Originalism vs. Living Constitutionalism

Overview

Prof. David Strauss joins us to unpack the long-running debate between originalism and living constitutionalism — two frameworks that shape nearly every major Supreme Court ruling.

Topics Covered

• What originalism actually means (and its variations)
• The case for a living Constitution
• How interpretation affects real-world outcomes
• Where the current Court stands

Guest Bio

Prof. David Strauss is the Gerald Ratner Distinguished Service Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School and author of The Living Constitution.