Richard Albert

Richard Albert, the William Stamps Farish Professor in Law and Director of Constitutional Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, joins Kevin Frazier for a deep dive into constitutional resilience. They explore what factors allow constitutions to endure political strain, analyzing the U.S. Constitution's rigidity compared to international counterparts. The conversation touches on hydraulic pressure leading to constitutional change, the complexities of amendment processes globally, and the cultural reverence surrounding the U.S. Constitution as a symbol of American values.

Richard Albert, a distinguished law and government expert at the University of Texas at Austin, delves into the resilience of constitutions amid political turmoil. He compares the U.S. Constitution's rigidity to more adaptable global frameworks, highlighting implications of the Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling. Albert explores constitutional dynamics through the metaphor of hydraulic pressure, illustrating how political challenges can reshape governance. He also discusses various amendment models, emphasizing the U.S. Constitution's historical adaptability and public perception.