Consider the Constitution
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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 59 episodes
Consider the Constitution
Latest Episodes
The Supreme Court's Credibility
The Supreme Court has no army, no budget, and no way to enforce its own rulings. Its power rests entirely on the credibility of its words. Attorney and author Peter Cohen joins Dr. Katie ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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31:59
Madison's Revolutionary Legacy: From Virginia Rights to the War of 1812
James Madison's participation in the American Revolution shaped not only his political philosophy but his entire approach to governance. In this episode, Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey sits down with D...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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27:39
The Foundation of Legislative Politics
When Congress can't pass laws, is the problem in the Constitution—or in the rules that govern how legislators actually do their work? In this episode, Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey welcomes back Dr. Lauren Bell to discuss her new book,
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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35:27
Loyalists, Patriots, and the Reality of Revolution
This episode is part of a special five-part miniseries examining James Madison's role in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. As part of Montpelier's commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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36:11
Forging the Revolution: Montpelier's Blacksmith Shop and the Hidden Network of the American War
What can 500 pounds of slag reveal about the American Revolution? In this episode, Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey talks with Dr. Matt Reeves, Montpelier's Director of Archaeology, about the...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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