The most recent programs for the Scalia, Antonin Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=847 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 03:56:57 GMT Justice Antonin Scalia discussed his book, [Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts], co-authored by Bryan Garner, that makes a case for a return to a more scrupulous and attentive approach to the words of legal texts. He defined the meaning of textualism as it relates to interpreting laws and the meanings of the words originalism and strict constructionism as they apply to constitutional law. He cautioned that individuals should read entire judicial opinions before reaching any conclusion about a particular judge's fairness. In this interview he discussed his opposition to cameras in the Supreme Court chamber. He responded to video clips and talked about criticism from the press, saying that he responds by not commenting or by writing letters to the editor and throwing them away. Antonin Scalia was nominated by President Reagan to the Court and approved in the Senate by a vote of 98-0 in September 1986. He was a judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307035-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on Justice Antonin Scalia's interview with C-SPAN's "Q&A" program. When asked about the Supreme Court's [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision on money in politics, he said that political ads do not have too much influence on voters, that "people are intelligent, and can discern the true from the false." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307299-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307299-2 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Joan Biskupic talked about her biography of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia and Barry Friedman discussed the thesis that the Supreme Court responds as much to popular opinion as constitutional precedent. After both authors made their presentations, they responded to questions from members of the audience. Joan Biskupic is the author of [American Original: The Life and Constitution of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia] (Farrar, Straus and Giroux; November 10, 2009). Joan Biskupic has covered the Supreme Court since 1989. She previously authored a biography of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Barry Friedman is the author of [The Will of the People: How Public Opinion Has Influenced the Supreme Court and Shaped the Meaning of the Constitution] (Farrar, Straus and Giroux; September 29, 2009), in which he examines the history of the relationship between popular opinion and the Supreme Court from 1776 to the present. This event of the 26th Miami Book Fair International took place Saturday, November 14, 2009, 4:30 a.m., in Room 3208/3209 of Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289995-12 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289995-12 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Joan Biskupic talked about her book [American Original: The Life and Constitution of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia] (Farrar, Straus and Giroux; November 10, 2009). She talked about the cooperation she received from Justice Scalia and the process of interviewing him. She was interviewed at the 32nd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-23 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290130-23 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Joan Biskupic talked about her book [American Original: The Life and Constitution of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia] (Farrar, Straus and Giroux; November 10, 2009). It is a biography of Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia including his originalist interpretation of the Constitution as revealed in his decisions. The guest interviewer was former Solicitor General Ted Olson. Joan Biskupic has covered the Supreme Court since 1989. She was previously the Supreme Court reporter for the [Washington Post] and now writes for [USA Today]. Ms. Biskupic holds a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Theodore B. Olson was the 42nd solicitor general of the United States during the period 2001-2004. He has argued 56 cases in the Supreme Court. Mr. Olson received his law degree in 1965 from the University of California at Berkeley (Boalt Hall) where he was a member of the [California Law Review] and Order of the Coif. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290072-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Justice Scalia talked about his book, [Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges], published by Thomson West, which he wrote with Bryan Garner. The book gives advice to lawyers on presenting oral arguments. An audio clip of his interaction with attorney Seth Waxman in [Boumediene v. U.S.] was played. He also talked about his concern that too many of the "best and brightest" are becoming lawyers to the detriment of other careers such as teaching and engineering. He reacted to video clips of an interview about lawyers from April 1, 1986, and a forum with Nadine Strossen on October 15, 2006. Justice Scalia talked about his recent appearance on "60 Minutes" and why he is doing more media interviews as footage of the show was shown in the background. He also reacted to a clip of "The Daily Show" about the interview. Justice Scalia talked about his family of 9 children and 28 grandchildren. Video clips about his family were shown from his 1986 confirmation hearing. The interview was recorded at the U.S. Supreme Court. His formal portrait was displayed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205000-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia talked with high school students about his life and career, the Constitution, and the operation of the Court. He responded to questions from the students from the Advanced U.S. Government Class of the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia. This event was held in the West Conference Room of the U.S. Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204785-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204785-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Professor Rossum talked about his book [Antonin Scalia's Jurisprudence: Text And Tradition], published by University Press of Kansas. He examined the U.S. Supreme Court Justice's decisions on cases that have come before the court over the last twenty years, looking at more than 600 of Justice Scalia's written opinions. In the book he explored Justice Scalia's textualist approach to such key structural arrangements as separation of powers and federalism, and to key constitutional provisions including the free speech, press, and religious clauses of the First Amendment, separation of powers, and the interpretation of the rights of citizens as covered in the Fourteenth Amendment. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. Professor Rossum is the director of the Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College and the Henry Salvatori Professor of Political Philosophy and American Constitutionalism. The lecture was held at the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191020-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191020-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ring talked about his book [Scalia Dissents: Writings of the Supreme Court's Wittiest, Most Outspoken Justice], published by Regnery. He talked about Justice Scalia's written opinions, judicial philosophy, and the Supreme Court's stance on several social issues such as abortion, affirmative action, and religious freedom. The book includes the actual text of Justice Scalia's written opinions for each particular case. Following his remarks he answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186450-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Justice Antonin Scalia spoke about issues involved in interpreting the Constitution, judicial philosophies, and the decision-making process at the Supreme Court. He also referred to several cases already decided by the court and the foundations of his opinions. This event was a rare on-camera appearance by Justice Scalia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185883-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT In an overview, Professor Brisbin, author of the 1997 book, [Antonin Scalia and the Conservative Revival], talked about Justice Scalia's path to and tenure in the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Bernstein, a 1987-88 law clerk to Justice Scalia, talked about his work habits and interests on and off the Court. Portions of other interviews and Justice Scalia speeches were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161631-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161631-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The guests discussed Associate Justice Antonin Scalia's career thus far on the U.S. Supreme Court. Although believed to be a conservative when appointed, some of his decisions have been surprisingly liberal. Justice Scalia was described as a follower of precedent who sees the Supreme Court as a "mess" because there are two separate lines of precedent which are being followed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21234-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21234-1 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT