297 episodes

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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    • Government
    • 4.6 • 3.9K Ratings

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.

    Texas Doubles Down on Life-Threatening Abortion Ban

    Texas Doubles Down on Life-Threatening Abortion Ban

    Melissa and Kate talk to Molly Duane, lawyer from the Center for Reproductive Rights, about the disheartening outcome in the Zurawski case in Texas. Plus, they recap recent opinions in cases about bankruptcy, tax law, and health care on Native American reservations.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Flags, Feuds, and Roberts' Rebuff

    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.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    TRUMP FOUND GUILTY!

    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.

    • 51 min
    Time for Some Bad Decisions

    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.

    • 1 hr 22 min
    The Alitos Let Their Freak Flag Fly

    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.

    • 1 hr 8 min
    The Pick-Me Boys and Girls of the Federal Judiciary

    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!

    • 1 hr 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
3.9K Ratings

3.9K Ratings

susanshotland ,

Love this podcast!

They do an awesome job of covering the latest news out of the Supreme Court in an entertaining way. I look forward to it every week!

Wisco J ,

A Must Listen

Strict is the podcast I look forward to the most every week! It hits the sweet spot of making me smarter while also making me laugh out loud. The hosts are brilliant and thoughtful, and bring a level of understanding and perspective you don’t hear anywhere else.

Whatever 35780743 ,

Excellent but one thing

Melissa needs to stop interrupting Kate. Also, stop the teasing about Kate not knowing pop culture.

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