Michael Podhorzer, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and former political director of the AFL-CIO, dives into the intersection of wealth and judicial power. He discusses how figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump are reshaping the Supreme Court's decisions, influencing democracy. The conversation highlights recent judicial shifts favoring the wealthy, the implications for labor movements, and the need for collective action. Podhorzer also advocates for a deeper understanding of these dynamics as essential for preserving democratic values.
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Roberts Court: Auctioned Judiciary
The Roberts Court represents a decades-long project by wealthy interests to reshape the judiciary for their agenda.
This legal movement seeks to bypass democratic constraints to impose unpopular policies through appointed justices.
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Judicial Supremacy's Democratic Risk
Bipartisan acceptance of judicial supremacy has led to a slow constitutional crisis.
The court's power undermines democracy by making key policy decisions without electoral consent.
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Rule by Fiat vs. Law
The Roberts Court often rules by fiat, making up outcomes rather than applying law uniformly.
This 'rule by fiat' contrasts with genuine rule of law, highlighting the court's biased decisions.
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Principles for Navigating the Big Debt Cycle, Where We Are Headed, and What We Should Do
Ray Dalio
In this book, Ray Dalio provides a groundbreaking analysis of the Big Debt Cycle, addressing critical questions about debt growth, the potential for a major reserve currency country like the US to go broke, and how to identify and mitigate debt-related risks. Dalio draws on his experience as a global macro investor and his study of 35 historical cases of governments facing financial crises over the past 100 years. He offers a template for identifying and managing debt problems, which he has discussed with treasury secretaries and central bankers worldwide. The book explains the mechanics of debt sustainability, potential government debt reduction strategies, and the role of central bank interventions in managing debt crises.
Money talks, and sometimes it speaks as law by fiat from the highest court in the land. In this episode of Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick delves into the impact of money on the judiciary and, eventually, on, democracy with Michael Podhorzer, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. They discuss how the many faces of big money in America, currently personified by Elon Musk and Donald Trump, have shaped the Supreme Court and government regulations. They explore the implications of recent court decisions, the downfall of unions, and the crucial role of collective action in preserving democracy. Michael Podhorzer also writes a weekly newsletter, Weekend Reading.
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