We The People Stories

The Amazing Journey of American Women

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 19 November 2009 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center presents New York Times columnist Gail Collins in a discussion about her book, When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women From 1960 to the Present. Collins traces the experience of American women from the 1960s, when wives needed to get their husbands’ permission to apply for a credit card, to recent events, including Hillary Clinton’s historic run for President and Sarah Palin's run for Vice President of the United States. Collins covers fashion, pop culture, economics, politics, work, and families to highlight the last fifty years of women’s history. Program recorded on 10/26/09.

A Moderated Conversation on Health Care

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 12 November 2009 2:35:00 GMT

The effort to reform the nation’s health care system is at the center of a serious and sometimes heated national debate. As Congress and the Obama administration struggle to agree on the nature of reform, the National Constitution Center hosts a moderated discussion on health care with former Senators Rick Santorum and Harris Wofford. Senators Santorum and Wofford bring years of experience in government, deep knowledge about health care reform, and share a desire for a civil conversation on this important subject. CNN Political Editor Mark Preston moderates. Program recorded on 11/09/09.

A Right to Marry? Same-Sex Marriage and the Constitution

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 05 November 2009 2:35:00 GMT

In November, 2008 California voters approved the Proposition 8 ballot measure, amending their state Constitution to ban marriages between same-sex couples. With a potentially precedent-setting legal challenge to Prop 8 working its way through the federal court system, the National Constitution Center presents a timely program on the issue of same-sex marriage. A lawsuit filed on behalf of two gay couples wishing to marry has attracted national attention. David Boies, one of the leading lawyers in the case, is joined in a conversation by Keith Boykin, editor of The Daily Voice, Maggie Gallagher, president of the National Organization for Marriage, and Glenn Stanton, Director for Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family. NPR's Margot Adler moderates. Program recorded on 10/20/09.

Taylor Branch: The Clinton Tapes

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 22 October 2009 2:35:00 GMT

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Taylor Branch discusses his account of President Bill Clinton’s confidential diary project conducted between 1993 and 2001. The Clinton Tapes provides a glimpse into the thought process and concerns of a sitting president and is based on 2,600 pages of material from the 78 sessions between the two men. Clinton shares spontaneous observations and personal details about events including war in Bosnia, health reform failure, anti-terrorist strikes, the 1996 re-election campaign, and Whitewater investigations culminating in his 1999 impeachment trial. Program recorded on 10/05/09.

A Supreme Court Preview: Changing Court, New Controversy

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 12 October 2009 2:35:00 GMT

Each new term of the Supreme Court brings fresh controversy to the Justices, and that pattern will be followed as the Justices return this fall from a summer recess. The Court that has reassembled is itself "new," joined by Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic Justice and the third woman to sit on the Court. The National Constitution Center presents a discussion of the changing Court and the major disputes awaiting the Court's attention with Paul D. Clement, partner at King & Spalding and the 43rd Solicitor General of the United States, John Payton, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP's Legal Defense Fund, and Lyle Denniston, veteran Supreme Court reporter with SCOTUSblog. Program recorded on 09/28/09.

The Presidential Elections in Afghanistan and Iran

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Tue, 29 September 2009 2:35:00 GMT

2009 is and continues to be the International Year of the Election. Elections in Iran in June and their aftermath caught the world’s attention, while in August, Afghanistan’s second presidential elections since the Taliban era has raised important questions about the democratic process in that country. In each case, elections have an influence on the political dynamics in their respective countries, as well as reflecting the progress of, and the prospects for, U.S. policy goals. What do the election results and the reaction to them say about domestic politics in these countries, and what kind of a partner can the U.S. expect to have in these countries over the next five years? The National Constitution Center and The University of Pennsylvania Law School welcome Visiting Scholar Barnett Rubin, Michael Singh, former senior director for the Middle East at the National Security Council, and moderator Trudy Rubin. Program recorded on 09/21/09.

Tom Ridge: The Test of Our Times

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 21 September 2009 2:35:00 GMT

Governor Tom Ridge joins the National Constitution Center to discuss The Test of Our Times: America Under Siege…And How We Can Be Safe Again, a memoir of his time as secretary of Homeland Security. Writing with praise and criticism for both Democrats and Republicans, Ridge recounts the politics in and around the Bush administration, offering candor on both the successes and missteps of the Department of Homeland Security and the challenges faced in his new post. Author, journalist and policy advisor Tony Blankley moderates. This program is sponsored by Cozen O'Connor, as part of the Knight Constitutional Conversation Series, which has been generously underwritten by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Program recorded on 09/14/09.

6th Annual Templeton Lecture: Health Care, Choice or Mandate?

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Fri, 27 June 2008 2:35:00 GMT

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. The Sixth Annual Templeton Lecture, presented in partnership with AARP, considers the issue of health care and is delivered by Secretary Tommy Thompson, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services and the 42nd Governor of Wisconsin, with a response from Senator Tom Daschle, former Senate Majority Leader from South Dakota, moderated by Douglas Kmiec, Caruso Family Chair in Constitutional Law at the Pepperdine University School of Law. Program recorded on 06/17/08.

Into the Open: Architects in Conversation

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Fri, 21 August 2009 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center, in partnership with Slought Foundation and the Community Design Collaborative, presents a dialogue between designer Teddy Cruz, whose photo narrative of the U.S.-Mexico border has been prominently displayed on front lawn of the Center, and Michael Sorkin, respected architecture critic and professor exploring the original ways architects are collaborating to foster civic engagement and build better communities. The program was recorded on 04/08/09.

The Sound of Freedom: Marian Anderson and the Concert That Awakened America

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 12 August 2009 2:35:00 GMT

2009 marks the 70th anniversary of one of the most dramatic concerts in American history: world famous African American contralto Marian Anderson’s concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. In a conversation moderated by scholar Sheldon Hackney, award-winning historian Raymond Arsenault tells the story of Marian Anderson, one of the most enduring and iconic figures of the Civil Rights movement. Through immense raw talent and unrelenting determination, Anderson overcame racial prejudice to inspire all Americans and to become one of the greatest singers of her time. The program was recorded on 04/08/09.

