Michael Waldman [Rerelease from 5/25/23]
Michael Waldman [Rerelease from 5/25/23]  
Podcast: Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Rating: Explicit Published On: Thu Aug 10 2023
Description: Michael Waldman (The Supermajority, The Fight to Vote, The Second Amendment) is an attorney, presidential speechwriter, and author. Michael joins the Armchair Expert to discuss how the U.S. Supreme Court is involved in modern policymaking, what the concept of originalism is, and how extremism is influencing judges rulings on cases. Michael and Dax talk about the changes Congress can make to how justices are appointed, how public hearings have become spectacles for entertainment, and what role the media has in shaping the court of public opinion. Michael explains how the office of the President was founded, the struggles between gun rights and public safety policy, and why it’s important to protect judicial independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices