Jodi Kantor, the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times investigative journalist, joins Preet to discuss her recent expose on the Supreme Court’s “shadow docket,” documenting its origin story, dynamics among the justices, and the implications of Court secrecy on democracy. They also discuss the legacy of her seminal reporting on the #MeToo Movement and the future of work. 

Then, Preet answers a listener question about “8647” products on Amazon and shares his thoughts on Aziz Ansari’s Kash Patel impression on SNL.

In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Kantor discuss how to build a fulfilling career, the importance of teachers, and why a good boss can make all the difference. 

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REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: 

• Jodi Kantor & Adam Liptak, “The Inside Story of Five Days That Remade the Supreme Court,” New York Times, 4/18/26
• Jodi Kantor, “How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work,” Hachette Book Group, 4/21/26
• Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey, “Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Accusers for Decades,” New York Times, 10/5/17