Founding Principles: The French Connection

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 03 August 2009 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center welcomes Visiting Scholar A.E. Dick Howard, White Burkett Miller Professor of Law and Public Affairs at the University of Virginia School of Law, for a discussion about the founding periods in France and America, including how the U.S. constitutional experience influenced the debates on the first French Constitution and the divergence in French and American constitutionalism after those early years. This program is presented in conjunction with the Center's summer American history teacher workshop "A Revolution in Government" and the Center's summer exhibition, NAPOLÉON. The program was recorded on 07/20/09.

The States of the Economy

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 27 July 2009 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center hosted a unique public program, in partnership with the National Conference of State Legislatures, examining how states have responded to the current economic crisis. In particular, this discussion addresses the varied approaches among states, and their lawmakers, to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 with State Senator Don Balfour from Georgia; Joe Hackney, the Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives; and David Thornburgh, Executive Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government. The program was moderated by Tom Ferrick, Jr. of the Philadelphia Inquirer and recorded on 07/19/09.

A Supreme Court Review

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 15 July 2009 2:35:00 GMT

Supreme Court correspondent Lyle Denniston leads a discussion with Miguel A. Estrada, partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and former Assistant to the Solicitor General of the United States, Dahlia Lithwick, senior editor and legal correspondent for Slate, and Richard H. Pildes, the Sudler Family Professor of Constitutional Law at New York University School of Law, about the most significant rulings of the 2008-2009 Supreme Court term and how these decisions will impact the lives of Americans. The program also addresses the announced retirement of Justice David H. Souter and how the nature of the Court might change when his successor joins the bench. This program is presented as part of the Knight Constitutional Conversations series. Program recorded on 07/08/09.

Life, Liberty and Property: Four Years After the Kelo Decision

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 13 July 2009 2:35:00 GMT

A conversation about Kelo v. City of New London four years after the Supreme Court's highly controversial 5-4 decision involving the use of eminent domain to transfer land from one private owner to another to further economic development. Since the 2005 decision, 40 states have passed legislation limiting the state government’s power of eminent domain for economic development. In practice, however, solutions have proven elusive. Guests include investigative journalist Jeff Benedict, author of Little Pink House: A True Story of Defiance and Courage, and attorneys Brian Blaesser and Scott Bullock. Veteran Supreme Court correspondent Lyle Denniston moderates. Program recorded on 06/10/2009.

The Food of a Younger Land

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 01 July 2009 2:35:00 GMT

Award-winning New York Times-bestselling author Mark Kurlansky takes us back to the food and eating habits of a younger America. In the 1930s, with the country gripped by the Great Depression and millions of Americans struggling to get by, President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Federal Writers' Project under the New Deal as a make-work program for artists and authors. A number of writers, including Zora Neale Hurston and Eudora Welty were dispatched all across America to chronicle the eating habits, traditions, and struggles of local people. The project, called "America Eats," was abandoned in the early 1940s because of the World War and was never completed. This program is presented as part of the Knight Constitutional Conversations series. Program recorded on 05/14/2009.

Impeached: The Trial of President Andrew Johnson

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Fri, 26 June 2009 2:35:00 GMT

With the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, an old-fashioned southern Jacksonian Democrat of pronounced states' rights views became the seventeenth president of the United States. In a surprising turn of events, Andrew Johnson was charged with the reconstruction of the defeated South, including the extension of civil rights and suffrage to African American Southerners. It quickly became clear that the president supported the enactment of “black codes” and would block efforts to force Southern states to guarantee full equality for African Americans, igniting a fierce battle with congressional Republicans. Acclaimed author David O. Stewart returns to the Constitution Center to discuss the impeachment trial of President Johnson, which became the central battle of the struggle over how to reunite a nation after four years of war. Program recorded on 05/11/2009.

Ida B. Wells and the African American Freedom Struggle

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 11 June 2009 2:35:00 GMT

Historian Mia Bay and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Pamela Newkirk discuss the extraordinary life of Ida B. Wells, a fearless anti-lynching crusader, women’s rights advocate, journalist, and public speaker. Her refusal to accept any compromise on racial inequality labeled her a “dangerous radical” in her day, but made her a model for later civil rights activists, as well as a powerful influence for women in journalism. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Sandra D. Long moderates. Program recorded on 03/19/2009.

The Culture That Gave Rise to the Current Financial Crisis

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 10 June 2009 2:35:00 GMT

The Seventh Annual John M. Templeton, Jr. Lecture on Economic Liberties and the Constitution considers the social, cultural, and moral causes of the current financial crisis in the United States. To address these, and other related issues, the Center presents John C. Bogle, founder of the Vanguard Group and Chairman Emeritus of the National Constitution Center, with a response from Peter J. Wallison, Arthur F. Burns Fellow in Financial Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute. Moderating the program is Douglas Kmiec, the Caruso Family Chair and Professor of Constitutional Law at Pepperdine University's School of Law and a member of the Center’s Distinguished Scholars Advisory Panel. Program recorded on 05/13/2009.

Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 08 June 2009 2:35:00 GMT

The framers of our Constitution wrote a document that would live longer than they ever imagined and, more than two hundred years after it was written, debate about its interpretation still rages. From historian Richard Beeman comes a dramatic account of the men who met in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787 to design a radically new form of government. His latest book, Plain, Honest Men, takes readers behind the scenes and beyond the debate to show how the world’s most enduring constitution was forged through conflict, compromise, and, eventually, fragile consensus. Program recorded on 03/23/2009.

