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We the People

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 A weekly show from the National Constitution Center hosted by Julie Silverbrook and Tom Donnelly where listeners can hear the best arguments on all sides of the constitutional issues at the center of American life.© 2026 National Constitution Center. All Rights Reserved. Politics & Government World
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  • Religious Liberty and State Funds for Preschools at the Supreme Court

    Religious Liberty and State Funds for Preschools at the Supreme Court
    Nov 12 2026
    Two leading scholars of the First Amendment’s religion clauses, Stephanie Barclay of Georgetown Law and Marci Hamilton of the University of Pennsylvania, discuss Saint Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, an important First Amendment religious liberty case being argued before the Supreme Court. At issue is what the State of Colorado describes as a universal preschool program that provides state funds to help families send their children to the preschool of their choice. All Colorado schools—both secular and religious—are eligible for this funding. However, participating schools must meet certain state standards and sign a non-discrimination agreement that requires them to “provide eligible children an equal opportunity to enroll and receive preschool services regardless of race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, lack of housing, income level, or disability.” The Catholic preschools challenging the Colorado program in this case have been excluded from Colorado’s program and are challenging this exclusion on First Amendment grounds—rooting their arguments in the First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause. Tom Donnelly, lead scholar at the National Constitution Center, moderates. Resources The First Amendment, National Constitution Center St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy (oral argument audio via C-SPAN; argument transcript) Stephanie Barclay, Brief of Amicus Curiae Stephanie Barclay in Support of Petitioners (2026) Marci Hamilton, Brief of Amici Curiae of New Ways Ministry et al. (2026) Stephanie Barclay, “St. Mary and the shrinking reach of Smith,” SCOTUSblog, (Nov. 5, 2026) Linda Greenhouse, “This Case Has Flown Under the Radar. It Won’t Stay There,” The New York Times, (Sept. 30, 2026) “Supreme Court set for arguments in another major religion case,” Mark Sherman for Constitution Daily Blog, National Constitution Center, (Oct. 29, 2026) Mahmoud v. Taylor (2025) Carson v. Makin (2022) Espinoza v. Montana Dept. of Revenue (2020) Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Inc. v. Comer (2017) Rosenberger V. Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia (1995) Employment Division v. Smith (1990) Sherbert v. Verner (1963) “Memorial and Remonstrance Against Religious Assessments,” James Madison (1785), National Constitution Center Stay Connected and Learn More Stay connected with We the People—follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. Questions or comments? Email podcast@constitutioncenter.org. Follow @ConstitutionCtr on social media and sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate. Support our important work by making a donation today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate
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    53 mins
  • The First Amendment and Artificial Intelligence

    The First Amendment and Artificial Intelligence
    Nov 5 2026
    Technology and constitutional scholar Jonathan Zittrain and Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School Ellen Goodman examine the intersection of the First Amendment and artificial intelligence, how constitutional values can help guide emerging technologies, and what the future of free expression looks like in the digital age. Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer at the National Constitution Center, moderates. This conversation was recorded on September 9, 2026, at the National Constitution Center as part of First Amendment Day, a new annual celebration hosted in partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, inviting visitors of all ages to explore the five freedoms of the First Amendment through conversation, creativity, history, and hands-on experiences. Resources The First Amendment, National Constitution Center Free Speech in a Changing World, National Constitution Center’s We the People podcast, July 30, 2026 Stay Connected and Learn More Stay connected with We the People—follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. Questions or comments? Email podcast@constitutioncenter.org. Follow @ConstitutionCtr on social media and sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate. Support our important work by making a donation today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate
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    1 hr
  • Scott Greenberger on The Forsaken Founder: Gouverneur Morris

    Scott Greenberger on The Forsaken Founder: Gouverneur Morris
    Oct 29 2026
    In this episode, author Scott S. Greenberger discusses his new book, The Forsaken Founder, which explores the colorful life and consequential legacy of Gouverneur Morris, the “Penman of the Constitution,” an often overlooked and forgotten figure of the American founding. Greenberger highlights Morris’s indispensable contributions to the American Revolution, his central role in shaping the language and structure of the Constitution, and how he helped to guide the early republic in its fragile first years. Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer at the National Constitution Center, moderates. Resources Scott S. Greenberger, The Forsaken Founder: Gouverneur Morris, the Unsung Patriot Who Wrote the Constitution, Stood Up to Slavery, and Survived the Reign of Terror (2026) Gouverneur Morris, Constitutional Convention Speeches (1787), National Constitution Center Gouverneur Morris (1752-1816), National Constitution Center Stay Connected and Learn More Stay connected with We the People—follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen. Questions or comments? Email podcast@constitutioncenter.org. Follow @ConstitutionCtr on social media and sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate. Support our important work by making a donation today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate
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    51 mins
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