Constitution Breakdown #6: Adam Liptak

The podcast examines Article III of the U.S. Constitution, which establishes the judicial branch, focusing on its surprising brevity and the significant role Congress plays in shaping the Supreme Court's structure and jurisdiction. Adam Liptak, a Supreme Court reporter for the New York Times, joins the discussion, highlighting Congress's power to determine the court's size and influence its docket. The conversation explores the concept of "jurisdiction stripping," where Congress limits the types of cases federal courts can hear, and questions why Congress hasn't fully tested these limits. The discussion further covers the life tenure of federal judges, the increasing "celebrity" of Supreme Court justices, and the Roberts Court's impact on constitutional understanding, including its approach to executive power and the rise of the "shadow docket."