Behind the Scenes: The Executive Response to 9/11

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 04 June 2009 2:35:00 GMT

At 8:46 on the morning of September 11, 2001, our country became a nation transformed. President George W. Bush was faced with a crisis that created new demands on the Executive Branch not seen in our time and critical decisions were made during the first 24 hours that would test the constitutional limits of the President’s power. Find out what went on that day behind closed doors in the White House Situation Room, at the Pentagon, and on Air Force One from high-ranking members of the Bush Administration and key observers. This special program was presented as part of the National Constitution Center’s Peter Jennings Project for Journalists and the Constitution on 02/28/2009.

August Wilson and the Century Cycle

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Fri, 22 May 2009 2:35:00 GMT

August Wilson is one of the most influential and successful African American playwrights of the twentieth century. With the help of American theater scholar Walter Dallas, historian Nathaniel Norment, Jr., and a company of professional actors, the National Constitution Center presents a program that explores and celebrates Wilson’s work in relationship to the American theater and to the social, political and historical experience of African Americans. This program was presented in conjunction with the Center’s world premiere exhibition AMERICA I AM: The African American Imprint, and was recorded on 02/23/2009.

Obama's First 100 Days

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Fri, 22 May 2009 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center welcomes Politico's Carrie Budoff Brown, Stanley Greenberg, leading political strategist and author of Dispatches from the War Room, and Byron York, The Washington Examiner’s Chief Political Correspondent, to reflect on the policy decisions and political maneuvers during the first 100 days of the Obama administration. John Gizzi, Political Editor for Human Events, moderates. This program, presented as part of the Knight Constitutional Conversations series, was recorded on 04/27/2009.

Philadelphia Talks: The Controller's Race

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Tue, 19 May 2009 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center and Philadelphia magazine present "Philadelphia Talks" with the candidates for City Controller--John Braxton, Alan Butkovitz, Brett Mandel, and Al Schmidt--in a roundtable discussion about monitoring our City's spending. The program addresses how each candidate would rid city government of waste and fraud, their thoughts on the status of the city's pension and retirement funds and what can be done to return them to fiscal health, plus their ideas for innovative and concrete cost-saving opportunities in city government. The program, moderated by Philadelphia magazine editor Larry Platt, was recorded on 05/06/2009.

Global Reach: How Constitutional Ideas Travel

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 15 May 2009 2:35:00 GMT

President Bill Clinton, Chairman of the National Constitution Center, discusses how the American constitutional experience has influenced political thought and policy initiatives in other countries and the challenges of nurturing constitutionalism and democracy abroad. Jacques deLisle, Stephen A. Cozen Professor of Law, University of Pennsylvania, moderates the discussion. Program recorded on 04/28/09.

The NAACP Centennial

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 13 April 2009 2:35:00 GMT

Presented in conjunction with the National Constitution Center’s America I AM: The African American Imprint exhibition, the Center commemorates the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Centennial. The NAACP is responsible for a number of victories in the struggle for justice and equality in America. Still vibrant today, the NAACP has an extraordinary history and it has had a profound impact on the country we live in today. Jabari Asim, Wendell Pritchett and Theodore Shaw join moderator Elmer Smith for this timely event. Program recorded on 02/11/09.

The American Presidency

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 09 April 2009 2:35:00 GMT

In honor of President's Day, 2009, historians William Leuchtenburg, Gary May and Timothy Naftali discuss presidential leadership, from the unexpected presidency of John Tyler, to the challenges Herbert Hoover confronted during the Great Depression, to the administration of George H.W. Bush and the end of the Cold War. Moderated by Princeton University Professor of History Sean Wilentz. Program recorded on 02/16/09.

From Revolution to Evolution

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 30 March 2009 2:35:00 GMT

In partnership with Art Sanctuary, the National Constitution Center presents a discussion with author Lorene Cary, professor Nathaniel Norment, and the Hon. John M. Younge about the Civil Rights revolution that led to the evolution of America's current president. The program explores the influence of Martin Luther King, Jr.; President-elect Obama’s book, "The Audacity of Hope"; and the connections to the Center's America I AM exhibition. 6abc’s Tamala Edwards moderates. Program recorded on 01/20/09.

And Justice For All

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 26 March 2009 2:35:00 GMT

As part of the National Constitution Center’s programming in support of the world debut of the America I AM: The African American Imprint exhibition, Mary Frances Berry joins us to tell the story of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and her experience as chairperson, through its extraordinary fifty years at the heart of the civil rights movement and the struggle for justice in America. Program recorded on 02/03/09.

Senator George McGovern on Abraham Lincoln

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 26 February 2009 2:35:00 GMT

In a moment of national uncertainty and impending crisis, Abraham Lincoln took over the White House and led his country with vision and determination. In his new book on the sixteenth president, former U.S. Senator George McGovern writes that Lincoln’s presidency is the hinge on which American history pivots, the time when the young republic collapsed of its own contradictions and a new birth of freedom, sanctified by blood, created the United States we know today. His story has been told many times, but never by a man who himself sought the office of president and contemplated the awesome responsibilities that come with it. As part of the National Constitution Center’s celebration of the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth, we welcome Senator McGovern for a conversation with moderator Sean Wilentz about one of our nation’s greatest presidents. Program recorded on 01/26/09.

The Future of the Republican Party

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 05 February 2009 2:35:00 GMT

The Republican Party, having lost two consecutive elections decisively, is at a critical juncture. Lines are being drawn by different camps within the party as new and established voices weigh in on the future of conservatism and the GOP. Two of those voices, Ramesh Ponnuru, senior editor for National Review, and Reihan Salam, associate editor at The Atlantic Monthly, discuss the party's future. Program recorded on 01/26/09.

The Constitution Has Left the Building

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 28 January 2009 2:35:00 GMT

Laurence H. Tribe, renowned constitutional law expert and former National Constitution Center Visiting Scholar, discusses his provocative new book on the Constitution and how it should be interpreted. In The Invisible Constitution, Tribe writes that there is a hidden and obscured constitution which is essential to understanding key meanings and many common beliefs about constitutional rights that the visible text alone cannot provide. Program recorded on 11/19/08.

