The Constitutionalist

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Episode #25 - Presidential Fantasy Draft May 21, 2024

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To celebrate the twenty-fifth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman host a presidential fantasy draft. For this episode they are joined by three faculty of the Baylor University political science department, previous guests Dr. Jordan Cash and Dr. David Bridge, as well as Dr. Curt Nichols. The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America’s Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America’s founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you’ll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America’s founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, and his student, Shane Leary. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

Episode #24 - The Anti-Federalists Apr 18, 2024

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On the twenty-fourth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman turn to the Anti-Federalists for their prescient concerns regarding the republic. The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America’s Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America’s founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you’ll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America’s founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, and his student, Shane Leary. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

#23 - The People and Their Passions (The Executive Continued) Apr 09, 2024

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On the twenty-third episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman continue their discussion of the constitutional structure of the executive through Federalist no. 71 and 72. The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America’s Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America’s founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you’ll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America’s founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, and his student, Shane Leary. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

#22 - The Executive Mar 22, 2024

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On the twenty-second episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman discuss the constitutional structure of the executive through Federalist no. 68-70. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, and his student, Shane Leary. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

#21 - State of the Union with Charles Zug Mar 14, 2024

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On the twenty-first episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman and joined by Charles Zug, the Kinder Assistant Professor of Constitutional Democracy and Assistant Professor of Political Science in the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs at University of Missouri, to discuss the recent State of the Union and the place of this presidential duty within the American tradition. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, and his student, Shane Leary. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

#20 - Marbury v. Madison Feb 27, 2024

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On the twentieth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman discuss the landmark Supreme Court decision, Marbury v. Madison. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, and his student, Shane Leary. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

#19 - The Immigration Bill with David Bridge Feb 13, 2024

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On the nineteenth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman are joined by Dr. Bridge, Associate Professor of Political Science at Baylor University. They discuss Congress's recent failure to pass legislation on immigration and the broader implications of this dysfunction in American political life. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, and his student, Shane Leary. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

#18 - Title IX with Elizabeth Busch Feb 06, 2024

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On the eighteenth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Busch, the Laura and Pete Walker Professor in American Studies, Co-Director of the Center for American Studies, and Director of American Studies at Christopher Newport University. They discuss her 2018 book, Title IX: The Transformation of Sex Discrimination in Education, and the developments since then surrounding the controversial statute. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, and his student, Shane Leary. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

#17 - George Washington's Farewell Address Feb 01, 2024

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On the seventeenth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman discuss President Washington's famous "Farewell Address," and contest the common takeaways that have embedded themselves in the American education system. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, and his student, Shane Leary. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

#16 - Federalist 10, Factions, and the Republican Primary Jan 23, 2024

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On the sixteenth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman discuss Federalist no. 10, and Publius' proposed solutions for factions, an element of political life he argues is inherent to free and popular government. They then discuss the perception of factions in contemporary American politics and developments in the Republican primary following the Iowa Caucus. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, and his student, Shane Leary. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

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