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The latest news and analysis about key cases and critical arguments before the Supreme Court. (Updated periodically) PBS News is supported by - www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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Janee Nelson
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Helena Bottemiller Evich
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Elizabeth Landers
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Episode: Trump's Supreme Court attendance highlights his focus on immigration
Nate Persily
Election-law scholar at Stanford University
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Episode: Supreme Court hears mail-in ballot case that could impact the midterms
Natasha Sarin
Professor of Law and Finance at Yale University and President of The Budget Lab at Yale
Yale University
Episode: What's next for consumers and the economy after the Supreme Court's tariff ruling
Rick Woldenberg
Owner of the Chicago-based small toy manufacturer Learning Resources
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Episode: Business owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision
Randy Babbitt
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4.0 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • Gone

    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

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    Future-is-bright
    United States8 months ago
  • Peculiar Idea of Balance

    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.

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    Kimberly, is that you?
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent Legal Snapshots

    I use this as a way to learn what is going on legally across our great country.

    Well Done again, PBS Newshour.

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    Money $teve
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent focused snapshot of the larger show

    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

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    Ricky Tenderkiss
    United States3 years ago
  • Not what it used to be … or needs to be

    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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    MystMrQ
    United States3 years ago

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Balanced, nonpartisan analysis that helps contextualize rulings beyond headlines.
Well-researched and nuanced SCOTUS coverage that adds depth to quick news briefs.
Audience appreciates the concise, focused format for time-constrained readers and watchers.
Some listeners feel coverage lacks right-leaning perspectives or breadth of viewpoints.
Very helpful for keeping up with complex legal developments without losing track of implications.

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Louisiana's redistricting rush ignites debate over race and representation
Q: How are you feeling about the current redistricting process in Louisiana?
Voters and observers describe confusion and concern about how lines are drawn, but also a sense that protecting minority rights remains a critical goal amid legal and political pressures.
How the Supreme Court's Louisiana districting decision weakens the Voting Rights Act
Q: Given that history, help us understand exactly what the court ruled today.
The court struck down Louisiana's 2024 map that created a second majority-Black district, ruling that the state had relied too heavily on race, and it articulated a new test for Section 2 violations requiring proof of intentional discrimination, effectively tightening the standard for proving discriminatory voting practices.
A look at health concerns as Roundup case reaches Supreme Court
Q: So tell us, why do farmers and other folks in the agriculture business, why is Roundup so widely used?
The guest explains that Roundup is the most widely used weed killer in the US, particularly for major crops, and has been marketed as less toxic than alternatives, which is why it remains so prevalent in agriculture and even in gardens and schools.
Supreme Court hears mail-in ballot case that could impact the midterms
Q: What is the core argument here? Why are Republicans fighting against this law?
The core argument is that federal law sets Election Day as a specific date, so ballots received after that day should not be counted, asserting federal superiority over state law; the court is weighing whether a federal provision could override Mississippi's post-Election Day counting practice.
Business owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision
Q: Do you have a response to the harsh language used by the president?
I don't have to take the position that we are against an individual like Mr. Trump; we were against the misapplication of law.

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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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