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The Stuph File Program#0831: Douglas Smith; Dean Tolson; & Marc Hartzman
The Stuph File Program
Featuring Douglas Smith, author of The Path Of Rocks And Thorns: Leadership Lessons From A Prison Cell; former NBA player, Dean Tolson, author of Power Forward; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing
2025-07-2058 min
Cool Cat Teacher TalkExpert IEP and RTI Strategies You Need to KnowLearn how to master Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process to help every child succeed. RTI is a proven framework for providing targeted support to students who struggle, while IEPs are personalized plans designed to meet the unique educational needs of students with disabilities. In this episode, we explore strategies and actionable insights to optimize these essential tools, empowering teachers, parents, and administrators to support diverse learners effectively. What You'll Learn about IEP's, RTI and reaching every child: 📘 IEP Essentials: Discover the key components of creating effective IEPs, from measurable goals to colla...2025-06-2458 min
Ologies with Alie WardBonus Episode: THE U.S. CONSTITUTION. Let's read it together.Have you ever read every word of The U.S. Constitution? You don't have to, because I read it with my mouth into your brain in this weird but vital episode on civil liberties. And of course, there are little sidenotes to make sure we both understand it. There has never been a better time to know what your legal protections are. This episode is a follow up to Nomology (CONSTITUTIONAL LAW) with the legendary law scholar Franita Tolson, the Dean and Carl Mason Franklin Chair in Law USC’s Gould School of Law. Start there for the...2025-06-141h 25
The He's Just PodcastsDean Tolson- "Power Forward."Despite his many accolades, Dean Tolson counts learning to read and write—something he didn’t achieve until the age of 33, as his greatest accomplishment.A former NBA player and motivational speaker, Dean’s journey began in the ghettos of Kansas City, Missouri. From humble beginnings, he rose to become one of the top high school basketball players in the nation. He went on to play at the University of Arkansas and served honorably in the U.S. Army during his college years.Dean’s dream of going pro came true when he was drafted by the S...2025-04-1159 min
The TakeAnother Take: The US Supreme Court v the voteEvery Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on October 20, 2020. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. From ballots and deadlines to envelopes and polling places, if it's part of the US election, there's probably a lawsuit about it. This is the most litigated election in US history, and decisions that could swing the result will come down to the nine unelected members of the Supreme Court. A newly appointed conservative justice has fueled fears about the court's power to decide whose votes count, and whose...2024-11-0226 min
ELB PodcastELB Podcast 6:3 From Nov. 5 to Jan. 6: Are We Prepared for a Fair and Safe Election?What are the risks to a peaceful transition of power once all the votes have been cast?
What can we learn from history and from other democracies about our moment of democratic peril?
How worried should we be about the risks of political violence?
On Season 6, Episode 3 of the ELB Podcast we speak with Republican election lawyer Ben Ginsberg, the Hoover Institution’s Larry Diamond, the Carnegie Endowment’s Rachel Kleinfeld, and USC law dean Franita Tolson.2024-10-191h 02
Sanity Sessions: Real TalkSesh 6.9-When the Game Plays You: A former NBA Player's Story of Industry Exploitation feat. Dean TolsonWhat's going on Real Talk Gang!! Today we have a former NBA player Mr. Dean Tolson with us. Mr. Dean Tolson was drafted by both the NBA and the ABA, having been selected by the Seattle Supersonics and the New York Nets, respectively, ultimately playing for the legendary Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Bill Russell in Seattle. He shares with us his story of overcoming the traumatic experience of being an illiterate child in an orphanage and being taken advantage of by the sports industry. Be sure to check out his book Power Forward that...2024-10-0632 min
Charles "Chappie" Jones Former Vice Mayor of San JoseDean Tolson Power ForwardDean Tolson, formerly of the Seattle Super Sonics, won fame and fortune while all the while he had a secret that would destroy what had earned through his basketball career. 2024-09-1054 min
Lovett or Leave ItLearn to Love Dr. Pepper feat. Guy BranumGuest host Guy Branum joins us for the final episode of Lovett or Leave It before the return of the king. This week, Martha-Ann Alito (James Adomian) stops by to let her freak flag fly. Dean of USC’s Gould School of Law Franita Tolson explains whether or not we should be terrified of this year’s Supreme Court rulings. Clark Gregg puts the “stage” in late-stage capitalism, and we spin the Rant Wheel one more time before it makes its way back into Lovett’s capable, sunburned hands.Want more of Guy Branum? He'll be at Dr. Grins...2024-06-151h 34
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black WomanS22E10: Literacy Matters with Byron Dean TolsonLady! This week Dr. Dom and Terri shine some light on an important topic that impacts our society. Byron Dean Tolson is a former NBA player with an inspiring story of overcoming odds and never giving up on your dreams. Dean shares his journey of leaving the only career he knew with a significant deficit. At the age of 32-years-old, he still could not read. Illiteracy is a nationwide problem that handicaps the quality of life for the nearly 1 in 4 Americans who live with the condition. This timely episode explores the importance of literacy, how you can increase y...2024-06-0750 min
Rick Flynn PresentsDEAN TOLSON - Professional Basketball Star #20 Seattle Supersonics (Ret.) & Author of "Power Forward: My Journey from Illiterate NBA Player to Magna Cum Laude Master's Degree" ~ Ep. 191What an honor to have with us this week, on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast, professional basketball star Dean Tolson a power forward and #20 for the Seattle Supersonics (Ret.).
Dean Tolson was one of the top prep basketball players in the state of Missouri his junior and senior years at Central High School in Kansas City. So, when the colleges came running, he accepted a full ride to the University of Arkansas. Despite being unable to read or write, he went on to be one of the most prolific players to grace the Razorbacks’ campus. In 1974, Tolson was the fi...2024-06-0556 min
Good Seats Still AvailablePowering Forward - With Dean Tolson During the late 1960s, Dean Tolson ("Power Forward: My Journey from Illiterate NBA Player to a Magna Cum Laude Master's Degree") emerged as a standout prep basketball talent during his junior and senior years at Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri. His prowess on the court attracted the attention of a bevy of college recruiters, leading him to accept a full scholarship offer from the nearby University of Arkansas. Despite literally not knowing how to read or write, Tolson defied significant odds, and became one of the most renowned players in Razorbacks history. In 1974, Tolson was drafted by...2024-05-061h 20Good Seats Still AvailablePowering Forward - With Dean Tolson During the late 1960s, Dean Tolson ("Power Forward: My Journey from Illiterate NBA Player to a Magna Cum Laude Master's Degree") emerged as a standout prep basketball talent during his junior and senior years at Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri. His prowess on the court attracted the attention of a bevy of college recruiters, leading him to accept a full scholarship offer from the nearby University of Arkansas. Despite literally not knowing how to read or write, Tolson defied significant odds, and became one of the most renowned players in Razorbacks history. In 1974, Tolson was drafted by...2024-05-061h 20
The Good Athlete PodcastEpisode 159 - Dean Tolson: Power Forwardwww.GoodAthleteProject.com
Today, Jim sits down with Dean Tolson, a former NBA professional basketball player and motivational speaker. He began his life in the ghettos of Kansas City, Missouri. As a promising young high school basketball player, despite being illiterate, he went on to play for the University of Arkansas where during this time, he also served in the U.S. Army and continued his education. Dean’s dream of playing professional basketball was realized when he was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics. After 3 years in the NBA and playing overseas for 11 years, Dean returned to Arkansas to pursue a...2024-04-2928 min
The Innovator's Mindset PodcastDo not stay where you are unhappy - The Best of the #InnovatorsMindset #Podcast March 2024In this month’s highlight intro, George Couros reminds us of the importance of feeling valued. Couros shares, “You don’t have to love what you do, but what you do should not make you feel miserable.” As you watch or listen to this month’s highlights, Couros encourages you to consider what you are really good at and what you are aiming to do. For more thoughts on these ideas, be sure to check out the Three Things email from 10/23/24, 3 Tips for Getting a New Job!
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Subscribe to the Three Things Emails: https://us12.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=9381017234135a9c6d5f741...2024-04-0136 minThe Innovator's Mindset PodcastDean Tolson: The Journey from Illiterate NBA Player to Magna Cum Laude - S5 EP11Dean Tolson joins this episode of The Innovator’s Mindset Podcast to share his journey from illiterate NBA player to Magna Cum Laude! Tolson’s story is a powerful that he is passionate about sharing! Be sure to check out this episode to hear the 5 vows that Tolson kept to overcome illiteracy!
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“5 vows: never skip class, sit front & center, turn in every assignment, take every test on time, never leave the university until you have that degree.” -Dean Tolson
Links:
Power Forward (Book) - https://www.deantolson.com/book/
Dean Tolson X - https://twitter.com/dean_tolson?lang=en
Dean...2024-03-1731 min
Digital Learning TodayPower Forward: The Story of Dean Tolson former NBA PlayerIn this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes former NBA player, author, and motivational speaker Dean Tolson on to the podcast to discuss his journey from an orphanage not ever learning how to read or write to becoming a Magna Cum Laude Master’s Degree student . . . with a stop in the middle playing for the NBA’s Seattle Supersonics.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In This Episode … ...2024-03-1444 minThe Jeff Bradbury ShowPower Forward: The Story of Dean Tolson former NBA PlayerIn this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes former NBA player, author, and motivational speaker Dean Tolson on to the podcast to discuss his journey from an orphanage not ever learning how to read or write to becoming a Magna Cum Laude Master’s Degree student . . . with a stop in the middle playing for the NBA’s Seattle Supersonics.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In This Episode … ...2024-03-1444 min
Basketball History 101Episode 187 - The Dean Tolson Exclusive: A Retired Seattle SuperSonic's Message for the WorldDean Tolson, former Seattle SuperSonic, has an incredibly powerful story of being illiterate through his professional playing days before going back to earn his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees as an adult. He now speaks to thousands of kids on the value of an education.Click here to purchase Tolson's book, Power Forward: My Journey from Illiterate NBA Player to a Magna Cum Laude Master's Degree!Click here to go to Tolson's website!CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publis...2024-03-1231 min
The Gametime GuruDean Tolson: The Man Who Was an Illiterate NBA Player Turned College Graduate (Magna Cum Laude) Preaches Importance of an EducationDean Tolson was an unbelievably talented athlete. The man could jump out of the gym, and couldn't be stopped on the basketball court. He came from a poverty stricken area, and his mother who worked tirelessly to help the kids, had to make some very difficult decisions in her life when Dean and his siblings were younger. (You'll hear this in the interview) All of this helped build him into the man he became. The one problem with his recruiting process, were his grades! Dean struggled in school. And we'll hear about his college experience o...2024-03-0858 min
Literacy LandscapesSn. 2 Ep. 8: A Conversation with Dean Tolson About the Power of EducationFormer NBA basketball player Dean Tolson, the author of: Power Forward discusses his personal journey, and the transformative power of education. We discuss Dean's background and early life, the power of persistence and reframing failure, keys to success as a student-athlete and the transformative power of education.
Dean's book is available at major book sellers. For more information please follow this link.
Power Forward: My Journey from Illiterate NBA Player to a Magna Cum Laude Master's Degree 2024-02-2941 min
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat TeacherThe First Professional Athlete To Go From Illiteracy To A Master's DegreeToday we learn from an NBA player who admitted he was illiterate at age 32, learned to read, went back to college and eventually earned his master's degree. In this episode we dive into the extraordinary life of Dean Tolson, a man whose life changed from dribbling basketballs to championing education. At age 32, Dean went from the high-flying courts of professional basketball to the halls of academics, where he learned to read and achieved the unimaginable Master's degree. Dean shares his inspiring transition from an illiterate athlete to a magna cum laude graduate; his story is not just a...2024-02-2611 min
Daly Dose SportsDaly Dose 02-21-24 Our interview with former NBA player Dean TolsonThis week on the Daly Dose, we were missing football this past weekend, but at least we had the NBA All Star Game, right? Then, we are joined by former NBA player Dean Tolson to discuss his incredible story!Dean tells us about growing up in Kansas City, and what it was like to meet one of his sports heroes at a very young age.He explains why he would end up signing with the University of Arkansas to play NCAA Basketball, and how he ended up setting records that still exist today, despite suffering from a serious...2024-02-211h 10
Daly Dose Sports PodcastDaly Dose 02-21-24 Our interview with former NBA player Dean TolsonThis week on the Daly Dose, we were missing football this past weekend, but at least we had the NBA All Star Game, right?
Then, we are joined by former NBA player Dean Tolson to discuss his incredible story!Dean tells us about growing up in Kansas City, and what it was like to meet one of his sports heroes at a very young age.
He explains why he would end up signing with the University of Arkansas to play NCAA Basketball, and how he ended up setting records that still exist today, despite suffering from a serious...2024-02-211h 10
“Dad, Can We Talk?”Episode 123: Dean TolsonI interviewed former NBA player Dean Tolson for episode 123. He was a participant in the NBA's very first dunk contest, still owns many records for the University of Arkansas, was coached by Bill Russell, had a close relationship with Wilt Chamberlain, and is the author of "Power Forward". He spoke about the importance of kids staying in school and overcoming illiteracy. This interview was like talking with one of my old head uncles that used to hoop😂😂
Learn more about his story at https://www.deantolson.com/.
This episode and every other is streaming at www.da...2024-02-201h 23
Corner Pub SportsDean Tolson, Sixers and Flyers WoesFormer NBA player and author Dean Tolson joins the show to talk about his book "Power Forward", Wilt Chamberlain and his path to get to where he is. The guys discuss the Sixers issue with Joel Embiid, the Flyers issue with Carter Hart, the loss of Carl Weathers, and the loss of a head.
You can catch Corner Pub Sports live on Friday nights at 8:15pm (EST) on their Facebook and YouTube pages (@cornerpubsports)2024-02-032h 11
"Conversations LIVE!" with Cyrus WebbFormer NBA Player Dean Tolson discusses POWER FORWARD on #ConversationsLIVEHost Cyrus Webb welcomes Dean Tolson, Former NBA Player and author of POWER FORWARD, to Conversations LIVE to discuss his journey and what he hopes his story does to help others. Get your copy of POWER FORWARD on Amazon.2024-01-2624 min
Former NBA Player Dean Tolson discusses POWER FORWARD on #ConversationsLIVEHost Cyrus Webb welcomes Dean Tolson, Former NBA Player and author of POWER FORWARD, to Conversations LIVE to discuss his journey and what he hopes his story does to help others.
Get your copy of POWER FORWARD on Amazon.2024-01-2625 min
The BreakdownJanuary 18, 2022 ｜ Guest: Prof. Franita TolsonThe Breakdown is live w/ guest Franita TolsonWhat the hell is going on with the Voting Rights legislation in Congress? Franita Tolson, Professor of Law and Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs at University of Southern California, is here to break it down with hosts Tara Setmayer and Rick Wilson. Professor Tolson was called on to provide testimony regarding voting rights in a Senate subcommittee hearing where she challenged Ted Cruz on his states issues with voting access. She discusses this experience as well as her book titled "In Congress We Trust?: Enforcing Voting Rights from...2023-12-2444 min
WGTD's The Morning Show with Greg Berg10/31/23 Dean Tolson: "Power Forward"Dean Tolson, author of "Power Forward: My Journey from Illiterate NBA Player to a Magna cum laude Master's Degree." 2023-10-3121 min
The Heart of SportsSixers Writer Keith Pompey and Fmr. NBA Player/Author Dean TolsonWe started the show talking Phillies playoffs before being joined by Sixers Writer Keith Pompey from out at training camp in Colorado to talk about the team, the James Harden situation, the stadium fight and more. Then we were joined by fmr. NBA Player and Author Dean Tolson to talk about his new book Power Forward: My Journey from Illiterate NBA Player to a Magna Cum Laude Master's Degree.2023-10-0657 min
Talk LouisianaJudy Reese Morse, Dr. Rachel Kermis, Laurence Leamer, Dean TolsonPresident & CEO of Urban League of Louisiana Judy Reese Morse is joined by family medicine doctor Rachel Kermis to promote the upcoming event, "The Big Health Event". For more information, visit urbanleaugela.org. Author Laurence Leamer talks his latest work, "Hitchcock's Blondes". Former NBA player Dean Tolson reflects on his life and times by referencing his work, "Power Forward".2023-10-0444 min
An Eternity of BasketballEPISODE 135: Dean TolsonFIND EVERYTHING WITH OUR LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/globallyballin 👈
