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Friday, February 19 2016

  • The Supreme Court, Explained February 19, 2016

    Justice Scalia's death has ignited a political battle over his replacement.&nbsp;We revisit our special hour on the mysterious&nbsp;workings of the Supreme Court. (episode)

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    • Behind The Corinthian Columns February 19, 2016

      The death of a justice has launched the Supreme Court back into the spotlight, revealing all that we do and don't know about the institution. A special look into our&nbsp;highest court.

    • Breaking News Consumer's Handbook: SCOTUS Edition February 19, 2016

      With the expertise of seasoned SCOTUS reporters, we've put together a handy guide for the discerning&nbsp;news consumer to make sense of the court, its decisions, and its coverage.

    • The Other Greenhouse Effect February 19, 2016

      Does the liberal intellectual press&nbsp;really influence the Supreme Court?&nbsp;

    • Our Justices, Our Selves February 19, 2016

      Cultural depictions of the Supreme Court can shed light upon the walled-off world of the justices. But does the&nbsp;court derive power from its inaccessibility?&nbsp;

    • Cameras In The Court (Feat. The Justices) February 19, 2016

      Supreme Court&nbsp;justices refuse to allow filming in the court during oral arguments and on decision days. We consider the arguments for and against&nbsp;--&nbsp;and the justices sing a song.&nbsp;