We The People Podcasts

A discussion about Jehovah's Witnesses contribution to the strengthening of our constitutional rights with the film's director Joel Engardio, Daniel Mach, Director of Litigation at the ACLU's Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief, and moderated by University of Pennsylvania professor Stephen Dunning. Program recorded on 5/09/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

A discussion about Jehovah's Witnesses contribution to the strengthening of our constitutional rights with the film's director Joel Engardio, Daniel Mach, Director of Litigation at the ACLU's Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief, and moderated by University of Pennsylvania professor Stephen Dunning. Program recorded on 5/09/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

The Fifth Annual John M. Templeton, Jr., Lecture on Economic Liberties and the Constitution considers the debate over immigration, which commanded national attention in 2006, affected the outcome of the mid-term elections and promises to be a contentious issue in the 110th Congress in 2007. The participants include Cardinal Roger Mahony, Archbishop of the Los Angeles Archdiocese, former Attorney General Edwin Meese III, and Douglas Kmiec of the Pepperdine University School of Law. The Annual John M. Templeton, Jr. Lecture showcases the best constitutional minds in America as they discuss economic liberties in a forum open to the public. Program recorded on 5/08/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

Considered "the nation's leading Presidential historian" by Newsweek, Michael R. Beschloss is known for making political leaders past and present come alive with his riveting reportage. Beschloss joins the National Constitution Center on May 22, 2007, for a Citizens' Constitutional Conversation about his new book Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989, which chronicles the moments when a courageous president dramatically changes the future of the United States. As the 2008 presidential campaign heats up, this book is sure to be an important guide in the choice for a new Commander in Chief. Moderating the discussion will be The Washington Post's David S. Broder. Program recorded on 5/22/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

Considered "the nation's leading Presidential historian" by Newsweek, Michael R. Beschloss is known for making political leaders past and present come alive with his riveting reportage. Beschloss joins the National Constitution Center on May 22, 2007, for a Citizens' Constitutional Conversation about his new book Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America 1789-1989, which chronicles the moments when a courageous president dramatically changes the future of the United States. As the 2008 presidential campaign heats up, this book is sure to be an important guide in the choice for a new Commander in Chief. Moderating the discussion will be The Washington Post's David S. Broder. Program recorded on 5/22/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

Doro Bush Koch, daughter of George H.W. Bush and sister of George W. Bush, discusses the new memoir she has written about her father's life. For over half a century, President George H.W. Bush has played a part in American and world history. Bush served in Congress, headed the CIA, served as U.S. Liaison to China during Chairman Mao's rule, chaired the Republican National Committee during Watergate, and was Vice President during the administration of Ronald Reagan before becoming President in 1989. Having conducted hundreds of interviews with family members, world figures, and former American presidents, Koch has written a memoir of an American president and a chronicle of a rapidly changing nation. Program recorded on 10/15/2006. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

Doro Bush Koch, daughter of George H.W. Bush and sister of George W. Bush, discusses the new memoir she has written about her father's life. For over half a century, President George H.W. Bush has played a part in American and world history. Bush served in Congress, headed the CIA, served as U.S. Liaison to China during Chairman Mao's rule, chaired the Republican National Committee during Watergate, and was Vice President during the administration of Ronald Reagan before becoming President in 1989. Having conducted hundreds of interviews with family members, world figures, and former American presidents, Koch has written a memoir of an American president and a chronicle of a rapidly changing nation. Program recorded on 10/15/2006. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

Join NPR reporter and commentator Juan Williams in a Citizens’ Constitutional Conversation. From 1954 to 1965, America experienced one of the most tumultuous and momentous periods in its history. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren declared that separate educational facilities were "inherently unequal," overturning Plessy v. Ferguson; Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus squared off with President Dwight Eisenhower over admitting nine black students into Little Rock Central High School; White authorities violently attacked hundreds of civil rights marchers as they left Selma, Alabama on "Bloody Sunday." Today, events such as these continue to have resonance in a country where debates about social and political equality endure. Program recorded on 9/26/2006. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

Join NPR reporter and commentator Juan Williams in a Citizens’ Constitutional Conversation. From 1954 to 1965, America experienced one of the most tumultuous and momentous periods in its history. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren declared that separate educational facilities were "inherently unequal," overturning Plessy v. Ferguson; Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus squared off with President Dwight Eisenhower over admitting nine black students into Little Rock Central High School; White authorities violently attacked hundreds of civil rights marchers as they left Selma, Alabama on "Bloody Sunday." Today, events such as these continue to have resonance in a country where debates about social and political equality endure. Program recorded on 9/26/2006. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

Fox News commentator Lis Wiehl argues that while women make up the majority of our population, they are still relegated to minority status. Lis Wiehl is a prominent trial lawyer and the legal analyst on the Fox News Channel for Fox and Friends, Hannity and Colmes, and The O'Reilly Factor. She is also the co-host of The Radio Factor with Bill O'Reilly. Program recorded on 3/13/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

Fox News commentator Lis Wiehl argues that while women make up the majority of our population, they are still relegated to minority status. Lis Wiehl is a prominent trial lawyer and the legal analyst on the Fox News Channel for Fox and Friends, Hannity and Colmes, and The O'Reilly Factor. She is also the co-host of The Radio Factor with Bill O'Reilly. Program recorded on 3/13/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

NBC's Andrea Mitchell, who began her journalism career in Philadelphia with KYW News Radio, participates in a Citizens' Constitutional Conversation about her memoir, Talking Back…To Presidents, Dictators, and Assorted Scoundrels. Program recorded on 2/21/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

NBC's Andrea Mitchell, who began her journalism career in Philadelphia with KYW News Radio, participates in a Citizens' Constitutional Conversation about her memoir, Talking Back…To Presidents, Dictators, and Assorted Scoundrels. Program recorded on 2/21/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

A woman is now the Speaker of the House, placing her third in the line of succession, behind the vice president. Hillary Rodham Clinton says she is "in, and in to win" the 2008 presidential election. Is America ready for a woman in the Oval Office? How real is the possibility that a woman can win? In honor of Women's History Month, Democratic media advisor Celinda Lake, The White House Project's President Marie Wilson, Democratic campaign guru Joe Trippi, The Amoore Group's President, CEO Renee Amoore and Newsweek's Eleanor Clift will join us to help answer this timely question. Program recorded on 3/5/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org

A woman is now the Speaker of the House, placing her third in the line of succession, behind the vice president. Hillary Rodham Clinton says she is "in, and in to win" the 2008 presidential election. Is America ready for a woman in the Oval Office? How real is the possibility that a woman can win? In honor of Women's History Month, Democratic media advisor Celinda Lake, The White House Project's President Marie Wilson, Democratic campaign guru Joe Trippi, The Amoore Group's President, CEO Renee Amoore and Newsweek's Eleanor Clift will join us to help answer this timely question. Program recorded on 3/5/2007. Questions or comments? Write programs@constitutioncenter.org