Museum in new york. Were recording this on december 17th, which is Constitution Day. Lets celebrate Constitution Day and talk about the Supreme Court. With two outstanding experts on the subject. No president had more of a Significant Impact than fdr. Some helped change american democracy for the better. He got to appoint no Supreme Court justice in his first term. Well get to talking about that later. The role of the Supreme Court has changed over the years and certainly today plays a central role on our political process. The court has always been political. Joining me today is professor of law at Saint Johns University and fellow at the robert h. Jackson center. A biographer and writer of a popular news letter and website. And acclaimed posthumous book. The last insider memoir. Also with us today, the ralph blumenthal, a distinguished expert in new york. And a periodic contributor of the times. And a author of five books. He actually has a very direct connection to fdr and his admin
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