Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Slate Podcasts

How To Fix Our Broken Constitution

September 6, 2025·52 min·4 clips

Jill Lepore reveals how originalists restrict historical records, unlike historians who explore a broader past.

Dahlia Lithwick interviews historian Jill Lepore about her new book on the U.S. Constitution, exploring why amendment has become nearly impossible and how originalism has frozen constitutional interpretation. They discuss historical methods, the role of violence in constitutional change, and potential for public re-engagement with democratic processes.

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