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The Constitutionalist

Benjamin Kleinerman, Tony Bartl

Booking Overview

This is an interview and expert-discussion podcast focused on constitutional implications of political news, American founding principles, political philosophy, and constitutional history, typically featuring university scholars and authors. Credible pitches include political scientists, constitutional scholars, historians, and authors with substantial research or published work in American government and political thought; booking difficulty is medium because guests are academically accomplished but generally accessible subject-matter experts rather than celebrity figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 72

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

constitutionalistpod@gmail.com

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Host

Benjamin Kleinerman - RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and founder and editor of The Constitutionalist Blog.

Tony Bartl - Associate Professor in the Institute for Constitutional Thought and Leadership at the University of Toledo.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
University professors, political scientists, constitutional scholars, historians, and authors with specialized expertise in American government, the founding, political philosophy, constitutional history, or foreign policy.
Required Achievements:  
Published scholarly books or essays, Faculty appointments at universities, Research or teaching expertise in American political thought, constitutionalism, or foreign policy, Edited or contributed to academic volumes

Recent Guest Discussions

Carson Holloway - The Political And Philosophical Themes Of No Country For Old Men, Tradition, Demonic Evil, Despair, And The American Founding.

Daniel Burns - How The Declaration Of Independence Differs From John Locke, Natural Rights, The Common Good, Liberal Practice, Liberal Theory, And Church-state Relations.

Jordan Cash - The Development And Significance Of Early State Constitutions.

David Clinton - George Washington's Farewell Address, American Foreign Policy, International Relations, Human Nature, Patriotism, And The Founding-era Security Environment.

David Clinton - The Origins, Political Significance, And Foreign-policy Implications Of George Washington's Farewell Address.

Recent Topics

Politics, Constitutionalism, American Founding, Political Philosophy, Constitutional History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Constitutionalist
:

Bonus Episode: "The Apple of Gold in the Picture of Silver" - Fireside Chat at The University of Toledo

October 15, 2026

This bonus episode is a recording of a Fireside Chat that took place during Ben's week-long honors seminar with students in the University of Toledo's Institute of American Constitutional Thought and Leadership. The subject of the discussion is Abraham Lincoln's metaphor for the relationship between the Declaration of the Independence and the Constitution: "an apple of gold in a picture of silver." Emceeing the event is Michael Gonzalez, Senior Associate Director at IACTL.

Gordon Wood and America at 250 w/ C. Bradley Thompson

October 14, 2026

C. Bradley Thompson has a web page which outlines his scholarship, teaching, and his leadership in broader Civics movement, which can be found here: https://cbradleythompson.com/about/The Snow Institute for the Study of Capitalism can be found here: https://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/capitalism/sisc/ His most recent book is America's Revolutionary Mind: A Morel History of the American Revolution and the Declaration that Defined It, out with Encounter Books.A leading expert on the...

Martin Diamond's "The Revolution of Sober Expectations" w/ Jason Jividen

October 07, 2026

The opening sequence is an excerpt of the live recording of Martin Diamonds presentation from 1976 in Philadelphia. The entire speech can be view here: https://youtu.be/CWnLpXcVArE?si=33ikgnZcklmC9r0vThe transcript of the speech can be read here: https://www.aei.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BicentenUSA02.pdf?x10619Diamonds "Contemporary Thinkers" page: https://contemporarythinkers.org/martin-diamond/Here is an interview about Diamond with Bill Schambra: https://youtu.be/t5OIud2tvC0?si=CkM3J...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Constitutionalist
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How do I get in touch with The Constitutionalist?

The Constitutionalist is hosted by Benjamin Kleinerman and Tony Bartl. Its publicly listed email is constitutionalistpod@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Constitutionalist?

The publicly listed email for The Constitutionalist: constitutionalistpod@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Constitutionalist have?

Podseeker estimates The Constitutionalist reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Constitutionalist?

The Constitutionalist typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: University professors, political scientists, constitutional scholars, historians, and authors with specialized expertise in American government, the founding, political philosophy, constitutional history, or foreign policy. Common among recent guests: Published scholarly books or essays; Faculty appointments at universities; Research or teaching expertise in American political thought, constitutionalism, or foreign policy. Recent guests include Carson Holloway, Daniel Burns, and Jordan Cash.

How hard is it to get booked on The Constitutionalist?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Constitutionalist cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Constitutionalism, American Founding, Political Philosophy, and Constitutional History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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