Dr. Adam Feldman, a Supreme Court scholar and creator of the Empirical SCOTUS blog, dissects the recent Supreme Court term and what lies ahead. He sheds light on the notable decline in caseloads since 1988 and how the pandemic influenced this trend. The discussion dives into unexpected judicial alliances and the complexities of decisions, including the impact of Chief Justice Roberts. Anticipated cases on topics like ghost guns and transgender rights are also explored, highlighting the evolving landscape of legal issues.

Adam Feldman, an expert in Supreme Court statistics and analysis affiliated with Empirical SCOTUS, joins to discuss the intriguing concept of a 3-3-3 court and the complexities of measuring judicial ideology. He dives into the vital role of Chief Justice John Roberts and the dynamics of power within the Court. The conversation also explores the distinctions between political and judicial conservatism and the significant trends in unanimous decisions despite increasing ideological divisions. Feldman sheds light on the implications of these shifts for the legal landscape.