BONUS: Why Conservatives Created Originalism Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts
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How did the conservative legal movement co-opt an academic theory and transform it into a radically revanchist policy tool for the Supreme Court? And what’s the liberal response?
In this bonus extended interview exclusive to Slate Plus subscribers, Dahlia Lithwick talks to Professor Jack Balkin about his book, Memory and Authority: The uses of history in constitutional interpretation.
This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock exclusive SCOTUS analysis and weekly extended episodes of Amicus, but you’ll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen.
How did the conservative legal movement co-opt an academic theory and transform it into a radically revanchist policy tool for the Supreme Court? And what’s the liberal response?
In this bonus extended interview exclusive to Slate Plus subscribers, Dahlia Lithwick talks to Professor Jack Balkin about his book, Memory and Authority: The uses of history in constitutional interpretation.
This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock exclusive SCOTUS analysis and weekly extended episodes of Amicus, but you’ll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen.