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Constitution Breakdown #3: Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Constitution Breakdown #3: Sen. Elizabeth Warren

This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One, Sections 8 through 10, which spells out what Congress can and cannot do. Then, Senator Elizabeth Warren joins to talk about Congress’s “power of the purse."

99% Invisible · Elizabeth Warren, Isabel Angell

October 31, 20251h 9mbonus

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Show Notes

This is the third episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution.

This month, Roman and Elizabeth dive into Article One, Sections 8 through 10, which spells out what Congress can and cannot do. They unpack everything from the Commerce Clause to the taxing and spending powers, the Necessary and Proper Clause, and even a few long-forgotten quirks like letters of marque and reprisal.

Then, Senator Elizabeth Warren joins to talk about Congress’s “power of the purse,” how it’s being challenged under President Trump, and what it means for the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches.

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article oneelizabeth warrencongresspower of the purseseparation of powersconstitution