A Former Federal Judge Fears For Democracy

This podcast episode examines various topics, including the erosion of trust in the Supreme Court, the overturning of the Chevron doctrine, the importance of judicial restraint, the challenges faced by a blind judge, the impact of having a guide dog, and an interview with author David Tatel. The discussions cover concerns for the future of democracy, the consequences of the Supreme Court's decisions on regulatory agencies, the role of precedent and recusal in the judiciary system, the challenges and coping strategies of vision loss, and the responsibilities and dynamics of the guide dog-human relationship.

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Fresh Air

David Tatel: Losing Faith in the Supreme Court and Embracing Blindness

The Erosion of Trust in the Supreme Court: Immunity and Flawed Judicial Reasoning

The Erosion of Judicial Restraint and the Significance of Chevron Deference

The Impact of Overturning Chevron: Implications for Regulatory Agencies

Concerns about Judicial Restraint and the Gutting of the Voting Rights Act

The Principles of Judicial Restraint and the Perception of Courts' Integrity

The Burden of Recusal and Losing Vision: Insights from a Former Judge

Dealing with Vision Loss: Challenges in Dark Restaurants and Covering it Up

Peek into the Creative Process of a Prolific Latin Music Composer and Producer

The Amazing Power of the Brain and Technology in Overcoming Blindness

The Impact of a Guide Dog on Independence and Relationships

The Impact of a Guide Dog on Independence and Relationships

The Responsibilities and Magic of the Guide Dog-Human Relationship

David Tatel Talks About His New Memoir and His Well-Behaved Dog, Vixen

A Former Federal Judge Fears For Democracy

Fresh Air

00:00David Tatel: Losing Faith in the Supreme Court and Embracing Blindness

David Tatel: Losing Faith in the Supreme Court and Embracing Blindness

02:29The Erosion of Trust in the Supreme Court: Immunity and Flawed Judicial Reasoning

The Erosion of Trust in the Supreme Court: Immunity and Flawed Judicial Reasoning

05:56The Erosion of Judicial Restraint and the Significance of Chevron Deference

The Erosion of Judicial Restraint and the Significance of Chevron Deference

10:04The Impact of Overturning Chevron: Implications for Regulatory Agencies

The Impact of Overturning Chevron: Implications for Regulatory Agencies

14:03Concerns about Judicial Restraint and the Gutting of the Voting Rights Act

Concerns about Judicial Restraint and the Gutting of the Voting Rights Act

19:00The Principles of Judicial Restraint and the Perception of Courts' Integrity

The Principles of Judicial Restraint and the Perception of Courts' Integrity

22:42The Burden of Recusal and Losing Vision: Insights from a Former Judge

The Burden of Recusal and Losing Vision: Insights from a Former Judge

27:27Dealing with Vision Loss: Challenges in Dark Restaurants and Covering it Up

Dealing with Vision Loss: Challenges in Dark Restaurants and Covering it Up

30:04Peek into the Creative Process of a Prolific Latin Music Composer and Producer

Peek into the Creative Process of a Prolific Latin Music Composer and Producer

33:03The Amazing Power of the Brain and Technology in Overcoming Blindness

The Amazing Power of the Brain and Technology in Overcoming Blindness

36:11The Impact of a Guide Dog on Independence and Relationships

The Impact of a Guide Dog on Independence and Relationships

39:34The Impact of a Guide Dog on Independence and Relationships

The Impact of a Guide Dog on Independence and Relationships

43:23The Responsibilities and Magic of the Guide Dog-Human Relationship

The Responsibilities and Magic of the Guide Dog-Human Relationship

46:26David Tatel Talks About His New Memoir and His Well-Behaved Dog, Vixen

David Tatel Talks About His New Memoir and His Well-Behaved Dog, Vixen