This episode considers the origins and development of policing and police-community relations in America. DeAnza A. Cook, Assistant Professor of Contemporary African American History and Black Leadership at The Ohio State University , joins host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey to discuss the changes in law enforcement post-Civil War, the impact of the civil rights movement on law enforcement, and current challenges in forging a better relationship between communities and law enforcement....
Apr 10, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, Julie C. Suk, Professor of Law, at Fordham University School of Law discusses the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States . The discussion covers the history of the women's suffrage movement, the impact of the 19th Amendment, and the ongoing struggle for gender equality. Despite the 19th Amendment, many women, particularly African-American and indigenous women, still faced discrimination....
Mar 27, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, Dr. Danielle Charette , an expert on 18th-century political economy, discusses the economic instability faced by the newly independent states, the economic debates during the Constitutional Convention, and the economic theories influencing the founders. The podcast also explores the economic boom during the Gilded Age and the original intersection of capitalism and democracy in the United States.
Mar 13, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, Dr. John Ragosta , a historian at the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello , discusses the political turmoil in the 1790s. The period saw hyper-partisanship, with Federalists like John Adams and Alexander Hamilton supporting a strong central government, while Democratic Republicans like Thomas Jefferson and James Madison favored stronger state government. The Alien and Sedition Acts, which gave the President the authority to deport any alien d...
Feb 28, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Inside the debate between James Madison and Thomas Jefferson over the endurance of the U.S. Constitution. Jefferson believed that each generation should rewrite the Constitution, while Madison argued for a Constitution that endures over time to build up necessary reverence and respect. Host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey is joined by Skidmore College Political Science Professor Dr. Beau Breslin to discuss the implications if Jefferson's argument had prevailed and what it would mean for political enga...
Feb 14, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode of Consider the Constitution, host Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey discusses the right to vote, or suffrage, and how it functions as a mechanism for citizens to participate in the democratic process. Special guest, Dr. Pippa Holloway, a history professor at the University of Richmond, discusses the evolution of voting rights in the U.S., from the ambiguity surrounding citizenship and voting rights in the original Constitution to the clarification provided in the mid-19th century. The c...
Jan 31, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode of Consider the Constitution, host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey and Professor Kendra Johnson discuss the Fourth Amendment , which focuses on aspects of privacy. The interpretation of the Fourth Amendment has evolved with technology, with cases involving wiretapping and cell phone searches setting precedents. Professor Johnson discusses the historical context of the Fourth Amendment, its impact on everyday life, and its potential future implications, particularly concerning advancing...
Jan 17, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode of the Consider the Constitution podcast, host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey interviews Tim Longo, Sr., a veteran law enforcement officer and current Associate Vice President for Safety and Security and Chief of Police at the University of Virginia . They discuss the role of law enforcement in upholding the Constitution, the importance of understanding the First Amendment, and the concept of qualified immunity. Longo emphasizes the need for better training for officers on the First A...
Jan 03, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode of Consider The Constitution, host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey is joined by Suzanne Moore and Benjamin Eckert, Park Rangers of Interpretation at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, to discuss the drafting and ratification of the Bill of Rights . Congress Hall in Philadelphia was the site of the ratification of the Bill of Rights on December 15, 1791. During Congress Hall's duration as the Capitol of the United States, the country admitted three new states, Vermon...
Dec 13, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode of Consider the Constitution, host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey is joined by Montpelier Senior Research Historian Hilarie M. Hicks for a conversation about the relationship between James Madison and the Marquis de Lafayette, a Frenchman who became an icon of the American Revolution . The two men first met in 1784 and developed a deep friendship that was both politically advantageous and intellectually stimulating. They exchanged over 65 letters and their political philosophies are d...
Nov 29, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In the episode of "Consider the Constitution," host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lacky interviews constitutional law expert Prof. F. Michael Higginbotham . They discuss the role of the Supreme Court in American life, past and present. Higginbotham explains the court's function in interpreting laws and determining their consistency with the Constitution. They also discuss key Supreme Court cases, including Marbury vs. Madison , which established judicial review, and Plessy vs. Ferguson , which upheld racia...
Nov 15, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of Consider the Constitution, host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey is joined by Patrick Campbell , a retired US Marine Corps officer, attorney, veteran high school government teacher, and assistant director of the Center for the Constitution . Campbell discusses the Center for the Constitution's work engaging diverse audiences with the concept of government by the people. He also talks about the importance of compromise in a democratic society, the role of the media, and the impact of ...
Nov 01, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode of the podcast "Consider the Constitution," host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey discusses Article III of the US Constitution, which established the judicial branch. She is joined by Dr. Lauren Bell , a political science professor and former fellow at the United States Supreme Court. They discuss the brevity of Article III compared to other articles, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, and the relationship between federal and state courts. They also delve into the significance of th...
Oct 18, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Hear the best moments from all of our Constitution Month 2023 podcast episodes. Join Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey as we consider The Bill of Rights, the First Amendment, the original text of the Constitution, the balance between government authority and civil liberties, the value of a free press, and the need for citizens to be politically and civically informed.
Oct 04, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode of Consider the Constitution, Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey explores the essential relationship between news media and American democracy with Adam Belmar, former Deputy Director of White House Communications and Senior Producer at ABC News. The conversation examines how our founding document protects press freedom, the evolution of media from newspapers to social platforms, and why reliable sources matter in today's information landscape. Belmar shares insights from his unique caree...
Sep 27, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of Consider the Constitution, we’re taking a deep dive into the sections or articles of the Constitution - the document as it was signed on September 17, 1787. Our special guest is Dr. Jay Cost, the Gerald R. Ford nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) , where he focuses on elections, politics, and public opinion. He has published several books about James Madison and the founding era, and his next book, Democracy or Republic: The People Under the Co...
Sep 20, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Our special guest today on Consider the Constitution is Jade Ryerson, a scholar who is passionate about using public history to encourage civic engagement. Jade earned her master's degree in Heritage Studies and Public History from the University of Minnesota and currently serves as the historian with the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the First Amendment "right of the people peaceably to assemble." Opinions expressed are solely those o...
Sep 13, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Dr. Lynn Uzzell is a scholar steeped in the foundational principles of America’s constitutional republic. She earned her Ph.D. in politics from the Institute of Philosophical Studies at the University of Dallas and spent four years as a Scholar in Residence at the Center for the Constitution at James Madison’s Montpelier . In this episode, we discuss the Bill of Rights. What they are. Why they are so important. And whether they protect individuals today the way Madison conceived of them....
Sep 06, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2
