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Moving Beyond ‘Resistance’: The Significance of California’s Federalism

Professor Karthick Ramakrishnan, UC Riverside speaks on the national significance of California’s progressive federalism.

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When States Sue the Federal Government

In this podcast, the staff of Democracy Works discusses federalism with Josh Shapiro, the attorney general of Pennsylvania. They discuss how federalism influences whether states choose to sue the federal government.

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Federalism 2.0 Podcast with Laura Tyson and Lenny Mendonca

Donald Trump’s brand of partisan politics has pushed many Americans to lose faith in the federal government, especially as collective challenges like climate change are ignored by the White House.

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Trump: Good or Bad for America’s Federal System

Roundtable Panel at the American Political Science Association’s 2018 Annual Meeting

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The Libertarian by Richard A. Epstein

Richard Epstein discusses controversies about federalism, including environmental regulation and immigration.

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CSF President John Kincaid Interviewedon American Federalism

John Pearce welcomes guest Dr. John Kincaid, political scientist at Lafayette College, for a broad discussion about our governmental system in today’s world.

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Three Conversations on Federalism

Three conversations on Federalism were held at the National Constitution Center.

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CSF President and Others Testify at U.S. House Hearing to Revive the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR)

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We the People Podcast: Federalism Under President Trump

Listen now.

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Federalism & Separation of Powers: Is Everyone Now for Federalism?

The Federalist Society, 16 November 2017

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Hamilton’s Vision of Federalism, National Authority, and Judicial Review

National Constitution Center, 16 November 2017

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Progressive Federalism: A New Way Forward?  

American Constitution Society, 6 June 2017

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Federalism Matters Podcast

Federalism is American government’s best kept secret. Its influence is pervasive and profound. Though not mentioned in the Constitution, federalism’s meaning and application have been at the center of disputes from 1776 to the Civil War to our current culture wars. We are scholars who focus on federalism, and through this podcast, we explore how federalism, from practice to theory, shapes our politics, policies, culture, society, and daily life.

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The Federalism Minute

Federalism’s influence on American government, culture and society is pervasive and profound, yet often unexplored. This short podcast examines single, practical topics to show how federalism’s influence is real and relevant in average citizens’ daily lives.

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