Legacy of 1808: Deconstructing Reconstruction

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 14 January 2009 2:35:00 GMT

The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments, popularly known as the “Reconstruction Amendments,” profoundly altered–among other things–the rights of individuals, the power of the federal government and the meaning of citizenship. To address the history and substance of the Reconstruction Amendments, and what those changes mean in our democracy today, the National Constitution Center welcomes 2008 Visiting Scholars Ted Shaw and Martha Jones, as well as special guest Steven Calabresi, for a discussion titled “Deconstructing Reconstruction.” This program is part of the Center’s Legacy of 1808 series and is presented in partnership with The American Constitution Society and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Program recorded on 11/13/08.

American Lion

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Tue, 13 January 2009 2:35:00 GMT

At a moment when the American public is focused on how presidents lead the nation, the National Constitution Center welcomes Newsweek editor Jon Meacham for a discussion about his remarkable biography of President Andrew Jackson. "American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House" is an exciting portrait of one of our most important, yet least remembered presidents. Richard Beeman, professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania, moderates. Program recorded on 11/24/08.

Lincoln: President Elect

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Tue, 13 January 2009 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center welcomes back Harold Holzer, one of America’s most eminent Lincoln scholars and winner of the Lincoln Prize, to discuss the four months between Lincoln’s election and Inauguration when the president-elect made the most important decision of his coming presidency. In "Lincoln: President-Elect," the first book to concentrate on his public stance during these months, Holzer presents the momentous consequences when Abraham Lincoln first demonstrated his determination and leadership. Program recorded on 12/01/08.

How would you address America?

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 07 January 2009 2:35:00 GMT

As part of the Center's online initiative "Address America: Six Words to Inspire A Nation," journalist and author Robert Schlesinger moderates a conversation with former presidential speechwriters Mary Kate Cary and Terry Edmonds about the ideas, themes, and values the American public wishes to hear included in President-elect Barack Obama's Inaugural Address. Program recorded on 12/08/08.

The Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 15 December 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center presents veteran film and television writer Jonathan Hennessey to provide a groundbreaking way to see and read the United States Constitution. In The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation, Hennessey uses the popular medium of graphic art to illustrate and breathe new life into our nation’s cornerstone principles. Program recorded on 10/22/08.

The Legacy of 1808: Delta Blues

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 20 November 2008 2:35:00 GMT

As part of its year long series commemorating the end to the trans-Atlantic slave trade, the National Constitution Center welcomes musician and historian Ted Gioia for a program featuring recordings from the Mississippi Delta and a discussion of how the Blues helped give shape to contemporary music and culture. Leading the discussion is Jonny Meister, host of “The Blues Show,” an award winning radio program on WXPN. Program recorded on 10/26/08.

Give Me Liberty!

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 20 November 2008 2:35:00 GMT

Influential author Naomi Wolf joins the National Constitution Center to discuss her timely new book, Give Me Liberty: A Handbook for American Revolutionaries, on utilizing personal freedom and democracy. Monica Yant Kinney, an award-winning metro columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, moderates. Program recorded on 10/20/08.

The National Security Constitution in an Age of Globalization

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 03 November 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center and the University of Pennsylvania Law School welcome Harold Koh, the Dean of Yale Law School and Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law, to deliver the 51st Annual Owen J. Roberts Memorial Lecture, “The National Security Constitution in an Age of Globalization.” Program recorded on 09/15/08.

Are American Elections Truly Democratic?

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Fri, 31 October 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center, in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania’s program on Democracy, Citizenship and Constitutionalism, welcomes two distinguished scholars, Harvard University’s Dennis F. Thompson and Stanford Law School’s Pamela S. Karlan, to address the timely and provocative question: "Are American Elections Truly Democratic?" Program recorded on 09/25/08.

Carly Fiorina on the Future of the American Economy

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 27 October 2008 2:35:00 GMT

Carly Fiorina, Chairman and CEO of Fiorina Enterprises and Victory ’08 Chairman for the Republican National Committee, joins the National Constitution Center for our "Election 08: The Power of We" series to discuss the economic challenges facing the country and the next President. Program recorded on 10/13/08.

Neither Red nor Blue: Libertarian Voters in the 2008 Presidential Election

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 20 October 2008 2:35:00 GMT

As part of the National Constitution Center’s "Election ‘08: The Power of We" series, Bob Barr, Libertarian Party candidate for President, and the Cato Institute’s Executive Vice President David Boaz, explain libertarian perspectives and ideas, as well as the crucial role that will be played on November 4th, 2008 by millions of voters who view many key issues from a libertarian standpoint. Program recorded on 10/02/08.

The Role of a Superpower

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Fri, 17 October 2008 2:35:00 GMT

As part of the National Constitution Center’s "Election ‘08: The Power of We" series, former National Security Advisors Zbigniew Brzezinski and Brent Scowcroft speak with The Washington Post's David Ignatius about foreign policy and the global challenges facing the next President of the United States. Program recorded on 09/22/08.

Funding and Monitoring America’s Health

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Fri, 17 October 2008 2:35:00 GMT

Today, science and technology have opened the doors to constitutional debate about federal health policy, medical ethics and individual freedom that our founders could never have foreseen. To address this complex issue, United States Senator Arlen Specter and Dr. Frank Torti, FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner and Chief Scientist, discuss our government’s role in evaluating and regulating America's medical products, specifically in the area of cancer research. The Philadelphia Inquirer's John Timpane moderates. This program is part of the Cephalon Speaker Series for Science and the Constitution, a partnership between Cephalon, Inc. and the National Constitution Center intended to attract local and national experts to discuss constitutional issues pertaining to science, public policy and the law. Program recorded on 09/14/08.

