After watching the hearing of SCOTUS Nominee Judge Jackson, Adrian and Devin thought it would be a great time to talk about SCOTUS. We have two experts with us to discuss the matter: Sarah Turberville (POGO) and Zinelle October (ACS). Sit back and listen well!
1st: How SCOTUS Affects Policy (2:05)
- Original purpose of the Court
- Power of judicial review
- Living constitution or originalism on the Bench
- Life appointments and democracy
- B: The Way You Are (Josh Johnson)
2nd: Partisanship Issues (20:42)
- Using a nonpartisan committee to nominate judges
- How to address partisanship with the Court
- Favorability of court decisions affects viewpoint
- Why the GOP cares so much about the Court
- B: Patience
3rd: The Nomination Process (38:39)
- Was it different to have a Black woman in the chair
- Should we amend SCOTUS confirmation hearings
- B: Smokey’s Lounge
4th: Reforming the Court (56:56)
- Supermajority to strike down laws
- Terms limits on the Court
- Other reforms for the Court to consider
- Likelihood of seeing change
- B: Whitefish Salad
Ending (75:24)
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