Democratic support for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who could become the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice, was never in much doubt. Less certain was the depth of Republican opposition.
To analyze how the arguments have played out so far in her confirmation hearing, we look at four key moments.
Guest: Adam Liptak, a reporter covering th ... Show More
Jul 17
The President, His Plane and the Press
Last Friday night, F.B.I. agents showed up at the homes of several New York Times journalists and summoned them to testify before a grand jury. The move was a response by the Trump administration to an article about the safety of the new Air Force One. Tyler Pager, one of the jou ... Show More
29m 1s
Jul 16
ICE Ramps Back Up, With Deadly Results
Two fatal shootings by federal immigration agents in Texas and Maine have put the spotlight back on the Trump administration’s deportation tactics. Hamed Aleaziz, who reports on immigration policy, explains how these killings signal a return to a more aggressive form of enforceme ... Show More
25m 27s
Apr 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed To The Supreme Court
The vote was 53 to 47, with three Republicans joining the Democratic caucus in support of Jackson's nomination. When sworn in this summer, she will be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.This episode: demographics and culture correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, legal affair ... Show More
12m 28s
<p>It's been an impactful term at the Supreme Court this year, with cases impacting many facets of presidential power and checks-and-balances. </p><p><strong>On Today's Show:</strong><br /><strong>Ruth Marcus</strong>, contributor to <i>The New Yorker</i>, former columnist for <i ... Show More
