A Blockbuster Non-Opinion and a Fascism Grab Bag

Melissa, Leah, and Kate kick the show off with a look at the Court’s 4-4 deadlock on Oklahoma’s religious charter school case. Then, it’s a romp through the shadow docket, Judge Jim Ho’s sweaty pleas for attention, Kristi Noem’s humiliating Senate hearing, and selections from Trump’s fascism grab bag. Leah also speaks with Professor Noah Rosenblum of NYU School of Law about the 6-3 decision from the Court allowing the president to fire federal commissioners without cause.

Hosts’ favorite things:

• Kate: ReadYour Way Through New York City (NYT); Girl on Girl How: Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves, Sophie Gilbert; CahokiaJazz, Francis Spufford
• Leah: Matt Kacsmaryk Shouldn't Be a Judge, Chris Geidner (Law Dork); LetThem Stare, Julie Murphy and Jonathan Van Ness; KissingGirls on Shabbat, Sara Glass; TheDuke of Shadows, Meredith Duran
• Melissa: The Four Seasons (Netflix); Matriarch,Tina Knowles

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