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Decoding the Supreme Court with Filmmaker Dawn Porter

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In this episode we discuss truth and the Supreme Court with award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter. Her latest documentary series, 'Deadlocked: How America Shaped the Supreme Court' out September 22 on Showtime is a four part docuseries that covers a broad range of topics essential to historians and those curious about the systems of power in this country. In our conversation, we discuss Porter's transition from law to filmmaking, her perspectives on the Supreme Court's evolution, the contributions of Black and Brown justices, and the importance for us to not let the Supreme Court fail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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