As we celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution, this week’s episode dives into the importance of The Federalist Papers to understanding the Constitution—what role they played in the ratification process, and why they are important to read and study today in order to understand the Constitution’s key ideas. Judge Gregory Maggs and professor Colleen Sheehan join host Jeffrey Rosen to discuss.

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