136. The judiciary’s growing role in politics

Jack and Gonzo are joined by journalist Ray Marcano and examine the judiciary’s growing political role and the frequent litigation that occurred during Joe Biden’s and now in Donald Trump’s administration.

They debate whether courts should consider real-world ramifications, contrasting the Brown v. Board of Education decision, Second Amendment expansion, and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. All three see the need for greater diversity of background and thought among the justices and note how politics have overtaken Ohio judicial races and court decisions.

Ray explains how anti-CRT and anti-DEI messaging was politically engineered to gain power by tapping into emotional and racial issues. The three also discuss negative campaigning in Ohio races. Marcano addresses concerns for freedom of the press, citing firings at Stars and Stripes and the threats he receives for his opinion writing.