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In this episode, Dr. Goodwin is joined by Zinelle October, Franita Tolson, Steve Vladeck, and Danielle Holley-Walker to discuss what Justice Breyer’s retirement means for the Supreme Court and dig deep on President Biden’s promise to nominate a Black woman on the Supreme Court. Who are the most likely candidates? What credentials and experience would they bring to the role? What distinguishes the speculated short-list candidates from each other? If confirmed, would a Biden nominee have power to influence the Supreme Court?   

This episode is the first in the “On the Issues” Road to Confirmation series, which will follow the nomination and confirmation process of President Biden’s nominee to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the U.S. Supreme Court. Dr. Goodwin will take listeners through each step of the confirmation process as it happens in real time, with commentary and analysis from experts.  

“In one year, President Biden has already put more black women on the federal bench than any Republican president ever. And he's about to pass the combined total of every Republican president ever.” — Steve Vladeck

“Currently, 70% of my law students are Black women. So when we talk about what it means in this moment, in a law school atmosphere like mine, it means my students for the first time ever seeing a Supreme Court justice who looks like them.” — Danielle Holley-Walker

“I do want to emphasize that there are many exceptionally qualified Black women lawyers both within and outside of the federal judiciary. And the press has thrown out a lot of names. And from our perspective, at least, we're celebrating, we're taking a step back to celebrate that it will be a Black woman. We'll be happy and very excited to see what the ultimate choice that the President makes.” — Zinelle October

“If you look at the list of people who are being considered for this position, they are exceptional women, and they are exceptional even though they often face the prospect of not being recognized for being exceptional. They do the work because the work needs to be done.” — Franita Tolson

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