Jan 24 2023 63 mins
Dr. Katelyn Stauffer and Dr. Alex Badas join Kristan to discuss the importance of diversity in the judiciary, including how it impacts public perception of decisions and nominees.
Dr. Stauffer is an Assistant professor in the department of political science and affiliated faculty member with the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at the University of South Carolina. Her research focuses on gender and politics, representation, political institutions, and public opinion.
Dr. Badas is an assistant professor in the department of political science at the University of Houston. His research expertise is in the field of judicial politics, which covers judicial decision-making, public attitudes toward judicial institutions, and representation within the judiciary.