The PoliticsGirl Podcast

UnJust Justice: A Conversation about SCOTUS with Dahlia Lithwick

Aug 22, 2023

"The PoliticsGirl Podcast" features guest Dahlia Lithwick, who believes we have an opportunity to address the court with our politics. Corruption within the court and the need for institutional change are discussed. The podcast delves into Supreme Court ethics, recent legislation for a code of conduct, and a violation of the court. Sponsors Miracle and Real Paper are mentioned, along with recent Supreme Court decisions and their impact. The conservative nature of the court, power dynamics, and corruption are also explored.

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Episode guests

Dahlia Lithwick

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Quick takeaways

True institutional change is shockingly doable if we make the court a first-tier issue.

The power imbalance within the court and the audacity of certain justices undermine public faith.

Public engagement and resistance are urgent to counter the court's conservative activist tendencies and protect individual rights.

Deep dives

The Need for Court Reform and Scrutiny

The podcast discusses the need for court reform and increased scrutiny of the Supreme Court. It highlights the concerns about the lack of boundaries, ethics rules, and accountability in the court. The podcast emphasizes the importance of making connections between the court's decisions and the issues of corruption, self-dealing, and influence by wealthy individuals and interest groups. It calls for a better understanding of the connection between the court's actions and the erosion of democracy. It also emphasizes the need for public engagement and active participation to demand change and prevent further erosion of trust in the court.

Introduction

2min

Supreme Court Ethics and Corruption

23min

Violations, Supreme Court, and Brain-Boosting Protein Bars

3min

Discussion of Two Sponsors: Miracle and Real Paper

2min

Sponsor Ads and Supreme Court Discussions

4min

The Conservative Nature of the Supreme Court and Power Dynamics

23min

Despite how frustrated we might be with the ethics, decisions, and arrogance of this far right activist court, guest Dahlia Lithwick believes we’re actually at an amazing moment in American history where we have the opportunity to really address the court with our politics. If we’re not happy, then we insist on change. Supreme Court justices are not imperial. Corrupt people make corrupt rulings, and most of the county can agree we hate corruption. According to Dahlia, true institutional change is not only possible, it’s shockingly doable, but it won’t happen unless we make the court a first tier issue.

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Guest social:

Twitter: @Dahlialithwick

Slate: https://slate.com/author/dahlia-lithwick

Lady Justice: https://www.amazon.com/Lady-Justice-Women-Battle-America/dp/0525561382

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