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‘Cases and Controversies’ Podcast: Movie Night, Trump, and RBG
Cases and Controversies
07/24/20 • 28 min
After a wild term, the Supreme Court is finally starting to settle down a bit, so the hosts of “Cases and Controversies” are going to the movies!
On the latest episode, they interview ACLU attorneys starring in the forthcoming documentary “The Fight,” out July 31, which tracks several high-profile legal battles against the Trump administration over the last few years. The guests talk about their cases, their favorite film moments, and their thoughts on the just-completed high court term.
Hosts Kimberly Robinson and Jordan Rubin also recap Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s latest health scare and the justices’ divergent—and unexplained—orders in the aftermath of the Trump financial subpoena litigation.

Consequential SCOTUS Decisions Lurk in the Shadows
Cases and Controversies
07/17/20 • 33 min
If you were excited about the new five-justice conservative majority, this just-completed term of the Supreme Court might have left you disappointed.
But law professor Stephen Vladeck says that's not the full picture. A look at the so-called "shadow docket"—the work the court does without oral argument—suggests it was a much better term for conservatives and the Trump administration than it might seem.
On the latest episode of Bloomberg Law's Cases and Controversies, hosts Kimberly Robinson and Jordan Rubin lift the veil on some of these consequential yet enigmatic actions. This includes green-lighting President Trump's border wall and refusing to revisit the doctrine of qualified immunity.

SCOTUS Crosses Finish Line After Supremely Eventful Term
Cases and Controversies
07/10/20 • 15 min
The Supreme Court wrapped up its term after issuing decisions in July for the first time in more than two decades.
Chief Justice John Roberts continued to dominate the direction of the court he leads, authoring landmark opinions on presidential power in the cases over subpoenas for President Trump’s financial records.
He was also in the majority for two big cases handing victories to religious employers seeking to avoid compliance with discrimination laws and provide contraception coverage to their employees.
Hosts Kimberly Robinson and Jordan Rubin in the latest episode of Cases and Controversies break down the final week of the term, which also included a consequential ruling about American Indian land in Oklahoma.
They also discuss Supreme Court retirement and health care news—but not the kind court watchers were bracing for.

The Roberts Court Is Now Definitely Roberts' Court
Cases and Controversies
07/02/20 • 19 min
For the first time since Chief Justice John Roberts took the helm in 2005, the Supreme Court is going into overtime—that is, going beyond the final week in June to issue all of its decisions in argued cases.
The justices were able to clear their decks of five cases this week, in which the chief justice took a starring role. From his swing vote in a Louisiana abortion case to his vote in favor of a unitary executive, Bloomberg Law's Kimberly Robinson and Jordan Rubin break down those cases and the chief's pivotal role in this episode of our podcast, Cases & Controversies.
And later in the episode, Hogan Lovells' Cate Stetson joins the podcast to discuss Roberts' not-so-surprising votes and what it means for the future of the court.

More Historic Moves as SCOTUS Likely Goes Into July
Cases and Controversies
06/26/20 • 11 min
The Supreme Court issued just two opinions this week heading into the final days of June, with 13 argued cases still undecided as we near what is usually the end of the term.
Cases and Controversies hosts Kimberly Robinson and Jordan Rubin break down those two divided decisions, on SEC enforcement and the rights of immigrants facing expedited removal. They also talk about what the rest of the term looks like, including how the Roberts Court will likely break new ground by not issuing its final decisions until July.
Also, Bloomberg Law’s judiciary reporter, Madison Alder, joins the podcast to discuss President Trump’s twin milestones this week: appointing his 200th federal judge while failing to put any Black judges on the appeals courts.

Historic Week at SCOTUS With Big Losses for Trump Administration
Cases and Controversies
06/19/20 • 31 min
It was a historic week for the Supreme Court as the justices split among themselves while delivering victories for LGBT and immigrant rights, not to mention major defeats for the Trump administration.
Justice Neil Gorsuch and Chief Justice John Roberts faced backlash from Republicans for siding with Democratic appointees in the closely-watched employment discrimination and DACA disputes, both of which will have immediate impacts for millions of Americans.
Cases and Controversies hosts Kimberly Robinson and Jordan Rubin break down these momentous decisions, joined by guests Nicole Saharsky of Mayer Brown and Omar Gonzalez-Pagan of Lambda Legal, who filed briefs in the LGBT discrimination cases.
The hosts also highlight some important appeals the high court chose not to take up, as well as some notable instances of tempers flaring in dissent.

Kavanaugh Making His Mark With Swing Votes and Opinions
Cases and Controversies
06/12/20 • 13 min
With just one opinion and one grant coming out of the Supreme Court this week, Bloomberg Law takes a step back to look at how the term has shaped up and what to expect in the final weeks.
The court's newest member, Brett Kavanaugh, has quickly become the median justice. He's the only one to be in the majority in 100% of the argued cases that he's participated in this term. Chief Justice John Roberts is close behind.
Kavanaugh also has authored three of the court's six split decisions that were decided by just one vote. Such contentious issues typically get assigned to more senior justices.
All that's likely to change with the end of the term fast approaching and the court handing down its most consequential decisions. Look for insight on how things might change in this latest episode of Cases and Controversies with Kimberly Robinson and Jordan Rubin.

After Puerto Rico Ruling, Is Qualified Immunity Next?
Cases and Controversies
06/05/20 • 13 min
The Supreme Court issued five opinions in a range of cases on June 1, including the much-anticipated decision over the fate of Puerto Rico’s financial oversight and management board.
This week’s Cases and Controversies episode breaks down that ruling as well as decisions on immigration, arbitration, and more.
Hosts Kimberly Robinson and Jordan Rubin also look at what’s ahead and note that the term’s most contentious opinions could come soon. Among the 20 cases remaining are ones on discrimination protections for LGBT workers and the Obama-era DACA program that shields hundreds of thousands of immigrants from deportation.
The hosts also update the situation on pending petitions over qualified immunity, which was discussed in the May 22 episode. The legal doctrine that shields law enforcement from liability, even in the face of egregious allegations of civil rights violations, is taking on new significance following George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police.

Crunch Time at SCOTUS With Big Opinions Still to Come
Cases and Controversies
05/29/20 • 23 min
It's time for the justices to buckle down, with approximately two dozen cases outstanding and the end of the term approaching.
Lyle Denniston has covered the court for nearly six decades, and he joins Cases and Controversies to review the big pending cases and the pandemic's implications for the future of the Supreme Court. He'll also disclose what he's been up to during his third shot at "retirement."
Hosts Kimberly Robinson and Jordan Rubin will also get listeners up to date with the latest filings and court happenings. These include two likely new cases and emergency requests related to the pandemic.

SCOTUS Goes to Church—and to the Casinos
Cases and Controversies
07/31/20 • 22 min
The Supreme Court keeps generating news despite it being in the thick of what should be a summer vacation. Some of that news involves yet more divided shadow docket orders related to Covid-19.
On this episode of Cases and Controversies, hosts Kimberly Robinson and Jordan Rubin talk with Alliance Defending Freedom’s John Bursch. He’s one of the lawyers representing Calvary Chapel against the state of Nevada in one of the latest emergency cases that resulted in a 5-4 ruling. The church argues the state is unlawfully letting casinos operate at greater capacity than houses of worship during the pandemic.
The hosts also run through the gamut of high court news, including some Supreme scoops, another Covid-related emergency order, Justice Ginsburg being back in the hospital, and Justice Stephen Breyer becoming an epic meme.
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How many episodes does Cases and Controversies have?
Cases and Controversies currently has 203 episodes available.
What topics does Cases and Controversies cover?
The podcast is about News, News Commentary, Podcasts and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Cases and Controversies?
The episode title '‘Cases and Controversies’ Podcast: Movie Night, Trump, and RBG' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Cases and Controversies?
The average episode length on Cases and Controversies is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of Cases and Controversies released?
Episodes of Cases and Controversies are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Cases and Controversies?
The first episode of Cases and Controversies was released on May 15, 2018.
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