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For more than two centuries, the Supreme Court has exerted extraordinary influence over the way we live our daily lives. This series of 36 clear and insightful lectures - delivered by an award-winning teacher and widely respected authority on the Supreme Court - answers many questions about the Court as it traces the development of the Court from a body having little power or prestige to its current status as "the most powerful and prestigious judicial institution in the world."

What would you like to know about the Supreme Court’s evolution, its immense impact, and its crucial role in democracy? Now is your chance to explore the law of the land with an acclaimed expert on the United States Constitution and the Supreme Court. In 24 stimulating lectures, you will survey the history of the Supreme Court from its inception through the present day. Your discussion stays rooted in the historical - not the legal or political.

A comprehensive history of the people and cases that have changed history, this is the definitive account of the nation's highest court.

Taking his typically in-depth, historically informed view, Thom Hartmann asks: What if the Supreme Court didn't have the power to strike down laws? According to the Constitution, it doesn't. From the founding of the republic until 1803, the Supreme Court was the final court of appeals, as it was always meant to be. So where did the concept of judicial review start? As so much of modern American history, it began with the battle between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and with Marbury v. Madison.

It can be argued that one simple idea-the concept of freedom-has been the driving force of Western civilization and may be the most influential intellectual force the world has ever known. But what is freedom, exactly? These 36 engaging lectures tell the dramatic story of freedom from ancient Greece to our own day, exploring a concept so close to us we may never have considered it with the thoroughness it deserves.

In Supreme Inequality, best-selling author Adam Cohen surveys the most significant Supreme Court rulings since the Nixon era and exposes how, contrary to what Americans like to believe, the Supreme Court does little to protect the rights of the poor and disadvantaged; in fact, it has not been on their side for 50 years. Cohen proves beyond doubt that the modern Court has been one of the leading forces behind the nation’s soaring level of economic inequality, and that an institution revered as a source of fairness has been systematically making America less fair.

Uncover the intriguing legal conundrums that have shaped American history, as we delve into gripping Supreme Court cases from 1803 to 2018. Well explore everything from the limits of Congressional power and the infamous international slave trade, to the legal nuances of property rights and the impeachment process. Well also shed light on the fight for womens suffrage, the curious case of the tomato, and the legal implications of double jeopardy. Well tackle questions about citizenship, the legality of lotteries, film censorship, and the First Amendments roles during war and in defamation cases...

The American economy is strong in large part because nobody believes that America would ever default on its debt. Yet in 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt did just that, when in a bid to pull the country out of depression, he depreciated the US dollar in relation to gold, effectively annulling all debt contracts. American Default is the story of this forgotten chapter in America's history.

“The most important book in the lead up to this election.” —Nicolle Wallace, MSNBC “As Dias and Lerer write, the fight against legal abortion is tied inextricably to the fight for America’s soul.” —New York magazine “A tour de force. However you read books, hardcover, ebook...

Taking his typically in-depth, historically-informed view, Thom Hartmann examines the brutal role guns have played in American history, from the genocide of the Native Americans to the enforcement of slavery (Slave Patrols are in fact the Second Amendment’s “well-regulated militias”) and the racist post-Civil War social order. He shows how the NRA and conservative Supreme Court justices used specious logic to invent a virtually unlimited individual right to own guns, which has enabled the ever-growing number of mass shootings in the United States.

Max Weber's best-known and most controversial work, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, first published in 1904, remains to this day powerful and fascinating. Weber's highly accessible style is just one of many reasons for his continuing popularity. The book contends that the Protestant ethic made possible and encouraged the development of capitalism in the West.

The history of a language is the history of the people who speak it, those who read and write it, and those who come into contact with it. Now, this series invites you to explore your heritage from an unconventional angle: through the origin and development of the English language. Leading your expedition is Christopher R. Fee, an award-winning professor and medievalist whose expertise spans Old English, Old Norse, and historical linguistics. With flair and gusto, he draws from this well of knowledge to help you trace the evolution of English across a fascinating range of cultures.

For thirty years, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Linda Greenhouse chronicled the activities of the U.S. Supreme Court and its justices as a correspondent for the New York Times. In this Very Short Introduction, she draws on her deep knowledge of the court's history and of its written and unwritten rules to show listeners how the Supreme Court really works.

Delve into the pivotal United States Supreme Court decisions that shaped the course of civil rights and equal protection from 1856 to 1948.

Journey into the heart of landmark Supreme Court decisions that shaped civil rights and equal protection in the United States during the transformative decade of 1950-1960, as concisely summarized by Kelli Robinson.

Beyond the Bench: Unmasking the Justices, One Story at a TimeDitch the dry textbooks and step into the lives of history's most fascinating legal minds with Beyond the Bench, the podcast that unveils the human stories behind the iconic robes of the Supreme Court Justices.No wigs, just real people: Forget stuffy biographies. We weave together captivating narratives, delving into the personal journeys, triumphs, and even scandals that shaped these legal giants. From Founding Fathers to modern trailblazers, discover the passions, struggles, and motivations that fueled their paths to the highest ...

Ghost Guns: The Unfolding Legal Battle and Its Implications for America's Firearms Landscape The issue of "ghost guns" – untraceable, homemade firearms assembled from parts purchased online or through do-it-yourself kits – has emerged as a major point of contention in the ongoing debate over gun violence and firearms regulation in the United States. These weapons, which lack the serial numbers and other identifying markings required by federal law for commercially manufactured guns, have become increasingly popular among gun enthusiasts and those seeking to circumvent legal restrictions on...

SCOTUS: Dive Deep into the Lives & Times of Supreme Court JusticesUnlock the doors to the Supreme Court with SCOTUS, the podcast that brings history to life through captivating biographies of the individuals who have shaped American law.Go beyond the robes and rulings: Immerse yourself in the stories of remarkable men and women whose journeys to the highest court are as diverse and fascinating as the cases they decide. From Founding Fathers to modern trailblazers, SCOTUS uncovers the passions, struggles, and triumphs that define these legal giants.Intrigue awaits: Each episode delves into the ...

This year, on 26th January, the Supreme court of India has completed its seventieth year of existence. ‘Happy 70th Supreme Court’ is a 13 episode series about the court and its history. In each episode, legal expert Murali Krishnan covers the 70 years of its existence, discusses some landmark judgments rendered by the Supreme Court, its impact on India’s future, and the way forward. This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.

From Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to sit on the United States Supreme Court, comes this fascinating book about the history and evolution of the highest court in the land. Out of Order sheds light on the centuries of change and upheaval that transformed the Supreme Court from its uncertain beginnings into the remarkable institution that thrives and endures today.