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A Harrowing Christmas Tale from 1944! Dec 18, 2025

Hans is joined by Robert Greenway, military veteran and Director of the Allison Center for National Security at Heritage, to discuss the German siege of American forces in Bastogne, which occurred over Christmas in 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge.

The Classic Movie Review is of "Battleground," the 1949 film about the battle, directed by veteran William Wellman, and the winner of multiple academy awards

Slaughtering Humphrey’s Executor Dec 11, 2025

Guest is Mark Chenoweth, president and chief legal officer of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, to discuss the oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Monday, Dec. 8, in Trump v. Slaughter, an important case about the constitutional authority of the president over the so-called “independent” agencies like the Federal Trade Commission set up by Congress.

For the Christmas season, classic movie review of the 1945 film, “Christmas in Connecticut,” a romantic comedy starring Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, and Sydney Greenstreet.

Rogue Justice – The Rise of Judicial Supremacy in Israel Dec 04, 2025

Guest is Yonatan Green, a Fellow at the Georgetown Center for the Constitution, author of a new book about the seizure of political power by the Israeli Supreme Court, a foreshadowing of what is happening in America with our partisan rogue judges.

Classic movie review of the 1966 film, “Cast a Giant Shadow,” directed by Otto Preminger and starring Kirk Douglas as the real life American Army veteran who went to Israel to help train the fledgling Israeli Defense Force to defend the new nation in the 1948 Arab Israeli War.

The Congressional Dishonorable Conduct Award Nov 24, 2025

Cully Stimson, retired Navy Captain and Deputy Director of the Meese Legal Center, joins Hans to discuss the propaganda video by six members of Congress urging members of the military to disobey orders.

Classic film review is of the World War II picture, “They Were Expendable,” the 1945 John Ford movie about a torpedo boat squadron that fought in the Battle of the Philippines against enormous odds, a film that shows the courage and sacrifice of members of our armed forces.

A Revolution of Common Sense Nov 20, 2025

Hans is joined by Scott Jennings, AKA, the “Black Sheep of CNN,” to discuss his new book, “A Revolution of Common Sense – How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization.”

The movie review is of a classic film about politics in the nation’s capital, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” Frank Capra’s 1939 picture starring Jimmy Stewart and Jean Arthur.

Passports and the Single Girl – Or Maybe Not! Nov 13, 2025

Hans is joined by former foreign service officer and Heritage Senior Research Fellow Simon Hankinson, to discuss the tussle over the Trump administration’s requirement to list your biological sex on your passport, which has ended up at the Supreme Court.

The movie review is of the 2006 film “Argo,” produced, directed, and starred in by Ben Affleck about the real life CIA operation that smuggled six American foreign service officers out of Iran during the Islamic revolution using fake passports, disguises, and a phony movie company.

The Midterm Elections Hurrah! Nov 07, 2025

Hans is joined by former Federal Election Commission Chairman Allen Dickerson to discuss the pending U.S. Supreme Court case, National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC, originally also filed by then-Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, and the effect the Court’s decision on the constitutionality of the limits on coordinated party expenditures may have on the 2026 congressional elections.

Our classic movie review is of “The Last Hurrah,” the 1958 political film directed by John Ford and starring Spencer Tracy, about a reelection fight between the mayor of a big city and a civic reformer.

Lawfare and the Silencing of Americans Oct 30, 2025

Guest is Kim Strassel, member of the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal, who also writes the weekly Potomac Watch column about goings on in the nation’s capital, to talk about lawfare, Jack Smith and other threats to the Republic.

Classic movie review of “The Strange Love of Martha Ivers,” a 1946 film noir starring Van Heflin, Kirk Douglas and Barbara Stanwyck in a complex story about a corrupt DA and his equally corrupt wife.

Bringing Light Into Darkness - The Federalist Oct 23, 2025

Guest is Mark Hemingway, editor at The Federalist, to discuss the rise of new media as a counterinsurgency to biased news organizations and the rise of censorship.

Classic movie review of "Adam's Rib," the 1947 film about married lawyers who end up opposing each other in court.

The Orwellian State of Colorado Oct 16, 2025

Guest is James Campbell, chief legal counsel for the Alliance Defending Freedom, who was in the Supreme Court on October 7 arguing the case of Chiles v. Salazar, challenging the Colorado censorship law than bans counselors from saying anything to their clients that disagrees with the state’s Woke view of homosexuality, transgenderism, and gender dysphoria.

Classic movie review of the 1942 film, “The Talk of the Town,” starring Cary Grant and Ronald Coleman, about a law professor’s nomination to the Supreme Court.

