The Daily Show: Ears Edition TDS Time Machine | The Supreme Court
Jun 27, 2025
Dive into a hilarious yet insightful look at landmark Supreme Court moments. Jon Stewart, with guests like Steve Carell and John Oliver, unpacks the chaos of Bush v. Gore and the unsettling rise of corporate money in politics. Trevor Noah highlights Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic appointment and the aftermath of Roe v. Wade's overturning. Expect biting critiques of political reactions to reproductive rights, along with a satirical take on corporate personhood versus civil rights struggles. It's a thought-provoking journey through justice and satire!
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Corporations Gain Political Speech Rights
- The Supreme Court ruled corporations can spend unlimited money on political campaigns, treating financial expenditures as free speech.
- This ruling blurs the line between corporate influence and individual political voice.
Judicial Review and Criticism Clash
- Some conservatives see Supreme Court decisions on social issues as judicial overreach by unelected judges.
- Jon Stewart mocks this by highlighting the contradiction with judicial review's constitutional role.
Historic Supreme Court Confirmed
- Ketanji Brown-Jackson became the first black woman confirmed to the Supreme Court, marking a historic milestone.
- Democrats applauded while most Republicans left the chamber during the confirmation vote.