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MY MICHELLE LIVESPORTS TIME OUT - Feelings over thinking in sportsWith her varsity team of commentators Michelle talks about the biggest sports stories of the week. the NFL requiring every team to hire a minority or female offensive coach , World Cup for soccer, and the NCAA basketball final four. But lurking beneath the courts is an ugly truth that first timer to the show Dean Tolson brings to light. Hear the color commentators take on sports and Dean take on literacy as he shares his story of being an illiterate boy who went from living in a home for orphans to becoming a professional athlete—then lost everything until he...2022-04-0151 min
The Frankie Boyer ShowRichard Friesen , Dean Tolson, Clean Out Your Fridge by Eggland's BestFrankie Boyer is an award winning talk show host that empowers listeners to live healthy vibrant lives http://www.frankieboyer.comGuests:Richard Friesen has worked 30 years in the financial world, trading on the floors of major exchanges, building a trading firm, as a therapist reviewing over 1000 financial assessments, and coaching hundreds of clients in groups and private sessions. He realized that something was missing. Discover powerful ways to reframe your own beliefs and behaviors around courting money, wealth and success, all while being entertained in Richard's new book A Private Conversation with Money. https://conversations...2022-03-2339 min
The Legal Lens PodcastAngela Reddock-Wright Guest on Tavis Smiley Show Discussing President Biden’s US Supreme Court Justice Nominee Judge Ketanji B. Jackson“TAVIS SMILEY" FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2022:
1. Angela Reddock-Wright - Host of KBLA’s “Legal Lens with Angela Reddock-Wright” and Founder and Managing Partner of the Reddock Law Group. She has been a practicing attorney for more than 20 years. She also was a former employment and labor law litigator for more than 15 years.
2. Professor Franita Tolson - Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at University of Southern California Gould School of Law. She also holds a courtesy faculty appointment in the Political Science and International Relations Department at the USC Dornsife College...2022-02-2842 min
On The Issues With Michele GoodwinBiden Promised a Black Woman Supreme Court Nominee. Now What? (with Zinelle October, Franita Tolson, Steve Vladeck, and Danielle Holley-Walker)In this episode, we kick off our Road to Confirmation series. “On the Issues” will be following the nomination and confirmation process of President Biden’s nominee to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the U.S. Supreme Court. The Road to Confirmation series will take you through each step of the confirmation process as it happens in real time, with commentary and analysis from experts. We launch the series with this robust discussion about what Justice Breyer’s retirement means for the Supreme Court. And, we dig deep on President Biden’s promise to nominate a Black woman on the...2022-02-1156 min
The Muck PodcastLi'l Muck Episode 37: Franita TolsonHillary and Tina speak to Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at University of Southern California Gould School of Law, Franita Tolson
Franita Tolson is Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at University of Southern California Gould School of Law, where she also holds a courtesy appointment in the Political Science and International Relations Department. Her scholarship and teaching focus on the areas of election law, constitutional law, and legal history. Her research has appeared in leading law reviews and focus on a wide range of topics...2021-11-0529 min
Then & NowRevisited - How Endangered is the Right to Vote? A Conversation on the Past and Future of Voting Rights in the United States with Franita TolsonMonths after the national election and despite numerous judicial decisions to the contrary, many Americans still believe the election was stolen from Donald Trump. In recent weeks various state legislatures have used the claim of voter fraud to propose new bills to change voting procedures, launching a new chapter in the long battle over the franchise in the United States. In this episode of "Then & Now," we discuss the history of voter suppression and the current state of play with election law expert, Professor Franita Tolson, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the USC Gould School of Law and...2021-07-2650 minThen & NowHow Endangered is the Right to Vote? A Conversation on the Past and Future of Voting Rights in the United States with Franita TolsonMonths after the national election and despite numerous judicial decisions to the contrary, many Americans still believe