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Constitution USA with Peter Sagal

History

Constitution USA with Peter Sagal

History

Peter Sagal, host of NPR's "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!" travels across the country to find out where the U.S. Constitution lives, how it works and how it doesn't, how it unites us as a nation, and how it has nearly torn us apart.
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Separate but NOT Equal
4:28
Separate but NOT Equal
Visit Little Rock Central HS and learn how the federal government helped integration.
Randy Barnett on Federalism
0:30
Randy Barnett on Federalism
Professor Randy Barnett explains his thoughts on federal power.
The Commerce Clause
3:53
The Commerce Clause
Learn about the Commerce Clause and how Wickard v. Filburn started it all.
It’s a Free Country: Know Your Rights!
5:11
It’s a Free Country: Know Your Rights!
Richard Beeman explains the Bill of Rights and where it came from.
Protesting Funerals: The First Amendment Put to the Test
9:29
Protesting Funerals: The First Amendment Put to the Test
Is all speech protected? Learn more about freedom of speech and what rights citizens have.
What are the duties of the U.S. president?
1:26
What are the duties of the U.S. president?
Historian Rick Beeman shares some insight behind the office of U.S. President.
Who should change the Constitution?
1:01
Who should change the Constitution?
Professor Kurt Lash talks about who he believes should make changes to the Constitution.
Change does not always mean you need an Amendment…
4:36
Change does not always mean you need an Amendment…
Amendments are not the only way to change rights, learn more from the ERA and Title 9.
The Long View
3:06
The Long View
Historians Richard Beeman and Akhil Amar explain how the Constitution's ability to change.
Power Struggle: Tug of War
5:03
Power Struggle: Tug of War
Gary Marbut discusses state rights and the advantage of state government.
We Can’t Go it Alone!
4:27
We Can’t Go it Alone!
Peter Sagal visits Hoover Dam to illustrate the federal power during crisis.
Battles of School Prayer
7:41
Battles of School Prayer
Learn more about the separation of church and state.
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