i dream for the day they make more episodes of more perfect. it's so well done & informative!

Engaging and informative. Hope they will continue with the backstories to More Supreme Court cases

What a delight. Honestly, how nice it is to learn about an institution as omnipotent and mysterious as the Supreme Court, in some of their best and worst cases.

Same quality as Radiolab with less distracting sound editing. Well thought out, well written, thought-provoking topics. I hope the series continues!

I love Radiolab but this podcast is even more interesting. If you want to learn about Supreme Court history, tune in. Fascinating stories and great information.

The show is unbiased and covers impactful cases I wasn't familiar with. I really hope the series sticks around

Great delivery of information. Definitely ready for season 2

Learned a lot- very interesting stories

I love learning about the courts. This podcast makes history and he large questions come alive. It makes me question my own views. It makes me think.

Like this

I love deep dive shows and this one is tops!

A constitutional nerdy, I need you guys back! Or please any recommendations on Supreme Court podcasts...?!

Love radiolab but must say this is way better!

This is one of my favorite podcasts!! Hoping they'll put out some more episodes!

Hurry!!!!!!

Love learning the inner workings of our legal system!

I am a over the road truck driver and can't get enough of this podcast. I enjoy it thoroughly.

Such an excellently made podcast! I love how this podcast carries the same artistic style of editting from RadioLab. Every episode is very interesting and educational. Highly recommend it!

Please give us more episodes. So good!

Great stories and reporting

I originally didn't think much about law, but this podcast really opened my eyes to the beautiful complexities of law.

However two coursera certificates later, I am officially obsessed with law.

My only complaint is that it takes a year for them make new episodes.

I've never been especially interested in law, government, politics, etc...criminal (in)justice is a topic i find mildly entertaining ( law prof David Harris' podcast by the same name is the only other podcast i listen to and recommend under this umbrella of topics) However, even though this one is very specifically about the supreme court and its cases, its more about the absurdity of our court and legal system, the undeniably, unavoidably subjective interpretations of the law, and the ways in which we flawed, imperfect humans attempt to improve this system. these are human stories, not court stories.

I really hope more episodes are in the works, this podcast is really smart, entertaining and just so well done. I don't know if that level of work is sustainable but man I hope it is!

I'm a recent college grad with a major in Political Science, and my senior course focusing on the Supreme Court is something I miss daily. The institution and it's authority is really the most fascinating sect of our American political process and this podcast exemplifies all of it's awesome intrecacies. I have exhausted these episodes- multiple times at this point- and find them just as exciting every single time I listen. It's impossible to not feel emotional about the content, when it's so real and so recent. I am aching for an re-launch of this podcast, especially as so many new, captivating, and vital cases pass through today's court and with the appointment of a brand new, lifetime, justice- Neil Goursich. Great job WNYC.

i wish they would do more of these!! loved it!!!

That's it

Informative show. We need more episodes

Fascinating and addicting. I audibly gasped when I heard we were getting a second season - Imsoexcited!!

This was so amazing and interesting!

This is my favorite podcast ever. As a law student I love hearing the human behind the law stories. Love love love.

I love when history can be made so entertaining that you forget you're learning. Jad has mastered teaching while entertaining and I always get excited when I see a download available.

Impatiently waiting for more episodes. Season two?

This has been one of my favorite podcasts to date. I find it incredibly interesting and I've been dying for season 2 to be available

This is my favorite podcast of all time.

They take sometimes lesser known happenings of the Supream Court and take a closer look at how it may be affecting us directly or indirectly.

I have listened to each episode multiple times and cannot wait till season 2.

Jad is my favorite Host! Ugh Im so excited!!

Love this podcast, where did it go?

Great podcast. Wish it would come back. There's so much more to know about the Supremes

Please?

Loved radio lab, found this show was a great spin off! Never knew the Supreme Court could be so interesting!

I have learned a ton from this podcast, and so much of it is extremely relevant to all us Americans. Some of the stories are just fun glimpses into history and others are about issues that are really really important to us now.

Each court case is extremely well-researched and well-presented, and "Radio Lab-ified". Expertly produced, entertaining. and highly educational

Loved it!

In today's politically sensitive times, it's important to not only be up to date with the news but also to familiarise ourselves with the inner workings of our government. This podcast goes a small way in accomplishing that.

I love this podcast, give me MORE!

pretty please...

Have already listened to these twice. Please make more!!!

I have never been interested in the Supreme Court, AT ALL. I think it's dry and boring.

This show totally changes that on its head. Such a great podcast, really thought-provoking. I recommend it to anyone who will listen to me talk about podcasts, my friends and coworkers, my family. I wish this project wouldn't die!!! I just can't exaggerate how much I appreciate this show.

I love this podcast!!!! Learning about how the judiciary has effected the legislative branch and vice versa has been so informative for me. And it couldn't be more important time to learn about these important cases and justices than right now. We all need to be aware of the effect that the Supreme Court has on our lives.

Please come back for more episodes I love you!!!

Brilliant idea to focus on SCOTUS cases, and so well executed. I think I would listen to one of these about every SCOTUS case ever. Love how you bring out the human stories and moral quandaries, while still shedding light on the legal nuances. Can't wait for Season 2!

That's the trouble with a really well made podcast, they takes lot of time and work to get right. As they say in the building trades, you can have it any two of the following: good, cheap, fast.

Amazingly well done!!

Absolutly love love love this podcase. Great reporting and a good listen.

Incredibly well executed. Does a decent job at trying to remain intellectually honest ( especially relative to other public radio offerings).

This was an excellent show. Thoughtful, Intelligent, thought-provoking, disturbing. It focused on difficult decisions and articulate argument. Then the producers decided the show would be better served by badly done funny voices, endless pointless sound effects and an overwhelming choice of cute over content. It was a bad choice. You had a good show. Please bring it back.

Great idea, but slanted so hard to the left it's impossible to take too seriously.

Very well-produced but way oversimplified, dumbed-down, and somewhat biased (though they don’t seem to be conscious of this).

Also has the trademark 'NPR whimsy’, if that’s your thing (not mine).

When the reporter brought up Felix Frankfurter, the co-host said, “His name was really FRANKFURTER!?" This gives you a pretty good idea of what you’re dealing with here. (Actually pretty offensive, especially coming from these PC types.)

Love Supreme Court stuff though… so any news is better than none.

The stories are fun and interesting but the production is over the top. Radio lab should sometimes let the characters speak for themselves and not cut it up and talk over them. Also too many snippet sounds that are so unnecessary and take time and take away from the story rather adding to it.

These stories are impeccably crafted in the same style we all love from years of RadioLab. Insightful tales of the most under appreciated branch of our government; intelligent legal analysis folded in with heart warming (sometimes wrenching) personal narratives.

Although, there is one big flaw: they call this a "mini-series". Please don't go away!!

It might get good but so far the first two episodes were also the Radio Lab episode that week and the third episode was a story covered by Radio Lab a couple years ago. So this podcast seems pointless so far.

More Perfect has amazing production values and brings the just the right blend of education and entertainment. I've never reviewed a podcast, but I am so hooked to this already! I listen while exercising and More Perfect is one of those rare shows that makes me forget my pain! Great for road trips too, the time FLEW by on our trip to Oregon, even though I was on my second listen. Love this pure SCOTUS pleasure!!! Thank you RadioLab!!!

After just 2 episodes i am all in. Perfect reports on a group of our decision makers that i had left to sound bites in the media. No longer an option. Thanks

Where was this podcast during my time in American gov class? This makes government fascinating.

I've learned so much, and it's so well done. Keep up the amazing work - I can't wait for the next episode!

Wonderful and stimulating reporting on cases that changed our country and SCOTUS.

I'm so bummed that this is only going to be a miniseries. The geniuses at RadioLab have done it again- content is great, and examines topics that haven't already been covered ad nauseum. I'm a lawyer and was fascinated by their analysis but also impressed at how accessible it is to those without a heavy background in law or in the Supreme Court. Highly recommended!!

This is radiolab's perfect execution taking on politics and more than that, the most important politics, The Supreme Court. Funny, gut-punching, jaw dropping reporting crafted into humanistic stories that will make your day and inform you to where our morals collide with our society. Bravo!

in every way. Typically flawless Radiolab production values, a slightly different pace without Robert Krulwich, subject matter that could easily disappear into a thicket of wonk made not simply accessible but downright enjoyable. Thanks to Jad and Suzie and everybody involved.

This is SUCH a smart, entertaining, educational, and relevant podcast (which, I'm guessing was the point, but still). Sadly, the Judicial Branch of our government is the most overlooked, which is such a shame because it's often the MOST consequential and interesting. Absolutely wonderful podcast, keep 'em coming, please.

Same quality as Radiolab - really well done!

Incredible reporting. Very interesting stuff.

so interesting, stories i would never think to ask about!

Maybe this can start an interesting trend to help us better understand our gov'ment. House of reps next? State reps?

On song, in tune, Radiolab has proved that parallel success is possible and that podcasting is now long form.

More perfect, it could not me more so

Thank you Jad and the team

If you are a law nerd, this podcast is for you. If you are a Radiolab nerd, this podcast is for you. If you are both a legal nerd and a Radiolab nerd, this podcast is really for you. Well done!

