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The Cohen Hearing vs. the Kavanaugh Hearings
Episode 47
An unforgettable day of testimony on Capitol Hill began with Republicans demanding a do-over because—wait for it—they didn't get documents on time. F…
7 years, 2 months ago
Clarence Thomas Wants to Blow Up Defamation Law
Episode 46
This week, the Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal by Kathrine McKee, a woman who publicly accused Bill Cosby of raping her more than 40 year…
7 years, 2 months ago
Federal Funding to Discriminate?
Episode 45
In several states, there are evangelical adoption and foster care agencies trying to keep federal funding while refusing to place children in LGBTQ o…
7 years, 2 months ago
The John Roberts Abortion Conundrum...Resolved?
Episode 44
Last night, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to block an anti-choice law in Louisiana from taking effect while it is being challenged in the courts. John …
7 years, 2 months ago
The Supreme Court Head Fake on Abortion in Louisiana
Episode 43
The Supreme Court issued a stay against an anti-choice law in Louisiana—but only for a few days? Jess and Imani try to make sense of this puzzling mo…
7 years, 3 months ago
The John Roberts Abortion Conundrum
Episode 42
The Fifth Circuit has teed up a big test for Chief Justice John Roberts in a case out of Louisiana that involves hospital admitting privilege require…
7 years, 3 months ago
Day Two of William Barr’s Confirmation Hearings
Episode 41
In the second and final day of confirmation hearings for Attorney General nominee William Barr, witnesses testified both for and against his nominati…
7 years, 3 months ago
Day One of William Barr's Confirmation Hearings
Episode 40
Jess and Imani sift through the testimony of Attorney General nominee William Barr, including his subtle but serious signals that he might be a dange…
7 years, 3 months ago
Bye-Bye, Birth Control Benefit?
Episode 39
The Trump administration plans to take a sledgehammer to the birth control benefit. Imani and Jess explain why its approach might not be entirely leg…
7 years, 3 months ago
Recapping the Wild Ride of 2018
Episode 38
It's the end of the year, but it's just the beginning of a slew of court battles that could reshape our rights. Imani and Jess take stock of the lega…
7 years, 4 months ago