The Brian Lehrer Show A.J. Jacobs Lives Originalism
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May 8, 2024 
A.J. Jacobs, author and podcast host, explores living like a founding father to understand originalism. Topics include interpreting the Constitution, civic responsibility, historical perspectives, challenges of living in the past, reviving election cakes, and debates on presidential powers.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Living by the Constitution
01:45 • 12min
Exploring Civic Responsibility and Historical Perspectives on the Constitution
13:37 • 4min
Reflecting on Living Like the Founding Fathers
17:08 • 2min
Reviving Election Cakes for Democracy
18:45 • 2min
Revisiting Originalism and Presidential Powers
21:04 • 5min