Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

I listen to all Amicus podcasts and have done so for a number of years. I am usually in agreement with the perspectives offered by Dahlia and Mark but I also usually learn something about the law with each episode that I didn’t know before. That said, I think the episode “Legal Blinkers, Moral Hazards” is, perhaps, the most important episode you have done. However, I suggest a slight modification to the title: How about “Legal Blinders, Moral Hazards”? Recently a friend accused me of “thinking like a lawyer”. I was insulted. I aspire to “think like a scientist” - to being committed to seeking the truth not just winning the argument. The idea of doing what is right, what is moral, not just what a clever lawyer can manipulate words to establish is profound, especially in the time of Trump and probably for all times.

These surprise bonus podcasts are terrific!

I have been listening to the Amicus podcast for a decade or so, and it has provided me with incredible knowledge and understanding of the American political system, expanding far beyond SCOTUS alone. Listening is very challenging at times, binging podcasts will leave you wanting to lie down in a dark room. But Dahlia (and Mark!) make you feel like you aren’t alone! They provide succinct and clear translation and interpretation of what feels like incomprehensible legal jargon indecipherable legal strategy. The provide incredible insight into the American political climate. I have been a Slate Plus subscriber for years, primarily to access to the bonus content on this show. Thank you, Dahlia and Mark, for giving me this education, and providing a virtual community of support to combat despair!

I just adore this show. They don’t pander me and they tell us the truth about everything