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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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Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress as the nation's highest court looks to increase security funding in the wake of threats. It's the first time Supreme Court justices have appeared before Congress since... more

The Supreme Court wrapped up its term issuing major rulings in cases centered on some of the nation's biggest political fights. The most high-profile is a landmark ruling striking down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citiz... more

To discuss the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling, Amna Nawaz spoke with Amanda Frost. She is a professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, and the author of "You Are Not American: Citizenship Stripping from Dred Scott to the Dr... more

To discuss the Supreme Court upholding state bans on transgender athletes competing in girls' and women's sports, Geoff Bennett spoke with Katie Barnes, who covers sports and gender as a senior writer for ESPN. PBS News is supported by - www.... more

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Elena Kagan
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Episode: Supreme Court justices make case for more security funding
Amy Coney Barrett
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Episode: Supreme Court justices make case for more security funding
Amanda Frost
Professor at the University of Virginia School of Law
University of Virginia
Episode: How the birthright citizenship decision impacts Trump's immigration agenda
Katie Barnes
Senior writer for ESPN covering sports and gender; author of Fair Play, Trans Athletes and the Fight for Fairness
ESPN
Episode: Who is affected by the Supreme Court's ruling on trans athletes in women's sports
Rick Hasen
Professor of Law and Political Science at UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Supreme Court transforms campaign finance rules, lifting limits on party spending
Abbe Lowell
Lead counsel for Lisa Cook
Cook's legal team
Episode: Supreme Court ruling proves Federal Reserve is unique agency, Lisa Cook's lawyer says
Doris Meissner
Senior fellow at the Migration Policy Institute; former INS official under Reagan and Clinton
Migration Policy Institute
Episode: How the Supreme Court immigration rulings could impact asylum in the U.S.
Dr. Chadi Nabhan
Medical oncologist and author of Toxic Exposure, the true story behind the Monsanto trials and the search for justice
Medical oncology, Author
Episode: What science tells us about the health risks of Roundup
Leona Tate
Civil rights activist and pioneer in desegregation of New Orleans schools
Civil rights advocacy
Episode: Louisiana's redistricting rush ignites debate over race and representation

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • How

    How do you turn the court’s request for funding into ethics and Trump? That doesn’t even make sense.

    The threats to the court were targeted from the left. Perhaps a better look would be at who leaked the court’s decisions? That is new. Who posted hate and the addresses of the justice’s? Do your job and report and don’t just go to Trump, that is lazy and tired coverage. Try harder or we will stop listening.

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    Future-is-bright
    United States6 days ago
  • 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

    Apple Podcasts
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    Future-is-bright
    United States9 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    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

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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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Supreme Court transforms campaign finance rules, lifting limits on party spending
Q: In terms of broader impact, what might this mean for contribution limits and the potential evolution of fundraising rules?
The guest notes that while direct contributions to federal candidates remain relatively protected for now, the ruling increases pressure on long-standing limits like those on soft money to parties, raising the likelihood that more money will flow through parties and potentially erode other oversight and disclosure rules over time.
Supreme Court transforms campaign finance rules, lifting limits on party spending
Q: Where will people see the effects of this ruling in the near term, and how will the changes manifest in campaigning?
Hasen suggests the first visible impact will be on television advertising, as parties gain access to the lowest unit rate, followed by increased campaign advertising and a shift in funding dynamics toward party structures, with a short-term skew toward Republican messaging before broader parity develops.
Supreme Court transforms campaign finance rules, lifting limits on party spending
Q: Republicans were arguing the limits on these coordinated party expenditures amounted to limits on free speech. What's your reaction to the Supreme Court ruling of lifting those limits and along ideological lines?
The guest explains that the ruling fits a broader pattern of deregulation since Citizens United, giving parties a larger fundraising edge and allowing closer coordination with campaigns, while signaling that certain traditional contribution limits may remain intact for now, with future challenges likely focused on soft money and party-building rules.
How the birthright citizenship decision impacts Trump's immigration agenda
Q: Did it surprise you that three justices would have overturned this 150-year precedent?
Yes, somewhat surprised, given the oral argument showed skepticism from Justices Kavanaugh and Gorsuch, but ultimately the majority stood by a broader reading of birthright citizenship.
Who is affected by the Supreme Court's ruling on trans athletes in women's sports
Q: Based on your reporting, is there a framework or an approach that can meaningfully account for both concerns of fairness and inclusion?
There isn't a single framework that satisfies all sides; the debate centers on balancing inclusion with competitive fairness, the variability of policies across levels of competition, and the evolving science, which makes a universal answer unlikely.

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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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2. Amy Coney Barrett
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4. Katie Barnes
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7. Doris Meissner
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