America’s Mistakes Podcast

God, Grafts, and Gavel: How the Supreme Court Lost Its Compass

June 8, 2026·42 min
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Host Peter Hesse and attorney Lewis M. Ress dissect a deeply politicized Supreme Court, covering Justice Clarence Thomas' controversial remarks about divine guidance, the court's weak ethics code, and undisclosed gifts tied to influential donors. They also examine the shadow docket, rulings on gerrymandering and religious symbols, the Trump immunity decision, and the broader threats these trends pose to democratic representation and judicial accountability.

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