In This Episode
Kate is joined by Friend of the Pod Steve Vladeck (One First) to break down last week’s legal news, including developments around noncompliance in the lower courts and SCOTUS ethics. Then, Leah and Melissa join to preview upcoming arguments before the Court where the Justices will consider important asylum and Second Amendment cases, among others. Finally, Kate speaks with Elliot Williams about his new book, Five Bullets: The Story of Bernie Goetz, New York’s Explosive ’80s, and the Subway Vigilante Trial That Divided the Nation.
Favorite things:
- KS: Grant, Ron Chernow; The Last Dance
- LL: A Caribbean Heiress in Paris, Adriana Herrera; Wuthering Heights, Charli xcx
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