Podcast:Civics 101 Published On: Tue Jul 23 2019 Description: The Supreme Court, considered by some to be the most powerful branch, had humble beginnings. How did it stop being, in the words of Alexander Hamilton, "next to nothing?" Do politics affect the court's decisions? And how do cases even get there? This episode features Larry Robbins, lawyer and eighteen-time advocate in the Supreme Court, and Kathryn DePalo, professor at Florida International University and past president of the Florida Political Science Association. CLICK HERE: Visit our website to donate to the podcast, sign up for our newsletter, get free educational materials, and more!