July 6, 2016

Tracing The 'Rise Of The Judicial Right' To Warren Burger's Supreme Court

Burger served as chief justice of the Supreme Court from 1969 until 1986. Linda Greenhouse, author of The Burger Court, says those years helped establish the court's conservative legal foundation.

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Linda Greenhouse

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Terry Gross

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July 6, 2016

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'Eleanor Amplified,' An Adventure Podcast For The Whole Family

Fresh Air producer John Sheehan discusses The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified, a new adventure podcast for kids featuring an intrepid radio reporter who foils plots and outwits crafty villains.

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John Sheehan

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