Bitter rivals, fake news, and fears of biblical proportions—welcome to the U.S. presidential election of 1800. Consider the Constitution Host Katie Crawford-Lackey and historian John Ragosta unpack America's first transfer of power between opposing parties, revealing surprising parallels to our current political moment.

How would James Madison, the architect of the First Amendment, view today's controversial TikTok ban debate? Host Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey and constitutional expert Dr. Lynn Uzzell explore the surprising parallels between 18th-century free speech battles and our modern social media challenges.

In this season finale, host Dr. Katie Crawford Lackey and producer Adam Belmar reflect on key conversations from the first season of Consider the Constitution Podcast. They revisit notable discussions with constitutional scholars about Article III, judicial review, Madison's vision for managing political diversity, and the evolution of constitutional rights. Highlights include insights on voting rights, the legacy of Reconstruction, privacy in the digital age, and George Washington's approach to the presidency. The episode emphasizes how the Constitution continues to shape American democracy while underscoring the importance of civic engagement and education.

Scholars in this episode:
1. Dr. Lauren Bell - discussing Article III
2. F. Michael Higginbotham - on judicial review
3. Dr. Jay Cost - on Madison's vision for political diversity
4. Dr. Beau Breslin - on constitutional endurance and Jefferson's views
5. Dr. Lynn Uzzell - on the Bill of Rights
6. Professor Kendra Johnson - on privacy rights and technology
7. Jade Ryerson - on the right to assembly
8. Dr. Pippa Holloway - on voting rights
9. Professor Julie Suk - on women's suffrage
10. Dr. DeAnza Cook - on the 13th Amendment and mass incarceration
11. Dr. Hasan Jeffries - on Reconstruction and originalism
12. Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky - on George Washington's presidency
13. David O. Stewart - on Washington at the Constitutional Convention
14. Dr. John Ragosta - on early political divisions
15. Professor Michael Gerhardt - on impeachment