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America From Scratch
Should we elect our Supreme Court Justices?
Season 1
Episode 7
The right to an abortion, the right to marry, the Dred Scott decision—some of the United States' most controversial, historic and influential legal decisions have been made for us by a group of people we didn't get to choose.
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7:51
What would happen if we selected our leaders randomly, like we select jurors?

7:25
Should we ensure life, liberty, and shelter for all citizens?

9:47
What if Protesting Was Illegal?

9:33
How long until people are living on Mars, and how will we convince them to go there?

10:49
The Mexican border has dominated headlines, but what about our border with Canada?

10:18
Should we raise the national standard for when police can use lethal force?

8:04
If we made “America From Scratch” today, would we outlaw political parties or add more?

8:56
If we made “America From Scratch” today, would we have compulsory voting?

8:14
If we made “America From Scratch” today, would we have a national conscription?

8:04
If we made “America From Scratch” today, would Facebook be in the Bill of Rights?

9:23
If we made “America From Scratch” today, would our government have a gender quota?

8:03
If we made “America From Scratch” today, who would write our constitution?