We The People Podcasts

Join the National Constitution Center for a revealing conversation about Richard Nixon and his advisor Henry Kissinger with authors Robert Dallek, James Reston, Jr., and David Greenberg. Bringing together this rare combination of expertise in American political history, culture, image and psychology, these distinguished experts will talk about how two unlikely partners in power not only altered American politics but changed how we perceive and remember our politicians. Program recorded on 6/26/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

Join the author of the acclaimed best-seller Benjamin Franklin for a conversation about his new book, Einstein: His Life and Universe. Moderating our conversation will be Newsweek's senior editor Sharon Begley. Program recorded on 6/4/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

Brian Tierney, chief executive of Philadelphia Media Holdings LLC and publisher of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News; nationally recognized chef Alison Barshak, owner of Alison at Blue Bell; Phil Martelli, St. Joseph’s University Men’s Basketball head coach; and Alba Martinez, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Larry Platt, editor of Philadelphia magazine moderates. Program recorded on 3/26/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

Brian Tierney, chief executive of Philadelphia Media Holdings LLC and publisher of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News; nationally recognized chef Alison Barshak, owner of Alison at Blue Bell; Phil Martelli, St. Joseph’s University Men’s Basketball head coach; and Alba Martinez, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Larry Platt, editor of Philadelphia magazine moderates. Program recorded on 3/26/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

Lawyers Miguel Estrada and David Rudovsky argued a futuristic case before an equally-distinguished mock Supreme Court. The Chief Judge of the mock Supreme Court was Judith Kaye, Chief Judge of the State of New York. Other judges included Arlin Adams, former U.S. Court of Appeals judge; Christopher Lewis, BlankRome partner; Alfred Putnam, Drinker Biddle and Reath chairman; Marjorie O. Rendell U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge; Kermit Roosevelt, University of Pennsylvania Law School Professor and Dolores Sloviter, U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge. Program recorded on 3/18/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

Lawyers Miguel Estrada and David Rudovsky argued a futuristic case before an equally-distinguished mock Supreme Court. The Chief Judge of the mock Supreme Court was Judith Kaye, Chief Judge of the State of New York. Other judges included Arlin Adams, former U.S. Court of Appeals judge; Christopher Lewis, BlankRome partner; Alfred Putnam, Drinker Biddle and Reath chairman; Marjorie O. Rendell U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge; Kermit Roosevelt, University of Pennsylvania Law School Professor and Dolores Sloviter, U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals Chief Judge. Program recorded on 3/18/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

As part of a two-day program on leadership, The National Constitution Center welcomes Philadelphia's own General Anthony Zinni for a discussion about his ideas on leading people toward a common goal based on his experience as a soldier, a four-star general, and the adviser to the State Department on Middle East peace. Most recently, General Zinni has been in the news for strongly stating his position that a hasty retreat from Iraq would be unwise—though he was a vigorous opponent of the Iraq war. He has aligned himself with Senator John McCain and President George W. Bush in advocating for a "surge" of troops in Baghdad. Tony Green, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, will moderate the conversation. Program recorded on 3/27/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

As part of a two-day program on leadership, The National Constitution Center welcomes Philadelphia's own General Anthony Zinni for a discussion about his ideas on leading people toward a common goal based on his experience as a soldier, a four-star general, and the adviser to the State Department on Middle East peace. Most recently, General Zinni has been in the news for strongly stating his position that a hasty retreat from Iraq would be unwise—though he was a vigorous opponent of the Iraq war. He has aligned himself with Senator John McCain and President George W. Bush in advocating for a "surge" of troops in Baghdad. Tony Green, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, will moderate the conversation. Program recorded on 3/27/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

The National Constitution Center and the Philadelphia Tribune welcome media personality and author Tavis Smiley for a Citizens’ Constitutional Conversation to discuss his new memoir, What I Know For Sure: My Story of Growing Up in America. Program recorded on 10/17/2006. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

The Summer of 1787 takes us into the sweltering room of Independence Hall where delegates struggled for four months to create the Constitution that has defined our nation for more than two centuries. The room was crowded with colorful and passionate characters, including Alexander Hamilton and Gouverneur Morris, as well as with steady but soft-spoken men like James Madison. At different points during that sultry summer, more than half of the delegates threatened to walk out, and some actually did, but George Washington’s quiet leadership and the delegates' inspired compromises held the Convention together. Program recorded on 4/24/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

The Summer of 1787 takes us into the sweltering room of Independence Hall where delegates struggled for four months to create the Constitution that has defined our nation for more than two centuries. The room was crowded with colorful and passionate characters, including Alexander Hamilton and Gouverneur Morris, as well as with steady but soft-spoken men like James Madison. At different points during that sultry summer, more than half of the delegates threatened to walk out, and some actually did, but George Washington’s quiet leadership and the delegates' inspired compromises held the Convention together. Program recorded on 4/24/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

United States Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) and Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) will participate in a public debate about whether terror detainees have the right to habeas corpus, moderated by Ted Koppel at the National Constitution Center. Program recorded on 3/18/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

United States Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) and Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) will participate in a public debate about whether terror detainees have the right to habeas corpus, moderated by Ted Koppel at the National Constitution Center. Program recorded on 3/18/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

Writing the majority opinion for The Supreme Court in the infamous Dred Scott v. Sanford case of 1856-1857, Chief Justice Roger Taney asserted that African Americans were not and never could be citizens of the United States. The Court's ruling sent shockwaves across the nation. To mark the 150th Anniversary of the Dred Scott v. Sanford decision, and to discuss the essential historical context and its enduring legacy, the National Constitution Center welcomes three leading scholars and experts to share insights on the case that would ultimately lead the United States into civil war. Program recorded on 5/15/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

Writing the majority opinion for The Supreme Court in the infamous Dred Scott v. Sanford case of 1856-1857, Chief Justice Roger Taney asserted that African Americans were not and never could be citizens of the United States. The Court's ruling sent shockwaves across the nation. To mark the 150th Anniversary of the Dred Scott v. Sanford decision, and to discuss the essential historical context and its enduring legacy, the National Constitution Center welcomes three leading scholars and experts to share insights on the case that would ultimately lead the United States into civil war. Program recorded on 5/15/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org