River Country State Forest Advisory Council. Drew spends the rest of his free time backpacking and fishing in the Pigeon River Country, kayaking the Huron River, and volunteering with the Huron River Watershed Council. Originally from Central Lake in northern Michigan, Drew lives in Ann Arbor with his wife Michele.

In this episode, Mizzou Advancement’s “insider” podcast sits down with Justin Dyer, Director of the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy. He discusses his journey to Mizzou, the purpose that the institute serves and opportunities that it offers for students. Of course, you’ll also get the latest campus updates, including a recap of fall sports, a preview of winter sports and more. M-I-Z!