Podcasts about constitutional studies

Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, joins the show to discuss the World Cup, as well as what could be in the Democrats 2028 playbook.

Hour 1 of today's show begins with Josh Hammer, Newsweek Senior Editor at Large and host of the Josh Hammer Show, who joins the show to discuss the latest on negotiations between the US and Iran. Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, joins the show to discuss the World Cup, as well as what could be in the Democrats 2028 playbook.

Hour 1 of today's show begins with Josh Hammer, Newsweek Senior Editor at Large and host of the Josh Hammer Show, who joins the show to discuss the latest on negotiations between the US and Iran. Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, joins the show to discuss the World Cup, as well as what could be in the Democrats 2028 playbook. Hour 2 of the Mark Reardon Show sparks a conversation about how many houses we have lived in. We hear Sue's News, where we get Sue's top stories of the day. Tim Sommer, Music Journalist and Former Record Executive, joins the show to discuss the passing of Clive Davis, as well as the huge mark that he left on the music industry. We round the hour out with KSDK Sports Director, Frank Cusumano, who discusses The Cardinals' loss to the Royals, and Nolan Arenado's return to Busch Stadium tonight. Hour 3 of The Mark Reardon Show begins with John Lamping, Former Missouri State Senator, who joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the Iran process, as well as on Amendment 5 on the August Missouri Ballot, which involves phasing out the Missouri Income Tax. Rick Stream, Republican Elections Director for St. Louis County, joins the show to discuss how election judges are needed for August and November elections. We round the hour and the show out with our 'Audio Cut of the Day!'

In FCC v. AT&T, the Supreme Court was asked to decide whether a jury trial is required before the FCC may collect penalties from regulated parties for apparent violations of communication laws and regulations. The Supreme Court found that the FCC's administrative process does not offend the Seventh Amendment jury right – over the dissent of Justice Clarence Thomas. Join us for a webinar breaking down the ruling and its implications for other challenges to administrative enforcement regimes. Featuring: Thomas Berry, Director, Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, Cato InstituteJosh Robbins, Attorney, Separation of Powers, Pacific Legal Foundation

We're in the final few weeks before the country comes together to celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As we count down to the special day, Inside Sources is spending time celebrating the things that make our country great. To start off this special month-long coverage, Greg and Holly are joined by Dr. Matthew Brogdon, Sr. Director of the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship. First on the show is Thomas A. Berry, director of the Cato Institute's Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies and editor in chief of the Cato Supreme Court Review. Later, we hear from Richard A. Epstein, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and author of the book The Myth of Birthright Citizenship: What the Fourteenth Amendment Really Says. You can find Thomas on X @Thomas_A_Berry and Richard at @RichardAEpstein. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses today's SCOTUS ruling on Louisiana redistricting and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Sue recaps her fun vacation while searching for diamonds in Arkansas. Mark is then joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses today's SCOTUS ruling on Louisiana redistricting and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Sue recaps her fun vacation while searching for diamonds in Arkansas. Mark is then joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses today's SCOTUS ruling on Louisiana redistricting and more. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Braden TeWolde who promotes the Foodies Eat First Fest that is coming up this weekend. Find out all of the need to know info! In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, with Hot Air, the Host of the Duane's World Podcast and the producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show. Patterson discusses the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner, Trump's strategy to wait out Iran and more. He is later joined by Brad Young, 97.1 FM Talk's Legal Analyst and a Partner with Harris, Dowell, Fisher and Young. Young discusses the SCOTUS ruling on Louisiana redistricting, James Comey's new indictment, St Charles County Police preparing to launch new drone responses and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, April 2, 20264:20 pm: Nathanael Blake, Senior Contributor to The Federalist and a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about his piece on how liberals won't confront fraud because they believe government has the solution.4:38 pm: Dr. Keri Ingraham, Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute, Director of the American Center for Transforming Education, and a Senior Fellow at the Independent Women's Forum, joins the show to discuss her piece for the Daily Wire about how parents are taking control of their children's education.5:05 pm: Tom Knighton, a writer with Bearing Arms, joins the show to discuss how gun experts are blasting the Daily Mail for the misinformation it put forth regarding ballistics information in the Charlie Kirk murder case.6:05 pm: Ilya Shapiro, Director of Constitutional Studies at The Manhattan Institute, joins the show to discuss his piece for the New York Post about how the birthright citizenship issue won't go away even if it is upheld by the Supreme Court.6:20 pm: Daniel McCarthy, Distinguished Fellow in Conservative Thought at the Heritage Foundation and Editor-in-Chief of Modern Age, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece about the brewing battle over birthright citizenship.6:38 pm: Economist Steve Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, joins Rod and Greg for their weekly conversation about politics and the nation's economy, and today they'll discuss how the Iran War is contributing to rising oil and gas prices.6:50 pm: Dr. Jonathan Thorp, CEO of Quantum Connections, joins the program to discuss the results of the latest poll from the Monster Research Institute that shows workplace tones are growing more serious with 52% saying they don't want to hear political jokes while at work.