The Federal Reserve’s Reservation at the Supreme Court Oct 09, 2025

Hans is joined by E.J. Antoni, Heritage’s chief economist and a leading expert on the federal budget, explains the Federal Reserve, its problems and effects on our banking system and the economy, and the case over the firing of Reserve member Lisa Cook by Pres. Trump that is now before the Supreme Court.

The classic movie review is of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” the 1947 Frank Capra Christmas movie in which one of the essential plot elements is a bank run on the small building and loan run by Jimmy Stewart.

Violence in Politics – Follow the Money! Oct 02, 2025

This week’s guest is Ryan Mauro, a researcher and investigator for the Capital Research Center. He joins to discuss their findings on who is organizing and funding extremist groups like Antifa who are trying to undermine our democratic process by instigating violence in our streets and our political arenas.

Classic movie review of “All Through the Night,” a 1942 film starring Humphrey Bogart as a gambler trying to find the extremists instigating violence in New York to undermine our democratic Republic.

The Enemy Within Sep 25, 2025

Guest is Robert Alt, president and CEO of the Buckeye Institute, Ohio’s premier think tank, discussing Buckeye’s lawsuit against the IRS and the dangers posed to the privacy of the public by IRS regulations and mishandling of taxpayer information. He also discusses his experience as a mountain climber and his recent ascent of Mt. Everest in the Himalayas.

Classic movie review of “Lost Horizon,” the 1937 Frank Capra film about a hidden city in the Himalayas.

Prosecuting an Assassin Sep 18, 2025

My guest is Cully Stimson, Deputy Director of the Heritage Legal Center, and an experienced state, federal, and military criminal prosecutor. He joins me to discuss the practicalities of a murder case, including gathering evidence, forensic analysis, and the criminal prosecution. The classic movie review is of “The Manchurian Candidate” (1962), about the planned assassination of a presidential candidate.

The Constitution Turns 238 Sep 11, 2025

Guest is Josh Blackman, law professor at the South Texas College of Law and one of the best known constitutional experts in the nation, to talk about the launch of the 3rd edition of the Heritage Guide to the Constitution, as well as the judicial warfare we are seeing in the courts.

Classic movie review of “1776,” the 1972 musical film about the Second Continental Congress and the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.

Crime Story – Cleaning Up the Nation’s Capital Sep 04, 2025

Guest is former Assistant U.S. Attorney Zack Smith, current Heritage Senior Legal Fellow, to discuss the legality, necessity, and results of Pres. Trump’s actions to remedy the crime problem in Washington, D.C.

Classic film review of “The Untouchables,” the 1987 movie about federal agents sent to clean up Chicago’s crime problems in the 1930s.

Going, Going, GONE – the Alien Exodus Aug 28, 2025

Guest is immigration expert Dr. Steven Camarota of the Center for Immigration Studies, to discuss his recent report showing that since January, the alien population in the U.S. has dropped by 2.2 million, including 1.6 million illegal aliens.

Classic movie review of the 1948 film noir, “To the Ends of the Earth,” about a federal operation to smash a smuggling ring.

The Last Line of Defense – How to Beat the Left in Court Aug 21, 2025

Guest is Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt whose new book, “The Last Line of Defense – How to Beat the Left in Court,”

is about his fierce fights as the state’s attorney general against mask and Covid vaccine mandates, the student loan forgiveness scam, and the censorship machine put in place by the Biden administration and Silicon Valley.

Classic Movie Review of “The Far Horizons,” the 1955 movie about the Lewis & Clark Expedition that started in St. Louis, Missouri.

Democrats Run Away from the Alamo Aug 14, 2025

Hans von Spakovsky and his Heritage colleague, Cully Stimson, switch rolls, with Cully hosting the show and Hans answering questions about the ongoing redistricting battle in the Lone Star State.

Classic movie review of “The Alamo,” the 1960 film directed, produced, funded, and starred in by John Wayne.

All Taxpayer Dollars Considered: National Peoples Radio Aug 07, 2025

Guest is Mike Gonzalez, Senior Fellow at the Heritage Foundation and former journalist, to discuss the cut off of funding to NPR and PBS, and the bias of its news coverage.

Classic Movie Review of “Absence of Malice” (1981), a film about unethical reporters and government lawyers.

Wyoming’s Best Man Jul 31, 2025

Guest is Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, who discusses a recent court win against opponents of election reform, changes in the state’s election laws that have just become effective, and how the business climate has changed in the past six months.

Classic movie review of “The Best Man,” the 1964 movie about a presidential nomination fight at a political party convention.

