The Supreme Court is back in session and its public support is in free fall. But the unpopular court seems poised to radically alter the lives of millions of Americans. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by political analyst Elie Mystal to discuss what’s on the docket, and why so many Americans are braced for the Court to shred their rights.  

Guest: Elie Mystal, MSNBC political analyst and the justice correspondent for The Nation

Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel and Jasmine Ellis

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