Damon Root

Damon Root, author of 'Overruled' and staff editor at Reason Magazine, dives into recent Supreme Court rulings affecting birthright citizenship and executive power. He unpacks the broader implications of presidential overreach and judicial interventions with wit and clarity. The conversation then shifts as hosts share a wild tale of a car accident involving Russian trash men, leading to humorous commentary on political identities and the chaos of contemporary protest movements. Expect humor mixed with sharp insights into legal and cultural dynamics.

Our old pal Damon Root, author of Overruled: The Long War for Control of the U.S. Supreme Court, stops by to explain why the world is ending and racism won and all new websites will be homophobic and paying your debts is fascism or something. So yeah, the lads discuss the court, affirmative action, student loans and how to eat your gay website cake. Enjoy. 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

SCOTUS obsessive Damon Root discusses Presidential immunity, Chevron deference, and SCOTUS journalism. Topics include conservative majority, Frederick Douglass, social media censorship, and judicial perspectives. Delve into presidential powers, First Amendment issues, and misconceptions about the Supreme Court's ideology.

Ken White, a legendary civil liberties attorney and Twitter personality from Popehat, joins Damon Root, Reason's SCOTUS journalist and author of "Overruled." They unpack Justice Anthony Kennedy's surprising retirement and its impact on the court's ideological balance. The duo also dives into recent Supreme Court rulings, including the travel ban and privacy rights concerning cell phone data. The conversation takes a quirky turn with a discussion on civility in politics, public accommodations, and the challenges of civil discourse in today's divided climate.

Damon Root, legal journalist and author of Overruled, breaks down a big Supreme Court tariff ruling. He highlights separation of powers, the major questions doctrine, and why three justices dissented. Short, sharp takes on congressional abdication and conservative inconsistency.