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! Faculty Spotlight William Howell Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics William Howell has written widely on separation-of-powers issues and American political institutions, especially the presidency. He currently is working on research projects on Obama's education initiatives, distributive politics, and the normative foundations of executive power. Upcoming Events More events Harris Evening Master's Program Class Visit—Economic Analysis III: Public Finance and Budgeting With Professor Justin Marlowe Tue., April 23, 2024 | 5:45 PM Convene 311 West Monroe St. 2nd Floor Reception Chicago, IL 60606 United States Campus Visit Wed., April 24, 2024 | 12:20 PM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60487 United States Climate Capital & Sustainable Solutions: Diverse Perspectives on Funding the Climate Crisis Wed., April 24, 2024 | 6:30 PM St. Bartholomew's Church 325 Park Ave. New York, NY 10022 United States
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