Should Congress be larger—both in number and presence? Should American universities take more responsibility for forming good citizens? Should Americans disagree more than they do today? In this episode of The Conservative Woman's Guide, Karin Lips is joined by Yuval Levin, director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute and founder and editor of National Affairs. […]

In March 2025, the U.S. Department of Education began investigating dozens of colleges - including Harvard and Columbia - for possible violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act for their alleged failure to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination on campus. The administration threatened to withhold federal funding and many colleges struck deals to preserve their funding. Critics charged the administration with heavy-handed enforcement tactics that burdened academic freedom and free speech on campus. Join our panel of experts as they explore how these enforcement efforts have played out after one year and what we may expect in the future. Featuring: Prof. David D. Cole, Hon. George J. Mitchell Professor in Law and Public Policy, Georgetown Law SchoolErik S. Jaffe, Partner, Schaerr | Jaffe LLPDr. Chris Schorr, Director of the Higher Education Reform Initiative, America First Policy InstituteIlya Shapiro, Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies, Manhattan Institute(Moderator) Andrew Grossman, Partner, BakerHostetler LLP

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Asra Nomani, a Senior Editor of Investigations at Fox News Digital, a Senior Fellow at the Independent Women's Network and the Founder of the Pearl Network. She discusses her latest findings on just who exactly is funding and attending the "No Kings" Protests. He is then joined by Gary Abernathy, a former Newspaper Editor, Reporter and Columnist for The Washington Post. He's also a contributing columnist for The Empowerment Alliance. Abernathy discusses his latest article which is titled, "Despite the Liberal Media's Insistence, Americans Must Judge 'Experts' with Caution. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Mark Milton, the Managing Attorney of Milton Law Group, a local tax lawyer and the former DOJ Tax Division Trial Attorney. Milton explains what tax changes you need to know about as you work on them. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. Shapiro discusses today's court ruling on conversion therapy in Colorado as well as Wednesday's big oral arguments case on Birthright citizenship. Mark is later joined by George Rosenthal, a Co-Owner of Throttlenet for Tech Talk Tuesday. Rosenthal disucsses OpenAI's RAMpage and why it will cause your next laptop to cost more, the invisible QR code and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. Shapiro discusses today's court ruling on conversion therapy in Colorado as well as Wednesday's big oral arguments case on Birthright citizenship.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. Shapiro discusses today's court ruling on conversion therapy in Colorado as well as Wednesday's big oral arguments case on Birthright citizenship. Mark is later joined by George Rosenthal, a Co-Owner of Throttlenet for Tech Talk Tuesday. Rosenthal disucsses OpenAI's RAMpage and why it will cause your next laptop to cost more, the invisible QR code and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comWhat if the basic way we talk about politics is fundamentally flawed?In this episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with Verlan Lewis, professor of constitutional studies at Utah Valley University and co-author of The Myth of Left and Right: How the Political Spectrum Misleads and Harms America. Lewis argues that the familiar political spectrum dividing society into “left” and “right” oversimplifies political reality and distorts how Americans understand issues, parties, and even each other.Lewis explains how the left-right framework emerged historically, why it became dominant in modern political discourse, and how it encourages ideological tribalism. Instead of seeing politics as a complex set of issues where people may agree on some topics and disagree on others, the spectrum pushes citizens to sort themselves into rigid teams. According to Lewis, this mindset can reduce intellectual humility, weaken meaningful dialogue, and contribute to the rising hostility in American politics.The conversation explores how media ecosystems reinforce ideological identities, why political beliefs often cluster together even when they have little logical connection, and how faith communities can offer a different approach to civic engagement. Lewis suggests moving beyond ideological labels and focusing on individual issues, allowing for more thoughtful discussion and collaboration across differences.For listeners interested in understanding polarization, political identity, and how faith might shape a healthier civic culture, this episode offers a thoughtful examination of the assumptions that structure modern political debate.The Myth of Left and Right: How the Political Spectrum Misleads and Harms America: https://bookshop.org/a/112456/9780197680629Guest BioVerlan Lewis is an associate professor of political science and constitutional studies at Utah Valley University and a fellow at the university's Center for Constitutional Studies. He is co-author of the book The Myth of Left and Right: How the Political Spectrum Misleads and Harms America, which challenges the idea that modern politics can be accurately uSupport the show

