# Reclaiming the Constitution: The People and the Bill of Rights

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Podcast: [Independent Conversations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/independent-conversations-5447971)
Published: 2026-01-14T00:06:03+00:00
Episode link: https://independent-institute-podcast.castos.com/episodes/reclaiming-the-constitution
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## Resource

Drawing on insights from his forthcoming book, The Independent Guide to the Constitution: Original Intentions, Modern Inventions, author William J. Watkins, Jr. will explore the history and distortions of key constitutional provisions with Independent Institute President Graham Walker.

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