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#15 - Antisemitism on Campus with Dr. Greg Weiner Jan 09, 2024

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On the fifteenth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman are joined by Dr. Greg Weiner, President of Assumption University and an expert in the political thought of the American founding. They discuss the recent response, both on and off campus, to antisemitism. More importantly, they investigate the moral and intellectual sources of this behavior, and the purpose of the University 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.

#14 - Federalist 1 and a Politics of Interest Jan 04, 2024

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On the fourteenth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman discuss Federalist no. 1, and the way in which our politics have moved away from interests and towards symbolism and ideology at the expense of unity. We'd like to issue a correction for this episode. During our discussion of the FDA, it was mistakenly said that two of the last forty FDA Commissioners had not worked for Big Pharma following their tenure with the FDA. The intended statistic was two over the last forty years. While we could have removed the incorrect statement in post or rerecorded the section, we believe that podcasting as a medium is first and foremost conversational, and as such, a conversation should leave room for errors which are otherwise carefully controlled for in more sterile informational environments. 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.

#13 - Trump & the Ballot [Christmas Special] Dec 24, 2023

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On the thirteenth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman are joined by Dr. Charles U. 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, and Dr. Thomas Bell, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Knox College. They discuss the controversial Colorado Supreme Court decision which compels us to interpret the 14th amendment and face the "Trump question" head on. 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.

#12 - Trump in Colorado & Lincoln's 2nd Inaugural Dec 21, 2023

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On the Twelfth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman discuss the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to disqualify Donald Trump from the state ballot by way of the 14th amendment. To shed light on the tensions that undergird decisions like these, they turn to Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address. 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.

#11 - The Judiciary and War with Dr. Benjamin Slomski Dec 14, 2023

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On the eleventh episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman are joined by Dr. Benjamin Slomski, an Assistant Professor of Political Science and Prelaw Advisor at Purdue University Fort Wayne. They discuss the role of the courts in determining the constitutionality of presidential power, in particular during war, and the health of our constitutional system today. 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.

#10 - Civic Education with Hans Zeiger Dec 05, 2023

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On the tenth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman are joined by Hans Zeiger, President of the Jack Miller Center, and former Washington State House Representative and State Senator. They discuss the role of civic education in constitutional preservation, the burgeoning civic education movement in higher education, and the unique role the Jack Miller Center plays in coordinating and contributing to these efforts. 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.

#9 - Constitutional Logic with Jordan Cash Nov 28, 2023

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On the ninth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman are joined by Dr. Jordan Cash, Assistant Professor at the James Madison College of Michigan State University, and author of the book "The Isolated Presidency." In this episode, they discuss the concept of Constitutional Logic, and how American institutions are uniquely structured to facilitate the separation of functions. 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.

#8 - Lincoln's Lyceum Address Nov 23, 2023

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On the Eighth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman discuss Lincoln's speech, "The Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions: Address Before the Young Men's Lyceum of Springfield, Illinois," more commonly referred to as the Lyceum Address. Delivered by a young Lincoln of only 28 years of age, this speech is as helpful for our present political condition as it was in his time. In the course of the conversation, our co-hosts discuss mobocracy, the rule of law, and ambition, among other topics. For a copy of the Lyceum Address, click here: https://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/lyceum.htm To subscribe to weekly episodes delivered straight to your inbox, click here: https://theconstitutionalist.org/subscribe/?contact-form-hash=4809a072f2dccbc806ecd1a38754273b4761b818 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.

#7 - Demagoguery with Charles U. Zug Nov 16, 2023

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On the seventh episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman are joined by Dr. Charles U. 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, and author of the book "Demagogues in American Politics." In the Constitutionalist's first guest episode, they discuss the unique way in which demagoguery manifests itself in constitutional democracy and the state of American rhetoric today. 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.

#6 - Civil War Monuments and Anarchy Nov 09, 2023

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On the sixth episode of The Constitutionalist, Shane Leary and Dr. Benjamin Kleinerman make an attempt at discussing the "unwritten constitution," which is overtaken by inquiries into the legacy of the Civil War, and anarchy both at the founding and today. 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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