Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Slate Podcasts

Don’t Give Up on the Law Just Yet

August 2, 2025·48 min·4 clips

How did a Black man from segregated Mississippi become a federal judge who calls judges heroes?

Host Mark Joseph Stern interviews Reynolds Holding about his book 'Better Judgment,' profiling three judges—Carlton Reeves, Martha Vazquez, and Jed Rakoff—who demonstrate courage and innovation in the face of judicial challenges. The conversation explores their backgrounds, key cases, and the broader role of lower courts in upholding democracy amidst political pressures.

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