
The New Yorker Radio Hour From On the Media: We Don’t Talk About Leonard Leo
Oct 31, 2023
Investigative miniseries explores Leonard Leo's background and influential role in the conservative takeover of America's courts. Topics include Leo's financial resources for confirming conservative justices, his involvement with the Federalist Society, an unusual sighting in a small Maine town, Leo's influence on federal and state judges, Leo's early life and fundraising activities, his passion for anti-abortion, the founding of J.C.N., and behind-the-scenes efforts in Missouri to discredit a Supreme Court justice candidate.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Leonard Leo's Influence on America's Courts
01:39 • 7min
Unusual Sightings and Leonard Leo's Mansion
08:33 • 2min
The Influence of Leonard Leo and Conservative Judicial Victories
10:28 • 5min
Leonard Leo's Early Life and Fundraising Activities
15:52 • 6min
Leonard Leo: From Student Government to Conservative Champion
22:20 • 10min
The Founding of J.C.N. and Leo's Role
32:00 • 10min
Behind-the-Scenes Efforts in Missouri
42:06 • 8min
