Supreme Court Comedy Festival: Justice Scalia's Funniest Moments – with James Rosen (Part 2)
Summary
In this episode of Extreme Mortman, host Howard Mortman and guest James Rosen, author of a Scalia biography, explore the late Justice Antonin Scalia’s humor and legacy. They analyze famous oral argument clips, including the "I'm Scalia" moment in Bush v. Gore, and discuss his relationships with colleagues like Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer. The conversation highlights Scalia’s wit, his impactful dissents, and his personal life as a devoted family man.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest James Rosen
The 'I'm Scalia' moment in Bush v. Gore
Recontextualizing Scalia's humor and intent
Scalia's wit in the Obamacare oral arguments
Scalia's family life and large household
The art of the dissent and written humor
The bear joke and friendship with Justice Breyer
Relationship with Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Book promotion and author's other works
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