Justice Stephen Breyer on The Promise of America: Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals
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Justice Stephen Breyer discusses his book on enduring American ideals with Judge Cheryl Ann Krause.
In this episode, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, retired, honorary co-chair of the National Constitution Center, joins to discuss The Promise of America: Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals, a new keepsake volume from the National Constitution Center. Justice Breyer, who wrote the book’s foreword, reflects on the enduring constitutional ideals explored in the volume and their continued relevance today. He is joined by the Honorable Cheryl Ann Krause, judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and member of the National Constitution Center Board of Trustees. This conversation was streamed live from Philadelphia as part of the NCC’s America’s Town Hall series on May 16, 2026. Resources The Promise of America: Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals Justice Stephen G. Breyer, “It's up to us whether the American experiment succeeds,” (USA Today, May 11, 2026) Justice Neil Gorsuch, “How Imperfect People Form a More Perfect Union,” (Wall Street Journal, May 8, 2026) Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals: A Conversation with Justice Stephen Breyer , National Constitution Center, America’s Town Hall Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email…
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Guests: Stephen Breyer, Cheryl Ann Krause
Topics covered
- constitutional ideals
- U.S. Supreme Court
- American experiment
- judicial reflections
- civic engagement
Keywords
- Stephen Breyer
- Cheryl Ann Krause
- National Constitution Center
- constitutional ideals
- America's Town Hall
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Constitution Center, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Books & works: The Promise of America: Reflections on Our Enduring Ideals
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