Episode 52: The Year That Was, and Your Questions

December 29, 2021

2022 in review, including clips from Bob Woodward, Neal Katyal,  Philip Bobbitt, and more.  Plus, Professor Amar responds to your questions!

Amarica’s Constitution celebrates one year of podcasting, and what a year it was.  From the steps of the Capitol to the bench of the Court, we were there with coverage and analysis. In this episode we replay clips from, among others, Bob Woodward, Philip Bobbitt, and Neal Katyal, as they discussed and debated everything from impeachment to abortion with Akhil and Andy.  And, as long promised, your questions submitted throughout the year are answered!

Show Notes:

Clarification

In this week’s episode, we made reference to Herbert Wechsler.  Two points:  first, Akhil stated that he was raised in New York but was unsure which borough.  He was in fact born in the Bronx and moved to Manhattan – the Washington Heights neighborhood – around age 11.  Second, he argued several cases for the government before the Supreme Court in the 1940’s as a lawyer for the Department of Justice, but he was not Solicitor General.

Anderson v. Dunn (1821)

Anderson v. Dunn, 19 U.S. 204 (1821).  Unanimous opinion of the Supreme Court upholding the House of Representatives’ right to cite persons for contempt; never overruled since.

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Chiafalo v. Washington, 2020

Chiafalo v. Washington, 591 US_ (2020).  Unanimous opinion of the Supreme Court in the “faithless elector” case; Professor Amar takes issue with the opinion in our podcast.

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Oyez.com webpage listing John Roberts' cases

In response to listener question, we provide information on accessing John Roberts’ oral arguments, a resource lauded by Neal Katyal as ideal preparation for a Supreme Court advocate.

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