Antonin Scalia: His Legacy in Law and Politics

Hosted by Warren Olney Feb. 15, 2016 National

The legacy of the late US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in law and politics.

Later on the show, a real-life Romeo and Juliet in Afghanistan.

From this Episode:

Death of Justice Scalia Sets up Epic Battle for Power

Article II of the US Constitution says the President "shall" nominate judges of the US Supreme Court with the advice and consent of the Senate. But it doesn’t say when that...

7 min

Antonin Scalia: His Legacy in Law and Politics

The late Justice Antonin Scalia relished the use of vivid language in fiery debates about the Constitution, politics and social issues. Almost immediately after his sudden...

32 min

The Real Life "Romeo and Juliet" of Afghanistan

Shakespeare's fictional Romeo and Juliet were "star-crossed lovers" because they came from feuding Italian families. In Afghanistan, a couple is "star-crossed" in real life,...

11 min

Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Evan George, Katie Cooper

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