

3528 - Trump-GOP's Supreme Court Rubber Stamp w/ Elie Mystal
Jun 30, 2025
Elie Mystal, Justice correspondent and columnist at The Nation and author of *Bad Law*, joins to dissect the GOP's latest legislative moves, spotlighting a bill that significantly harms healthcare and wealth distribution. He critiques troubling Supreme Court rulings affecting civil rights, focusing on the implications for women's healthcare and LGBTQ+ education. The conversation reveals the drift toward authoritarianism in judicial decisions while addressing public discontent and the hypocrisy permeating recent political actions. Tune in for a mix of wit and critical insight!
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SCOTUS Erodes Medicaid Choice
- The Supreme Court weakened Medicaid patients' freedom to choose their healthcare provider by siding with states restricting Medicaid funds to abortion providers.
- This ruling harms poor women's access to healthcare beyond abortion, eroding statutory rights.
Elie's Honeymoon PlayStation Story
- Elie Mystal brought his PlayStation on his honeymoon to have personal entertainment when his wife was busy.
- It showed his practical approach to staying engaged even during personal time.
Court as Culture Warrior
- The Supreme Court now openly embodies a culture war court imposing partisan ideologies over law.
- They disregard statutes and precedent to achieve the most destructive outcomes.