Federalism Matters

Center for the Study of Federalism
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Federalism Matters is a podcast focusing on contemporary issues and how they are affected by American federalism. Hosted by the Center for the Study of Federalism, each show is a brief exploration of how federalism is relevant to our daily lives.  For more information check out our website at https://federalism.org/

Episodes

  1. 06/28/2024

    Federalism and the First Presidential Debate of 2024

    This episode explores how federalism plays a part in the public policy issues discussed in the first presidential debate of 2024 between President Joseph Biden and former President Donald Trump. Host Wesley Leckrone (Widener University) is joined by CSF Fellows John Dinan (Wake Forest University) and John Kincaid (Lafayette College).

    21 min

  2. 03/09/2024

    Federalism and Biden's 2024 State of the Union Address

    This episode explores issues related to American federalism in President Biden's 2024 State of the Union Address. Host Wesley Leckrone (Widener University) is joined by CSF Fellows John Kincaid (Lafayette College) and Troy Smith (BYU-Hawaii).

    20 min

  3. 03/05/2024

    Trump and the Insurrection Clause: The Supreme Court Weighs In

    This episode explores the recent Supreme Court decision, Trump v. Anderson. Host Wesley Leckrone (Widener University) talks with John Kincaid (Lafayette College) about the decision that prevents states from disqualifying former President Trump from the ballot under the Insurrection Clause of the 14th Amendment.

    13 min

  4. 02/12/2024

    The Electoral College: Combining Democracy & Federalism

    This episode explores why the United States chooses its president through the Electoral College. Host Dr. Wesley Leckrone (Widener University) is joined by CSF Fellow Troy Smith (BYU-Hawaii), to discuss how the Electoral College combines democracy and federalism, and its practical effects on presidential elections.

    15 min

  5. 09/24/2023

    Why is Redistricting So Controversial?

    This episode explores the redistricting process and why it can be a controversial and contentious process. Federalism is a factor as states redraw legislative boundaries, but are subject to federal restrictions. The episode is co-hosted by CSF Fellows Dr. Joseph Marbach (Georgian Court University) and Dr. J. Wesley Leckrone (Widener University), who discuss their Federalism Digest on the topic.

    18 min

  6. 08/28/2023

    Federalism and the August GOP Debate

    This episode explores the way federalism is affecting the issues discussed in the 2024 presidential race in the United States, particularly in the first Republican Presidential Debate in Milwaukee on August 23. Host Dr. Wesley Leckrone is joined by CSF Fellows John Kincaid (Lafayette College) and Troy Smith (BYU-Hawaii).

    15 min

  7. 07/05/2023

    James Madison and American Federalism

    The topic for today’s Federalism Matters podcast is James Madison. James Madison is often referred to as the Father of the Constitution, for his contributions to the constitution and for co-authoring the Federalist Papers, which advocated for ratification of the new constitution. Today we examine the contributions of James Madison to American government by revisiting Gordon Henderson’s entry on the 4th president of the United States in the Encyclopedia of American Federalism. For more information on this, and other topics related to federalism, please visit us at federalism.org.

    9 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

Federalism Matters is a podcast focusing on contemporary issues and how they are affected by American federalism. Hosted by the Center for the Study of Federalism, each show is a brief exploration of how federalism is relevant to our daily lives.  For more information check out our website at https://federalism.org/

Information

  • Creator
    Center for the Study of Federalism
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean