When US President Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, he sent a very clear message to his supporters.

The devout Catholic will shift the balance of power in the court to an overwhelming conservative majority, a shift that will shape the laws of America for decades to come. 

So who is Amy Coney Barrett and why are Republicans concerned the choices she makes in her private life will affect those she makes in court.

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Host/Producer: Claire Murphy 

Guest Booker: Mel Sauer

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

Guests:  Jared Mondschein - Senior Advisor at the United States Studies Centre 

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When US President Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, he sent a very clear message to his supporters.
The devout Catholic will shift the balance of power in the court to an overwhelming conservative majority, a shift that will shape the laws of America for decades to come.&nbsp;
So who is Amy Coney Barrett and why are Republicans concerned the choices she makes in her private life will affect those she makes in court.
Subscribe to The Quicky at...<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/"> https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/</a>
CREDITS&nbsp;
Host/Producer: Claire Murphy&nbsp;
Guest Booker: Mel Sauer
Audio Producer:&nbsp;Ian Camilleri
Guests: &nbsp;Jared Mondschein - Senior Advisor at the United States Studies Centre&nbsp;
CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au
Looking for other podcasts to listen to?&nbsp; You'll find all our Mamamia shows at<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/</a>

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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

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