Sarah Isgur joins for a conversation on her new book, Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's Supreme Court. Drawing on history, law, and current debates, Sarah Isgur offers an engaging look at the Supreme Court, exploring its unique role in American democracy, how the Court became the nation’s “last branch standing,” and what its growing power means for the future of the Constitution. Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer at the National Constitution Center, moderates.
This conversation was originally streamed live as part of the NCC’s Book Club series on April 27, 2026.
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This episode was produced and mixed by Bill Pollock. It was recorded by Kevin Kilbourne, David Stotz, and Greg Scheckler. With production support from Charles Sahm. Research was provided by Anna Salvatore, Trey Sullivan, and Tristan Worsham.
Participants
Sarah Isgur is the senior editor of SCOTUSblog, host of the legal podcast Advisory Opinions, and an ABC News contributor. She previously worked on three presidential campaigns and in every branch of the federal government.
Julie Silverbrook is chief content and learning officer at the National Constitution Center where she leads the strategy, development, and delivery of the Center’s content, public programs, and educational initiatives, advancing its mission of nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue.
Additional Resources
- Sarah Isgur, Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's Supreme Court (2026)
- Civic Parenting, a new podcast from the National Constitution Center
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