We the People
Episodes
Frederick Douglass and Free Speech
Jacob Munchangama discusses his new Frederick Douglass Free Speech Corpus, a digital archive of over 200 of Douglass’s writings on expression.
The Past, Present, and Future of the Second Amendment
This episode examines the evolving legal landscape of the Second Amendment, featuring scholars Joseph Looker and Clark Neely.
William Magnuson on The Just and the Good: How Law Made the Western World
In this Constitution Day episode, Tom Donnelly interviews William Magnuson, author of "The Just and the Good," to explore the historical origins of Western law.
The State of Free Speech in 2026
This episode examines the state of free speech in 2026, featuring scholars Jeffrey Stone and Eugene Volokh.
Mary Sarah Bilder on the Origins of the Bill of Rights
Host Julie Silverbrook and historian Mary Sarah Bilder explore the origins and evolution of the Bill of Rights.
Chatrie and the Future of the Fourth Amendment
Host Julie Silverbrook and Stanford Law Professor Orin Kerr analyze the Supreme Court’s decision in *Chatri v.
Fergus Bordewich on Centennial and the Great Fair of 1876
Host Tom Donnelly interviews historian Fergus Bordewich about his book on the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia.
Rosemarie Zagarri on The Declaration’s Grievances
Host Julie Silverbrook interviews historian Rose-Marie Zagari to explore the Declaration of Independence’s 27 grievances against King George III.