Two new books examining different aspects of political institutions were featured in recent media discussions, offering fresh perspectives on the Supreme Court and British-American diplomatic relations.

Sarah Isgur, editor of SCOTUSblog, appeared on "The Takeout" to discuss her book "Last Branch Standing," which presents an alternative view of the Supreme Court's composition. Rather than viewing the court as having a 6-3 conservative majority, Isgur argues the court operates with a 3-3-3 structure, suggesting a more nuanced ideological breakdown among the justices.

Separately, New York Times bestselling author Susan Page discussed her book "The Queen and Her Presidents" on the same program. The book examines Queen Elizabeth II's personal relationships with 13 American presidents throughout her 70-year reign, exploring the monarch's political influence during her interactions with successive U.S. administrations.

Page's work chronicles the queen's diplomatic relationships spanning from Harry Truman to Joe Biden, documenting how the British monarch navigated changing American political landscapes over seven decades. The book aims to shed light on the queen's role in maintaining the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.

Both books offer new analytical frameworks for understanding established political institutions, with Isgur challenging conventional wisdom about Supreme Court dynamics while Page examines the intersection of monarchy and democratic leadership in international relations.