Can Perestroika Survive?

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 09 October 2008 2:35:00 GMT

In a special companion program to the awarding of the 2008 Liberty Medal to former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, the National Constitution Center presents a conversation with Jack Matlock, Jr., U.S. ambassador to the U.S.S.R., 1987 – 1991, and Leon Aron, Director of Russian studies at the American Enterprise Institute, that examines Gorbachev's reforms, the direction Russia was heading in when he stepped down from office in 1991, and how that compares to the leadership and vision of Vladimir Putin today. Program recorded on 09/10/08.

Philadelphia Talks: The Journey from High School to Higher Ed

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 02 October 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center and Philadelphia magazine present a special “Philadelphia Talks” program about public education and the journey from high school to higher education, featuring Benjamin Herold, director of the documentary film, "First Person," winner of the Best Documentary (Festival of Independents) in the 2008 Philadelphia Film Festival, and Philadelphia Academies, Inc. President Lisa Nutter, First Lady of Philadelphia. Program recorded on 09/08/08.

Elizabeth Edwards and the Future of American Healthcare

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Tue, 30 September 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center presents a special evening with Elizabeth Edwards, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress and cancer survivor, as she shares her own thoughts on the American healthcare system and assess the health care policies of the presidential candidates. This program is presented as part of the "Election 08: The Power of We" series to promote active, informed citizenship during the 2008 presidential election with generous support from lead sponsor Daniel Berger. Program recorded on 09/16/08.

The Legacy of 1808: Slavery and the Literary Imagination

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thurs, 28 August 2008 2:35:00 GMT

For the July installment of the National Constitution Center’s Legacy of 1808 series, three accomplished writers join us for a conversation examining slavery through fiction and scholarship. Fiction and non-fiction writers have different constraints on what stories they tell, but the story-telling techniques they sometimes share are powerful tools for stimulating the historical imagination. “Slavery and the Literary Imagination” features Lorene Cary, educator, social activist and author of The Price of a Child, Lawrence Hill, critically-acclaimed author of Someone Knows My Name, and Beverly Lowry, director of the Creative Nonfiction Program at George Mason University and author of Harriet Tubman: Imagining a Life. Program recorded on 07/16/08.

On the Eve of the Olympics: The United States and China

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Fri, 22 August 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center presents a discussion about the complicated, and often fraught, relationship between the United States and China. The conversation connects to the sweeping, four-part series examining contemporary China, "Koppel on China: The People’s Republic of Capitalism" produced by veteran broadcaster Ted Koppel which aired on the Discovery Channel in July, 2008. Program recorded on 07/08/08.

The Legacy of 1808: Modern-Day Slavery

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thurs, 21 August 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center presents a frank conversation about the existence of modern-day slavery with journalist E. Benjamin Skinner, author of A Crime So Monstrous: Face-to-Face with Modern-Day Slavery and moderator Carolyn Davis. Program recorded on 06/09/08.

Richard Brookhiser: George Washington's Leadership

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 04 August 2008 2:35:00 GMT

Journalist and historian Richard Brookhiser returns to the National Constitution Center for a timely conversation about America’s first president as the nation examines the major party candidates in an effort to assess who can best lead the country. Program recorded on 06/23/08.

Robert Schlesinger: White House Ghosts

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Fri, 01 August 2008 2:35:00 GMT

Veteran Washington reporter Robert Schlesinger joins the National Constitution Center to open a fresh and revealing window into the modern presidency from FDR to George W. Bush through the perspective of their speechwriters. Drawing on his new book, White House Ghosts: Presidents and Their Speechwriters, Schlesinger discusses the crucial and often hidden role played by the men and women who help presidents find the words they hope will define their places in history. Program recorded on 06/26/08.

Howard Fineman: The Thirteen American Arguments

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Tue, 22 July 2008 2:35:00 GMT

Howard Fineman, the highly respected political journalist, joins the National Constitution Center to discuss his absorbing new work of American history, journalism, and analysis "The Thirteen American Arguments." Fineman writes that every debate we have had in the political arena, from our founding to today, has evolved from one of these arguments. Though the conventional wisdom is that Americans argue too much, Fineman believes that just the opposite is true. Fineman finds many of these basic arguments are tied to the U.S. Constitution, from the Preamble being written in the name of “We the People,” to who determines what the law is. Program recorded on 05/20/08.

The Legacy of 1808: The Lincoln and Douglas Debates

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 16 July 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center welcomes historian Allen Guelzo, two-time winner of the prestigious Lincoln Prize and author of Lincoln & Douglas: The Debates that Defined America, a new account honoring the 150th anniversary of the debates that made Lincoln a national figure and defined the slavery issue that would bring our country to Civil War. Program recorded on 05/13/08.

The Legacy of 1808: The Emancipation Proclamation Defined

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Fri, 27 June 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center is now home to a rare printing of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln. The Proclamation is considered the most important document issued by one of the greatest presidents in U.S. history. Along with the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, the Emancipation Proclamation is a national treasure. What has established this document in the public memory? What is its influence and impact upon African Americans and, indeed, all Americans? This program, with leading scholars Harold Holzer and Robert F. Engs, presents two perspectives on this iconic document. Program recorded on 02/26/08.

6th Annual Templeton Lecture: Health Care, Choice or Mandate?

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Fri, 27 June 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The Legacy of 1808: “Iron Ladies of Liberia”

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 19 June 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center and The Independent Television Service (ITVS) present a discussion about the history of Liberia and its current policy aimed at preventing a descent into civil war, with Teta V. Banks, the Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Liberia, and Amie Sarnor, a 16 year old native of Liberia and sophomore at Constitution High School in Philadelphia. Program recorded on 02/20/2008.

