In his new book, Prof. William Howell argues that the Constitution is undermining effective government—and offers a way to move forward April 28, 2016 Jake J. Smith "The Founders cannot save us. We must save ourselves." That’s a bold statement in today's political culture. And it comes from Professor William Howell’s new book (co-authored with Terry Moe of Stanford University), Relic: How Our Constitution Undermines Effective Government—and Why We Need a More Powerful Presidency, out this week. On the new episode of Radio Harris, Howell sits down to talk about the book, why our worship of the Constitution and the Founding Fathers is paralyzing us, and what we can do about it. To make sure you never miss a new episode of Radio Harris, subscribe on iTunes or follow us on SoundCloud! Upcoming Events More events Coffee Chat in Columbus, Ohio Wed., September 17, 2025 | 11:00 AM Coffee Chat in University City, Missouri Wed., September 17, 2025 | 5:00 PM Brew Bites 6662 Delmar Blvd. Ste. B University City, MO 63130 United States Coffee Chat in Roseland, Indiana Thu., September 18, 2025 | 9:00 AM Biggby Coffee 103 N. Dixie Way Roseland, IN 46637 United States
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