Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas made headlines when it was revealed that he had not disclosed his luxury vacations with Republican donor Harlan Crow. But this is just the tip of the conflict of interest iceberg for the Supreme Court. Nicole breaks down the truly shocking ethical blindspot woven into America's legal system and how it affects our rights. ... Show More
Nov 2
The Anthropic IPO, Explained: What the Headlines Aren’t Telling You
If your group chat is anything like mine, somebody has already asked: “Are you getting in on the Anthropic IPO?” And then the thread goes quiet, because nobody actually knows. So today I’m slowing it down. I break down how this five-year-old company got here, decode the biggest h ... Show More
15m 45s
May 2023
A Crisis of Ethics at the Supreme Court
<p>Debate about ethical standards for Supreme Court justices has intensified after a series of revelations about undisclosed gifts, luxury travel and property deals. </p><p>Adam Liptak, who covers the court for The Times, reviews the allegations of misconduct and the growing call ... Show More
33m 52s
May 2023
You Can Crime If You Want To
<p>Melissa, Kate, and Leah cover the gift that keeps on giving-- a.k.a. billionaire Harlan Crow, who can't seem to stop <a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-harlan-crow-private-school-tuition-scotus" target="_blank">giving undisclosed gifts</a> to Justice C ... Show More
1h 13m
Jun 2024
Flags, Free Trips & Secret Recordings: The Cases, Trials & Tribulation of SCOTUS
Late spring/early summer is always a busy time for the Supreme Court, but this year, it’s not just the controversial decisions that are making news. The justices themselves have been in headlines — for all the wrong reasons. Kara and an expert panel discuss the ethical lapses, re ... Show More
56m 35s
Apr 2023
Manhattan DA's Bold Lawsuit
Victoria Nourse, a professor at Georgetown Law School, discusses Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg suing US Representative Jim Jordan over his interference in the criminal case against former President Donald Trump. Steven Lubet, a professor at Northwestern School of Law, discusses Justic ... Show More
21m 27s
Mar 2024
Episode 9: Behind Closed Doors: Exposing the Dangers of Conflicts of Interest.
In "Behind Closed Doors: Exposing the Dangers of Conflicts of Interest," we explore the legal concept of conflicts of interest among public officials, highlighting how undisclosed personal interests can undermine governance. Through examples and analysis, we reveal how conflicts ... Show More
4m 19s