Plus: The Epicenter of the Court

In this member-exclusive episode, Slow Burn’s host Joel Anderson and executive producer for narrative podcasts Derek John talk about Episode 4, discussing the forces at play during Thomas’ confirmation hearing, as well as the sound design of the show. Then, Joel interviews senior editor and host of Amicus Dahlia Lithwick and senior writer Mark Joseph Stern about Thomas’ jurisprudence, how he has changed the court, and what they think his legacy will be. This episode is member-exclusive. Listen to it now by subscribing to Slate Plus. By joining, not only will you unlock exclusive Slow Burn episodes, but you’ll also access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/slowburnplus to get access wherever you listen. Production by Cleo Levin.