Remember the Alamo Heights

About this episode

The episode explores the historical context of religion in American governance, linking it to the Alamo Heights case and featuring a discussion with Sarah Isgur about her recent book.

We continue to trace the historical origins of the constitution’s approach to religion in American government and American life. We take you on a tour around Europe at the time of the Reformation and for centuries beyond, all the way to American migration. All this is remarkably relevant to recent events, as the Alamo Heights/Ten Commandments case comes to a head. Meanwhile, Sarah Isgur returns for a third helping - or is it grilling? - as we continue to discuss her recent book and it finds its way onto the best-seller list. Individual justices are discussed along with much more. CLE credit is available for lawyers and judges from podcast.njsba.com.

People in this episode

Host: Akhil Reed Amar

Guest: Sarah Isgur

Topics covered

• religion in government
• historical origins of the constitution
• American migration
• Reformation
• Alamo Heights case
• judicial discussion

Keywords

• constitution
• religion
• Alamo Heights
• Ten Commandments
• Reformation
• American history
• judicial system

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: podcast.njsba.com

Books & works: recent book

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