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Takeover

Takeover

Written by: Capital News Service
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 The story of the Supreme Court's conservative supermajority.Capital News Service Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Penumbra

    Penumbra
    Nov 18 2022

    On this episode of Takeover, we'll examine the history of abortion access in the US, try to get a better sense of abortion on the ground and take a look at the broader implications of the Dobbs decision.
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    24 mins
  • The Hatchet

    The Hatchet
    Oct 27 2022

    On the third episode of Takeover, we'll discuss the history of the Voting Rights Act and how the legislation has changed under the Roberts court. We'll also talk to analysts and experts about the future of the Voting Rights Act as the Supreme Court moves to decide on the case Merrill v. Milligan.
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    26 mins
  • The List

    The List
    Oct 12 2022

    Six of the nine current Supreme Court justices are members of the Federalist Society. The organization is something of a liberal bogeyman, but how powerful are they really? In this episode, we explore tactics used by conservative interest groups to help get justices appointed to the highest court in the land. We’ll also look into dark money and the labyrinth of rules that guide its use and keep it a secret.
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    36 mins
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