When the Constitution Breaks: A Conversation with Adam Liptak

William Cooper and Edward Larson interview New York Times chief legal affairs reporter Adam Liptak about the gaps between the Constitution’s design and how it functions today. They discuss standing and justiciability, the limits of congressional power, and high-profile cases like mail-in voting and New York Times v. Sullivan. The conversation covers broader themes: the rise of partisan polarization, gerrymandering, life tenure for justices, the demise of the filibuster for confirmations, and whether democratic norms and institutions can adapt to modern challenges.