Factually! with Adam Conover

WTF did the Supreme Court Just Do with Leah Litman and Kate Shaw of Strict Scrutiny

Jul 10, 2024

Law professors Leah Litman and Kate Shaw from the 'Strict Scrutiny' podcast join Adam to dissect recent Supreme Court decisions, delving into the erosion of accountability, presidential immunity, climate change, and democracy. They discuss the implications of conservative courts limiting agency power, call for institutional reforms, and analyze the Democratic Party's cautious stance on altering the Supreme Court.

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Episode guests

Kate Shaw

Leah Litman

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Quick takeaways

Supreme Court rulings favor corporate power over federal agencies, impacting government functions.

Presidential immunity rulings raise concerns about unchecked executive power and legal accountability.

Calls for Supreme Court reforms highlight concerns about ideological shifts and lack of accountability in decision-making.

Deep dives

Overview of Supreme Court Decisions

Recent Supreme Court decisions have dramatically reshaped American government, emphasizing corporate power and limiting agency authority. Decisions like restricting SEC's power, halting EPA rules, and overturning Chevron rule are seen as a significant judicial power grab favoring corporations over federal agencies.

Intro

2min

Discussion on Recent Supreme Court Decisions and Implications

4min

Supreme Court Decisions Impacting American Government Landscape

16min

Discussion on Recent Supreme Court Decisions and Recommendations for Reform

5min

Analysis of Democratic Party's Hesitancy Towards Supreme Court Changes

4min

Analyzing the Supreme Court's Power Dynamics and the Call for Reform

3min

Examining the Authority and Role of the Supreme Court

13min

Discussion on the Supreme Court and Supporting the Podcast

2min

The latest round of Supreme Court decisions will radically reshape America as we know it. From overturning the Chevron decision and stripping federal agencies of their ability to do their jobs, to giving presidents broad immunity for actions that would otherwise be considered criminal, it can be hard to fully grasp the impact of these rulings, both immediately and in the future. This week, Adam speaks with Leah Litman and Kate Shaw, law professors and hosts of the podcast "Strict Scrutiny," to make sense of how the Supreme Court has sold out our future and what, if anything, can be done to restore the court to its proper function.

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