

Can the Constitution Serve as a Document of National Unity?
21 snips Jun 13, 2024
Authors Yuval Levin and Aziz Rana debate whether the Constitution can foster national unity, discussing critiques of constitutionalism, the evolution of presidential power, interpretations of the framers' goals, historical context, challenges of administrative agencies, the rise of originalism, and the limitations of originalism, advocating for constitutional reforms and mass mobilization to uphold democratic values.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Critiques of Constitutionalism and the Evolution of Presidential Power
05:15 • 27min
Interpretations of the Framers' Goals and Constitutional Impact on American Unity
32:22 • 5min
Reflecting on Historical Context and the Role of the Administrative State in American Politics
37:27 • 5min
Challenges of Administrative Agencies and Need for Congressional Reform
42:05 • 1min
The Rise and Evolution of Originalism: A Cultural and Judicial Analysis
43:31 • 13min
Exploring the Limitations of Originalism and the Need for Constitutional Reforms
57:00 • 6min