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We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution
This episode challenges the static view of the U.S. Constitution, revealing it as a dynamic, imperfect, and continuously contested framework. We explore how its enduring power stems not from perfection, but from its inherent tensions and the ongoing struggle to define 'We the People' across generations.
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“This episode challenges the static view of the U.S. Constitution, revealing it as a dynamic, imperfect, and continuously contested framework. We explore how its enduring power stems not from perfection, but from its inherent tensions and the ongoing struggle to define 'We the People' across generations.”
— Jill Lepore, We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution
u.s. constitution, constitutional history, american democracy
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of u.s. constitution, constitutional history, american democracy and better judgment in how they apply it.
Jill Lepore brings a credible and useful lens to u.s. constitution, constitutional history, american democracy, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.