Jack Balkin
Professor of constitutional law at Yale Law School and former member of the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court, speaking on structural reforms and constitutional implications.
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May 11, 2026 • 43min
'If You Can Keep It': The Realities Of Supreme Court Reform
Jack Balkin, Yale constitutional law professor and former presidential commission member; Alicia Bannon, Brennan Center judiciary director; Kate Shaw, law professor and Strict Scrutiny co-host. They discuss court expansion proposals, historical and political roots of the nine-justice norm, term limits and retirement rules, shadow docket reform, ethics and confirmation process fixes, and Congress’s role in restoring balance.
Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 9min
Jack Balkin
Jack Balkin, a distinguished legal scholar from Yale, dives into the intricate relationship between history and constitutional interpretation, drawn from his new book, "Memory and Authority." He discusses the nuances of constitutional arguments and the role of originalism, contrasting it with living constitutionalism. The conversation also explores how collective memory shapes legal authority and political rhetoric, revealing the impact of historical context on modern jurisprudence. Prepare for a thought-provoking exploration of law intertwined with history!
