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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
Copyright 2025 Grace Cowan
By Grace Cowan | The Alliance Coalition5
2525 ratings
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
Copyright 2025 Grace Cowan

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