Constitution Breakdown #9: Alondra Nelson
4/24/20261 hr 6 min
This is the ninth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.
This month, Roman and Elizabeth discuss Article VI and VII, which include some odds and ends like the Debts Clause, the No Religious Test Clause, and the process for ratification. But tucked into Article VI is the all-important Supremacy Clause, which states that the Constitution is the “supreme Law of the Land,” and is probably the most frequently used constitutional law in practice.
Roman and Elizabeth are also joined by Dr. Alondra Nelson, a leading expert on AI. She discusses why AI is a challenge to regulate, what to think of the tug of war between the states and the federal government on the topic, and whether she’s optimistic governments will figure this out.
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Elizabeth Joh· Co-host1:21
And I'm Elizabeth Joe.
Roman Mars· Host1:23
Today, we're discussing Articles six and seven.
Elizabeth Joh· Co-host1:26
Roman, why don't we go through both articles, and let's