What Did the Founders Actually Intend? | Matt & Ilan Wurman Ep. 90

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, debates over the Constitution are everywhere.From presidential powers and federal authority to free speech, immigration, and the role of the courts, Americans continue to argue about what the Constitution means and how it should be applied today.In this episode, Matt sits down with constitutional scholar, legal historian, and University of Minnesota law professor Ilan Wurman, author of The Constitution of 1789: A New Introduction.Together they discuss:• What Americans misunderstand most about the Constitution• Originalism versus evolving constitutional interpretation• Separation of powers and constitutional structure• Federal versus state authority• Why many Americans feel disconnected from government• What the Founders might think about modern America• Lessons from the Constitution as America approaches its 250th birthdayWhether you’re interested in constitutional law, civic education, American history, or the future of the republic, this conversation explores one of the most important questions facing the nation:What did the Founders actually intend?Truth isn’t partisan, it’s patriotic.