On this episode: Supreme Court scholar Adam Feldman joins the show to preview the current Supreme Court term and break down the major cases still to be argued, along with decisions expected in the months ahead. Feldman discusses cases touching on voting rights, executive authority, redistricting, and civil liberties, as well as how presidential power is shaping the court’s docket. Plus – internal court dynamics, the role of swing justices, the ‘shadow docket,’ and why Feldman thinks some of the most consequential rulings this term could come in areas that directly affect voters and everyday governance.

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