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Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America

Constituting America

Constitutional Chats are hosted by Janine Turner, Cathy Gillespie, student ambassadors, and experts who join us weekly to discuss hot-topic issues! The audience is not on camera, but you may ask questions!

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Ep. 288 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Gary Porter...

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2026/02/06

Through no fault of any of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence, some signers are better known than others. Some are familiar household names while others are a bit more obscure. One of the lesser-known signers is the subject of our chat this week. Abraham Clark was a lawyer from New Jersey who signed the Declaration but also served two terms in the United States House of Representatives. To shed more light on the life and career of Abraham Clark, and the personal sacrifices he made

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Ep. 287 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Robert...

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2026/01/30

When one looks at the signatories of the Declaration of Independence, among the soaring prose and clear indictment against the British crown, one name stands out from the others: John Hancock. Clearly, we know he was a Founding Father and most know he was the first to sign the great document. But beyond that, he is one of the least studied of the Founders. Today, we change that. To help in this challenge to shed light on him we are delighted to welcome as our special guest Robert Allison,

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Ep. 286 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Ben Franklin...

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2026/01/25

Perhaps there is no greater archetype of the American Dream than Benjamin Franklin in the founding generation. A printer's apprentice, he rose to become a writer, statesman and scientist. Along the way, he helped draft and sign the Declaration of Independence and the U. S. Constitution and became our country's first postmaster general and served as an ambassador to France. As we celebrate our country's 250th birthday this year, we are delighted to have a chance to chat with Dr. Franklin,

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Ep. 285 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Robert...

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2026/01/17

Our country is built on a great library of extraordinary documents that framed our new republic in its infancy. Constituting America always delights in discussing these works. In that spirit, today we are discussing Thomas Paine's seminal work, "Common Sense." How did the English-born Paine become such an ardent supporter of American independence and what role did his work have in pushing us from mere resistance to revolution? To discuss this extraordinary document, we are pleased to welcome to

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Ep. 284 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Michael...

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2026/01/09

Compared to modern record keeping, not all of the details surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence are known. Case in point, although we know the date, we do not know the specific time of day when it passed and was signed. Other questions remain such as who offered what changes and were they incorporated in Jefferson's final draft? But what we do know is the long-lasting impact this incredible document had that changed the world. As we kick off the new year, a year in which we

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Ep. 283 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Jeffry...

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2025/12/20

Washington. Adams. Jefferson. Madison. Hamilton. There are certain Founding Fathers with whom are all very familiar. But there are also those who are less well-known but not less important. John Witherspoon is one such historical figure. Our guest today is Jeffry Morrison, Professor of American Studies at Christopher Newport University and Director of Academics at the federal government's James Madison Foundation. Dr. Morrison will teach us about this important founder and explain why John

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Ep. 282 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Steve Yates...

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2025/12/12

A rising concern over the last few years has been the purchase of American land by companies and organizations linked to the Chinese government. Similarly, the trade-focused relationship between the United States and China has been brought into focus as an examination of the cost-benefit analysis. Is this a legitimate rising concern? What can be done to secure our land and alleviate those concerns? What is the historic relationship between our two countries? To walk us through this very

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Ep. 282 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Steve Yates...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2025/12/12

A rising concern over the last few years has been the purchase of American land by companies and organizations linked to the Chinese government. Similarly, the trade-focused relationship between the United States and China has been brought into focus as an examination of the cost-benefit analysis. Is this a legitimate rising concern? What can be done to secure our land and alleviate those concerns? What is the historic relationship between our two countries? To walk us through this very

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Ep. 281 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Kirk Higgins...

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2025/12/06

At over 200 years old, the Monroe Doctrine is one of the longest lasting attempts to craft foreign policy for our country. Declared in 1823 by President James Monroe, it laid the framework for the relationship between the United States and the Western Hemisphere. But why was it so important? What details did it address? How is it relevant today and is it actually enforced? To discuss this seminal foreign policy doctrine, we are welcoming two guests: Kirk Higgins is the Vice President of Content

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Ep. 280 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Jon Schaff ...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2025/11/20

It's one of the most famous presidential speeches in United States history. It's also likely the shortest but its length in no way limits its massive historic significance. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863. As we celebrate this speech's 162nd anniversary, we are delighted to have Dr. Jon Schaff, Professor of Government/Director of the Center for Public History and Civic Engagement at Northern University. Dr. Schaff will help us understand the

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Ep. 279 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Tom Hand |...

