Consider the Constitution is a podcast from the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution at James Madison's Montpelier. The show provides insight into constitutional issues that directly affect every American. Hosted by Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey the podcast features interviews with constitutional scholars, policy and subject matter experts, heritage professionals, and legal practitioners.
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Center For Constitutional Rights Podcasts
The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) focuses on constitutional law and is based in Washington, D.C. The ACLJ is specifically dedicated to the ideal that religious freedom and freedom of speech are inalienable, God-given rights. In addition to providing its legal services at no cost to our clients, the ACLJ focuses on the issues that matter most to you national security, protecting America's families, and protecting human life.
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What do you really know about American government, the Constitution, and your rights as a citizen? Civics in a Year is a fast-paced podcast series that delivers essential civic knowledge in just 10 minutes per episode. Over the course of a year, we’ll explore 250 key questions—from the founding documents and branches of government to civil liberties, elections, and public participation. Rooted in the Civic Literacy Curriculum from the Center for American Civics at Arizona State University, t ...
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The Activist Files is a podcast by the Center for Constitutional Rights where we feature the stories of people on the front lines fighting for social justice, including activists, lawyers, and storytellers.
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America has an unusual history. It did not begin with ethnic homogeneity or a long, shared cultural history. It began as a set of ideals enshrined in our Constitution and the Bill of Rights. In “The Engine Room of Democracy,” CSIS President and CEO John J. Hamre discusses with former government officials and policymakers how the fundamental ideals in our constitutional democracy are applied every day and why these ideals should remain the bedrock of our society.
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Dr. Garrett Soldano D.C. is a Chiropractor, small business owner, author, public speaker, family man, proud Catholic and former WMU football player. Dr. Soldano owns and operates Soldano Family Chiropractic Center in Kalamazoo, and is the author of “God’s True Law, A Parent’s Guide to Raising Successful Children.” He has raised two boys, Jackson and Alex, with his beautiful wife, Jennifer, in Kalamazoo. As a young child, Garrett grew up in a trailer park and witnessed his parents pull their ...
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Public school funding in Pennsylvania has been on the skids for decades now, but today, it’s doing real harm all over the state. And this isn’t by accident. PA’s legislature has created a system where the kids who need the most, get the least, usually because of where they live. So much so that across the Keystone State, 86% of public school students are attending schools that are underfunded. And lots of Pennsylvanians are saying enough is enough. Some of them have gone so far as to take th ...
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Eric Mann is an environmental, civil rights, anti-war, labor-union activist and organizer. He is the host of www.voicesfromthefrontlines.com on Pacifica Radio's 90.7 FM KPFK, in Los Angeles. Eric is also the director of the Labor/Community Strategy Center in Los Angeles and a co-founder of the Bus Riders Union.
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Logan Sekulow and Will Haynes discuss President Trump's warning sparking and international meltdown.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/663/29By Jay Sekulow
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Commercial Republic: Understanding America's Mixed Economy
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9:42Dr. Trevor Shelley explains that America's economic system is best understood as a "commercial republic" rather than pure capitalism, revealing the philosophical tensions between unlimited commerce and the bounded nature of republican governance. The term "commercial republic" captures a balance between market-driven economic liberty and civic virt…
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The Declaration of Independence: America's Founding Values Explored
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19:09The Declaration of Independence articulates uniquely American values, reflecting a society prepared to govern itself while respecting profound religious differences among citizens. Expert Matthew Brogdon explains how Jefferson's words captured "the American mind" while still resonating with today's diverse society. • Thomas Jefferson described the …
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Your Invitation to Madison's Montpelier: An Unprecedented Public Seminar Experience
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11:47For the first time in over 20 years, James Madison's Montpelier is opening its transformational constitutional seminars to the general public. Join host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey and Center Director Patrick Campbell as they extend a personal invitation to an extraordinary three-day immersive experience. Imagine sleeping on the same grounds where Ma…
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Liberty Divided: When Two Visions of the British Empire Became Irreconcilable
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19:59Dr. Beienberg illuminates how the American Revolution fundamentally began as a constitutional dispute between competing interpretations of British liberty, with each side drawing legitimately different conclusions from the Glorious Revolution of 1688. This sophisticated civil war of ideas centered not on the amount of taxation but on the profound q…
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Logan Sekulow and Will Haynes are joined by Mike Pompeo to discuss President Trump making a bold prediction on what's coming for President Obama.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/663/29By Jay Sekulow
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Why Jefferson's Words Still Matter Today: The Declaration's Ongoing Importance
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6:48Dr. Justin Dyer, dean of UT Austin School of Civic Leadership, explores why the Declaration of Independence remains vitally important in modern America. He examines how the document's foundational principles transcend time and continue to guide our understanding of equality, governance, and human rights. • Declaration begins with universal truths a…
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Dr. Stephen Skultety, professor of philosophy and director of the Declaration of Independence Center at the University of Mississippi, explains why the Declaration of Independence remains vitally important 250 years after its creation. Responding to a fifth grader's question, he reveals three fundamental principles that continue to shape American i…
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The Madison Paradox: Empowering Government While Limiting Power
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26:34In this episode, host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey explores James Madison's constitutional philosophy with professors Eric Kasper and Howard Schweber, co-authors of "James Madison's Constitution: A Double Security and a Parchment Barrier." The conversation unpacks two key Madisonian concepts: "double security" (the idea that both federalism and separa…
