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Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds it.
Hosted by three badass constitutional law professors-- Leah Litman, Kate Shaw, and Melissa Murray-- Strict Scrutiny provides in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court and its cases, culture, and personalities. Each week, Leah, Kate, and Melissa break down the latest headlines and biggest legal questions facing our country, emphasizing what it all means for our daily lives.
Whether you’re a lawyer or law student, or you’re just here for the messy legal drama, Strict Scrutiny has you covered. New episodes out every Monday… plus bonuses whenever SCOTUS takes away another one of our rights.
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Flags, Feuds, and Roberts' Rebuff
Melissa and Kate recap the Supreme Court's latest opinions and catch up on the latest drama from the Alitos' flag-flying fiasco.
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TRUMP FOUND GUILTY!
A jury of Donald Trump's peers finds him guilty on all 34 counts in the Manhattan election interference trial. Melissa joins Pod Save America to talk about next steps for sentencing and possible appeal. Plus, CNN Legal Analyst Norm Eisen shares what it was like in the courtroom when the verdict came down, and Jon and Dan talk about the political fallout and which voters the conviction might sway.
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Time for Some Bad Decisions
There are more red flags flying from House Alito! Plus, that same guy authored an opinion in a major voting discrimination case, and somehow it's worse than expected.
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The Alitos Let Their Freak Flag Fly
Leah and Melissa catch up on the Alitos' upside-down flag situation, an opinion preserving the funding structure of the CFPB, and a racial gerrymandering case out of Texas.
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The Pick-Me Boys and Girls of the Federal Judiciary
Victoria Wenger of NAACP-LDF joins Kate and Leah for an update on the four years of litigation trying to get fair voting maps for Louisiana residents. Then, a major update on a group of federal officials who plan to penalize a private institution for failing to censor certain speech-- you'll never guess who!
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Asked and Answered: A Listener Mailbag Episode!
Melissa, Leah, and Kate recap oral arguments in cases about unhoused people, immigration, and Starbucks unions. Then, it's our second annual listener mailbag episode! What's the best way to fight against usage of the Comstock Act? Should liberals be using law suits to troll conservatives? Why don't the Democrat-appointed justices speak out about their colleagues' poor behavior? You asked, we answered!
Customer Reviews
Simply, the best legal podcast available
This is a must-listen podcast. No podcast has the same unique combination of scholarly and snarky analysis of the Court and its culture. The three ladies/professors are all recognized experts, unbelievably articulate, and their sarastic/even cynical tone about the Court is totally appropriate, considering the SC’s decisions and the actions of several of its Republican members.
Jordan Cohn
Brilliant show with brilliant women and brilliant guests
Non-lawyer here!
Stumbled on this a while back the the Pod Save feed and it has opened up a whole new world of perspective on the processes, strategies, and social norms/mores surrounding SCOTUS, as well as the legal system in this country as a whole. Feels like I’m in the most interesting class in school every time I pop in the earbuds. Thanks for all the knowledge I never knew I wanted or needed, but can’t get enough of now.
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Fav Current Events show
This show is my favorite Current Events and political podcast to listen to! It’s smart and helps me make sense of the Supreme Court decisions and the dangers the current conservative majority pose to US Law