Sarah Isgur Discusses New Book on Supreme Court
In episode 101 of The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast, host Charles C. W. Cooke interviews legal analyst and author Sarah Isgur about her new book, Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today’s Supreme Court. The discussion explores the contemporary role of the U.S. Supreme Court and assesses whether the American public truly understands its functions and significance. Isgur examines the factors contributing to the Court's survival as an institution despite intense political polarization. Key topics include the interpersonal dynamics among the justices, questioning if they maintain professional relationships amidst ideological divides. The conversation also addresses widespread public criticism of the Citizens United decision and investigates the apparent paradox that achieving significant legal change through the Court often requires challenging or breaking existing laws. This episode provides an in-depth look at the internal workings and public perception of the highest court in the United States, offering insights into its resilience and operational realities. The podcast, published by National Review, features various other episodes discussing politics, history, and culture, but this specific installment focuses exclusively on judicial analysis and Isgur's literary contribution to understanding the modern judiciary.
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Sarah Isgur Discusses New Book on Supreme Court
In episode 101 of The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast, host Charles C. W. Cooke interviews legal analyst and author Sarah Isgur about her new book, Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today’s Supreme Court. The discussion explores the contemporary role of the U.S. Supreme Court and assesses whether the American public truly understands its functions and significance. Isgur examines the factors contributing to the Court's survival as an institution despite intense political polarization. Key topics include the interpersonal dynamics among the justices, questioning if they maintain professional relationships amidst ideological divides. The conversation also addresses widespread public criticism of the Citizens United decision and investigates the apparent paradox that achieving significant legal change through the Court often requires challenging or breaking existing laws. This episode provides an in-depth look at the internal workings and public perception of the highest court in the United States, offering insights into its resilience and operational realities. The podcast, published by National Review, features various other episodes discussing politics, history, and culture, but this specific installment focuses exclusively on judicial analysis and Isgur's literary contribution to understanding the modern judiciary.
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