It’s an Independence Day Miracle (if a few days delinquent). As another US Supreme Court term draws to a close, we tap in with our favorite SCOTUS obsessive, Damon Root (currently Freethink/Big Think, previous Reason, and author of books you really should buy). We discuss Presidential absolute immunity, Chevron deference, the pitiful state of SCOTUS journalism, and the obviously-super-serious effort in the US Congress to impeach/pack/scorn the highest court in the land on account of its *various crimes against democracy* (or something like that).ALSO: Frederick Douglass's on Independence Day… and Juneteenth?! “With flowing ROBES, grace, bald, striking.” - (Caddyshack - 1980) * Supreme Court and Presidential Powers * Chevron Deference, Executive Authority, and Legislative Inaction * Checks. Balances. * Judicial Perspectives on Recent Cases * Social Media and the First Amendment * Supreme Court's Conservative Majority * Frederick Douglass and American Ideals * Channeling Frederick Douglass (for Juneteenth) Recorded: June 3rd 2024Published: June 7th 2024 This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wethefifth.com/subscribe