Originalism And How Might It Affect The Nation’s Laws

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Heard On The Morning Show
The U.S. Supreme Court building
The U.S. Supreme Court at sunset in Washington on Oct. 4, 2018. Manuel Balce Ceneta/ AP file photo

The U.S. Supreme Court is now dominated by conservatives and the judicial philosophy of Originalism has become prominent. We talk to a Supreme Court scholar about what Originalism means, what it looks like in practice, and how it’s likely to shape the Court’s upcoming decisions and the country.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Lori Ringhand Guest