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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 25 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court reinstated a murder conviction in the case of Etan Patz, tornadoes killed at least three people across the Midwest, Colombia voted for its next president, authorities said that confirmed Ebola cases topped 1... more
The Supreme Court again extended access to mifepristone, for now. Thursday, justices extended a pause on a lower court ruling that would have blocked telehealth prescriptions and mail distribution of the abortion pill. Amna Nawaz discussed what this ... more
With its House primary contests off the calendar for now, Louisiana is taking another step to redraw its political battle lines. The move comes after the Supreme Court once again pared back landmark civil rights protections. Once the lines are settle... more
Early voting continues in Louisiana even as the status of the state's primary elections remains in flux. Last week, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map and the state's Republican governor suspended primary elections for the U.... more
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Gone are the good days at NPR. Something changed 10 years ago and now every question, every guest, every opinion are twisted around a narrow view. I hang my head about 40 seconds into each episode. It’s just not possible to learn anything new from even this narrowly focused program
2.25 stars: I rounded it up to be generous.
PBS highlights the left’s best, positive vision and their deep biases. They feature lefty pundits making a persuasive case for the left. The same lefties then tell us what the right thinks. You’ll never actually hear a pundit on the right speak for themselves. Nor will you get an objective understanding of the big picture. But you will know how media elites who used to shape public thought want you to think.
I use this as a way to learn what is going on legally across our great country.
Well Done again, PBS Newshour.
THANK YOU for this SCOTUS-centered portion of the larger PBS NewsHour. I don’t always have time to watch the whole NewsHour every night, so this sort of brief, themed focus suits me and my avid court-watching perfectly. Even in segments as short as five or six minutes, this journalism goes deeper and provides more context than reporting ten or twelve times longer. Your strict nonpartisanship coupled with your respect for and knowledge of the history and laws of the USA is especially appreciated ... more
Sadly, PBS’s SCOTUS coverage has ceased to be a nuanced, in-depth view of the Court and has instead become as shrill and hyperbolic as the partisan news sources I try to avoid. A shame, as there is a crying need for balanced court analysis. I can get MSNBC’s perspective on MSNBC. PBS used to be so much better than this.
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This show provides concise, legally grounded analysis of Supreme Court developments, focusing on high-profile rulings, oral arguments, and how they affect policy and society. Episodes frequently feature legal scholars, journalists, and advocacy voices to unpack complex decisions on topics like voting rights, immigration, gun rights, and civil liberties, with clear explanations of legal precedents and potential real-world impacts. A notable strength is its tight, themed coverage (e.g., SCOTUS-argument deep dives) that helps listeners understand implications beyond daily headlines, making it appealing to lawyers, policymakers, and informed citizens seeking nonpartisan context.
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