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The Invisible Architecture of Our Democracy
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The Invisible Architecture of Our Democracy

We're in a moment of political change. This change often brings with it a reinterpretation of our democratic values. Those values originate with The U.S. Constitution and its 27 amendments. The words in these documents are the foundations of our democracy and the promises made are powerful, like the right to free speech, the right of the people to keep and bear arms and the promise that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime. But what do these words really guarantee, especially as they are reinterpreted time and again as the world changes? Throughline, NPR's history podcast, has been exploring the long, fraught history of America's constitutional amendments in a series called "We the People" and in this episode they bring us some of the stories they've uncovered in their reporting.

The Invisible Architecture of Our Democracy

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Antisemitic Attacks In Amsterdam, Musk And Trump, Federal Judiciary Future

Dutch authorities ban demonstrations for 3 days after attacks on Israeli soccer fans following a game in Amsterdam. President-elect Donald Trump benefited from his relationship with billionaire Elon Musk during his campaign - how could Musk benefit once Trump returns to office? And with Republicans controlling the Senate next congress, what could this mean for the federal judiciary?

Antisemitic Attacks In Amsterdam, Musk And Trump, Federal Judiciary Future

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Presidential Transition, Trump First 100 Days, January 6 Pardons

Donald Trump's presidential transition plans are lagging. What can be expected from Trump's first 100 days in office. And January 6 rioters are already angling for a presidential pardon under Trump.

Presidential Transition, Trump First 100 Days, January 6 Pardons

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BONUS: Biden's Speech At White House, Trump's Victory, Administration Transition

In this bonus episode, Up First co-hosts Leila Fadel and A Martinez break down the latest analysis of the election results and what's ahead for the next Trump administration with the day's reporters, experts and analysts.

BONUS: Biden's Speech At White House, Trump's Victory, Administration Transition

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Election Takeaways, Trump Legal Cases, Trump And The Economy

Donald Trump won after building a broad coalition. Trump's election victory gets rid of at least two of his criminal prosecutions. And stocks climb on hopes that Trump's re-election will boost economic growth.

Election Takeaways, Trump Legal Cases, Trump And The Economy

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BONUS: Trump's Return To The White House

In this bonus episode, Up First co-hosts Leila Fadel and A Martinez break down what's behind President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House with the day's reporters, political strategists and analysts.

BONUS: Trump's Return To The White House

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Trump Wins White House, Congressional Race Results

Donald Trump will return to the White House as the 47th president of the United States. And Republicans regain control of the Senate.

Trump Wins White House, Congressional Race Results

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Final Campaign Push, Israel Cuts Ties With UNRWA

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris wrap up their campaigns in the wee hours of the morning on Election Day. Israel bans the UN aid agency for Palestinians, but aid workers say there is no Plan B in place. And Boeing's strike ends.

Final Campaign Push, Israel Cuts Ties With UNRWA

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Final Campaign Stops, Boeing Strike Vote

We catch up with the final flurry of the campaign on the eve of Election Day. And striking Boeing machinists vote on the company's latest proposal backed by union leaders to end a seven-week strike.

Final Campaign Stops, Boeing Strike Vote

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What It Will Take To Get 270

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What It Will Take To Get 270

There are only two days left until Election Day and for both the campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump swing states are the key to victory.

What It Will Take To Get 270

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