Book · 2026 · Political Science
Last Branch Standing
A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today's Supreme Court
Why people recommend it
Last Branch Standing by Sarah Isgur is a legal and political non-fiction book that examines the inner workings, decisions, and overall operational dynamics of the Supreme Court. During an appearance on The Ezra Klein Show in an episode titled Has Trump Achieved a Lot Less Than It Seems?, released on January 16, 2026, guest Yuval Levin recommended the upcoming book to listeners seeking deeper insight into the modern judicial system. Levin pointed the audience toward the new publication written by legal journalist Sarah Isgur, noting that while the book was not yet officially on shelves at the time of the recording, it was scheduled for release early in the spring, specifically around April. Levin informed host Ezra Klein that he had already been given the opportunity to read an advance copy of the text. By highlighting Last Branch Standing during the discussion on legal affairs and political developments, Levin provided the audience with a forward-looking resource designed to help them better understand the Roberts Court and the broader landscape of American jurisprudence through the perspective of an experienced legal journalist.
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Yuval Levin — 1 mention
“Finally, on the courts, I would point you to a very new book which actually isn't out yet, but should be early this spring, I think, but I've had a chance to read it. It's called It's called The Last Branch Standing, published by the legal journalist Sarah Isker. Um I think it'll be out in April. And if you”
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“She’s a lawyer, a conservative court watcher, and the author of the New book, "Last Branch Standing."”