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Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America

Cathy Gillespie

Cathy Gillespie, and Constituting America"s Student Ambassadors – Tova Love Kaplan, Jule Gilbert and Jorne Gilbert – chat with Constitutional experts on hot-topic issues via Zoom!

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Ep. 231 - Eisenhower & the Constitution

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/10/18

Today, we are discussing our country’s 34th President, Dwight Eisenhower. A Texan by birth but raised in Kansas, Eisenhower graduated from West Point and during World War II served as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe and was promoted to 5-star General of the US Army. Twice elected President, Eisenhower notably led our country as we entered the Cold War. In what ways did Eisenhower’s military experience shape his views on domestic and foreign policy? What civil

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Ep. 230 - FDR & the Constitution

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/10/11

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt served as the 32nd US President and was our longest serving president, having run for and won four elections to the presidency. FDR was President during two tumultuous events in US history, the Great Depression and the outbreak of World War II. Pulling a page from the Woodrow Wilson playbook, FDR expanded the administrative state even further. In what ways did FDR expand the scope and size of the federal government? Why did the American people elect him four

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Ep. 229 - Herbert Hoover & the Constitution

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/10/04

In our chat today, we are focusing on our 31st President, Herbert Hoover. Born poor to a Quaker family in Iowa in 1874, Hoover was one of the first graduates of Stanford University in 1895. He earned a fortune as a mining engineer and had business interests on 6 of 7 continents. He rose to public prominence during World War I and joined the Woodrow Wilson administration as the leader of the Food Administration. He successfully ran for President in 1928 but his administration was quickly stained

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Ep. 228 - Woodrow Wilson & the Constitution: How...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/09/27

The administrative state, the professional bureaucracy in our federal government, has not always been such a feature in how government functions. Did you know President Woodrow Wilson helped precipitate the rapid rise in that bureaucracy? How did this happen and why? What did Wilson mean when he spoke of an elastic constitution, and how does it threaten our freedom? To walk our student panel through this topic, we are delighted to have William Morrissey, Professor Emeritus at Hillsdale College,

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Ep. 227 - The Genius of America - A Journey Into Our...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/09/12

In 1831, a 26 year-old French member of the aristocracy arrived in New York City to examine our prison system. Alexis de Tocqueville would do that and so much more. Over 9 months, he and his travel companion, Gustave de Beaumont, traveled extensively and in 1835, he published “Democracy in America.” De Tocqueville studied and answered what it took to perpetuate our political institutions, what the “habits of the American heart” are and what it means to be an American. In fact, it was De

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Ep. 226 - John Adams and the Constitution

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/08/28

Perhaps no Founding Father exemplifies the ideal of a citizen-legislator quite like John Adams. Never a wealthy man, Adams dedicated his life and contributed greatly to our country in its infancy: as a lawyer, as a delegate to the Continental Congress, as our first Vice President and as our second President. What was the basis for Adam’s beliefs in how our country should be structured and why does our guest today argue John Adams was the greatest of our Founding Fathers? Join our student panel as

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Ep. 225 - Coolidge and the Constitution

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/08/23

He was a city mayor, state representative and state senator. He was a lieutenant governor and governor. And he was a vice president and president. Today, we are discussing the accomplishments of Calvin Coolidge. He was an ardent defender of the US Constitution and fought the trend to alter and reinterpret the provisions in the Constitution. He was also a dedicated “Toquevillian.” To guide our student panel in this discussion, we are thrilled to welcome Amity Shlaes as a guest. She is the

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Ep. 224 - George Washington & The Constitution

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/08/16

He was a solider, general, President and statesman. George Washington is one of those few historical figures whose real-life accomplishments live up to the legend of the man. But what was Washington’s role in crafting the document that ultimately made him President? What were his thoughts on the role of a federal government in our new country? To help us understand Washington’s mindset during this pivotal era, we are delighted to welcome Stewart McLaurin, president of the White House Historical

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Ep. 222 - Understanding Convention Delegates — Who,...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/08/02

During the summer before every presidential election, both major political parties host their conventions. Part of their function is to formally nominate their candidate for President. Just who are the thousands of delegates who attend? What are their duties? How are they chosen? To help us understand everything related to these conventions and delegates, we are excited to welcome back election law expert Mark Braden and our student panel for this discussion.

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Ep. 221 - Will Recent Supreme Court Cases Shift Power...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/07/26

Back in April, we discussed the Chevron Doctrine and the power it gave to unelected officials in various agencies. This doctrine allowed agencies to rely on their own interpretation of ambiguous law. In the recent Loper Bright decision, the Supreme Court struck down this doctrine. To help our student panel understand the long term ramifications of this decision, we are delighted to welcome back Ilya Shapiro, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for this timely discussion.

