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Justice Breyer's ear notch test for our constitution
Justice Breyer's ear notch test for our constitution
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Apr 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Textualism, which sees a legal system's original structure as immortal, is the dominating philosophy on the court today. But retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer argues pragmatism, which considers consequences of legal decisions, is the better mindset.
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On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world.
About:
On Point is WBUR’s award-winning, daily public radio show and podcast. Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti leads provocative conversations that help make sense of the world.
Released:
Apr 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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