Bonus: Now That’s What I Call Mailbag!
Summary
Hosts Mark Joseph Stern and Dahlia Lithwick announce Stern’s upcoming parental leave while answering listener questions about Supreme Court dynamics. They discuss how justices and scholars collaborate to shape originalist theories, the lack of enforcement for the Emoluments Clause, and the paralysis of independent agencies following the *Slaughter* decision. The episode concludes with an exploration of the extent to which law clerks ghostwrite Supreme Court opinions.
Topics discussed
Host Mark Joseph Stern announces parental leave and summer break
How originalism and legal scholars influence Supreme Court decisions
The Emoluments Clause, Trump's business dealings, and enforcement
Impact of the Slaughter case on independent agency leadership
The role of law clerks in writing Supreme Court opinions
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