Description

Kathryn Rubino chats with Harvard Law’s Prof. Mark Tushnet, exploring his new book, “Who Am I to Judge?” Tushnet critiques the Supreme Court’s originalism and questions the narrow experience of justices. A must-listen to rethink judicial norms and hear Tushnet’s engaging perspectives on ideal court nominations and even the question of favorite books!

Highlights

• The genesis of a legal career: from political science to law school.
• Critique of judicial review’s evolution since the 1970s.
• Democrats rely on courts against the Trump administration.
• Background of the book “Who Am I to Judge?”
• Insight on Supreme Court composition change over generations.
• Judges’ uniformity influencing mediocre decisions.
• Originalism in academic vs judicial contexts.
• Evaluating Supreme Court nominees on broader life experiences.
• Predictions for Trump’s potential future nominees.

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Links and Resources
https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300277029/who-am-i-to-judge/  

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