Baseball: The Melting Pot

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Fri, 06 June 2008 2:35:00 GMT

America has always struggled to live up to ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the freedoms written by the Founding Fathers in the Constitution. Nowhere has this idea played out more visibly than on the baseball field where men and women have fought to cross racial, cultural, and gender barriers for the equal opportunity to play the game. In conjunction with our spring 2008 exhibit, Baseball as America, the National Constitution Center presents “Baseball: The Melting Pot,” a special conversation about the ways in which the game of baseball has served as a reflection of our social tensions as well as ideals, and our struggle to become a more inclusive society. Program recorded on 04/28/2008.

18 in ‘08

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 04 June 2008 2:35:00 GMT

A discussion with college filmmaker David Burstein, director of the documentary 18 in '08 featuring interviews with many of today’s most influential politicians, as well as popular culture figures, political activists, media commentators, and student leaders. The film is a call to young people to overturn traditional under-representation in election campaigns, get involved in the political process, and vote. Program recorded on 04/19/2008.

The Legacy of 1808: Traces of the Trade

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 29 May 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center, in partnership with the Philadelphia Film Festival, presents a discussion with filmmaker Katrina Browne, director of "Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North," and her cousin Thomas DeWolf, author of the new memoir "Inheriting the Trade," who together share the story of their ancestors, the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. Program recorded on 04/24/2008.

Red, White, Blue and Green: The Global Environment with Jeffrey Sachs

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 19 May 2008 2:35:00 GMT

A special Earth Day program in the Red, White, Blue and Green speaker series, featuring leading international economic advisor Jeffrey D. Sachs, author of the New York Times bestseller, The End of Poverty, and the new book, Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet. Considered one of the world’s greatest economists, Sachs provides an assessment of the environmental factors that threaten global prosperity, and a practical set of solutions based on a new economic paradigm for a crowded planet. Bill Blakemore of ABC News moderates. Program recorded on 04/22/2008.

Fair Game, with Valerie Plame Wilson

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 01 May 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center welcomes Valerie Plame Wilson to discuss her autobiography, Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House. Plame Wilson provides her perspective on the public disclosure of her identity as a CIA officer and the federal investigation that led to the trial and conviction of Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff, Scooter Libby. Trudy Rubin of the Philadelphia Inquirer moderates. Program recorded on 02/05/2008.

War's Youngest Victims

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 01 May 2008 2:35:00 GMT

To help us understand the many different challenges young people face on the battlefield and in periods of reconciliation, and to put the experiences of Sudanese "Lost Boy" Valentino Achak Deng and the words of author Dave Eggers into perspective, the National Constitution Center honors the One Book, One Philadelphia initiative with a conversation about the role of governments and their citizens to protect war's youngest victims. Program recorded on 03/19/2008.

What's Your Primary Concern?

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 2:35:00 GMT

This "Election 08: The Power of We" podcast goes to the heart of the primary process: Is it fair? Should it be changed? If so, how? A distinguished panel of political insiders, including Bay Buchanan, Pedro A. Cortés, Thomas "Tad" Devine, Chris Henick and Meredith White respond to citizen ideas on reform. Program recorded on 04/02/2008.

Red, White, Blue & Green: Sustainable Cities

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 2:35:00 GMT

To help us understand how all citizens play a role in addressing the environmental challenges of the 21st century, the National Constitution Center and Philadelphia magazine proudly welcome Mayor Michael Nutter of Philadelphia and Mayor John Janssen of Greensburg, KS for a special "Philadelphia Talks" program titled “Sustainable Cities,” the second event in the Center's Red, White, Blue & Green series. Program recorded on 04/09/2008.

Red, White, Blue & Green: The Business of Going Green

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 2:35:00 GMT

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich joins several executives engaged in the business of "going green" to address the environmental challenges of the 21st century. This is the first in a new series of programs called Red, White, Blue & Green about unique constitutional issues pertaining to environmental policy and stewardship. Program recorded on 03/20/2008.

Choices and Challenges in the New Age of Life Sciences

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The Cephalon Speaker Series for Science and the Constitution is a partnership between Cephalon, Inc. and the National Constitution Center intended to attract local and national experts to discuss constitutional issues pertaining to science, public policy and the law. The second program in the series, “Choices and Challenges in the New Age of Life Sciences,” is a conversation with bio-ethicists and legal scholars about how new scientific knowledge and privacy matters will conflict in the future. Program recorded on 03/17/2007.

The Peter Jennings Project for Journalists and the Constitution: Women and the Law

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thurs, 10 Apr 2008 2:35:00 GMT

As part of the Peter Jennings Project, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sherrilyn Ifill, Elena Kagan, and Gene Pratter will participate on a panel discussing the successes, continued challenges and emerging issues, faced by women in the legal profession. In a conversation moderated by ABC News correspondent Lynn Sherr, these distinguished jurists and scholars will consider whether women read the Constitution differently than men, if there is such a thing as women's "justice,” what are the unintended consequences of women’s equality are shaped by the law, and why women have advanced more quickly than African Americans in the field. Program recorded on 03/08/2008.

The Legacy of 1808: A Historical Perspective

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Weds, 12 Mar 2008 2:35:00 GMT

On January 1, 1808, the United States Congress prohibited the importation of slaves to America as allowed by Article 1, Section 9 of the United States Constitution. To mark the 200th anniversary of this historic legislation, and to help us understand the political and cultural climate surrounding the issue of slavery in the early decades of the republic, the National Constitution Center proudly welcomes 2008 visiting scholar Martha S. Jones and Howard Ohline, a prestigious scholar of American history, to place the legacy of slavery into legal and historical context. Stephanie McCurry, Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania, moderates the conversation. Program recorded on 02/11/2008.

From Philly to Baghdad to the United States Congress with Representative Patrick Murphy

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thurs, 06 Mar 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center welcomes U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Murphy, the first Iraq War veteran to be elected to the United States Congress. Murphy’s new book, Taking the Hill: From Philly to Baghdad to the United States Congress, highlights his love for family and the belief that the American dream is still within reach. Marjorie Margolies moderates. Program recorded on 02/18/2008.

