The Supreme Court

Let’s dive into how the judicial branch shapes the law of the land.

The Supreme Court

The U.S. Constitution has shaped our country since the early days of our democracy. Written and signed in Philadelphia in 1787, it is a living document that has served as the foundation for rights in America.
In Your Democracy, an animated series, join Constitutional Law expert Gloria J. Browne-Marshall as we explore the U.S. Constitution and how it continues to impact our everyday lives. 

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The Second Amendment

The right to bear arms is outlined in the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Why is that? And how have gun laws in the United Sta ...

Air Date: May 2, 2023

Religious Freedom

What is the historical context for establishing freedom of religion in the U.S. Constitution?

Air Date: April 28, 2023

Free Speech

What does the U.S. Constitution say about Freedom of Speech, and how have these rights changed and expanded over time?

Air Date: April 27, 2023

The Supreme Court

How does a case make it to the United States Supreme Court?

Air Date: April 26, 2023

Episode 5: Criminal Justice

What are our constitutional rights when accused of a crime? Let’s dive into the 5th, 6th and 8th amendments. ...

Air Date: October 11, 2022

Voting Rights

Who has the right to vote? And how have voting rights changed throughout history? ...

Air Date: October 6, 2022

Protesters holding Trump 2020 flags and signs storm the Capitol in Washington D.C.

Constitutional Crisis

In the final episode of this audio series, Gloria J. Browne-Marshall examines if the U.S. Constitution has met the needs of the nation at a time when democracy was at stake.

Air Date: February 1, 2021 9:00 am

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And She Could Be Next

And She Could Be Next

And She Could Be Next follows a defiant movement of women of color as they transform politics from the ground up.

Air Date: January 23, 2021 9:00 pm

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