S21, E12: SCOTUS Eras: The Warren Court, part 1 (Aired 3/6/2026)

Authors

Nia Rodgers, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow
John Aughenbaugh, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityFollow

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Format

48kHz

Length

01:01:49

Recording Date

2026

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Keywords

politics, government, documents, House, Senate, Congress, President, POTUS, SCOTUS, courts, cases, law, rules

Description

Aughie and Nia discuss the Warren Court, years 1953 to 1969. Earl Warren oversaw the Court during a time of great social change in the United States. In this first episode of the Warren Court, Aughie explains the background and leadership qualities of Earl Warren as a governor of California among other positions.

Disciplines

American Politics

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