WOUB Public Media; Supreme Court Justices: Ethics, recusal and public perception
"The U.S. Supreme Court has hit an all-time low in public trust and confidence.
In this episode of “Next Witness…Please,” retired judges Gayle Williams-Byers and Tom Hodson explore the reasons behind this decline and the immense power wielded by Supreme Court justices.
They delve into why the public sees the court as more political than judicial, eroding faith in the rule of law.
The episode also addresses shady financial dealings, unreported gifts, and questionable public actions and statements by justices, including Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.
These issues raise serious ethical concerns and undermine the court’s integrity, much to the consternation of many legal analysts and ethicists.
Tune in to “Next Witness…Please” as the judges discuss potential solutions to these ethical challenges and ways the Supreme Court can restore public trust."
