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Supreme Court Brief

How The Supreme Court Preserves Authority By Not Using It

Oct 14, 2026 · 22m

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On this week's episode, Supreme Court reporter Jimmy Hoover interviews law professor Neil Siegel about his latest scholarship on how the Supreme Court practices judicial self-preservation to mitigate conflicts with the Trump administration. Plus, Jimmy breaks down a new DOGE case set to be argued later this term, along with this week's hearings in cases about federal sentencing and online privacy. Host: Jimmy Hoover Guest: Neil Siegel Producer: Charles Garnar