There are certain issues that inflame tensions in the U.S. and make civilized and coherent debate impossible. Roe vs Wade is one of those issues. Given the leak of a draft from the Supreme Court, the future of Roe vs Wade has engendered peaceful protests and passionate discussion.
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Two of the nation's most esteemed legal scholars - former DOJ spokesperson Sarah Isgur and legal historian Mary Ziegler - debate a number of questions on the subject of, legally speaking, "Is It Right to End Roe?" on the latest episode of the Intelligence Squared U.S. podcast. Isgur argues Yes, Ziegler argues No.
Even while coming from different perspectives, Isgur and Ziegler offer a sober and fact-driven look at some of the implications for legal precedent and the future of the Court. As always, the nonpartisan Intelligence Squared U.S. podcast investigates the deeper questions that lie beneath the news of the day. Questions debated include:
- Exactly how likely is this draft opinion to become the law of the land?
- What would overturning such a landmark ruling mean for the Court as an institution?
- And are the Justices ultimately correct in holding that the Roe decision was simply wrong;y decided from a legal standpoint?
Listen to this new debate on the Intelligence Squared U.S. podcast here or on any podcast platform.
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