Ketanji Brown Jackson is feeling supreme episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 21, 2022 · 18 MIN

Ketanji Brown Jackson is feeling supreme

from Headlines From The Times · host David G. Savage, Gustavo Arellano, Denise Guerra, Shannon Lin, Kasia Broussalian, Ashlea Brown, Angel Carreras, Mario Diaz, Kinsee Morlan, Jazmín Aguilera, Shani O. Hilton

Today, hearings will begin to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court to fill the seat of retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. Jackson’s a different type of judge, a Black woman for starters — she’d be the first ever on the Supreme Court — but she also brings unprecedented professional and life experiences. But even if she’s confirmed, how much influence can a history maker really have?More reading:Jackson supporters gear up to protect her historic Supreme Court bid from racist, sexist attacksBiden nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court in historic pickColumn: The unsubtle racism of questioning Ketanji Brown Jackson’s qualifications

Confirmation hearings begin today for Kentanji Brown Jackson, nominated to join the U.S. Supreme Court. We examine her career — and what difference can she make.

NOW PLAYING

Ketanji Brown Jackson is feeling supreme

0:00 18:03

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Headlines From The Times?

This episode is 18 minutes long.

When was this Headlines From The Times episode published?

This episode was published on March 21, 2022.

What is this episode about?

Today, hearings will begin to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court to fill the seat of retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. Jackson’s a different type of judge, a Black woman for starters — she’d be the first ever on the Supreme Court...

Can I download this Headlines From The Times episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!