Day: December 15, 2024

So far this year, the Supreme Court has heard some of the most important cases this term. One case in particular, focuses on how much companies can make before it is considered fraud. The other a case about transgender care for minors in Tennessee, may ultimately turn into a case about states’ rights. Professor at UC Berkley and distinguished visiting professor at the School of Civic Leadership at the University of Texas at Austin, John Yoo, explains the cases as well as the fight for term limits for Supreme Court Justices. With a little over a month remaining in office, historians and pundits are already pondering how history will view our nation’s 46th President. Presidential historian & former United States Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services under President George W. Bush, Tevi Troy notes that Presidents are generally remembered for one big thing – often summed up in one sentence. Tevi debates whether President Biden will be remembered more for his age, or the large money legislation ushered in early in his term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., president-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is set to meet with Senators on Capitol Hill this week. While many in the medical community say his nomination is dangerous to public health, there are a group of moms who are cheering him on. Guest: Meena Duerson, CNN Correspondent
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The legendary African American poet Nikki Giovanni passed away this week at the age of 81. Since fiercely coming onto the scene during the Black Power movement of the 1960s, Giovanni established a rich and powerful literary legacy. Her work often celebrated the power of Black joy contained within the fight for civil rights by reminding readers that “Black love is Black wealth”. Today on the show, we feature a conversation between Rachel Martin, host of NPR’s Wild Card , and Nikki Giovanni from earlier this year. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy