Best Constitutional Considerations Podcasts (2025)

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Prosecuting an Assassin 29:55

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My guest is Cully Stimson, Deputy Director of the Heritage Legal Center, and an experienced state, federal, and military criminal prosecutor. He joins me to discuss the practicalities of a murder case, including gathering evidence, forensic analysis, and the criminal prosecution. The classic movie review is of “The Manchurian Candidate” (1962), abo…

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CONEtrolled: Exposing the Systems That Steal Our Freedom 2:01:39

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“We can only operate from what we know and what we have. And when we learn something new, we operate from that new place. Judging ourselves backward? Futile, right?” Sean’s Monologue: The Impact of Social Construct Today’s episode features the amazing Dr. Nava Israel, author of the award-winning book CONEtrolled: How We've Lost our Freedom and How …

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CIVPRO Spotlight: Removal and Remand Explained - How Defendants Get From State to Federal Court 17:07

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🎙️ Civil Procedure Spotlight: Removal and Remand Explained - How Defendants Get From State to Federal Court In this episode, we focus on the rules for removing a case from state to federal court—how defendants can transfer a lawsuit, and when they can’t. Part 1 – What is Removal? Removal = a defendant’s power to shift a case from state court into f…

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Presumptions in Evidence Law: FRE 301 and 302 13:10

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🎙️ Podcast Summary – Presumptions in Evidence In this episode of American Law Café, we unpack how the Federal Rules of Evidence deal with presumptions, focusing on the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) 301 and 302. FRE 301 – Presumptions in Civil Cases Presumptions shift the burden of producing evidence, but not the burden of persuasion. For example,…

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Deportation Nation: Trump, the Courts, and the Constitution 1:54:08

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It is a time of unprecedented confusion and chaos in immigration. Where are the oversight agencies that should be enforcing “the rule of law”? Sean’s Monologue: Illegal Detention & Deportation Today Coup Save America invites Andy Semotiuk, a highly experienced immigration attorney, to talk about the deportation debacle that is erupting so fanatical…

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The Mosaic of Montpelier 25:03

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In this special episode of Consider The Constitution, Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey is joined by Dr. Kelley Fanto Deetz, Montpelier's Chief Advancement Officer, to explore how James Madison's Montpelier reveals history's most essential truth: no story stands alone. Deetz reveals why Madison's constitutional genius, Dolley's political mastery, and the e…

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The Constitution Turns 238 27:51

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Guest is Josh Blackman, law professor at the South Texas College of Law and one of the best known constitutional experts in the nation, to talk about the launch of the 3rd edition of the Heritage Guide to the Constitution, as well as the judicial warfare we are seeing in the courts. Classic movie review of “1776,” the 1972 musical film about the Se…

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Torts Negligence and Proof: The Thing Speaks for itself (Res Ipsa Loquitur) 13:10

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🎙️ Podcast Post: Negligence and the Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur This episode unpacks the foundations of negligence law and explores the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur—a powerful but limited tool that lets juries infer negligence when accidents speak for themselves. We’ll walk through the burden of proof, special rules in Tennessee, and four landma…

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Ripeness, Mootness and Political Question in Constitutional Law (Justiciability Doctrines) 20:38

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🎙️ American Law Café In this episode of American Law Café, we unpack three core justiciability doctrines—ripeness, mootness, and the political question doctrine. These doctrines don’t decide who wins or loses; instead, they determine whether courts can even hear the case. Rooted in Article III’s “case or controversy” requirement, they keep federal …

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Where You Can be Sued: Unpacking Personal Jurisdiction 45:02

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In this episode of American Law Café, we unpack the evolution of personal jurisdiction—how courts decide where a defendant can be sued. Personal jurisdiction doesn’t decide who wins; it decides which court has the power to hear the case. You’ll get a clear walk-through from the old territorial rule to the modern minimum contacts framework, plus wha…

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Crime Story – Cleaning Up the Nation’s Capital 28:48

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Guest is former Assistant U.S. Attorney Zack Smith, current Heritage Senior Legal Fellow, to discuss the legality, necessity, and results of Pres. Trump’s actions to remedy the crime problem in Washington, D.C. Classic film review of “The Untouchables,” the 1987 movie about federal agents sent to clean up Chicago’s crime problems in the 1930s.…

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Jurisdiction 101: How Federal Question Jurisdiction Really Works 24:00

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In this episode of American Law Café, we unpack the rules of federal question jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. §1331 and why they’re central to subject matter jurisdiction in federal courts. Federal courts don’t hear every case—they only step in when Congress has given them power. That means understanding when a case “arises under” federal law is key. …

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Neutral Ground: Understanding Diversity Jurisdiction 18:23

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In this episode of American Law Café, we unpack the rules of diversity jurisdiction—one of the two major gateways into federal court. Diversity jurisdiction isn’t about deciding the merits of a case; it’s about deciding where the case can be heard. At its core, it’s designed to provide a neutral forum when parties come from different states or coun…

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Judicial Notice 101: What Judges Can Assume — And What They Can’t (Federal Rules of Evidence 201 and 202 Explained) 38:49

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🎙️ In this episode we’re mastering Judicial Notice under Rules 201 & 202 so you know what courts can accept without proof—and what they can’t. This episode covers how judges notice adjudicative facts (201) and law (202), the strict limits that protect fairness, and the TN cases that show what happens when courts overstep. 🔑 Key Topics Covered Judic…

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Judicial Gatekeeping to Rule of Completeness (Understanding the Federal Rules of Evidence 104–106) 26:38

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🎙️ Welcome to Season 7 of American Law Café—today we’re mastering the four rules that win evidentiary fights and protect your appeal. This episode focuses on FRE 103–106: how to preserve error, how judges gatekeep evidence, how to limit what jurors may do with it, and how the rule of completeness stops cherry-picking. Miss these, and you can lose b…

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Evidence 101: Silence Can Cost You the Case (Federal Rules of Evidence 101-103) 19:00

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🎙️ Welcome to Season 7 of American Law Café, where we’re breaking down the foundation of courtroom evidence! The Federal Rules of Evidence open with Rules 101–106 — the ground rules that shape when evidence rules apply, how judges decide questions, and what you must do to preserve errors for appeal. Miss these, and you may lose your case before the…

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Property Law: Beyond the Fence — The Right to Exclude & Squatters’ Rights 58:52

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Welcome to Season 6 of American Law Café, where we’ll explore the world of Property Law! Property isn’t just about land—it’s about power, rights, and fairness. From the right to keep others off your property to the possibility of losing land through adverse possession, these doctrines reveal how the law defines what it truly means to “own” somethin…

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Going, Going, GONE – the Alien Exodus 25:51

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Guest is immigration expert Dr. Steven Camarota of the Center for Immigration Studies, to discuss his recent report showing that since January, the alien population in the U.S. has dropped by 2.2 million, including 1.6 million illegal aliens. Classic movie review of the 1948 film noir, “To the Ends of the Earth,” about a federal operation to smash …

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A Third Term: Resurrecting Washington To Defeat A Tyrant 1:55:09

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The truest things that are said today are said by comedians. Sean’s Monologue: Where’s the Democracy? Today on Coup Save America, Sean has a conversation with Paul Greenberg, author of seven books, including the New York Times bestseller Four Fish. Paul’s most recent book, A Third Term is a work of satirical fiction, in which Paul explores what mig…

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The Last Line of Defense – How to Beat the Left in Court 27:55

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Guest is Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt whose new book, “The Last Line of Defense – How to Beat the Left in Court,” is about his fierce fights as the state’s attorney general against mask and Covid vaccine mandates, the student loan forgiveness scam, and the censorship machine put in place by the Biden administration and Silicon Valley. Classic Movie R…

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100% Bonus Depreciation: The New Tax Advantage for Yacht Buyers 30:18

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Text us your ideas and feedback! A game-changing tax opportunity has emerged for yacht owners and prospective buyers with the recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The restoration of 100% bonus depreciation in 2025 offers an extraordinary financial advantage that could transform the economics of yacht ownership. Michael Moore, a maritim…

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S4 E4: How Did Native Americans Influence Early U.S. Government? 1:02:03

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For this latest episode, we are taking a look back at early American history, hundreds of years ago, to explore the relationships between colonists/early Americans and Indigenous peoples in this part of North America. Specifically, how did Native groups influence early American government and civic engagement? Yes, this is a very big question, and …

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ConLaw_The Birth of Judicial Review and Tools for Constitutional Interpretation 46:56

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🎙️ In this episode of Constitutional Law, we set the stage for one of the most powerful—and controversial—features of our legal system: judicial review. ⚖️ The Most Consequential Election: The year is 1800, and the nation hangs on a knife’s edge. Federalists fear Thomas Jefferson will bring chaos and guillotines; Republicans believe John Adams will…

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Democrats Run Away from the Alamo 18:02

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Hans von Spakovsky and his Heritage colleague, Cully Stimson, switch rolls, with Cully hosting the show and Hans answering questions about the ongoing redistricting battle in the Lone Star State. Classic movie review of “The Alamo,” the 1960 film directed, produced, funded, and starred in by John Wayne.…

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Bringing on "Harmattan Season" with Tochi Onyebuchi 55:28

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Congress by Design: How the Founders Built America's Most Powerful Branch 33:55

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Host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey welcomes back Dr. Lauren Bell to explore how the Constitutional Convention's historic compromises shaped Congress into America's most powerful branch of government. From Madison's Virginia Plan to the Great Compromise that created our bicameral legislature, Bell reveals how enumerated and implied powers actually work …

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Civil Procedure Unlocked: How Lawsuits Really Work 44:58

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In this episode of American Law Café, we kick off Season 5 by unpacking why Civil Procedure is the backbone of civil justice. CivPro isn’t about deciding who’s right or wrong—it’s the rulebook for how rights are enforced: where you file, how a case begins, how evidence is exchanged, when judges can end a case early, and why deadlines rule the game.…

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When Force Is (and Isn’t) Legal Part 1: Defenses to Intentional Torts 27:04

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In this episode of American Law Café, we break down the legal defenses that can save a defendant from liability—even when all the elements of an intentional tort are proven. From mistakes and consent to self-defense and defense of others, we explore when the law shields your actions and when it leaves you on the hook. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: Mistake:…

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All Taxpayer Dollars Considered: National Peoples Radio 26:39

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Guest is Mike Gonzalez, Senior Fellow at the Heritage Foundation and former journalist, to discuss the cut off of funding to NPR and PBS, and the bias of its news coverage. Classic Movie Review of “Absence of Malice” (1981), a film about unethical reporters and government lawyers.

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Joseph Fishkin and The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution 56:14

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When Force Is (and Isn’t) Legal Part 2: Defenses to Intentional Torts 20:15

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In this episode of American Law Café, we unpack the most important defenses to intentional torts—including when the law allows you to use force, and when it doesn’t. From consent and self-defense to necessity and mechanical traps, we examine how courts draw the line between justified action and unlawful violence. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: Consent: When…

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Wyoming’s Best Man 29:57

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Guest is Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, who discusses a recent court win against opponents of election reform, changes in the state’s election laws that have just become effective, and how the business climate has changed in the past six months. Classic movie review of “The Best Man,” the 1964 movie about a presidential nomination fight at …

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Build a Better Bridge: Confronting Poverty in America with Lance Hillsinger 2:00:39

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“We need human contact to help people succeed.” Sean’s Monologue: Epstein, Espionage, and Inconvenient Truths Today, Coup Save America has a conversation with Lance Hillslinger, a veteran social worker and author of the advocacy books: Build a Better Bridge: Social Policy for the 21st Century and In Place of the Parent: Inside Child Protective Serv…

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Your Invitation to Madison's Montpelier: An Unprecedented Public Seminar Experience 11:47

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For 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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ConLaw_Part 2: From Revolution to Republic: Blueprint of a Nation 32:50

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🎙️ In this episode of American Law Café, we move from Revolution to Republic, tracing how America transitioned from a victorious rebellion to a unified federal nation. We’ll unpack the Treaty of Paris, the drafting and structure of the U.S. Constitution, the ratification fight led by the Federalist Papers, and the guaranteed freedoms of the Bill of…

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Nebraska and the States Keep on Truckin’ 32:34

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Guest is Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, to discuss the lawsuits he filed against California over its electric truck mandate, GM over misuse of customer vehicle information, and Temu for siphoning phone data from customers for the Chinese Communist Party. Classic movie review of “Smokey and the Bandit.”…

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Cruising Japan: An Eastern Paradise Opens to Yachting 30:07

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Text us your ideas and feedback! The luxury yachting world stands at the threshold of an exciting new frontier as Japan emerges as a premium cruising destination. While most yacht owners gravitate toward the Mediterranean's familiar shores, our latest conversation reveals why Japan deserves serious consideration for your next maritime adventure. Sa…

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The Madison Paradox: Empowering Government While Limiting Power 26:34

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In 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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ConLaw_Part 1: From Columbus to Congress: How the Revolution Began 19:51

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🎙️ In this episode of American Law Café, we zoom out to explore the centuries-long journey that gave rise to the U.S. Constitution. Before clauses were drafted or rights declared, there was conquest, colonization, rebellion, and failure. Understanding Constitutional Law starts with understanding the real-world events that forced a nation to write i…

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America's Lost Generation, Millennials, Trade Wars, and the Politics of Survival w/Cameron Lee Cowan 2:06:12

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“Voters are looking for an economy that works. From anyone…even an orange-haired reality host.” Sean’s Monologue: An Empire in Peril Today Sean talks with Cameron Cowan of The Cameron Journal. Cameron is joining us to promote his new book America’s Lost Generation and to discuss various current events. He launches right with telling us how there re…

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The War Between the States and the Federal Government 27:58

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Guest is South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who discusses the legal battles the state has waged against the federal government, starting with his successful fight to defend a voter ID law. Classic movie review of the 1959 “Anatomy of a Murder,” one of the most realistic legal movies produced by Hollywood.…