What does conservatism mean in an age of populism, executive power, and institutional distrust? Yuval Levin is a political theorist, the director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, and the author of American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—and Could Again. Today he argues that the deepest divide in American politics is no longer left versus right, but populism versus institutions. Levin traces the shift within the conservative movement from an emphasis on morality and constitutional limits to a more confrontational style of politics, and he explains why durable reform requires coalition building, legislation, and respect for procedure. He reflects on his time in the Bush administration, the limits of presidential governance, the fight over universities, the coming politics of AI, and why the Constitution was designed to hold a divided nation together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour 1 of the Mark Reardon Show, Josh Hammer, Newsweek Senior Editor at Large and host of the Josh Hammer Show, joins to discuss the Supreme Court tariff ruling as well as the shooting at Mar A Lago. Senator Eric Schmitt joins the show to discuss the patriotism shown by the USA Men's Ice Hockey team following their gold medal clinching, overtime win against Canada. He also discusses Boeing moving their headquarters back to St. Louis. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. Shapiro shares his thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision on Trump's tariffs. He's later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. Cusumano reacts to Team USA Hockey winning Olympic Gold over Canada, Saint Louis Basketball's big win over VCU and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, the Co-Host of the podcast, “The Death of Journalism” and a former Mediaite Columnist. Ziegler shares his reaction to leftists being upset with the USA Hockey team over their interactions with President Trump and Kash Patel as well as the Mexican cartel's attack on Puerto Vallarta. Mark is later joined by Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway. Hanaway warns businesses to start removing illegal gambling machines and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. Shapiro shares his thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision on Trump's tariffs.

In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is then joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. Shapiro shares his thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision on Trump's tariffs. He's later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. Cusumano reacts to Team USA Hockey winning Olympic Gold over Canada, Saint Louis Basketball's big win over VCU and more.

On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about ICE immigration enforcement efforts in the country. First on the show is Cameron Abrams, policy analyst for Next Generation Texas at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Later, we hear from Ilya Somin, B. Kenneth Simon Chair in Constitutional Studies at the Cato Institute, and a professor of law at George Mason University. You can find Cameron on X @CameronSAbrams and Ilya at @IlyaSomin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As debates intensify over the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota — including questions about the Second Amendment and whether he should have been armed at a protest — we turn to constitutional expert, Matthew Brogdon of UVU’s Center for Constitutional Studies, to break down what the Constitution actually says and the risks of rushing to judgment. Professor Brogdon also speaks to the tensions federally and locally regarding where the courts fit into the political process. We take a deep dive into Utah’s redistricting drama to the ongoing push-and-pull between legislative power, direct democracy, and judicial oversight.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and Ethan discuss the Cardinals trading Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks and Mike Tomlin stepping down from the Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach job. Mark is then joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses the Supreme Court hearing arguments in two cases from both Idaho and West Virginia on transgender boys competing in girls sports. He's later joined by Mark Judge, a Journalist and Filmmaker. He discusses his latest piece in the "Chronicles" Magazine which is headlined, "Hogwarts from Hell: DC's Deep State High School".

In this segment, Mark is joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses the Supreme Court hearing arguments in two cases from both Idaho and West Virginia on transgender boys competing in girls sports.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and Ethan discuss the Cardinals trading Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks and Mike Tomlin stepping down from the Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach job. Mark is then joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses the Supreme Court hearing arguments in two cases from both Idaho and West Virginia on transgender boys competing in girls sports. He's later joined by Mark Judge, a Journalist and Filmmaker. He discusses his latest piece in the "Chronicles" Magazine which is headlined, "Hogwarts from Hell: DC's Deep State High School". In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is later joined by Ann Wagner, Missouri's Second District Congresswoman. She discusses the House passing her "Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act" which is designed to save the Federal Crime Victims Fund. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Jimmy Failla, the Host of Fox Across America which airs on 97.1 FM Talk every evening on 6p. He's also the Host of Fox News Saturday Night. Jimmy previews his comedy show that is coming to The Factory in Chesterfield as well as the latest trending political news. Mark is later joined by Dan Reardon, 97.1 FM Talk & KMOX's Golf Correspondent. He discusses Brooks Koepka's return to the PGA. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Common ground is hard to find in today's politics. In a society teeming with irreconcilable political perspectives, many people have grown frustrated under a system of government that constantly demands compromise. More and more on both the right and the left have come to blame the Constitution for the resulting discord. But the Constitution is not the problem we face; it is the solution.Yuval Levin, author of American Covenant and Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at AEI, joined us to discuss Congress's central role in the minds of the founders, and in the solutions to the political crises and challenges of the current age.Support the show

