Jeannie Suk Gersen

Ruth Marcus, a legal analyst for The New Yorker, and Jeannie Suk Gersen, a Harvard constitutional law professor, dive into the legal chaos during the Trump era. They tackle controversial topics like birthright citizenship and ICE practices, debating the implications of recent rulings. Listeners’ questions reveal the unprecedented nature of these legal challenges, prompting a discussion about the evolving relationship between the courts and the executive branch. They emphasize the importance of understanding these dynamics in today’s political climate.

Join Harvard Law professor and New Yorker contributor Jeannie Suk Gersen as she dissects the recent turmoil surrounding Trump's federal funding memo. Gersen reveals how this directive has exposed tensions between the President and Congress, sparking a potential power struggle. She delves into the constitutional boundaries of executive authority, the significance of the 14th Amendment in Trump's policies, and the effects on budgetary control. The conversation offers a gripping look at the battle for power in Washington.

Jeannie Suk Gersen, a Harvard Law professor and contributing writer, discusses the Supreme Court’s new term and its implications for executive power and civil rights. She delves into the challenges to presidential authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the ongoing disputes over voting rights connected to gerrymandering. Gersen sheds light on trans rights in sports, critiques the Court's use of its emergency docket, and reflects on Chief Justice John Roberts' impact on the conservative legal landscape.

Harry Litman, an attorney and former Supreme Court clerk, Jeannie Suk Gersen, a Harvard Law professor, and Sarah Isgur, a columnist and former Justice Department spokeswoman, explore recent Supreme Court rulings. They discuss the controversial end of affirmative action in college admissions and a decision allowing discrimination against same-sex couples under the guise of free speech. The conversation raises critical questions about civil rights, the Constitution's interpretation, and the widening political divide in America.

Ruth Marcus, a legal issues writer for The New Yorker, and Jeannie Suk Gersen, a Harvard law professor, dive deep into the legal controversies surrounding Trump. They tackle birthright citizenship, examining the Supreme Court's recent rulings and the potential erosion of voting rights. The duo debates the legality of ICE practices and the challenges naturalized citizens face. With contrasting views on judicial authority, they explore how politics clash with the rule of law in these unprecedented times and invite listeners to ponder future legal complexities.

Jeannie Suk Gersen, a Harvard Law professor and New Yorker contributor, delves into the profound impacts of Donald Trump's indictments on American law and politics. She discusses how these legal battles tested the concept of presidential immunity, reshaping the future of political candidacy. Gersen explores the balance between accountability and democratic integrity, raising questions about public perception and the implications for upcoming elections. The conversation also touches on the ethical challenges surrounding executive pardons, particularly in the context of Biden's actions.

Cardiologist, law professor, pediatric nurse, and climate activist discuss heartache and ways to mend broken hearts. Topics include the impact of emotions on heart health, importance of difficult conversations in relationships, and battling grief as a nurse.

The law protects creators' original work against copycats, but it also leaves the door open for some kinds of copying. When a photographer sues the Andy Warhol Foundation for using her work without permission, the justices struggle not to play art critics as they decide the case. More Perfect explores how this star-studded case offers a look at how this Court actually makes decisions. Voices in the episode include: • David Hobbs — known as Mr. Mixx, co-founder of the hip-hop group 2 Live Crew • Jerry Saltz — senior art critic and columnist for New York magazine • Pierre Leval — judge on U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit • Jeannie Suk Gersen — More Perfect legal advisor, Harvard Law professor, New Yorker writer • Lynn Goldsmith — photographer • Andy Warhol — as himself Learn more: • 1994: Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. • 2023: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith • "Toward A Fair Use Standard" by Pierre Leval • The Andy Warhol Foundation   Shadow dockets, term limits, amicus briefs — what puzzles you about the Supreme Court? What stories are you curious about? We want to answer your questions in our next season. Click here to leave us a voice memo. Supreme Court archival audio comes from Oyez®, a free law project by Justia and the Legal Information Institute of Cornell Law School. Click here to donate to More Perfect. Support for More Perfect is provided in part by The Smart Family Fund. Follow us on Instagram, Threads and Facebook @moreperfectpodcast, and X (Twitter) @moreperfect.

The practice of legacy admissions—preferential consideration of the children of alumni—has emerged as a national flash point since the Supreme Court banned affirmative action in June. Even some prominent Republicans are joining the Biden Administration in calling for its end. David Remnick speaks with the U.S. Education Secretary, Miguel Cardona, about the politics behind college admissions. Cardona sees legacy preference as part of a pattern that discourages many students from applying to selective schools, but notes that it is not the whole problem. How can access to higher education, he asks, be more equitable when the quality of K-12 education is so inequitable?    Plus, Jeannie Suk Gersen, a professor at Harvard Law School, looks at the problems facing admissions officers now that race cannot be a consideration in maintaining diversity. Gersen has been reporting for The New Yorker on the legal fight over affirmative action and the movement to end legacy admissions. She speaks with the dean of admissions at Wesleyan University, one of the schools that voluntarily announced an end to legacy preference after the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action. “So far, the responses have been overwhelmingly positive,” Amin Abdul-Malik Gonzalez tells her. “But we’re obviously some time removed from the results of the decision. . . . I think it’s both symbolic and potentially substantive in terms of signalling our value to not have individually unearned benefits.”

In this engaging discussion, cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar unpacks the shocking truth of how emotional pain can lead to real heart problems, highlighting the phenomenon of broken heart syndrome. Harvard Law professor Jeannie Suk Gerson shares pivotal insights on marital dynamics and the importance of open communication to prevent future heartache. Pediatric nurse Hui-wen Sato opens up about grief in the ICU, while climate advocate Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug connects the emotional toll of environmental destruction with a message of hope. Together, they explore the deep intersections of heartache and resilience.