It’s the First Monday in October, and that can mean only one thing – the Supreme Court is now in session! Plenty of controversial and contentious cases will go before the Court this term, and to help you keep up with developments on the docket, we’re providing a roster of resources. Included are podcasts, blogs, articles, videos, and more created by smart, thoughtful people. They shed light on all things SCOTUS including cases decided in the shadows and on the merits. Commentary may be incisive and thoughtful or critical and jaded, but it’s all interesting. If it’s snark and cynicism you crave or more serious analysis and insight, you will find it here.
Before we begin with podcasts, let’s get BACK TO BASICS with the following:
Current Justices (Biographies) – United States Supreme Court
Glossary of Supreme Court Terms – SCOTUSblog
Supreme Court Procedures – U.S. Courts
Visitor’s Guide to Oral Argument – United States Supreme Court
The Opinion-Writing Process – The Supreme Court Opinion Writing Database
How to Read a U.S. Supreme Court Opinion – American Bar Association
How to Read a U.S. Supreme Court Opinion – National Council for the Social Studies
What’s the Point of a Supreme Court Dissent? – The Nation
Merits Cases (To Be) Decided During October Term 2021 -- SCOTUSblog
PODCASTS
Amicus with Dahlia Lithwick -- Slate
Argument Audio – United States Supreme Court
More Perfect – WNYC
SCOTUS 101 – Heritage Foundation
SCOTUS TRIVIA
10 Fascinating Facts About the Supreme Court – National Constitution Center
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Supreme Court? – PBS, Frontline
FAQ – Supreme Court Justices – United States Supreme Court