

Is ‘Text, History, and Tradition’ Alive and Well?
Jul 9, 2024
Legal expert Kannon Shanmugam discusses big themes from the SCOTUS term, the health of the First Amendment, Justice Thomas' dissent in Rahimi, and Justice Samuel Alito's WSJ op-ed. They explore nuances in Supreme Court cases related to presidential power and immunity, Justice Barrett's position on the Court, the evolution of originalism, and challenges in media coverage. The podcast also features discussions on conservative legal thinkers, upcoming legal arguments, and a trip to Waffle House.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Presidential Power and Immunity: Nuances in Supreme Court Cases
04:32 • 23min
Analyzing Justice Barrett's Position on the Supreme Court
27:40 • 8min
The Evolution of Originalism and Second Amendment Challenges
35:56 • 28min
Conservative Legal Thinkers and Media Coverage of Supreme Court Cases
01:04:18 • 15min
Exploring Food in Alabama and Upcoming Legal Arguments
01:19:21 • 3min
Debating Pre-Argument Meals and a Trip to Waffle House
01:22:01 • 2min