On this episode of Our American Stories before Antonin Scalia joined the Supreme Court he was wrestling with a question that would define his career What is a judge supposed to do when the law produces a result he doesn't personally like Scalia's answer was that judges should follow the law rather than their own preferences an idea that helped shape his growing commitment to textualism and originalism James Rosen author of Scalia Rise to Greatness continues Scalia's story through his years as a lawyer professor government official and federal judge He also shares the story of Scalia's marriage to [... more]

The story of Justice Antonin Scalia's remarkable life and legacy, from his early days as a Harvard Law student to his rise to the Supreme Court, where he became a champion of originalism and textualism, and his impact on American constitutional law and the American dream. [... more]

The hosts discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on abortion law, the Second Amendment, and gun rights, explaining the implications of textualism and due process. They also delve into property law, specifically deeds in North Carolina, and discuss how lawyers get paid, including contingent fees and hourly rates. [... more]

Judge Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination hearing is underway, with Democrats focusing on the Affordable Care Act and Republicans defending her judicial philosophy, which aligns with originalism and textualism. The hearing is a crucial moment in the confirmation process, with implications for the future of the court and the country's constitutional rights. [... more]