The Hidden History of the Supreme Court and the Betrayal of America
Written by Thom Hartmann
Narrated by Sean Pratt
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About this audiobook
Taking his typically in-depth, historically informed view, Thom Hartmann asks, What if the Supreme Court didn't have the power to strike down laws? According to the Constitution, it doesn't. From the founding of the republic until 1803, the Supreme Court was the final court of appeals, as it was always meant to be. So where did the concept of judicial review start? As so much of modern American history, it began with the battle between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and with Marbury v. Madison.
Hartmann argues it is not the role of the Supreme Court to decide what the law is but rather the duty of the people themselves. He lays out the history of the Supreme Court of the United States, since Alexander Hamilton's defense to modern-day debates, with key examples of cases where the Supreme Court overstepped its constitutional powers. The ultimate remedy to the Supreme Court's abuse of power is with the people--the ultimate arbiter of the law--using the ballot box. America does not belong to the kings and queens; it belongs to the people.
Thom Hartmann
Thom Hartmann is a progressive national and internationally syndicated talk show host. Talkers Magazine named him America's #1 most important progressive host and the host of one of the top 10 talk radio shows in the country every year for over a decade. A four-time recipient of the Project Censored Award, Hartmann is also a New York Times best selling author of twenty-four books, translated in multiple languages.
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Readers find this title to be a great listen and highly recommend it for anyone wanting to learn about the Supreme Court. It provides a transparent and concise history, explaining important actions that have profound influences on our lives. While some find it partisan at times, it is still considered a must-read for understanding America's social and political trajectory.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great listen! I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn about how the Supreme Court got to this point.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Okay book. Partisan at times. A decent concise history of the Supreme Court in America.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Author explains actions that are so often ignored but have profound influences on our lives. Furthermore, you can look up these events and see they are real, not just opinions.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5So transparent to where America's social and political trajectory has been and where it's headed. Transparency is the word!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Everyone should read this book or it should be taught in schools.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Great book—factual information setting out how we got where we are now-a must read!
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5I will definitely steer clear of anything written by this author.