What Could Go Right? Judicial vs. Executive: Preventing a King with Jeffrey Rosen
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Jun 11, 2025 
Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center and law professor at George Washington University, dives deep into the interpretation of the Constitution and the evolving dynamics of presidential power. He discusses public perceptions of the Supreme Court and its role in evaluating executive authority, highlighting historical tensions between judiciary and executive branches. The conversation also touches on the importance of civic education, bipartisan dialogue, and the complexities surrounding judicial review in contemporary America.
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Adult Learners' Constitutional Hunger
- Frank Martin gathered 500 adult learners in Elkhart, Indiana, for a multi-week Constitution 101 class.
- People across America hunger for deep constitutional and American history education regardless of political leanings.
Modern Presidency's Popular Will Shift
- Increasing executive power since 1912 results from presidents embracing popular will stewardship.
- Congressional delegation and shrinking checks exacerbate executive power growth beyond founders' vision.
No Self-Correcting Presidency Fix
- Increasing executive power lacks self-correcting mechanisms within the Constitution.
- Branches must assert authority; civic education and civil dialogue are essential to prevent authoritarianism.
