BONUS: A Year of Living Constitutionally Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts
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Dahlia Litwick discusses AJ Jacobs’ unique exploration of living by originalism in his book, 'The Year of Living Constitutionally.' From wearing a tricorn hat to grappling with the Second Amendment by carrying a musket around, AJ delves deep into the principles of the Constitution. The conversation touches on the founding myths of our democracy, the Supreme Court, and the relevance of originalism today. By taking a textual approach to the Constitution and trying to live by the framer’s original intent and meaning, AJ highlights some of the modern pitfalls of adherence to originalism versus a more flexible approach to interpreting the Constitution.
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Get your tickets for Amicus Live in Washington DC here.
Dahlia Litwick discusses AJ Jacobs’ unique exploration of living by originalism in his book, 'The Year of Living Constitutionally.' From wearing a tricorn hat to grappling with the Second Amendment by carrying a musket around, AJ delves deep into the principles of the Constitution. The conversation touches on the founding myths of our democracy, the Supreme Court, and the relevance of originalism today. By taking a textual approach to the Constitution and trying to live by the framer’s original intent and meaning, AJ highlights some of the modern pitfalls of adherence to originalism versus a more flexible approach to interpreting the Constitution.
This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock exclusive SCOTUS analysis and weekly extended episodes of Amicus, but you’ll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen.