The Michigan Constitution Podcast

Recent Episodes

Podcast 26: Impairment of Contracts

Posted January 1, 2021 • 00:13:09

This may be the shortest podcast we’re going to do on the Michigan Constitution. It’s because, honestly, it’s dreadfully boring. But there is...

Podcast 25: Ex Post Facto (Part 2)

Posted December 14, 2020 • 00:42:23

We will finish our conversation about Ex Post Facto laws and why substantive, versus procedural, rights are the main factor we review to determine if...

Podcast 24: Ex Post Facto (Part 1)

Posted November 30, 2020 • 00:30:25

We are continuing our coverage of Article 1, Section 10 of the Michigan Constitution. Remember, there are technically three provisions which make up...

Podcast 23: Bills of Attainder

Posted November 15, 2020 • 00:52:41

A bill of attainder occurs when the Michigan Legislature criminalizes something you did in the past, when it wasn't illegal to do it, and does not provide...

Podcast 22: Involuntary Servitude

Posted November 1, 2020 • 00:38:30

This time around we discuss Article 1, Section 9: “Neither slavery, nor involuntary servitude unless for the punishment of crime, shall ever be tolerated...