BONUS|Originalism & Dobbs v. Jackson

Summary

How is the Supreme Court supposed to function? What is “originalism” and is it a coherent theory? How should we understand Roe v. Wade as well as Dobbs v. Jackson when it comes to constitutional law? Did the 14th amendment ratifiers intend to incorporate the Bill of Rights? Prof. Kevin Gutzman joins us to discuss these questions.

Guest Bio

Kevin Gutzman is a Professor and former Chairman of the Department of History at Western Connecticut State University. He has written five books, two of which were best-sellers, two of which were book club main selections, and one of which was a book club alternate selection. These include The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution and James Madison and the Making of America. He is also a faculty member at Libertyclassroom.com. Additionally, he has a forthcoming book due out this December titled The Jeffersonians: The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe to be published in December of this year.

Resources

kevingutzman.com (Prof. Kevin Gutzman’s website)

The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution by Kevin Gutzman

James Madison and the Making of America by Kevin Gutzman

The Jeffersonians: The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe by Kevin Gutzman

Abortion is Unconstitutional (article) by John Finnis

The Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court Opinion

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