Takeover

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The story of the Supreme Court's conservative supermajority.

11/18/2022

Penumbra

On this episode of Takeover, we'll examine the history of abortion access in the US, try to get a better sense of abortion on the ground and take a look at the broader implications of the Dobbs decision.

24 min
10/27/2022

The Hatchet

On the third episode of Takeover, we'll discuss the history of the Voting Rights Act and how the legislation has changed under the Roberts court. We'll also talk to analysts and experts about the future of the Voting Rights Act as the Supreme Court moves to decide on the case Merrill v. Milligan.

26 min
10/12/2022

The List

Six of the nine current Supreme Court justices are members of the Federalist Society. The organization is something of a liberal bogeyman, but how powerful are they really? In this episode, we explore tactics used by conservative interest groups to help get justices appointed to the highest court in the land. We’ll also look into dark money and the labyrinth of rules that guide its use and keep it a secret.

36 min
09/27/2022

How Did We Get Here?

Has the court been a force for change or a conservative roadblock against progress? Does the court reflect the tenor of the times or is it hopelessly out of step with the majority of Americans? Is it even proper to ask the court to mirror public opinion?

25 min
09/15/2022

Coming Soon: Takeover

Welcome to Takeover. First episode is out September 23.

1 min

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