23 min listen
The History of Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings
FromWe the People
ratings:
Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Sep 6, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In the midst of the contentious confirmation hearings of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, we explore the history of Supreme Court confirmation hearings and consider their constitutional implications. How did the Framers envision the Senate’s role in providing “advice and consent,” and how has it evolved over time?Guests: Lori Ringhand – professor at the University of Georgia School of Law and Adam J. White – research fellow at the Hoover Institution.This is the first episode in a two-part series covering the confirmation process. Join us next week for a post-hearing wrap-up.
Released:
Sep 6, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
The Supreme Court tackles prison beards and religious liberty: The limits of religious liberty in a secular society by We the People