Retiring the gavel

Dubbed "the word merchant," Judge James M. Rosenbaum will retire this summer after almost a quarter century of hearing famous cases in federal court. He tells us about some of his most challenging cases, and how a judge knows he's right.

Guests

• James M. Rosenbaum: is Minnesota's 25th federal judge. He was appointed to the U.S. District Court for Minnesota by President Ronald Reagan. He retires in August.

More from MPR

• News Cut: An hour with the judge

Resources

• About Rosenbaum