This Constitution
This Constitution is an every-two-weeks podcast ordained and established by the Center for Constitutional Studies at Utah Valley University, the home of Utah’s Civic Thought & Leadership Initiative.
Co-hosted by Savannah Eccles Johnston and Matthew Brogdon, This Constitution equips listeners with the knowledge and insights to engage with the most pressing political questions of our time, starting with Season 1, focusing on the powers and limits of the U.S. presidency.
Podcasting since 2024 • 24 episodes
This Constitution
Latest Episodes
Season 2, Episode 8 | Executive Resistance: The Veto Power as a Constitutional Check
In this episode, hosts Savannah Eccles Johnston and Matthew Brogdon examine the presidential veto — what it is, what it isn’t, and why it remains one of the most potent constitutional powers in modern governance.They dissect the mechanic...
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Season 2, Episode 7 | Checks, Balances, and Budget Showdowns
This Constitution | Season 2, Episode 7Checks, Balances, and Budget ShowdownsThe President can’t spend a dime without Congress. But how often does Congress actually say no?In this episode, hosts Savannah Eccles John...
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Season 2, Episode 6 | Executive Agreements vs. Treaties: Skirting the Constitution?
Executive Agreements vs. Treaties: Skirting the Constitution?What makes a treaty binding? Who holds the power to shape U.S. foreign policy, the President or the Senate?In this episode, hosts Savannah Eccles Johnston and Ma...
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Season 2, Episode 5 | Judicial Confirmations—Checks, Balances, or Political Theater?
A Supreme Court justice serves for life, no term limits. No reelection. Almost no way to remove them. So… who decides who gets that kind of power?In this episode, hosts Savannah Eccles Johnston and Matthew Brogdon explore the constitutio...
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Season 2, Episode 4 | The Shot Heard 'Round the World: Understanding Lexington and Concord
Why did the American Revolution begin with armed conflict in 1775, more than a year before the Declaration of Independence? What was the significance of Lexington and Concord, and how did these events set the stage for what would become a bitte...
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