48. The U.S. Supreme Court has become an extension of politics

The U.S. Supreme Court is taking on the trappings of being a political body. By carefully appointing justices, a president and the senate can accomplish things they can't make happen through the legislative process. Recent decisions from the court reflect too closely what the Republican party wants. And the public is losing confidence in the court. Its approval rating has decreased from 62 percent to 40 percent in the last 20 years. Listen to Jack and Gonzo talk about how things are changing with the court.