In this segment, Mark is joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. Shapiro discusses the Supreme Court hearing arguments about federal agencies and presidential power as well as Trump's birthright order.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and the crew discuss Notre Dame not making the College Football Playoff and opting out of a bowl game. Mark is then joined by Josh Hammer, Newsweek's Senior Editor at Large and the Host of The Josh Hammer Show. He discusses the death of climate alarmism as well as Trump's immigration crackdown and more. He's later joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. Shapiro discusses the Supreme Court hearing arguments about federal agencies and presidential power as well as Trump's birthright order.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and the crew discuss Notre Dame not making the College Football Playoff and opting out of a bowl game. Mark is then joined by Josh Hammer, Newsweek's Senior Editor at Large and the Host of The Josh Hammer Show. He discusses the death of climate alarmism as well as Trump's immigration crackdown and more. He's later joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. Shapiro discusses the Supreme Court hearing arguments about federal agencies and presidential power as well as Trump's birthright order. In hour 2, Mark is joined by Alex Rich who shares his epic story about attending the Indiana vs Ohio State Big 10 Championship. Mark is then joined by Salena Zito, a Columnist for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette and the Washington Examiner. She discusses Trump beginning his economy focused to that will begin in Pennsylvania. She also discusses her grandchildren getting to visit the White House and meet President Trump. He's later joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. He discusses the College Football Playoff Committee's decision to leave Notre Dame out of the Playoff. He also discusses Mizzou drawing the Gator Bowl, the Chiefs Sunday Night Football loss and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Leor Sapir, a Fellow at The Manhattan Institute. He discusses his latest piece which is titled, "We're All Just Winging It: What the Gender Doctors Say in Private". Mark is then joined by KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman, who reacts to Indiana's Big 10 Championship over Ohio State. He's later joined by Mark S. Allen, an Emmy Aware winning TV producer and host. Mark is also a movie reviewer with ABC 10 in Sacramento. He discusses his mission to raise awareness against driving while intoxicated. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

U.S. politics today can be defined by extreme dysfunction and polarization. But the founders accounted for a fractured society, and designed our government specifically to handle moments like these. Listen as conservative scholar Yuval Levin discusses his book, American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation―and Could Again, which argues that the U.S. constitutional system is designed to compel us to find common ground and act together — and that the key is for Congress to play its leading role. Speakers: Yuval Levin, Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise InstituteHost: Michael Waldman, President, Brennan CenterIf you enjoy this program, please give us a boost by liking it, subscribing, and sharing it with your friends. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please give it a five-star rating. Recorded on November 21, 2025.Keep up with the Brennan Center's work by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, The Briefing, at https://go.brennancenter.org/briefing.The Brennan Center is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that works to repair, revitalize, and defend our systems of democracy and justice so they work for all Americans. The Brennan Center cannot support or oppose any candidate for office.

The Alliance for Civics in the Academy hosted "Out of Many, One: Creating a Pluralistic Framework for Civics in Higher Education" with Paul Carrese, Jacob Levy, Minh Ly, and Brian Coyne on November 12, 2025, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. PT. With increasing cross-partisan support for renewing civic learning in higher education, an important question emerges: how can colleges and universities create a framework for civic education that cultivates shared democratic values while honoring pluralism and diverse perspectives? This webinar explores this challenge in depth, highlighting guiding principles and exemplary approaches for creating a shared vision of civic education suited to a pluralistic society. Panelists: Paul Carrese is Director of the Center for American Civics, and professor in the School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership, at Arizona State University, serving as the School's founding director 2016 to 2023. Formerly he was a professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy, co-founding its honors program blending liberal arts and leadership education. He teaches and publishes on the American founding, American constitutional and political thought, civic education, and American grand strategy. His forthcoming book is Teaching America: Reflective Patriotism in Schools, College, and Culture (Cambridge, May 2026). He has held fellowships at Oxford (Rhodes Scholar); Harvard; University of Delhi (Fulbright); and the James Madison Program, Princeton. He served on the advisory board of the Program on Public Discourse at UNC Chapel Hill; co-led a national study, Educating for American Democracy, on history and civics in K-12 schools with partners from Harvard, Tufts, and iCivics (2021); and served on the Civic Education Committee of the American Political Science Association (APSA). He is a fellow of the Civitas Institute, UT Austin, and serves on the Academic Council of the Jack Miller Center for America's Founding Principles and History, and the executive and on the executive Council of the APSA. He is a Senior Fellow with the Jack Miller Center, and in 2025 was an Alliance for Civics in the Academy Visiting Scholar at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. Jacob T. Levy is the Tomlinson Professor of Political Theory and associated faculty in the Department of Philosophy at McGill University. He is the founder and coordinator of McGill's Research Group on Constitutional Studies, whose Charles Taylor Student Fellowship is devoted to an intensive non-credit yearlong reading group of major works in the history of political, moral, and social thought. Minh Ly is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Vermont.  His book, Answering to Us: Why Democracy Demands Accountability, will be published by Princeton University Press in March 2026. Anna Stilz, distinguished professor at Berkeley, writes, "this powerful book . . . is a must-read for anyone interested in the fate of democracy in our times."  Professor Ly's research and teaching focus on democratic theory, the rights and responsibilities of democratic citizenship, economic justice, global justice, and civic education.  His work has been published in the Journal of Politics, the European Journal of Political Theory, the Review of International Political Economy, and other journals.  Before joining UVM, he was a Lecturer at Stanford University and a postdoc at Princeton. Professor Ly earned his Ph.D with distinction in political science from Brown and his A.B. from Harvard.   Moderator: Brian Coyne is an Advanced Lecturer in Political Science and serves as the Nehal and Jenny Fan Raj Lecturer in Undergraduate Teaching. He received his B.A. in Government from Harvard College in 2007 and his Ph.D. in Political Science from Stanford University in 2014. His dissertation, "Non-state Power and Non-state Legitimacy," investigates how powerful non-state actors like NGOs, corporations, and international institutions can be held democratically accountable to the people whose lives they influence. Coyne's other research interests include political representation, responses to climate change, and the politics of urban space and planning. In addition to Political Science, he also teaches in Stanford's Public Policy, Urban Studies, and COLLEGE programs.

Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, joins the show to break down the Supreme Court's oral arguments on the Trump administration's tariff powers. At the heart of the debate, how far can a president go in using national security or emergency powers to impose tariffs without explicit congressional approval? Shapiro explains the constitutional stakes, the possible outcomes, and what this case could mean for the balance of power between the executive branch and Congress.

The Rod and Greg Show Rundown – Thursday, November 6, 20254:20 pm: Larry Gelwix of Columbus Travel, host of the Travel Show on KNRS, joins the program to discuss the flight cuts that will take place at 40 of the country's busiest airports starting Friday.4:38 pm: Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, joins the show to discuss his piece for the Daily Signal about how men are returning to church.6:05 pm: Ilya Shapiro, Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about the Supreme Court taking up the question of the legality of President Trump's tariffs.6:38 pm: Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow and Manager of the Election Law Reform at the Heritage Foundation, joins the program for a conversation about California Governor Gavin Newsom's redistricting push.

In this capstone episode of the "What Is the Right?" series, we consider the state of the Right today and where it's headed in the years to come. In this limited series, we've explored the different factions and flavors that make up what we would broadly call "the Right" in America today. We've looked at freedom conservatives and the New Right, talked to libertarians and traditionalists, explored fusionism and MAGA, and we've considered how Catholic, Jewish, and Evangelical conservatives define themselves today. Through it all, we've heard a variety of takes on where we stand, where we're going, and how the ideological landscape has shifted. There are some clear fault lines, particularly between the New Right or National Conservative crowd and the Freedom Conservative/fusionist set, notably in how to utilize power in this current moment where it's clear the right has power and political capital to spend. So what's next? Can these factions come together in a new fusionism? If so, what does that look like? And if not, are we bound for a fracturing of the Right unlike we've seen in our lifetimes? To explore these questions are two luminaries of the conservative movement, Yuval Levin and Chris DeMuth. Yuval is the Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute and a deep thinker on the Constitution, institutions in American government and civics, and conservative thought. Christopher DeMuth is the former head of the American Enterprise Institute. He helped to organize the first National Conservatism conference and remains active in the NatCon world, regularly speaking at events and writing op-eds on from a national-conservative perspective.

Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow and the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute, joins Free Speech Unmuted to discuss his new book Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites. Ilya, Jane, and Eugene discuss the state of American law schools, why many students fear open discussion, and what can be done to improve things. Subscribe for the latest on free speech, censorship, social media, AI, and the evolving role of the First Amendment in today's proverbial town square. 

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Jonathan Martin, Politico's Senior Political Columnist. He discusses Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Johnson agreeing to debate on CSPAN, Katie Porters testy videos, and more. He's then joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses the Supreme Court hearing redistricting and voting rights cases and more.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Jonathan Martin, Politico's Senior Political Columnist. He discusses Hakeem Jeffries and Mike Johnson agreeing to debate on CSPAN, Katie Porters testy videos, and more. He's then joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses the Supreme Court hearing redistricting and voting rights cases and more. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day. Alex Rich joins the crew for the hour and they discuss/debate the hands free policy with cell phones in Missouri. They wrap up the hour discussing the haunted hotel in Milwaukee that some baseball players refuse to stay in when their teams come into town. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, with Hot Air and the Host of the Duane's World Podcast. He discusses all things politics and also shares his thoughts on if a Republican could become Governor in California. Mark then laughs at audio where a California Governor Candidate advocates for a gender neutral Olympics. He's then joined by Dr. Curtis Cain, the Superintendent of Rockwood School District. Dr. Cain makes his case for passage of Proposition S on the upcoming ballot. Mark wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He discusses the Supreme Court hearing redistricting and voting rights cases and more.

In this segment, Mark is joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. His new book is titled "Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites." He discusses several topics including the new Supreme Court being underway, the judicial intervention in President Trump sending federal troops to urban trouble spots, as well as the light sentence for suspect in the attempted assassination of Justice Kavanaugh.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses this morning's Senate hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi as well as Josh Hawley's comments on being tracked on his phone by the Justice Department. Mark is then joined by Jason Smith, Missouri's 8th District Congressman. He discusses the continuation of the government shutdown as well as the Ways and Means Committee pushing for tax revocation of several non profit organizations. He's later joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. His new book is titled "Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites." He discusses several topics including the new Supreme Court being underway, the judicial intervention in President Trump sending federal troops to urban trouble spots, as well as the light sentence for suspect in the attempted assassination of Justice Kavanaugh.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses this morning's Senate hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi as well as Josh Hawley's comments on being tracked on his phone by the Justice Department. Mark is then joined by Jason Smith, Missouri's 8th District Congressman. He discusses the continuation of the government shutdown as well as the Ways and Means Committee pushing for tax revocation of several non profit organizations. He's later joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. His new book is titled "Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites." He discusses several topics including the new Supreme Court being underway, the judicial intervention in President Trump sending federal troops to urban trouble spots, as well as the light sentence for suspect in the attempted assassination of Justice Kavanaugh. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is later joined by Phil Holloway, a FOX News Legal Analyst in Atlanta, a Former Assistant District Attorney and a Former Police Officer. He shares his take on the Chicago Police stand down order issued when asked to help ICE agents under attack. In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, the Co-Host of the "The Death of Journalism" podcast and a Former Mediaite Senior Columnist. He discusses Bari Weiss named editor in chief for CBS News, the government shutdown, the potential expansion of the NCAA Tournament, and much more. He's later joined by Cassie Smedile, a Former RNC Spokesperson. She discusses Virginia Democratic Attorney General Candidate Jay Jones' prior texts fantasizing about killing a GOP lawmaker and his family, the government shutdown and more. Mark wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Unity is acting together even when we don't think alike. And one of the primary aims of the American Constitution is to support a democracy of those unified in diversity. Yuval Levin joins Mark Labberton to explore the precarious state of American constitutional life and the imbalance of power between the branches of the U.S. government. Drawing from his book America's Covenant, Levin argues that the Founders designed the Constitution above all to preserve unity in a divided society. Yet today, he warns, the imbalance of power—particularly the weakness of Congress and the rise of presidential authority—threatens democratic legitimacy. In this conversation, Levin reflects on originalism, the courts, Donald Trump's expanding influence, and the dangers of both passivity and autocracy. With clarity and urgency, he calls for renewed civic engagement and for Congress to reclaim its central role. Episode Highlights “Unity doesn't mean thinking alike. Unity means acting together. And the question for a modern political society is how do we act together when we don't think alike?” “The biggest problem we have is that Congress is under-active, radically under-active and has turned itself into a spectator.” “The president is in charge of the executive branch, but the executive branch is not in charge of the American government.” “I am very concerned about this kind of Caesar-ism. I think it is very dangerous.” “What we're seeing is constitutional creep, where the president is pushing and nobody's pushing back, and only Congress can do it.” “I worry a lot about Donald Trump. But the reason I worry is because Congress isn't doing its job.” “The politics of an autocratic state is a politics of spectators, and we just cannot become spectators.” “All of us will find ourselves in the minority sooner or later.” Helpful Links and Resources America's Covenant: The Constitution and the Path to National Unity, by Yuval Levin American Enterprise Institute (Find Yuval Levin's current research and publications) *New York Times Opinion* – Yuval Levin's columns at the New York Times About Yuval Levin Yuval Levin is director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he also holds the Beth and Ravenel Curry Chair in Public Policy. He is the founder and editor of National Affairs, senior editor of The New Atlantis, a contributing editor at National Review, and a contributing opinion writer at The New York Times. He is the author of several books on political theory and public policy, most recently American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation—and Could Again (Basic Books, 2024), which examines the U.S. Constitution through the lens of national unity in a divided society. Show Notes Constitutional unity and division Yuval Levin summarizes America's Covenant as a reintroduction to the Constitution framed around the challenge of unity in diversity. “Unity doesn't mean thinking alike. Unity means acting together.” The Constitution prioritizes bargaining, negotiation, and legitimacy over efficiency. Congress was designed as the “first branch” of government to embody pluralism and force compromise. The decline of Congress and rise of the presidency Levin argues Congress is radically under-active, ceding ground to presidents and courts. “The biggest problem we have is that Congress is under-active, radically under-active and has turned itself into a spectator.” Excessive focus on the presidency erodes democratic legitimacy. Current frustrations stem from misunderstanding the system's design: it resists narrow majorities and forces broad coalitions. Courts, originalism, and the unitary executive Levin affirms he is an originalist: “a philosophy of judicial interpretation … a mode of self-restraint for judges.” Supreme Court decisions in recent years repeatedly signal: “Congress, do your job.” He outlines the unitary executive theory: the president controls the executive branch, but not the government as a whole. “The president is in charge of the executive branch, but the executive branch is not in charge of the American government.” Trump's expanding power Levin warns of the growing push to centralize authority in the presidency. “I am very concerned about this kind of Caesar-ism. I think it is very dangerous.” Trump's second term differs because restraints have vanished; his circle now encourages unrestrained executive action. Disruption of long-held norms has weakened trust in American institutions globally and domestically. Constitutional crisis vs. constitutional creep Levin distinguishes between “creep,” “conflict,” and “crisis.” He argues the U.S. is experiencing constitutional creep: unchecked executive power without Congress pushing back. True crisis would involve direct defiance of the courts—something still possible but not yet realized. The role of citizens and civic responsibility Levin stresses the danger of passivity: “The politics of an autocratic state is a politics of spectators, and we just cannot become spectators.” Citizens should keep writing to Congress, vote with clear expectations, and engage in local governance. State legislatures, though less visible, often function better than Congress today. Clear thinking itself, Levin suggests, is a moral act for a healthy republic. Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.  

From August 23, 2024: Richard Albert, William Stamps Farish Professor in Law, Professor of Government, and Director of Constitutional Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, joins Kevin Frazier, Assistant Professor at St. Thomas University College of Law and a Tarbell Fellow at Lawfare, to conduct a comparative analysis of what helps constitutions withstand political pressures. Richard's extensive study of different means to amend constitutions shapes their conversation about whether the U.S. Constitution has become too rigid.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another golden episode where the cousin's cousin number matches their episode number. Devin visits Verlan Lewis for dinner at Zupas before going to Verlan's home for the interview.Verlan shares memories of their grandparents, cousins at reunions, and even a special memory of spending time with Uncle Tim, Devin's father, and some other cousins when they went to the BYU bookstore on BYU's campus when Verlan and Devin were young.Devin shares some memories and stories he gathered from Verlan's family. Verlan's love of sports and reading as a kid, having a Napolean complex, getting sick on a trip to California, eating alone on Thanksgiving, a skit he performed with his youngest brother, Hunter, in high school, and many more.Verlan shares stories of his mission in South Africa, and he and Devin discuss the political upheaval that's been going on there for quite some time. Verlan shares the story of how he met his wife Kathryn, where they've lived since their marriage, and their 4 kids.For the final topic, Verlan talks about UVU's Center for Constitutional Studies and all of the wonderful programs that it offers and how many of the cousins might be interested in it for their children, if not themselves. Devin asks more questions about Verlan and Hyrum's book "The Myth of Left and Right" as well as how we can apply the principles within it to other topics besides politics, like our relationships with our family and friends.This interview was an incredible one, and Verlan and Devin have agreed to meet again for lunch to talk more soon.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-99-cousins/donations

After the U.S. Supreme Court in Morrison v. Olson (1988) and U.S. v. Lopez (1995) held two federal statutes were unconstitutional as those statutes were beyond the power of Congress to enact, some claimed it was the dawn of a new federalism revolution. However, such challenges to federal power did not seem to continue.Now, a new case McNutt v. DOJ, once again directly challenges whether a federal statute is beyond Congress’s power to enact. This time, the challenge is to the federal ban on at-home distilling. This case raises substantial issues concerning the scope of Congress’s power and how much decision-making authority the Constitution left for states to decide.This FedSoc Forum will provide an update on what has occurred so far and discuss the important issues raised by this case.Featuring:Thomas Berry, Director, Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, Cato InstituteMichael Pepson, Regulatory Counsel, Americans for Prosperity FoundationEric J. Segall, Ashe Family Chair Professor of Law, Georgia State University College of LawModerator: Theodore Cooperstein, Appellate Counsel, Theodore Cooperstein PLLC

How has the landscape of legal education shifted, and what ramifications has that already started having? How do politics factor into judicial appointments more than ever before, and how did we get to this point?Ilya L. Shapiro is a senior fellow and the director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. He's also the author of several books, including Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites and Supreme Disorder: Judicial Nominations and the Politics of America's Highest Court Cato Supreme Court Review.Greg and Ilya explore issues related to Supreme Court nominations, cancel culture, and the impact of bias in legal education. Their conversation also addresses the longstanding politicization of judicial appointments, challenges within legal academia such as DEI and student activism, and the broader implications for law and society. Ilya also shares potential reforms for improving the legal profession and education system.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.*Episode Quotes:When the law becomes just another form of activism35:49: Another failure of our systems of legal education or of the culture of the legal profession. Young lawyers seeing themselves as the law or their legal tools as just another part of activism, rather than as a profession. Or law schools not teaching lawyers the same way. The way to be a good lawyer is to be able to understand and see all sides of a given argument or issue or dispute. That is how you can best advocate your own sides, your own client's position. Well, if half of that 360 degrees is illegitimate, or you cannot even discuss beyond the pale, outside the Overton window, as they say, then you are going to be a much less effective lawyer. And yes, I think the legal profession has suffered, in general, its credibility, its reputation.What universities were meant to be43:19: It is the purpose of universities to develop, to have free inquiry, to have civil debate, to confront new ideas. And if universities have not been doing that for a whole host of reasons, then I think that is a level of criticism—something that they should be held to account for.On judges and legal objectivity04:36: You would hope that law and policy are different things, because there is a reason why we separate out the judicial power, and that reason is for it to be a counter-majoritarian check. You do not need judges to buttress popular opinions. You need judges to protect against abuses of power by elected officials. You need judges to protect individual rights against mob rule. And so, it cannot be the case that what is right on the law is always going to be what the majority of policy views. When fear shapes the future of the legal profession30:27: Most students just want to get their degree, get their credential, get a job, have some fun while they are at it, and that is about it. They are not politically motivated or philosophically motivated. They are just there because—especially when we are talking about law schools, rather, or some other professional school as opposed to college—they are there because this is the next step on their career trajectory, and they are just trying to keep their head down so as not to be caught in the cancellation crossfire. And it is fear, and this is how I counsel students, is that you do not have to be a martyr. You do not have to stand up and be an individual, objecting to every injustice you face.Show Links:Recommended Resources:Ketanji Brown JacksonBurwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.Robert BorkTheodore RooseveltJames MadisonAlexander HamiltonJohn JayMancur OlsonWilliam TreanorThe Paper ChaseLewis F. Powell Jr.John Paul StevensGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at The Manhattan InstituteProfile at the CATO InstituteProfile for Burke Law GroupLinkedIn ProfileSocial Profile on XGuest Work:Substack - Shapiro's GavelAmazon Author PageLawless: The Miseducation of America's ElitesSupreme Disorder: Judicial Nominations and the Politics of America's Highest CourtCato Supreme Court ReviewReligious Liberties for Corporations?: Hobby Lobby, the Affordable Care Act, and the ConstitutionAmicus Brief -- Alvarez v. Smith

Stories are the way we communicate our values, explore complex ideas, and learn to empathize with those who fundamentally differ from ourselves.Christopher Scalia's most recent book, 13 Novels Conservatives Will Love (but Probably Haven't Read), delves into the particular benefit conservatives may find in literature they likely hadn't considered.Today on Political Economy, I talk with Chris about the unique role of novels in the development of strong morals, leadership, and sense of self.Chris is a senior fellow in the Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies department here at AEI. He previously served as director of AEI's Academic Programs department. Chris is a former professor of 18th- and early 19th-century British literature at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. He is the coeditor of On Faith: Lessons from an American Believer, and Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived.

WMAL GUEST: ILYA SHAPIRO (Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute) HIS NEW BOOK: Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/IShapiro Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, June 27, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: 6:05pm- On Friday, the House Budget Committee failed to advance a Republican tax and spending bill through the committee vote—with Republican Congressmen Chip Roy, Ralph Norman, Josh Brecheen, Andrew Clyde, and Lloyd Smucker voting no on the measure. The final tally was 16-21. The committee is expected to vote on the bill again late Sunday night. 6:30pm- Ilya Shapiro—Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute— joins The Rich Zeoli Show from The Republican National Lawyers Association's (RNLA) 2025 National Policy Conference in Washington D.C. Shapiro is author of the book, “Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites.” 6:40pm- Lee Goodman—former Federal Elections Commission Chairman—joins The Rich Zeoli Show from The Republican National Lawyers Association's (RNLA) 2025 National Policy Conference in Washington D.C.

Yuval Levin returns to discuss the institutional failures plaguing Congress, the rise of performative politics, and the art of leadership. They explore the incentives that lead modern politicians to focus more on viral tweets than actual governance, how the Constitution holds the key to unity, and political reforms that could put Congress back on the path to solving America's biggest challenges.   Yuval Levin is the director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. His most recent book is American Covenant: How the Constitution Unified Our Nation – And Could Again.