Clarence Thomas
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Clarence Thomas is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Appointed in 1991, he is known for his textualist approach to constitutional and statutory interpretation. He is currently the longest-serving member of the Court.
8 episodes featuring Clarence Thomas
The Bulwark Daily
Trump loyalty strains Republicans as court battles intensify
The episode connects Republican deference to Trump, election-chain-of-custody concerns, and the long conservative campaign to reshape the Supreme Court.
Sep 25, 2026 · 60 min
Pod Save America
Democrats see a midterm opening as Trump’s record strains
The episode tests whether Democratic gains reflect a durable backlash or an overly optimistic reading of uneven races and voter concerns.
Sep 18, 2026 · 1h 30m
Up First from NPR
Trump dismisses AI risks as court protects mail-in voting
The episode connects a high-stakes technology race, election rules, and a national cultural institution confronting financial and legal peril.
Sep 15, 2026 · 15 min
Fearless with Jason Whitlock
A jury dissent becomes a fight over morality and race
The discussion tests whether mental-health defenses, jury consensus, and racial expectations can coexist with claims of moral responsibility.
Sep 14, 2026 · 40 min
Pod Save America
Republicans sell grievance as Trump’s coalition loses energy
The episode tests whether Republican messaging can overcome weak enthusiasm while exposing the policy and moral tensions surrounding support for Donald Trump.
Sep 11, 2026 · 1h 52m
The Bulwark Daily
Democrats debate durable power as sports journalism challenges billionaire control
The episode connects Democratic coalition-building with a broader argument about accountability, concentrated wealth, and institutions that protect powerful interests.
Sep 8, 2026 · 1h 18m
Fearless with Jason Whitlock
Whitlock frames Smith’s media feud as a political realignment
The episode treats a dispute over journalism standards as a test of political loyalty, media representation, and changing Black political alignments.
Aug 18, 2026 · 1h 5m
The Daily
Supreme Court expands presidential power but shields the Federal Reserve
The rulings fundamentally alter the independence of federal regulatory agencies, changing how much control a president has over the administrative state.
Jun 30, 2026 · 28 min