Anthony Lewis on the First Amendment

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center welcomes two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Anthony Lewis, one of the country’s most esteemed experts on the First Amendment and the author of the classic Gideon’s Trumpet, to share his latest work, Freedom for the Thought That We Hate on the importance of freedom of expression. Program recorded on 01/14/2008.

The New American Story with Senator Bill Bradley and Matt Bai

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center welcomes Senator Bill Bradley–bestselling author, New York Knicks star, and former presidential candidate–for a conversation about what it will take to make America a better, stronger, truer country. With Matt Bai, national political writer for the New York Times Magazine, moderating the conversation, the 2008 presidential primaries and the American political landscape will also be discussed. Program recorded on 01/22/2008.

Regulating the Practice of Medicine

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The Cephalon Speaker Series for Science and the Constitution is a partnership between Cephalon, Inc. and the National Constitution Center intended to attract local and national experts to discuss constitutional issues pertaining to science, public policy and the law. The first program in the series, “Regulating the Practice of Medicine,” is a conversation with industry insiders about how business and government promote, regulate, pay for and prohibit products in the health care industry. Program recorded on 12/11/2007.

The Kennedys: Portrait of a Family

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thurs, 03 Jan 2008 2:35:00 GMT

In 1961, world-renowned photographer Richard Avedon took some intimate and illuminating images of the Kennedy family on the eve of John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, only six of which have ever been seen. The National Constitution Center welcomes Shannon Thomas Perich, author of the new book The Kennedys: Portrait of a Family, to reveal the photographs never seen outside the Smithsonian collection and to share the story of a First Family on the brink of history. Dr. Myra Gutin, an expert on the history of first ladies, moderates the conversation. Program recorded on 10/30/2007.

Children Under the Constitution

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center, in partnership with the Juvenile Law Center, honors the fortieth anniversary of the In re Gault Supreme Court decision--determining that proceedings for juveniles had to comply with the requirements of the Fourteenth Amendment--with a conversation about the state of children’s rights under the Constitution then and now. Program recorded on 11/07/2007.

Ken Burns: The War

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 2:35:00 GMT

A special Veteran’s Day 2007 event with award winning documentary filmmaker and author Ken Burns, director of the new film series The War on PBS. Burns, who also co-wrote the companion volume The War: An Intimate History, will share the American experience of World War II through the words and deeds of those who made history on the battlefields and on the home front. These vivid accounts of ordinary men and women who experienced—and helped to win—the most extraordinary war in history truly encapsulates the meaning of “We, The People.” Program recorded on 11/12/2007.

Faith, Politics and the Constitution

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thurs, 27 Dec 2007 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center hosts a conversation about the role of religion in government and the influence of religious conservatives in politics, featuring Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and Peter A. Lillback. Townsend, author of Failing America’s Faithful, argues that for too long, the subject of religion has become polarized – politicized by the right and largely ignored by the left. In contrast Lillback, author of Wall of Misconception, counters the claims that Christianity must only reside in the walls of the church by pointing to the religious beliefs of America's Founding Fathers. John DiIulio of the University of Pennsylvania, the first director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, moderates the discussion. Program recorded on 12/17/2007.

Boom!: Personal Reflections on the Sixties and Today with Tom Brokaw

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thurs, 27 Dec 2007 2:35:00 GMT

Tom Brokaw, bestselling author and veteran broadcaster, discusses his book Boom! Personal Reflections on the Sixties and Today. As he did with The Greatest Generation, Brokaw brings to life another pivotal time in American history: the 1960s. In Boom!, the veteran news anchor surveys how famous people, ordinary citizens, and national mindset were all affected by an unforgettable time of turbulence and change. Andrea Mitchell, Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent for NBC News, moderated this conversation. Program recorded on 11/28/2007.

StoryCorps founder Dave Isay

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 2:35:00 GMT

StoryCorps founder Dave Isay discusses the most ambitious oral history project in American history and his new book, "Listening Is an Act of Love: A Celebration of American Life from the StoryCorps Project," a tapestry of the stories Americans have been sharing from their lives, capturing for posterity the issues that define us as “We, the People.” A special introduction provided by NPR's Terry Gross, host of "Fresh Air." Program recorded on 12/04/2007.

Mr. Jefferson's Women

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 2:35:00 GMT

Growing up in a home surrounded by his mother and six sisters, young Thomas Jefferson learned that homemaking was the sole realm for women. According to historian Jon Kukla, however, Jefferson’s vision of women changed little as he matured. Kukla joins the National Constitution Center for a timely examination of Jefferson’s attitudes toward women in his life as well as their place in American politics and society. Program recorded on 10/08/2007.

Is the Constitution Outdated?

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Tuesday, 4 Dec 2007 2:35:00 GMT

Is the U.S. Constitution outdated? Has our nation outgrown our founding document or are we losing sight of the Framers’ intent? Do we need to regain our “constitutional conscience?” The National Constitution Center welcomes distinguished guests Larry J. Sabato, Michael Oreskes and Eric Lane to help answer these questions and to help determine whether our Constitution needs updating or greater fidelity to its guiding principles. Program recorded on 10/01/2007.

Historian Stacy Cordery on Alice Roosevelt Longworth

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Monday, 26 Nov 2007 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center welcomes historian Stacy Cordery to discuss her intelligent new biography "Alice: Alice Roosevelt Longworth, from White House Princess to Washington Power Broker" and the uniquely American institution of the first family. Program recorded on 10/24/2007.

Author Scott Turow

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Monday, 26 Nov 2007 2:35:00 GMT

The National Constitution Center and 1210 AM's Michael Smerconish's Book Club were joined by best-selling author Scott Turow for a conversation about his books, Limitations and Ordinary Heroes. Program recorded on 12/6/2006.

