The Surprising History of the Supreme Court Footnote
Added 2024-09-16 08:15:58 +0000 UTCOA1069
Matt is doing a bit of blending of work and pleasure today, by sharing with everyone his footnote fetish. Let's all make this a safe place for Matt to share his more controversial proclivities. Joining us is the author of the book in the episode title, Peter Charles Hoffer. Professor Hoffer is Distinguished Research Professor of History at the University of Georgia. Unlike the justices, Professor Hoffer is an actual historian. Listen and find out not only the fascinating footnote history, but also yet more reasons why originalism and "history and tradition" are not good ways for untrained amateur historians like Samuel Alito to do jurisprudence.
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My player replayed this episode automatically today and I did not stopped it-it was such an enjoyable listen both times!
Maria Kladaki
2024-09-23 20:04:25 +0000 UTCIt's not great but it definitely isn't unlistenable. Only reason I say this is because I wonder if there are any settings on your end that could be adjusted to bring it from "unlistenable" to "not great."
Opening Arguments
2024-09-17 23:33:23 +0000 UTCMy favourite term for cherry picking to support your case is "decision-based evidence making" 🤣
Alex Cruise
2024-09-17 14:35:45 +0000 UTCHeadphones or earphones and a little forbearance for the elderly voice? Or read the book.
Rae
2024-09-16 18:29:03 +0000 UTCOh, please tell us how corporations became people!
Rae
2024-09-16 18:09:10 +0000 UTCWhat a charming episode, left me feeling very happy!
oh good what luck
2024-09-16 17:56:43 +0000 UTCI listened to quite a few DW books on tape from our local library when I was in high school and enjoyed the narration so much that I never actually picked one up. I think I was aware that there were footnotes but clearly missed out on the full majesty of them!
Matt Cameron
2024-09-16 17:24:50 +0000 UTCThis guy's mic is almost ublistenable E: it is unlistenable. Sad to miss out on a solid topic
GeneralLedger
2024-09-16 17:09:53 +0000 UTCif anyone is interested in some enjoyable footnote reading, Terry Pratchett's Discworld deserves a mention ... @Thomas I think Pratchett could make you fall in love with them ... @Matt I'm curious how you'd feel about Pratchett placing a footnote in a footnote to his footnotes...
I am a philosophical hole
2024-09-16 16:30:09 +0000 UTCoh nice, sounds very "Pale Fire" (the GOAT of all footnoted fiction). Going to check that out, ty!
Matt Cameron
2024-09-16 15:53:35 +0000 UTCI have a book recommendation for Matt and his footnote fetish. Matt, if you haven't read it, I suggest Flann O'Brien's "The Third Policeman." It's an absurdist, philosophical novel about a murder (that's about the only legal connection), but it has extensive discursive footnotes that cite completely fictional works and take snarky shots at fictional philosophers. The footnotes are not an add-on; they constitute a second plotline of their own. it's a delight for anyone who loves a good footnote (even if these are entirely made up).
Wordorigins.org
2024-09-16 14:55:29 +0000 UTCMatt got Thomas to do a full show to get a good rebuttal for Kacey in their ongoing footnote debate. And we got to come along for the ride! Joe fun. And the guest was delightful!
KeepingThePlatesSpinning
2024-09-16 12:46:45 +0000 UTC
