Sam Goldman

Osita Nwanevu, journalist and author of 'The Right of the People', argues for a new American founding, highlighting democratic deficits and disenfranchisement in institutions. Sam Goldman, a political scholar from the Hamilton School, defends the Constitution’s stability and unity. The discussion unveils the balance between democratic ideals and historical inequalities while examining the Constitution’s role as a civic covenant. Both delve into the prospects of reforming the system while addressing fears of political upheaval and the importance of representation.