David French on the Supreme Court, Race, and the Miracle That Confirmed His Faith #555

About this episode

David French discusses the Supreme Court, race, and how raising a black daughter has influenced his perspective on America.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe …and how raising a black daughter changed the way he sees America. -David French returns to the Fifth Column -SCOTUS drops of a few ruling -Free speech wins 9-0 ( First Choice Women’s Resource Centers v. Davenport ) -The Voting Rights Act gets another trim ( Louisiana v. Callais ) -Racial gerrymanders vs. political gerrymanders -Smart racists, dumb racists, and …

People in this episode

Hosts: Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, Matt Welch

Guest: David French

Topics covered

• Supreme Court
• race
• free speech
• Voting Rights Act
• gerrymandering
• personal faith

Keywords

• Supreme Court
• David French
• race
• free speech
• Voting Rights Act
• gerrymandering
• faith

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Organizations: First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Louisiana

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