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2025/11/14

Most of us are familiar with the heroes of the American Revolution like George Washington, John Paul Jones and Alexander Hamilton. But there are so many brave war heroes who risked everything to win our country's independence. Today, we celebrate those lesser-known, but by no means less-important, historical figures. Our guest is a long-time friend to Constituting America. Tom Hand will discuss his new book highlighting these figures and share his knowledge with our student panel in this very

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Ep. 278 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Stephen...

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2025/11/07

Did you know the post office is older than our country? The history of the United States Post Office is fascinating and is an excellent reminder of the need for fast communication across the nation before the modern era of instant global communication. As we celebrate the birthday of the post office, who better to talk us through the history of the post office, including which Founding Father was involved with its operations for more than 40 years, than the historian of the United States Postal

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Ep. 277 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Jennifer...

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2025/10/31

They each brought a different skill set to the table. Some were born to lead armies. Some were born to pen the spirit of the new country on paper. Some were born to build foreign relations. Their skill sets were all needed and their lasting legacy defines American Exceptionalism. Today we are discussing the virtues of the Founding Fathers and how their virtues culminated in the American Experiment. To walk us through this fantastic lesson, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Jennifer London. Dr

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Ep. 276 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | James...

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2025/10/23

The Few. The Proud. The Marines. Today, we are discussing this legendary fighting force as we celebrate the United States Marines’ 250th birthday. For 250 years, the Marines have shown up to protect our freedom, and helped establish the Untied States as the world’s superpower. To discuss the evolution of this branch of our military, we are honored to welcome back Dr. James Robbins, Dean of Academics at the Institute of World Politics; Senior Fellow in National Security Affairs at the American

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Ep. 275 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Jackie...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2025/10/17

There’s one for George Washington. Thomas Jefferson has one. Not to overlook the President who served between those two, our country has a concerted to build a memorial to John Adams and his family on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. To discuss this process, the hurdles involved and why President Adams-and his family-is deserving of such an honor, we are delighted to welcome Jackie Gingrich Cushman, chair of the Adams Memorial Commission and president of the Adams Memorial Foundation to our

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Ep. 274 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Jeffry...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2025/10/11

Our country owes a lot of gratitude to the generation of men and women who were the Founders of this country and wrote its founding documents. Too often we forget they were walking in uncharted territory: they were the first group of colonies to successfully break away from an empire, we were the first post-colonial country and the first nation founded on moral principles. What they accomplished was unprecedented. Today, we examine the role of the Second Continental Congress in achieving this

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Ep. 273 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Captain...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2025/10/03

Operating 11 carrier strike groups and numerous cruisers, destroyers, frigates and submarines among other ships and vessels, the United States Navy is the world’s most powerful Navy. Composed of roughly 330,00 active personnel, our Navy is ready to protect American interests across the globe. This month, our country will celebrate the 250th birthday of this incredible fighting force. To “captain” today’s discussion, we are honored to welcome one of the Navy’s own as our guest. Captain Kevin

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Ep. 273 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Captain...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2025/10/03

Operating 11 carrier strike groups and numerous cruisers, destroyers, frigates and submarines among other ships and vessels, the United States Navy is the world's most powerful Navy. Composed of roughly 330,00 active personnel, our Navy is ready to protect American interests across the globe. This month, our country will celebrate the 250th birthday of this incredible fighting force. To "captain" today's discussion, we are honored to welcome one of the Navy's own as our guest. Captain Kevin Wensing

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Ep. 272 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Joel Del...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2025/09/25

Why has it become harder for differing views to have a conversation about those views that does not devolve into name calling, personal attacks and yelling? We have all witnessed it in our circle of family and friends. We should not have to live like this especially when that disagreement turns violent and lives are lost. At Constituting America, we have promoted the idea of civil discourse for years and want to see more of it in the public sphere. But how can we make that happen? To have an

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Ep. 271 | Constitutional Chats Podcast | Susan...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2025/09/19

Today we wrap up our discussion on checks and balances with special guest Dr. Susan McWilliams. In this concluding episode, Dr. McWilliams takes us back to our founding and explains why the founders created a system of separation of powers and checks and balances, dividing power between the branches, with mechanisms for the branches to check each other. The Founders recognized the need and virtue in ambition but also its potential path to tyranny, so they prioritized protecting natural rights in

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