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Today: #200 in History on our combined chart.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | #200 | #194 |
| Oct 22 | #193 | #186 |
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We’re taught the Supreme Court was designed to be above the fray of politics. But at a time when partisanship seeps into every pore of American life, are the nine justices living up to that promise? More Perfect is a guide to the current moment on the Court. We bring the highest court of the land down to earth, telling the human dramas at the Court that shape so many aspects of American life — from our religious freedom to our artistic expression, from our reproductive choices to our voice in democracy.