the election was stolen from Donald Trump. In recent weeks various state legislatures have used the claim of voter fraud to propose new bills to change voting procedures, launching a new chapter in the long battle over the franchise in the United States. In this episode of "Then & Now," we discuss the history of voter suppression and the current state of play with election law expert, Professor Franita Tolson, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the USC Gould School of Law and...2021-03-1550 minOn The Issues With Michele GoodwinMs. Magazine Supreme Court ReviewOn this episode of On the Issues with Michele Goodwin, we review the 2019-2020 Supreme Court term. Since 1790, of the 113 individuals who have served on the Supreme Court, only four have been women. Similarly, in over 230 years, only three justices have been persons of color—two of whom presently serve on the Court. Under Trump, the vast majority of judges confirmed to the nation’s federal courts are white men. Thus, in over two hundred years, very little has changed in terms of the Court’s composition. Where do women fit in? How can the Court evolve in recogniz...2020-08-1159 min
This is OklahomaThis is Dr George Henderson - Part 2On this episode myself and Shannon interviewed Dr Geroge Henderson. There's so much to talk about in this episode and so much to share so we've devided it into two parts. This first part Dr Henderson talks about his early childhood up to coming to Norman Oklahoma. In Part 2 we'll dive into his work at OU and his thoughts on the future.
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In 1967, Dr. George Henderson became the University of Oklahoma’s third full-time African American faculty member at the Norman campus. In 1969, he became the first African American in Oklahoma universities to...2020-07-291h 02This is OklahomaThis is Dr George Henderson - Part 1On this episode myself and Shannon interviewed Dr Geroge Henderson. There's so much to talk about in this episode and so much to share so we've devided it into two parts. This first part Dr Henderson talks about his early childhood up to coming to Norman Oklahoma. In Part 2 we'll dive into his work at OU and his thoughts on the future.
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In 1967, Dr. George Henderson became the University of Oklahoma’s third full-time African American faculty member at the Norman campus. In 1969, he became the first African American in Oklahoma universities to...2020-07-2246 min
Nobody Listens to Paula PoundstoneEpisode 75: One Puppet, One VoteYou wanna rock the vote? Here in America, increasingly, the vote rocks YOU. USC Professor Franita Tolson stops by to discuss that increasingly endangered species, our right to vote. Plus, we’ve got songs! Both a vocabulary song and the brand new “Ballad of Captain Culpepper.”GUESTFranita TolsonProfessor of LawVice Dean for Faculty and Academic AffairsUSC Gould School of LawTwitter: @ProfTolsonHOUSE BANDHarry Orlove, jazz guitar Learn more about your ad choi...2019-12-171h 16
Ologies with Alie WardNomology (THE CONSTITUTION) with Franita TolsonIf you've never read The Constitution, you're like most of us. What does it even say?! Most Americans aren't law scholars, which is why we sat down with a Dean of USC's Gould School of Law, Professor Franita Tolson, to have her give us the crib sheet on the most important document in the free world. What's up with the amendments? What are the articles? What does it mean to be an American? What rights do we have? How did we get them and how do we keep them? We also discuss what it was like having Barack Obama...2019-07-021h 30
Ipse DixitFranita Tolson on Congress's Constitutional Authority Over ElectionsIn this episode, Franita Tolson, Professor of Law and Vice-Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, discusses her article "The Spectrum of Congressional Authority Over Elections," which is published in the Boston University Law Review. Tolson begins by explaining how overlapping constitutional authorization for Congressional regulation should affect the scope and strength of Congressional power. Specifically, she observes that the 14th Amendment and the Elections Clause both authorize Congressional regulation of elections, and argues that this overlapping authority should increase Congressional power to act. She criticizes the Supreme Court's decision...2019-06-1930 min
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