The Times podcast: Ketanji Brown Jackson is feeling supreme
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Today, hearings will begin to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court to fill the seat of retiring Justice Stephen G. Breyer. Jackson’s a different type of judge — a Black woman, for starters; she’d be the first ever on the high court — but she also brings unprecedented professional and life experiences. But even if she’s confirmed, how much influence can a history maker really have?
Host: Gustavo Arellano
Guests: L.A. Times courts reporter David G. Savage
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