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The Case That Gave the Modern Supreme Court Its Power

October 7, 2026

29:08 mins

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In this episode

Matt Beat

Co-Host
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Matt Beat

Shereen Marisol Meraji

Co-Host
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Shereen Marisol Meraji

Louise Melling

Deputy Legal Director and Director of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Center for Liberty
Louise Melling
Louise Melling