BONUS: How does a case get to the Supreme Court?
This week I felt like recording a very short bonus episode for you all describing the path a case can take to end up at the Supreme Court of the Unite...
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What cases in the U.S. shape the way we live our lives? In 10 minutes or less, each episode of Lay A Foundation tackles a key ruling in the United States - facts, issue, decision, and implications, making complicated case law accessible and immediate. These bite-sized episodes can benefit us all as we navigate the incredibly complex maze of U.S. policy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 6: Chevron USA Inc. v. National Resources Defense Council
This episode covers one of the most notable cases in American administrative law. The Environmental Protection Agency’s interpretation of the Clean Ai...
Episode 5: Worcester v. Georgia
Today’s 9 minute episode gives a rundown of an extremely notable case regarding Indigenous sovereignty in this country. Here, the context and implicat...
Episode 4: Gibbons v. Ogden
This week’s episode tackles Gibbons v. Ogden, a commercial case that has had huge implications for the growth of the United States through the 1800s a...
Episode 3: Brown v. Board of Education
In this week’s 7-minute episode, Casey tackles Brown v. Board of Education, a hugely influential case in terms of desegregation and the civil rights m...
Episode 2: Marbury v. Madison
In a 7 minute episode, Casey tackles the 1803 case of Marbury v. Madison, discussing the establishment of judicial review, the legal value of the U.S....
Episode 1: Schenck v. United States
In this 5 minute episode, Casey tackles the 1919 case of Schenck v. United States, touching on the Espionage Act and its intersection with freedom of ...
Opening Statements
Before we get going, enjoy this first little snippet letting you know what to expect from these episodes! In short, 10 minutes of case breakdown, impl...