Apr 11 2017

How Supreme Court Nominations Work

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Being nominated as a Supreme Court Justice is no small thing, and it doesn't always go as planned. With this week's confirmation of Justice Gorsuch, Josh and Chuck take a look at the process of getting named to America's highest court.

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Josh and Chuck dive deep into the U.S. Supreme Court, exploring what it is, how it actually works, and why it matters so much to American life. They break down everything from the vague constitutional origins of the Court's power to the intense political battle over nominating justices, including the recent Gorsuch confirmation hearings and the controversial blocking of Merrick Garland's nomination. Whether you're curious about why justices serve for life, how ideology shapes the bench, or what exactly happens during Senate confirmation hearings, this episode gives you the full picture of one of the most powerful yet mysterious institutions in American government.


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Star Wars
Star Wars
1977 2h 1m
★ 8.2
"I'm sure there's something in Star Wars that resembles this, you know? Oh. The Jedi Council. — Josh compares the Supreme Court to the Jedi Council from Star Wars as an example of a panel of wise decision-makers." — Josh

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