About this episode
This episode explores the impact of David Souter's tenure on the Supreme Court and the political ramifications of the phrase 'No More Souters'.
David Souter is one of the most private, low-profile justices ever to have served on the Supreme Court. He rarely gives interviews or speeches. Yet his tenure was anything but low profile. Deemed a “home run” nominee by Republicans, Souter defied partisan expectations on the bench and ultimately ceded his seat to a Democratic president. In this episode, the story of how “No More Souters” became a rallying cry for Republicans and inspired a backlash that would change the Court forever. Voices in the episode include: • Ashley Lopez — NPR political correspondent • Anna Sale — host of WNYC Studios' Death, Sex & Money podcast • Tinsley Yarbrough — author and former political science professor at East Carolina University • Heather Gerken — Dean of Yale Law School and former Justice Souter clerk • Kermit Roosevelt III — professor at University of Pennsylvania School of Law and former Justice Souter clerk • Judge Peter Rubin — Associate Justice on Massachusetts Appeals Court and former Justice Souter clerk • Governor John H. Sununu — former governor of New Hampshire and President George H.W. Bush’s Chief of Staff Learn more: • 1992: Planned Parenthood v. Casey • 1992: Lee v. Weisman •…
People in this episode
Guests: Ashley Lopez, Anna Sale, Tinsley Yarbrough, Heather Gerken, Kermit Roosevelt III, Governor John H Sununu, Judge Peter Rubin
Topics covered
- Supreme Court
- David Souter
- politics
- Republican Party
- judicial history
Keywords
- home run nominee
- partisan expectations
- backlash
- court changes
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Planned Parenthood v. Casey, Lee v. Weisman, Bush v. Gore, Citizens United v. FEC
Books & works: No More Souters, Death, Sex & Money
Places: New Hampshire
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