RBG and what’s next for the US Supreme Court
The Story23 Syys 2020

RBG and what’s next for the US Supreme Court

On Friday, US Supreme court justice and 87-year old five foot pop culture icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. With her passing, a prized vacancy on the highest and most influential court in the US has opened up. Who is going to fill it and what will it mean for the future of American politics?


Guest:

Henry Zefffman, Washington Correspondent for The Times.


Host: Luke Jones.


Clips used: BBC, The Kennedy Center.

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