The Confirmation Hearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson

<p>Democratic support for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who could become the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice, was never in much doubt. Less certain was the depth of Republican opposition.</p><p>To analyze how the arguments have played out so far in her confirmation hearing, we look at four key moments.</p><p>Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/adam-liptak?smid=pc-thedaily">Adam Liptak</a>, a reporter covering the Supreme Court for The New York Times.</p><p>Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at <a href="mailto:thedaily@nytimes.com">thedaily@nytimes.com</a>. You can find more information and<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/03/podcasts/daily-memorial-covid.html"> specific instructions here</a>.</p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>In her first day of hearings, Judge Jackson gave few hints about her judicial philosophy but<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/22/us/ketanji-brown-jackson-judicial-philosophy.html"> spoke forcefully about public safety and terrorism</a>.</li><li>On Tuesday, Judge Jackson pushed back against Republican attacks on her record, presenting herself as<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/22/us/politics/ketanji-brown-jackson-hearing-republicans.html"> a firm believer in judicial restraint</a>.</li></ul><p>Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-daily?module=inline">subscribe to our newsletter</a>. </p><p>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. </p>