Sarah Isgur, "Last Branch Standing" – Part Two

Sarah Isgur, "Last Branch Standing" – Part Two

June 21, 2026 · 1h 1m

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The episode features a discussion with Sarah Isgur about her insights on the Supreme Court and her new book.

As the Supreme Court's term winds down, with some notable cases still to be decided, we take a behind the scenes look at the Supreme Court and how it operates with SCOTUSblog editor Sarah Isgur. Her new book on the topic is titled "Last Branch Standing." In part two of our discussion, we talk to Sarah Isgur about the power of Chief Justice John Roberts, the personalities and influence of the other justices, and her relationship with Justice Elena Kagan, who was dean of Harvard Law School when Isgur was a student and chapter president of the Federalist Society there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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