The Future of the Past
Fifty years of controversial jurisprudence have followed Roe v. Wade, and now the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in a case that many see as this story’s reckoning: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Heal...
1 Des 20211h 38min
About Abortion - A Precedent Primer
Abortion, and Roe v. Wade, is in the news again as the Supreme Court prepares to review challenges to the Mississippi law which, if upheld, would amount to an overrule of Roe. Professor Amar tells us...
24 Nov 20211h 28min
To Heller and Back
Now that our audience are masters of rights analysis after last week’s overview and framework presentation, we turn to the current SCOTUS gun rights case, New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v...
17 Nov 20211h 35min
Putting a Head to Our Gun
Gun rights are in the news again as the Supreme Court hears New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. Professor Amar discusses his landmark work on the Bill of Rights, and invites you to jo...
10 Nov 20211h 21min
The Opening Episode
Our series on books and authoring takes a look back at - what else? - the opening of a book. What comes first can make all the difference, but what makes for a great opening? And there are things b...
3 Nov 20211h 44min
72 Term Papers
What began as an exploration of sources of authority - citations, rankings, reviews, sales - now continues with our inside look at book writing and publishing. For those who have considered eventuall...
27 Okt 20211h 16min
Errors of Commission
Remember “18 reasons for 18 years?” Well, so did the Biden Commission, and as they reject court packing, they flirt with the 18 year plan. A few voices are raising in the media and even some on the ...
20 Okt 20211h 49min
Speaking of the First Amendment - Joint Episode with FIRE
Amarica’s Constitution shares the stage this week with the fine podcast “So to Speak” from the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE). Professor Amar is interviewed by FIRE, and the his...
12 Okt 20211h 39min
