SCOTUS oral argument experience: audio, transcript, and case context

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Summary

Turn oral argument pages into a stronger product surface by improving playback, transcript usability, and surrounding case context.

Problem Statement

Oral arguments are one of the most compelling things on SCOTUS.wiki, but the experience should do more than embed or list an argument. Users should be able to understand what case they are listening to, where the argument sits in the term, and how to move between argument media, transcript, and case details without friction.

Scope

• Improve oral argument page layout and information hierarchy
• Strengthen links between oral argument pages and case profiles
• Improve transcript readability and navigation
• Clarify status, date, and case metadata around each argument

Out of Scope

• Creating new transcription sources
• Editorial summaries for every argument
• Podcast-style highlights or clips

Acceptance Criteria

• Oral argument pages clearly connect audio, transcript, and case profile context
• Transcript presentation is easier to scan and navigate
• Argument status, date, and term metadata are prominent and consistent
• Users can move between the argument page and its case profile without getting lost
• Mobile playback and transcript reading experience are solid