The makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court and the cases they are hearing are no accident – right-wing political groups and billionaire zealots have played the long game to shape America’s judicial system in their image. Lisa Graves, a legal expert who has carefully tracked these actors for decades, reveals the dark money and special interests behind the cases manufactured for the Court. With decisions imminent, the Supreme Court could deliver more blows to reproductive freedom, voting rights, the government's ability to tackle critical issues such as consumer protection and climate change, and more.
Follow this season of Grave Injustice to understand what’s really behind these cases – and what's at stake.
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The makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court and the cases they are hearing are no accident – right-wing political groups and billionaire zealots have played the long game to shape America’s judicial system in their image. Lisa Graves, a legal expert who has carefully tracked these actors for decades, reveals the dark money and special interests behind the cases manufactured for the Court. With decisions imminent, the Supreme Court could deliver more blows to reproductive freedom, voting rights, the government's ability to tackle critical issues such as consumer protection and climate change, and more.
Follow this season of Grave Injustice to understand what’s really behind these cases – and what's at stake.
Small Fish Case Masks Billionaire Backer’s White Whale
Grave Injustice
33 minutes
1 year ago
Small Fish Case Masks Billionaire Backer’s White Whale
Earlier this year, the Supreme Court heard a case that, on its face, is about fishermen who disagree with a government fee. But behind it is a group of billionaires led by one of the richest men in America. This episode will explain how they propped up this case and why, if the Supreme Court takes their bait, it could destroy a foundational legal doctrine that helps government agencies keep giant corporations in check. The stakes in this seemingly small fish case could not be bigger. In this episode, you'll hear from:
Christopher Leonard, investigate journalist and author of Kochland: The Secret History of Koch Industries and Corporate Power in America
David Doniger, Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council
Nancy MacLean, American historian and author of Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
Grave Injustice is a production of COURIER and Court Accountability. Our show is hosted by Lisa Graves and produced by Devin Moroney with writing from Jared Downing. It is supervised by RC Di Mezzo with support from COURIER’s Kyle Tharp, Danielle Strasburger, and Lucy Ritzmann. Original music is by Via Mardot. Danielle DelPlato created the show’s cover art.
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Grave Injustice
The makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court and the cases they are hearing are no accident – right-wing political groups and billionaire zealots have played the long game to shape America’s judicial system in their image. Lisa Graves, a legal expert who has carefully tracked these actors for decades, reveals the dark money and special interests behind the cases manufactured for the Court. With decisions imminent, the Supreme Court could deliver more blows to reproductive freedom, voting rights, the government's ability to tackle critical issues such as consumer protection and climate change, and more.
Follow this season of Grave Injustice to understand what’s really behind these cases – and what's at stake.
