Episodes

1. A Constitution in Writing

Exploring the struggles and compromises in the creation of the US Constitution, along with views on the rule of law, branches of government, and the debate over originalism.

2. A Constitution for All

The 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution known as the Bill of Rights protect free speech, religious freedom and the rights of those accused of crimes; U.S. Supreme Court decisions that set back racial justice after the Civil War.

3. Our Constitution at Risk

Exploring the battle to preserve the US Constitution, including how Americans have fought to establish, expand and preserve liberty.

Overview

Hosted by Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg, A More or Less Perfect Union features perspectives and interviews from constitutional experts of all stripes - liberal, conservative and libertarian - examining the key issues of liberty: freedom of religion and press, slavery and civil rights, the Second Amendment, separation of powers and more. Constitutional experts, citizens and in dramatic recreations, the Framers themselves--weigh in on the unique document, the rule of law, the three branches of government separated to prevent tyranny, and the debate over originalism versus a living Constitution.

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