A Modern Reader's Guide to a Besieged Constitution

Leading SCOTUS scholar Melissa Murray joins Harry to discuss her new book on the constitution and her concerns about the Justices now tasked with interpreting it. Melissa guides Harry through key points from her book—"The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader"—from the fears of slave rebellion that shaped the 2nd amendment to the expansive promise of liberty that has been gradually erased from the 14th. The two close with a closer look at the Justices, including why Melissa sees John Roberts as the "Victor Frankenstein of American government."
Mentioned in this episode:

Melissa’s new book:  https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-U-S-Constitution/Melissa-Murray/9781668221938
New York Times reporting on the origins of the shadow docket:  https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/us/politics/supreme-court-shadow-docket.html
Noah Feldman’s book “Scorpions”:  https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/07/books/review/ACohen-t.html
Carol Anderon’s book “The Second”:  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/28/books/review/the-second-carol-anderson.html 

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