Supreme Court takes up free speech, gun rights

Oct. 02, 2023 Law

The Supreme Court's term begins today, and this year the justices will consider big cases concerning the administrative state, free speech, voting rights, and guns.

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Credits

Guest:

Jessica Levinson - Professor, LMU's Loyola Law School in Los Angeles - @LevinsonJessica

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Robin Estrin, Sara Singer Schiff

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