Giant of the Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away last weekend. The Republican Party is pressing forward with filling her seat only weeks before the election, a reversal from the GOP's 2016 position on nominees during an election year. Between Mitch McConnell, SCOTUS, and the 2020 election, what does this historic moment mean for the future of the country?
Episode Transcript
Key Topics:
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy 0:15
- The Importance of Dissent on SCOTUS 1:08
- The Politics of the Supreme Court: 8 Possibilities, Reminders, and Things to Watch Out For 3:21
- What Will Likely Happen 10:02
- What Should Happen 10:18
- A Word For Those Who Are Afraid 11:26
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