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Ep. 220 - Supreme Court Empowers Local...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/07/19

Back in May, we discussed a Supreme Court case that was about to be decided regarding actions local governments had taken regarding homelessness encampments in public spaces, in their cities. Late last month, the Supreme Court sided 6-3 with the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, ruling their laws did not violate the 8th amendment prohibitions against cruel and unusual punishment. Returning from that previous show, we are thrilled to welcome back Thomas Jipping, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage

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Ep. 219 - Presidential Immunity: What Does the Recent...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/07/11

As with most Supreme Court decisions, the recent Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity is both complex and misunderstood. The Court had to rule on what level of immunity the President has in regard to his official duties as President. This case involves a complex series of rulings from various courts but we are thankful to have returning as our guest, former US Attorney and retired Navy JAG officer Charles “Cully” Stimson. Cully will help our all-star student panel unravel the

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Ep. 219 - Presidential Immunity: What Does the Recent...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/07/11

As with most Supreme Court decisions, the recent Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity is both complex and misunderstood. The Court had to rule on what level of immunity the President has in regard to his official duties as President. This case involves a complex series of rulings from various courts but we are thankful to have returning as our guest, former US Attorney and retired Navy JAG officer Charles “Cully” Stimson. Cully will help our all-star student panel unravel the complexities

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Ep. 219 - Presidential Immunity: What Does the Recent...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/07/11

As with most Supreme Court decisions, the recent Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity is both complex and misunderstood. The Court had to rule on what level of immunity the President has in regard to his official duties as President. This case involves a complex series of rulings from various courts but we are thankful to have returning as our guest, former US Attorney and retired Navy JAG officer Charles “Cully” Stimson. Cully will help our all-star student panel unravel the complexities

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Ep. 218 – You Chose To Celebrate The American People!

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/07/04

This week we celebrate the spirit of the American people! A country’s identity is directly tied to its people. A good way to gauge the characteristics and spirit of a country’s people is to look at the country from an outsider’s perspective. That’s exactly what Alexis de Tocqueville did when he came to America in 1831. The French-born aristocrat traveled extensively around our country and in 1835 wrote of his observations and experiences in “Democracy in America.” What can we learn from his

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Ep. 217 – You Chose Celebrating The American Dream!

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/06/29

When you hear the term “the American Dream” what do you think of first? Homeownership? Going to college? Having a great job? Safe communities? All are correct answers. What is amazing about that dream is that it can be unique to each of us, yet is something we all collectively enjoy in this country. Think about this. Our Constitution does not specifically mention the American Dream, but it protects the freedoms to pursue it. The American Dream did not happen by accident and our guest argues

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Ep. 216 - You Chose to Celebrate Our Beautiful...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/06/20

Our country is one of unimaginable beauty. From snow-capped mountain peaks to arid deserts to peaceful beaches, our varied landscapes have spoken to our soul as a nation for generations. Our country currently preserves 63 sites with the “national park” designation, with a total of 429 sites in the system. To help us better understand the history and significance of these locales, we are delighted to welcome two guests to our chat this week. Linda Harvey is a former Deputy Director of the

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Ep. 215 - You Choose to Celebrate Federalism!

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/06/12

We admit it. We are big fans of federalism. Regular listeners will understand that Constitution grants certain rights to the federal government and courtesy of the 10th amendment, remaining powers are reserved for the states. Does this mean federalism is a function of recognition of states’ rights? Our special guest argues this characterization is better suited if we view federalism as a function of decentralized and self-government as it relies on local authority. Join our guest, Dr. William

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Ep. 214 - Celebrate America: You Chose to Celebrate...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/06/07

As Americans, do we sometimes have a tendency to take freedom for granted? When it’s something most of us have lived with our entire lives, the answer is assuredly yes. That’s to be expected as we can’t fully comprehend what it is to live without. But ask anyone born under a dictator or totalitarian regime and they quickly remind of us of the blessings of liberty, since they once lived without it. To help remind us of this blessing of freedom, we are honored to have Ambassador Aldona Woś. Polish

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Ep. 213 - The Trump Tax Cuts Case Before The Supreme...

Constitutional Chats Presented By Constituting America ·

2024/05/22

The 16th Amendment gives power to congress to “lay and collect taxes.” After all, a country has to have an ability to raise revenue. When it comes to that revenue, we have had a tradition of paying taxes on income, not the value of an investment, like paying taxes when we sell a few shares of stock in a company and not on the growth of that stock every year we own it. Those are called realized gains. There is discussion in the federal government to change that and tax unrealized gains meaning we

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