The Best People with Nicolle Wallace Melissa Murray is the JLo of Law
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Aug 11, 2025 
Melissa Murray, a law professor at NYU and former clerk for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, dives deep into the challenges of our legal system. She discusses the power of Black women voters and the significance of Justice Sotomayor's dissents in today’s conservative landscape. Murray emphasizes the urgency of addressing democracy's complexities and the need for civic education. With insights on judicial philosophies, she debates the implications of presidential immunity and the importance of political mobilization for a more equitable future.
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Can Humpty Dumpty Be Fixed?
- Melissa Murray warns many institutions are breaking and may be irreparable.
- She estimates it will take decades to undo months of damage.
Translate The Court For Everyone
- Melissa Murray says Strict Scrutiny translates opaque Supreme Court language for the public.
- She and co-hosts read opinions so listeners can follow legal consequences.
Look At The Court's Cumulative Picture
- Murray argues focusing on isolated cases hides the court's coordinated agenda.
- She urges analyzing multiple rulings together to see the broader trajectory.