Ep. 42: U.S Supreme Court

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Episode 42: The U.S Supreme Court In our first episode related directly to politics and government, you’ll find an easily-digestible introduction to the U.S. Supreme Court. Using “plain-talk” English, Scott gives you a Happy July 4th greeting, and introduces Virginian Thomas Jefferson as author of the Declaration of Independence, the phrase “separation of Church and State,” and founder of the University of Virginia (UVA). However, most of the episode examines the U.S. Supreme Court: why we have it, who founded it, a brief overview of its history, and how it’s had a roughly 4-4 Conservative/Liberal split, with one “swing” justice, for several decades now. Just as the U.S. has been politically divided for decades, the U.S. Supreme Court has been equally divided, with MANY 5-4 decisions over the past years. You will learn who these nine powerful judges are and which presidents appointed them. We wrap up with a “plain-talk” explanation of some key court decisions from June 2018, and discuss how Justice Anthony Kennedy’s bombshell June 27, 2018 announcement to retire this summer has set off a firestorm of controversy, and how its effects could be felt for decades, even generations. To show you how relevant and important this issue is, this headline was published on the day we recorded this Episode. “Trump says Court pick to come July 9.” Be an informed citizen! Give it a listen! Word of the Day: supreme (adj.) highest, best Question of the Day: Whom do you think President Trump might name to replace retiring Justice Kennedy? Will the GOP-controlled Senate agree? Have a question or feedback? Maybe a topic you’d like to hear in a future episode? Please email Scott at [e-mail]. We’d love to hear from you! If you enjoy our podcasts, please subscribe, write a review, and share them on social media and by word of mouth! Those are GREAT ways to help more people find our podcasts. Please also visit us at www.DreyerCoaching.com; check out the blog posts at the bottom of the page for more information about life in the USA and the crazy English language.