The Majority Report with Sam Seder

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.
ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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