Kannon Shanmugam, head of Supreme Court practice at Paul Weiss and a seasoned legal strategist, addresses the rising skepticism towards the judiciary. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining public trust in legal institutions and critiques proposals like court packing and term limits. The conversation dives into the dangers of questioning the Court's legitimacy and explores the bipartisan cooperation among justices. Shanmugam argues that unfounded criticisms threaten the fundamental principles of the rule of law, calling for respectful legal discourse.

Legal expert Kannon Shanmugam discusses big themes from the SCOTUS term, the health of the First Amendment, Justice Thomas' dissent in Rahimi, and Justice Samuel Alito's WSJ op-ed. They explore nuances in Supreme Court cases related to presidential power and immunity, Justice Barrett's position on the Court, the evolution of originalism, and challenges in media coverage. The podcast also features discussions on conservative legal thinkers, upcoming legal arguments, and a trip to Waffle House.