The People's Document: Melissa Murray

May 21st, 2026

”This is a document that starts with ‘We the People,’ and it was intended to be used and documented and debated by We the People.”

We discuss the hidden power inside the U.S. Constitution, what it was designed to protect against, and how it can fortify American democracy today.

Melissa Murray is the Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, and a legal analyst for MSNBC. Her new book is The US Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader.

Your civic action toolkit recommendations from Melissa are:

1. Commit to voting and follow through

2. Make your demands clear to your elected representatives

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Credits:

Host: Mila Atmos 

Guest: Melissa Murray

Executive Producer: Zack Travis

Executive Editor: Mila Atmos