Brings the flavor and the A+ quality radiolab!

If every episode is as good as the first two, this will be the best podcast produced. I studied these cases all through law school and was unaware of these stories.

If you like RadioLab, you'll love this.

I'm not a law person... But the folks at Radiolab make this so interesting. Guarantee you will love this. Download it!

Awesome and thoughtful! Always wanted to understand more about the court and the people on the bench!

Both entertaining and educational I eagerly away the next episode!

I can't express how much I love this podcast. Like I LOVE Radiolab. And I'm also an attorney and I love learning about the law. But let's face it - it can be a boring subject. Radiolab doing a podcast about law is the most awesome thing ever. It makes me giddy. I love the little things :)

This podcast is so well done. It opened my eyes to issues on the death penalty in a way that has never happened before. I can't wait for more.

RadioLab has always been exceptional at breaking down legal cases and giving new life to them, telling the stories in an even more compelling way. If the first two episodes of this are any indication of what's in store, I can't wait to hear all the new stories we'll hear and the perfect audial blend in which they'll be delivered. The opening theme alone gives me chills!

I'm really interested in the Supreme Court so was excited about this new podcast, but I find the Radiolab editing style, with all the tiny snippets mashed together, totally disruptive. That takes it down to two stars. Bummer!

Well produced but extremely biased. This review is based upon only the first episode as this is the only one released as of now. The first episode should have been titled "abolish the death penalty" The entire 40 minutes focused almost solely on the efforts and moral justifications of abolishing the death penalty. Of course every non-fiction has an element of bias but this was to an extreme. "His little broom closet of Death" "do you pray for the victim?" (I didn't know convicted murderers were referred to as victims) Multiple factual inaccuracies as well. Referring to DreamPharma as a one man operation responsible for all of the drugs shortly after saying that companies across 3 different countries were responsible. Referring to saline as a drug. It is not a drug.

I was looking forward to this podcast as an unbiased explanation of the effects of Supreme Court rulings and opinions. This first episode has shown that this podcast will not provide that.

Despite the fact that the show is billed as a look at the Supreme Court, and said court only made brief cameo's in the first episode, this show was great. If you like Radiolab, you'll like this show. It had many important details that I did not know and significantly impacts the way I look at the issue, some amazing tape, great production (music by Q2's Alexander Overington!), and good humor. Listen to this show (and then leave a review!)

Only one episode out but I really enjoyed it. We need more news that goes beyond the headlines. This does just that. I hope future episodes are just as insightful.

Incredible podcast! I hope they extend this past a minipodcast series!

This is a really great new podcast from Radiolab. I just finished the 1st episode and can't wait to hear the next!

Great podcast. Looking forward to the next episode.

Best new podcast I've heard. Excellent research and reporting. Can't wait for episode 2!

If you like Radiolab you should check this out. Thoughtful, well produced and entertaining. Love Jad!!

So thankful for their stories! More Perfect is great.

More Perfect takes my favorite institution—the Supreme Court—and gives it the good ol' Radiolab treatment. I'm in love!

This podcast is just as entertaining and just as educational as the original Radiolab podcast. Instead science (etc.) This podcast talks about the Supreme Court and is absolutely fabulous.

The Radiolab team is exactly who I want taking on these important issues. This podcast is beautifully produced (of course), well reported, balanced, fascinating, and sometimes wrenching. The first episode, about the death penalty, gave me a lot to think about, even as a person with a pretty set and clear opinion on the issue. Thanks for making this!

This first episode is amazing. My jaw was hanging open, as I sat in my parked car listening in awe to the "interview" in London. Looking forward to next week.

This is fantastic. The first episode had some of the best original reporting I've ever heard on the death penalty and how we got to the point we're at today. Fantastic reporting! Excellent quality!

Stoked this is a mini series...

So thankful that a team like Radiolab - known for their dazzling talents in sound design and storytelling - is taking on a topic as big and shrouded in mystery as the Supreme Court. LOVED episode one and will be an eager listener for all new episodes after. Thank you Radiolab! We needed this!

I just finished listening to the first episode and I have to say I'm very impressed. It is well researched and the presentation is professional without being preachy. Keep the episodes coming!

MORE PERFECT!!!! (Get it?) Those closing credits tho! Major swoon!

I was unashamedly giddy when I saw that the first episode of More Perfect had dropped today. More Perfect could have quite easily fallen into a political abyss purely due to the nature of its subject matter, but instead (in true Radiolab style) it was insightful, engaging and thought-provoking from the moment the mic was turned on. Well done, Mr. Abumrad. Well done.

If you like Radiolab, you'll love this! It is very similarly produced, and the content is very interesting.