The Supremes: A Guide to the Supreme Court

Education & Explainer

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Welcome to The Supremes Podcast! Though you may go about most of your days without paying a thought to the Supreme Court, it is a vital part of the United States' justice system. With us, learn about the basic parts and people of the Supreme Court that keep it running.

Episodes

  • Reed vs. Reed

    This episode discusses Reed vs. Reed, a Supreme Court case that addressed gender discrimination. It was the first case to declare a state law unconstitutional on this basis.

  • Casey, Dobbs, and Whole Woman's Health: Abortion in the United States, part 2

    This episode of The Supremes reviews three key Supreme Court cases concerning abortion rights in the United States: Casey, Dobbs, and Whole Woman's Health, all discussed in the context of the period following Roe v. Wade.

  • Roe vs. Wade and Doe vs. Bolton: Abortion in the United States, part 1

    This episode of The Supremes podcast covers the landmark Supreme Court cases Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, which established precedent for a woman's right to abortion in the United States. The episode also sets the stage for a future disc…

  • The City of Grants Pass vs. Johnson

    This episode discusses government ordinances that impose penalties for camping on public land, exploring their effects on unhoused communities through the lens of the City of Grants Pass v. Johnson case.

  • Your Right to Free Speech and What That Means, part 2

    This episode, part 2 of a series on free speech, details what is not protected under the First Amendment and discusses how these limitations may affect individuals.

  • Your Right to Free Speech and What That Means, part 1

    This episode of The Supremes discusses your First Amendment right to free speech, covering what it encompasses and its potential impact on your life.

  • Learning Resources Inc. vs. Trump

    This episode of The Supremes discusses the impact of President Trump's tariffs and a Supreme Court case concerning them.

  • Mapp vs. Ohio

    The episode discusses the Supreme Court case Mapp v. Ohio from 1961. This case established important legal precedent concerning the admissibility of evidence obtained through unlawful searches.

  • Affirmative Action and Race Conscious Programs in Higher Education

    This episode discusses landmark Supreme Court cases related to affirmative action programs in universities. It covers the legal precedents set for race-conscious admissions.

  • Engel vs. Vitale

    The podcast discusses the 1962 Supreme Court case Engel vs. Vitale, which addressed the separation of church and state.

  • Miranda vs. Arizona

    This episode discusses the 1966 Supreme Court case Miranda vs. Arizona and provides background on related cases.

  • Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barret, and Ketanji Brown Jackson

    This episode discusses Supreme Court justices Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson, covering the final three of the nine current justices.

  • Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Neil Gorsuch

    This episode focuses on associate Supreme Court justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Neil Gorsuch.

  • John G. Roberts Jr., Clarence Thomas, and Samuel A. Alito Jr.

    This episode focuses on John G. Roberts Jr., Clarence Thomas, and Samuel A. Alito Jr., highlighting their roles as three of the nine Supreme Court justices.

  • What is the Supreme Court?

    This episode of The Supremes: A Guide to the Supreme Court explains the function of the Supreme Court, identifies the current justices, and details the process by which cases are decided.

  • The Supremes - Trailer

    This is a trailer for the podcast The Supremes: A Guide to the Supreme Court. The first episode will be released soon.