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Political Theater, Episode 370

Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justice Elena Kagan greet President Donald Trump after his address to Congress on March 4. The court has found itself in an increasingly prominent space in a series of cases concerning Trump's administration.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justice Elena Kagan greet President Donald Trump after his address to Congress on March 4. The court has found itself in an increasingly prominent space in a series of cases concerning Trump's administration. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
By Jason Dick and Todd Ruger
Posted May 20, 2025 at 4:21pm

Jason Dick and Todd Ruger discuss their (and some public officials’) race times at the ACLI Capital Challenge, then delve into the Supreme Court’s internal dynamics, how its workload has evolved, what big decisions are expected before the end of the term and a little about David Souter. They cap it off with an ultra-special word of the week segment. 

Show Notes:

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