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From America to the World: How the Declaration Shaped Freedom Movements
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16:41The American Declaration of Independence created a model for self-government that inspired nations and movements worldwide, establishing principles that transcend time and borders. • The Declaration serves three primary functions: formally declaring independence, establishing natural rights principles, and listing specific grievances • France's Dec…
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From Declaration to Constitution: Tracing America's Founding Principles
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17:27A fourth-grader's question about how the Declaration of Independence influenced the U.S. Constitution reveals the complex relationship between America's founding documents. Dr. Beienburg explains how the Declaration's principles and criticisms of British rule directly shaped constitutional provisions and informed the development of state constituti…
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Enlightenment DNA: The Philosophical Origins of America's Declaration
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17:17The influences on the Declaration of Independence extend far beyond John Locke to encompass a complex tapestry of philosophical traditions, religious thought, and legal principles. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams crafted a document that uniquely blends Enlightenment rationality with Protestant theology, Scottish moral philosophy, and English common…
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We explore the key grievances that American colonists held against King George III and the British Parliament as outlined in the Declaration of Independence, examining how these complaints formed the legal basis for revolution. • The bulk of the Declaration of Independence functions as a legal indictment against British rule, not just philosophical…
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The Comeback They Never Saw Coming: Faith, Family, and the Fight for America
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1:51:08I’ve made mistakes, but I refuse to let them define me. They tried to ruin my name, my family, my business… But I’m still standing. Stronger. Louder. Unshaken. You can’t cancel a man of faith, grit, and purpose. Hear the truth on The Grassroots Army Podcast EP 455. This is my comeback and we’re just getting started. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Wel…
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The Declaration's Blueprint for Revolution: Understanding Your Rights Against Tyranny
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13:45Dr. Carrese continues to examine the Declaration of Independence's guidance on what citizens can do when facing government abuse of power. We explore how the document establishes the right and duty to overthrow tyrannical regimes under specific circumstances. • Analysis of the Declaration's second paragraph structure and its four distinct subsectio…
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Unraveling the Declaration's Second Paragraph: Government by Consent Explained
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13:54Dr. Carrese returns to continue our deep dive into the Declaration of Independence, focusing on the concept of government by consent within the document's crucial second paragraph. We explore the structure of this foundational paragraph, examining how it methodically builds the case for America's independence through careful philosophical reasoning…
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The Declaration's Golden Promise: Life, Liberty, and Happiness Explored
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15:19We explore the meaning and significance of unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence, unpacking Jefferson's deliberate choice of "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" as fundamental human rights that cannot be taken away. • "Unalienable" and "inalienable" mean the same thing - rights that cannot be separated from you as a human b…
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Equality in America: Unpacking "All Men Are Created Equal"
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17:18The Declaration of Independence's most famous phrase, "All men are created equal," represents a revolutionary claim in human political history that asserts the fundamental equality of all humans regarding certain unalienable rights granted by a divine creator. • The phrase appears in the first part of the Declaration's second paragraph as the first…
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The Declaration of Independence: The Preamble
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16:06Dr. Paul Carrese explains why the American colonies wanted independence from Great Britain, tracing the growing desire for freedom and self-governance from the 1760s through the formal Declaration of Independence. The episode examines how colonial frustrations with British rule evolved from protests, such as the Boston Tea Party, into armed conflic…
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Beyond Fireworks: The Declaration That Defined a Nation
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10:40Check out the Civic Literacy Curriculum lesson for this episode! Dr. Sean Beienberg clarifies the distinction between America's actual vote for independence on July 2, 1776, and the adoption of Jefferson's Declaration of Independence on July 4. John Adams initially believed that July 2nd would be celebrated "forevermore" with nationwide festivities…
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Campus Safety and Free Speech: Police Training for Constitutional Rights
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25:17As college campuses continue to serve as vital sites of activism, protest, and public debate, university police face the complex task of upholding First Amendment freedoms while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of diverse campus communities. In this episode, Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey sits down with Chief Timothy Longo, Associate Vice President for…
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Kids Edition: Thomas Jefferson and the Words That Shaped America
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4:10Looking for Lessons? Check these out! Today, we are answering Lucy's question: Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Why does that matter? Thomas Jefferson, at just 33 years old, was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence due to his exceptional writing abilities and commitment to the ideals of freedom and equality. His famous words es…
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Garrett Soldano Interviews Mike Rogers on Saving Michigan, America, and the Stakes in 2026
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40:41Garrett Soldano sits down with U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers to talk about the fight for Michigan, the state of our nation, and what’s really at stake in 2026. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify…
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Kids Edition: The Document That Changed Everything: Understanding the Declaration of Independence
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4:25This episode of Civics in a Year: Kids Edition answers first-grader Del's question about the Declaration of Independence, explaining its historical significance and enduring principles in child-friendly terms. • Introduction to the new Kids Edition format designed for young learners, classrooms, and families • Explanation of how King George III rul…
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