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The Supreme Court Exerts Its Power on Behalf of Big Business

Wal-Mart, AT&T and power companies won big during this Supreme Court term. Is the Court more business-friendly under Chief Justice Roberts and the conservative majority?

By Warren Olney • Jun 28, 2011 • 50m Listen

Wal-Mart, AT&T and power companies won big during this year's term of the US Supreme Court. Is the Court more business-friendly under Chief Justice John Roberts and the conservative majority? Is it liberal when it comes to the First Amendment? Also, beware of Greeks bearing defaults, and the US and North Korea in the Women's World Cup.

Banner image: Activist Kellye McIntosh of Alliance for Justice holds a sign during a rally in front of the US Supreme Court March 29, 2011 in Washington, DC. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Andrea Brody
Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast
Christian Bordal
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To the Point

The Supreme Court Exerts Its Power on Behalf of Big Business

Wal-Mart, AT&T and power companies won big during this Supreme Court term. Is the Court more business-friendly under Chief Justice Roberts and the conservative majority?

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To the Point

The Supreme Court Exerts Its Power on Behalf of Big Business

Wal-Mart, AT&T and power companies won big during this Supreme Court term. Is the Court more business-friendly under Chief Justice Roberts and the conservative majority?

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