In this episode, Grace explores the transformation of the U.S. Supreme Court into a politically charged entity, tracing its history from the era of Dwight Eisenhower through Ronald Reagan to the present day. She examines judicial activism versus originalism, and how these philosophies influence major legal decisions on civil rights, abortion, and more.

00:00 Introduction to the Supreme Court

00:26 The Role and History of the Supreme Court

01:05 The Impact of Eisenhower's Appointments

02:47 The Shift Towards Conservatism in the 1980s

03:15 The Influence of Reagan and Scalia

04:11 Breyer's Counterpoint: Active Liberty

05:21 Comparing Judicial Activism and Originalism

05:52 The Implications of Originalism

06:54 The Current State of the Supreme Court

07:26 Closing Thoughts and Ginsburg's Legacy

07:36 Podcast Credits and Sign Off

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