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Key Congressional Elections in History
With the 2018 midterm elections fast approaching, this episode delves into the history of congressional elections, from the Founding to today, answer…
7 years, 8 months ago
Is There a Supreme Court Legitimacy Crisis?
In the aftermath of Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, debates about the Supreme Court’s legitimacy remain in the public spotlight. Some believe…
7 years, 8 months ago
Libel, the Media, and Constitutional Legitimacy
Cries of “defamation” came from the White House following the publication of in-depth reporting on President Donald Trump and his finances by The New…
7 years, 8 months ago
Senators Flake and Coons: The Future of the Senate and the Supreme Court
Senators Jeff Flake and Chris Coons join Jeffrey Rosen to discuss their important role in the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, including their last-m…
7 years, 8 months ago
Supreme Court Term Preview
We take a deep dive into the upcoming Supreme Court term, set to begin Monday, October 1, and explore forthcoming cases that involve everything from …
7 years, 9 months ago
Should Chevron Be Overturned?
This episode, recorded live in New York City at the Federal Bar Association’s 2018 annual convention, features a debate of the following question: “S…
7 years, 9 months ago
Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings Recap
Nina Totenberg and Neal Katyal join host Jeffrey Rosen to unpack Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings and evaluate his testimony. Totenberg …
7 years, 9 months ago
The History of Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings
In the midst of the contentious confirmation hearings of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, we explore the history of Supreme Court confirmation hearings and con…
7 years, 9 months ago
What Constitutes an Impeachable Offense?
Last week’s guilty plea from Michael Cohen and the conviction of Paul Manafort prompted widespread debate over whether the president was implicated i…
7 years, 10 months ago
Robert Smalls: Escaping Slavery and Fighting Injustice
In the midst of the Civil War, Robert Smalls overtook a Confederate boat filled with 17 other enslaved people and steered it to freedom. This extraor…
7 years, 10 months ago