Leah Litman on the Grievance and Conspiracy Theories That Run SCOTUS (Bradley Onishi and Daniel Miller; Straight White American Jesus podcast)

In this episode of ‘Straight White American Jesus,’ host Brad Onishi welcomes Leah Litman, a professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School , author of Lawless, and co-host of the podcast ‘Strict Scrutiny.’ 

They discuss the political nature of the Supreme Court. 

Litman highlights conservative grievances, the rise of conspiracy theories influenced by these grievances, and the implications for judicial decisions affecting voting rights, LGBT equality, and reproductive rights. 

They explore the detrimental impact of originalism and the influence of the Federalist Society on judicial appointments. The conversation concludes with potential reforms to democratize the Supreme Court, including court expansion and ethics codes.

Interview: 

https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/leah-litman-on-the-grievance-and-conspiracy-theories-that-run-scotus/