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Podcast: The Master of None
Episode: Clarence Thomas and the Controversial Luxury Trips
Description: Join us as we delve into the story of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his acceptance of luxury trips from real estate magnate and Republican megadonor Harlan Crow without disclosing them. We explore the extent and frequency of these trips, which have no known precedent in the modern history of the U.S. Supreme Court, and discuss the implications of Thomas' acceptance of gifts from a wealthy individual with a vested interest in legal decisions. We also examine how Thomas' actions break long-standing norms for judges' conduct and could erode public trust in the judiciary.