Lay A Foundation

This week I felt like recording a very short bonus episode for you all describing the path a case can take to end up at the Supreme Court of the United States! Head on over to @layafoundation to suggest other bonus episode content or to let me know what you think about this structure! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode covers one of the most notable cases in American administrative law. The Environmental Protection Agency's interpretation of the Clean Air Act has been subject to much debate, and this court's ruling, which created the Chevron deference, is no different. Until next week, be sure to check out the podcast on Instagram at @layafoundation!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's 9 minute episode gives a rundown of an extremely notable case regarding Indigenous sovereignty in this country. Here, the context and implications are extremely important, and so this episode may be one of our most valuable yet. Until next week, be sure to connect with the podcast on Instagram at @layafoundation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's episode tackles Gibbons v. Ogden, a commercial case that has had huge implications for the growth of the United States through the 1800s and also for the interaction between the federal government and economic systems. Until next week, check out the podcast on Instagram at @layafoundation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's 7-minute episode, Casey tackles Brown v. Board of Education, a hugely influential case in terms of desegregation and the civil rights movement. Until next week, check out the podcast on Instagram at @layafoundation!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a 7 minute episode, Casey tackles the 1803 case of Marbury v. Madison, discussing the establishment of judicial review, the legal value of the U.S. Constitution, and more. Until next week, be sure to check us out on Instagram @layafoundation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this 5 minute episode, Casey tackles the 1919 case of Schenck v. United States, touching on the Espionage Act and its intersection with freedom of speech, as well as the evolution of Constitutional rights during wartime. If you're antsy for more content, check out the podcast on Instagram, @layafoundation. See you next week! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before we get going, enjoy this first little snippet letting you know what to expect from these episodes! In short, 10 minutes of case breakdown, implications, and takeaways that can sometimes be hard to find when poring through legal documents. These cases are important, and Casey's here to help you understand why. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.