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Was the Constitution Meant to Be a Rough Draft? The Debate America Forgot to Have

by: Sorta Sophisticated with Pete and AmandaPublished on: 01/07/2026

Jefferson thought the Constitution should expire every 19 years. Madison built a machine instead. At America's 250th, we debate whether we've stopped doing the maintenance.

History
Was the Constitution Meant to Be a Rough Draft? The Debate America Forgot to Have

America Turns 250: 5 Facts That Will Make You the Smartest Person at the BBQ

by: Sorta Sophisticated with Pete and AmandaPublished on: 01/07/2026

A C-grade college paper that changed the Constitution, Hamilton's secret contempt, and 8,000 living Washingtons. Semiquincentennial fun facts from Episode 110.

Fun Facts
America Turns 250: 5 Facts That Will Make You the Smartest Person at the BBQ