Episode 55 - The US Supreme Court - Jay to Marshall

Episode 55 October 18, 2022 01:04:43
Episode 55 - The US Supreme Court - Jay to Marshall
An Incomplete History
Episode 55 - The US Supreme Court - Jay to Marshall

Oct 18 2022 | 01:04:43

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Show Notes

The justices that sit on the US Supreme Court may be nine of the most powerful unelected officials in the world. Join us for the first of a multi-part deep dive into the story of the US Supreme. We'll cover that origins of the court as well as critical people and cases that fundamentally shaped the contemporary legal, political, economic, and social landscape of America.

This week we discuss the origin of the court and the tenures of John Jay, the first Chief Justice, and John Marshall, arguably the most importandt Chief Justice in the history of the court.

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