The United States Supreme Court just concluded its latest term, and it was a doozy. Although a decision giving the president broad immunity from criminal prosecution took the spotlight, other decisions from the conservative majority sent shockwaves through the legal community, including stripping power from federal agencies and giving that power to the courts. The gang breaks down how the Supreme Court has gone from nearly 250 years of stabilizing the country to devolving into another tool for a political faction marred by corruption and starving for more power.

 

0:00:00 - Intro (Meredith breaks diet for America, Ty's adventure in DEEP rural Missouri, Pride Month update, Project 2025 update)

0:15:10 - Sounds of the Week:

• The New Norm Show
• Hawk tuah!

0:32:09 - Supreme Court of the United States

 

Songs:

"I Fought the Law" by The Clash

"Tear the Fascists Down" by Woody Guthrie

"If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next" by Manic Street Preachers

 

Notes:

• Humansville, Mo. (0:04:00)
• Every MLB team except one celebrated Pride (0:09:00)
• Trump disavows Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, despite MAGA ties (0:11:00)
• Hailey Welch, aka the 'Hawk Tuah girl,' learns firsthand what it means to go viral (0:27:15)
• First 2024 presidential debate (0:32:55)
• Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity (0:33:20)
• Here’s What the Court’s Chevron Ruling Could Mean in Everyday Terms (0:37:20)
• Chevron doctrine, explained (0:37:20)
• The Supreme Court rules for a North Dakota truck stop in a new blow to federal regulators (0:39:15)
• Corner Post case, explained (0:39:15)
• Trump’s Second Term: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (0:43:30)
• Sotomayor’s dissent: A president should not be a ‘king above the law’ (1:01:55)