JCU to host former NBC correspondent for Supreme Court discussion

Pete Williams and Sarah Isgur to headline public event on the changing role of the U.S. Supreme Court

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:52am

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John Carroll University will host a public discussion on the evolving influence of the U.S. Supreme Court, featuring former NBC News correspondent Pete Williams and legal analyst Sarah Isgur. The event, titled 'The 6–3 Split: How the Supreme Court Is Reshaping Federal Power,' will examine the implications of the Court's recurring 6–3 decisions and what they suggest about the Court's role in national policymaking.

Why it matters

The Supreme Court has become increasingly central to debates about the balance of power in American government. The pattern of 6–3 decisions reflects a Court that is actively redefining the boundaries of federal authority, raising questions about the judiciary's influence over national policy.

The details

The discussion will take place on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in the Dolan Center for Science & Technology's Donahue Auditorium at John Carroll University. It will be moderated by Colin Swearingen, chair of JCU's Department of Political Science. Williams spent 29 years at NBC News covering the Supreme Court and Department of Justice, while Isgur is a prominent legal commentator and co-host of the 'Advisory Opinions' podcast.

  • The event will take place on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m.

The players

Pete Williams

Former NBC News Supreme Court correspondent who spent 29 years covering the Supreme Court and Department of Justice.

Sarah Isgur

Prominent legal commentator, political analyst, and co-host of the 'Advisory Opinions' podcast.

Colin Swearingen

Chair of the Department of Political Science at John Carroll University, who will moderate the discussion.

Brent Brossmann

Chair of the Tim Russert Department of Communication at John Carroll University.

John Carroll University

The host institution for the public discussion on the Supreme Court.

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What they’re saying

“The Supreme Court of the United States is increasingly at the center of debates about who governs in America. The pattern of 6–3 decisions reflects a Court that is actively redefining the boundaries of federal authority and the role of the judiciary in shaping national policy.”

— Brent Brossmann, Chair, Tim Russert Department of Communication, John Carroll University

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The takeaway

This event highlights the growing influence of the Supreme Court in shaping national policy, as the Court's 6–3 decisions increasingly redefine the boundaries of federal authority. The discussion will provide valuable insights into this evolving dynamic and its implications for American governance.