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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Why did the Supreme Court reject a case over California’s coastal access laws?

    In the shadow of the Kavanaugh confirmation drama, the Supreme Court began its new term today with eight justices. For now, the court is evenly divided along party lines.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Oct 1, 2018 • 1 min read

    In the shadow of the Kavanaugh confirmation drama, the Supreme Court began its new term today with eight justices. For now, the court is evenly divided along party lines. While the justices took up landmark cases during the last term, this term promises to be a lot quieter.

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    Press Play call-in: Kavanaugh and sexual assault
    1. 0:00Why did the Supreme Court reject a case over California’s coastal access laws?You’re reading this
    2. 5:00Does #MeToo have room for Republican women?
    3. 10:00Following Kavanaugh hearing, how do people decide whether or not to share their own stories?
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      Madeleine Brand

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Press Play call-in: Kavanaugh and sexual assault
    1. 0:00Why did the Supreme Court reject a case over California’s coastal access laws?You’re reading this
    2. 5:00Does #MeToo have room for Republican women?
    3. 10:00Following Kavanaugh hearing, how do people decide whether or not to share their own stories?
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