Charles Kesler on How to Think about The Federalist
- Charles Kesler, "How to Think About The Federalist," Notre Dame Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government (Online Event), August 27, 2020.Charles Kesler, editor of the Signet classic Federalist, shares his perspective on the political science of The Federalist.
The Political Lessons of The Federalist
- David Epstein, "The Political Ideas of The Federalist," Conversations with Bill Kristol, August 12, 2021.David Epstein, author of The Political Theory of The Federalist (1984), joins Bill Kristol to discuss why the work remains a model for political reflection. Epstein explains The Federalist‘s position on separation of powers, the nature of passions,… More
James Ceaser on James Madison as the First American Founder
- James Ceaser, "James Madison as the First American Founder," Conversations with Bill Kristol, March 11, 2019.In this Conversation with Bill Kristol, James Ceaser, one of the leading experts on the American Constitution, explains how in 1787 James Madison deliberately encouraged the drafters of the Constitution in Philadelphia and other Americans to conceive of… More
James Ceaser on the Constitution and “political” Constitutionalism
- James Ceaser, Conversations with Bill Kristol, March 2, 2015.In this episode of Conversations with Bill Kristol, James W. Ceaser, a professor of politics at the University of Virginia, discusses the Federalist‘s case for “rational reverence” for the Constitution. He also explains why the authors of… More
Harvey Mansfield on the Federalist
- Harvey Mansfield, Conversations with Bill Kristol, September 2, 2014.In this segment from Conversations with Bill Kristol, Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield explains the key features of the political science of Federalist.
Why did Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagree about representation?
- Gordon Wood, "Why did Federalists and Anti-Federalists disagree about representation?" The Choices Program, 17 Sept. 2012.
The Making of the U.S. Constitution
- Gordon Wood, The Making of the U.S. Constitution, The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) 12 June 2012.
The Founders’ Key
- A lecture delivered by Dr. Larry P. Arnn at The Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship of Hillsdale College. This lecture took place on December 2, 2011 at The Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center in Washington D.C.
Role of Government
- Video. Role of Government Panel Discussion hosted by the New Criterion Magazine, Princeton Club, New York City, November 9, 2010.Panelists were Harvey C. Mansfield, WIlliam Kristol and Amity Shlaes, Discussion of the Federalist, Progressive era, and other constitutional issues.
Thomas L. Pangle on The Federalist Papers
- Video. Thomas L. Pangle, discusses the Federalist Papers with the George Mason University Law & Economics Center. Time: 1:13