
Jill Lepore on the American Constitution
The Brian Lehrer Show
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Exploring Constitutional Change: Cultural Reflections and Political Concerns
This chapter explores the changing views on the U.S. Constitution during the 1980s, using cultural icons like Bugs Bunny to highlight key events that influenced public interpretation of originalism. It also addresses modern concerns regarding a potential constitutional convention and the impact of political narratives on voter beliefs.
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