Jamelle Bouie discusses constitutional power and Supreme Court reform on Slate podcast

The final installment of Slate’s "By the People" series features a columnist at one outlet speaking with hosts Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern. Bouie offers a historical perspective on the Supreme Court’s dominant role in defining the Constitution and critiques its gradual professionalization. He outlines a wishlist for structural reforms aimed at restoring the Framers’ vision of a people-centered constitution.

The hosts encourage audience participation, asking how individuals are actively shaping constitutional rights in their communities. This episode ties into a larger Slate initiative that documents ordinary Americans’ influence on constitutional interpretation beyond judicial rulings. Additional resources, including related articles and a subscription option for ad-free content, are promoted throughout the segment.