We welcome author, legal scholar, and professor, Sanford Levinson to the podcast to discuss the need for adjustments in our constitution, campaign finances, and election process.

Sanford Levinson holds the W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law at the University of Texas Law School. His is the author of over 200 articles in professional and more popular journals and has written numerous books.

TIMESTAMPS:

:20 Where did our constitution fall short in checks & balances?

1:10 Why do we need campaign finance reform?

2:50 Introduce our guest and what are some of the provisions that promote unjust and ineffective government. Article 5, and why it’s near impossible to rewrite the constitution

4:00 Can we rewrite the constitution regardless of article five and how would that process look?

6:25 What would be the education level of the delegates would be chosen?

7:30 A recent constitution of California and how can we put the new constitution together?

9:20 Hamilton’s preference that the president would be a lifetime appointment and term limits… and a constitutional amendment over judicial revue

13:40 We have disenfranchised the majority with the electoral college

6:00 How can we amend the constitution regarding the electoral college

20:00 EL discusses his recent article regarding the constitutional power to declare war

21:45 Does congress hold the purse-strings regarding war and the military

24:05 The need for campaign finance reform

25:40 How would SL change the constitution regarding campaign finance

27:40 American voters have spoken but 74 million still voted for Trump and “Trumpism” and SL fear of his supporters

29:30 Will Trump run again in 2024?

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Hosted by: Bill Curtis, Ed Larson and Jane Albrecht

Produced by: AJ Moseley

Edited and Sound Engineering by: Joey Salvia

Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick

A CurtCo Media Production

We welcome author, legal scholar, and professor, Sanford Levinson to the podcast to discuss the need for adjustments in our constitution, campaign finances, and election process.
Sanford Levinson holds the W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law at the University of Texas Law School. His is the author of over 200 articles in professional and more popular journals and has written numerous books.
TIMESTAMPS:
:20 Where did our constitution fall short in checks &amp; balances?
1:10 Why do we need campaign finance reform?
2:50 Introduce our guest and what are some of the provisions that promote unjust and ineffective government. Article 5, and why it&rsquo;s near impossible to rewrite the constitution
4:00 Can we rewrite the constitution regardless of article five and how would that process look?
6:25 What would be the education level of the delegates would be chosen?
7:30 A recent constitution of California and how can we put the new constitution together?
9:20 Hamilton&rsquo;s preference that the president would be a lifetime appointment and term limits&hellip; and a constitutional amendment over judicial revue
13:40 We have disenfranchised the majority with the electoral college
6:00 How can we amend the constitution regarding the electoral college
20:00 EL discusses his recent article regarding the constitutional power to declare war
21:45 Does congress hold the purse-strings regarding war and the military
24:05 The need for campaign finance reform
25:40 How would SL change the constitution regarding campaign finance
27:40 American voters have spoken but 74 million still voted for Trump and &ldquo;Trumpism&rdquo; and SL fear of his supporters
29:30 Will Trump run again in 2024?
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Learn More: Politics:<a href="https://www.curtco.com/meetmeinthemiddle"> Meet Me in the Middle</a>
Follow Us on Twitter:<a href="https://www.twitter.com/politicsMMITM"> @politicsMMITM</a>
Hosted by: Bill Curtis, Ed Larson and Jane Albrecht
Produced by: AJ Moseley
Edited and Sound Engineering by: Joey Salvia
Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick
A C<a href="https://www.curtco.com">urtCo Media</a> Production

In an age when saying the wrong thing in a Twitter post could leave you ghosted by onetime friends—or worse—we find our country torn apart at the political seams. But things don’t need to be this way. Constructive social discourse is not dead, it just needs a little resuscitation. From CurtCo Media.

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Consider Meet Me in the Middle your political rehab. Each week, Ed Larson (Pulitzer Prize winning historian, author, and world-wide lecturer) invites guests from across the ideological spectrum—including politicians, activists, and celebrities—to sit down, discuss the issues, and if not find consensus, at least find common ground. So bring an open mind and remember, we’re more alike than different.

In an age when saying the wrong thing in a Twitter post could leave you ghosted by onetime friends—or worse—we find our country torn apart at the political seams. But things don’t need to be this way. Constructive social discourse is not dead, it just needs a little resuscitation.

Politics: Meet Me in the Middle

In an age when saying the wrong thing in a Twitter post could leave you ghosted by onetime friends—or worse—we find our country torn apart at the political seams. But things don’t need to be this way. Constructive social discourse is not dead, it just needs a little resuscitation. From CurtCo Media. ​ Consider Meet Me in the Middle your political rehab. Each week, Ed Larson (Pulitzer Prize winning historian, author, and world-wide lecturer) invites guests from across the ideological spectrum—including politicians, activists, and celebrities—to sit down, discuss the issues, and if not find consensus, at least find common ground. So bring an open mind and remember, we’re more alike than different.

Producer: Mike Thomas

Hosts: Ed Larson and Bill Curtis

Marketing Director: Stephanie Arakelian

Theme Music By: Celleste & Eric Dick

In an age when saying the wrong thing in a Twitter post could leave you ghosted by onetime friends&mdash;or worse&mdash;we find our country torn apart at the political seams. But things don&rsquo;t need to be this way. Constructive social discourse is not dead, it just needs a little resuscitation. From CurtCo Media. ​ Consider Meet Me in the Middle your political rehab. Each week, Ed Larson (Pulitzer Prize winning historian, author, and world-wide lecturer) invites guests from across the ideological spectrum&mdash;including politicians, activists, and celebrities&mdash;to sit down, discuss the issues, and if not find consensus, at least find common ground. So bring an open mind and remember, we&rsquo;re more alike than different.
Producer: Mike Thomas
Hosts: Ed Larson and Bill Curtis
Marketing Director: Stephanie Arakelian
Theme Music By: Celleste &amp; Eric Dick

What is the biggest political challenge we are facing right now? Do we need campaign finance reform? Legal scholar, and professor, Sanford Levinson discusses the need for adjustments in our constitution, campaign finances, the election process and if Trump will run again in 2024 in our final episode of the season.

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