Bill Of Rights: Factions w/ Dahliah Lithwick (Part Two)
Summary
Hosted by Jody Avergun, this episode explores how the Bill of Rights debate catalyzed America’s first political parties, featuring Nicole Hemmer, Kelly Carter Jackson, and Dahlia Lithwick. The guests discuss the Founders’ fear of factionalism, the rise of Federalists and Democratic-Republicans, and the role of partisan newspapers in shaping public opinion. They analyze the tension between majoritarian party politics and individual liberties, noting how the Supreme Court’s evolving role has turned constitutional interpretation into a political battleground. The discussion concludes with a lo…
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