Money talks, and sometimes it speaks as <a href="https://contrarian.substack.com/p/theres-nothing-supreme-about-the">law by fiat from the highest court in the land</a>. In this episode of  Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick delves into the impact of money on the judiciary and, eventually, on, democracy with Michael Podhorzer, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress.  They discuss how the many faces of big money in America, currently personified by Elon Musk and Donald Trump, have shaped<a href="https://www.weekendreading.net/p/the-courts-will-not-save-us"> the Supreme Court and government regulations</a>. They explore the implications of recent court decisions, the downfall of unions, and the crucial role of collective action in preserving democracy. Michael Podhorzer also writes a weekly newsletter, <a href="https://www.weekendreading.net/">Weekend Reading.</a>
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