In this episode, Grace explores the transformation of the U.S. Supreme Court into a politically charged entity, tracing its history from the era of Dwight Eisenhower through Ronald Reagan to the present day. She examines judicial activism versus originalism, and how these philosophies influence major legal decisions on civil rights, abortion, and more. 00:00 Introduction to the Supreme Court00:26 The Role and History of the Supreme Court01:05 The Impact of Eisenhower's Appointments02:47 The Shift Towards Conservatism in the 1980s03:15 The Influence of Reagan and Scalia04:11 Breyer's Counterpoint: Active Liberty05:21 Comparing Judicial Activism and Originalism05:52 The Implications of Originalism06:54 The Current State of the Supreme Court07:26 Closing Thoughts and Ginsburg's Legacy07:36 Podcast Credits and Sign OffCopyright 2025 Grace Cowan CC-BY-SA 3.0 - Image attributed to Joe Ravi under license CC-BY-SA 3.0The Poets of Rhythm - "South Carolina

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