"Law & Order" and the Constitution on TV

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Tuesday, 20 Nov 2007 2:35:00 GMT

David Black and Richard Sweren, two writers from the “Law and Order” franchise of crime shows, explore how crime writers deal with Constitutional issues. Do they care if they get it right? Does the public—especially lawyers--get angry when the writers get it wrong? Do they consult with constitutional experts? Do many crime writers have a background in the criminal justice system? Program recorded on 10/8/2006.

Sidney Blumenthal: How Bush Rules

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Friday, 16 Nov 2007 2:35:00 GMT

Clinton presidential adviser Sidney Blumenthal discusses his book, How Bush Rules: Chronicles of a Radical Regime. A former assistant and senior adviser to President Bill Clinton, Blumenthal has authored a number of other books, including The Clinton Wars. He is a regular columnist for the Guardian of London and for Salon, and has been a staff writer for the New Yorker, the Washington Post, and other major publications. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the New York University Center on Law and Security. Program recorded on 11/1/2006.

The Battle Against Terror: The Judicial Role

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Tuesday, 6 Nov 2007 2:00:00 GMT

For Constitution Day, 2007, the National Constitution Center and the University of Pennsylvania Law School welcomed Aharon Barak, professor of law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and former President of the Supreme Court of Israel, to deliver the 50th Annual Owen J. Roberts Memorial Lecture on the judicial role in the battle against terror. Program recorded on 9/17/2007.

Voices for Liberty

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Monday, 5 Nov 2007 2:00:00 GMT

In a special companion program to the award of the 2007 Liberty Medal to Bono, U2 lead singer and activist, and DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa), four distinguished guests join the National Constitution Center for a discussion about fighting disease and poverty on the African continent. Program recorded on 9/10/2007.

Maintaining our Constitutional Balance

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thursday, 1 Nov 2007 2:00:00 GMT

To help clarify the concept of executive privilege, the National Constitution Center proudly welcomes 2007 visiting scholars Laurence Tribe, Theodore Olson and University of Pennsylvania Professor of Political Science Rogers M. Smith to place recent events in the Bush administration into legal and historical context. Program recorded on 9/5/2007.

Citizens' Constitutional Conversation with Kati Marton

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Friday, 12 Oct 2007 2:00:00 GMT

Reporter and best selling author Kati Marton joins the National Constitution Center for a Citizens’ Constitutional Conversation about her new book The Great Escape, the breathtaking story of nine extraordinary Jewish men from Nazi-controlled Budapest and their journey to the New World. Program recorded on 10/18/2006.

Presidential Doodles

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thurs, 11 Oct 2007 2:00:00 GMT

David Greenberg, Professor of History and Journalism at Rutgers University and author of Presidential Doodles: Two Centuries of Scribbles, Scratches, Squiggles & Scrawls from the Oval Office, provides meaning for drawings by the most powerful men in the world. Program recorded on 11/15/2006.

Women and Faith in "Caroline or Change"

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 2:00:00 GMT

As part of “Caroline Conversations,’ a series of community-minded events inspired by Tony Kushner's play, the National Constitution Center and the Arden Theater join female faith leaders from the African American and Jewish communities to discuss the themes and issues still relevant for women in our society today. Program recorded on 4/30/2007.

Inside the Iraq War with The Washington Post’s Thomas Ricks

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thurs, 27 Sep 2007 2:00:00 GMT

The Washington Post’s Thomas Ricks joins us for a vivid account of the invasion and occupation of Iraq as written in his critically acclaimed book, Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq, a finalist for the 2007 Pulitzer Prize. Program recorded on 8/2/2007.

How a Democracy Confronts Genocide

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 2:00:00 GMT

How does genocide happen, and what is the role of the United States and of other democracies around the world to stop it? Join the National Constitution Center for a timely conversation about genocide and the democratic system. Program recorded on 7/30/2007.

Eyewitness: The View from Space

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 2:00:00 GMT

Today, the United States continues to make significant advances in space travel and exploration, but issues of funding, international competition, and grass roots space tourism have clouded the once clear and unified mission in space. Program recorded on 7/19/2007.

Philadelphia Talks: Political Reform

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 2:00:00 GMT

From ethics, to taxes, to Philadelphia culture, is the city ready for progress and political reform? Join the National Constitution Center and Philadelphia magazine for the next installment of "Philadelphia Talks," a series of unique discussions about the hottest issues confronting our city. We welcome some of Philadelphia’s leading advocates for change for a lively and engaging discussion about political reform. Program recorded on 4/18/2007.

Land of Lincoln

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 2:00:00 GMT

Highly respected reporter and editor Andrew Ferguson joins the National Constitution Center for a conversation about his new book, Land of Lincoln, a curiosity-fueled coast-to-coast journey through contemporary Lincoln Nation. Program recorded on 6/28/2007.

Tom DeLay

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 2:00:00 GMT

Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay was one of the most powerful Congressional figures since Lyndon B. Johnson. For the first time, Tom DeLay visits the National Constitution Center to discuss his new memoir, No Retreat, No Surrender, offering us a look at how politics is really played at the highest levels. Ramesh Ponnuru, a senior editor at the National Review, moderates the conversation. Program recorded on 7/16/2007.

Inside Presidential Politics

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 2:00:00 GMT

Robert M. Shrum is one of the biggest political insiders, and in his new memoir No Excuses: Concessions of a Serial Campaigner he exposes how the real decisions are made and battles for power fought. Moderating the conversation will be NPR senior correspondent Juan Williams. Program recorded on 6/21/2007.

Nixon and Kissinger

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 4 Sep 2007 2:00:00 GMT

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.

Walter Isaacson on Albert Einstein

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 4 Sep 2007 1:00:00 GMT

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.

Philadelphia Talks: Leadership

programs@constitutioncenter.org — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 1:00:00 GMT

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.