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    Antonin Scalia: His Legacy in Law and Politics

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

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    By Warren Olney • Feb 15, 2016 • 52m Listen

    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.

    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 1:48

      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 process should occur, and it doesn’t provide a timetable for filling vacancies.

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      7 min
    2. 8:42

      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 death was announced on Saturday, Republicans and Democrats got right to it. The unexpected vacancy leaves the Court divided evenly between the Left and the Right.

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      32 min
    3. 41:24

      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, because one is Shiite and the other is Sunni.

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      11 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 1:487 min

      Death of Justice Scalia Sets up Epic Battle for Power

    2. 8:4232 min

      Antonin Scalia: His Legacy in Law and Politics

    3. 41:2411 min

      The Real Life "Romeo and Juliet" of Afghanistan

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