Nebraska and the States Keep on Truckin’ Jul 24, 2025

Guest is Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, to discuss the lawsuits he filed against California over its electric truck mandate, GM over misuse of customer vehicle information, and Temu for siphoning phone data from customers for the Chinese Communist Party.

Classic movie review of “Smokey and the Bandit.”

The War Between the States and the Federal Government Jul 17, 2025

Guest is South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who discusses the legal battles the state has waged against the federal government, starting with his successful fight to defend a voter ID law.

Classic movie review of the 1959 “Anatomy of a Murder,” one of the most realistic legal movies produced by Hollywood.

Tech Platforms v. Free Speech: Showdown at SCOTUS Jul 17, 2025

On this week's episode of Case in Point, we host a lively roundtable discussion between Host Sarah Parshall Perry, and fellow legal fellows GianCarlo Canaparo and Jack Fitzhenry. What went down at the Supreme Court this week in two huge cases on use of online tech platforms?

In one case concerning TikTok restrictions and national security, and in another on restricting minors' access to online porn in Texas, the Justices wrestled bigly with constitutional questions. Listen in as the trio breaks it down. We cover that, breaking legal news and more on this week's episode of Case in Point.

Fake News You Can Trust – Deadline at the Babylon Bee Jul 10, 2025

Guest Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, discusses winning the Salvatori Prize for American Citizenship, the creation of its satires and parodies that expose corruption, and the censorship it faces over its work.

Movie review of “Deadline – U.S.A,” the 1942 classic film noir starring Humphrey Bogart as a crusading newspaper editor who works on a story exposing a gangster’s crimes at the risk of his life.

The Indispensable Right – Free Speech in an Age of Rage Jul 03, 2025

Hans' guest is Prof Jonathan Turley, constitutional scholar, law professor, and well-known legal analyst on Fox News, to talk about censorship, attacks on the First Amendment, and his new book, “The Indispensable Right – Free Speech in an Age of Rage.”

The classic movie review is of the 1940 screwball comedy about the newspaper business, “His Girl Friday.”

The Real West Wing: High Noon at the White House Jun 28, 2025

Special guest May Mailman, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Policy Analyst, talks about the formulation of policy at the White House and the lawfare against the president being waged by outlaw judges.

A film review is provided of a movie about a similar confrontation, the classic 1952 western, “High Noon.”

Supremes Act to Protect America’s Children Jun 26, 2025

Guest is Matthew Rice, the Solicitor General of Tennessee, who argued U.S. v. Skrmetti before the Supreme Court, to discuss the implications of the decision protecting children from surgical mutilation and abusive drug treatments.

Review of the three horror movies made by Hollywood based on the 1896 book by H.G. Wells, “The Island of Dr. Moreau.”

Whittling Down the Truth: Politics and Humor with Bill Whittle Jun 19, 2025

Hans' guest is Bill Whittle, political writer and commentator, cohost of the Right Angle, and producer of multiple documentaries on important topics like the Russian Revolution and the Apollo program. Bill talks about the revolution that seems to be going on right now in Washington.

Instead of the usual classic movie review, a recommendation on a new museum in Washington worth visiting.

The Philadelphia Story: Votes and Violence in the Keystone State Jun 12, 2025

Special guest Christian Adams, President of the Public Interest Legal Foundation, discusses dire threats made in Pennsylvania against Trump voters in the 2024 election and refusal of law enforcement to take any action.

The Mortal Storm: Anti-Semitism Invades America’s Universities Jun 05, 2025

Guest Ken Marcus of the Louis Brandeis Center for Human Rights discuss the plague of anti-Semitism that has arisen at American universities, the private lawsuits filed to stop it, and the actions taken by the Trump administration to remedy the infestation.

A classic movie review of “The Mortal Storm,” the 1940 movie about the similar harassment of a Jewish professor and his family in a university town in Nazi Germany in 1933.

Censorship Woes: I Guess I’d Rather Not Be in Colorado May 22, 2025

Guest Sarah Parshall Perry discusses a lawsuit just filed in Colorado against the state’s new draconian censorship and government propaganda law.

A classic movie review is provided of the film version of George Orwell’s book on government censorship and thought control, “1984.”

Birth in a Nation: One Injunction to Rule Them All May 16, 2025

Professor John Eastman discusses the oral arguments made on May 15 in the birthright citizenship cases before the Supreme Court and the problem of nationwide injunctions.

A classic film review relevant to arrogant judges is provided of the 1940 movie, “The Westerner.”

The Radicals’ Newest Heroes: Gangsters, Human Traffickers, and Terrorists May 09, 2025

Special Guest Lora Ries, one of the country’s leading experts on illegal immigration and DHS operations, discusses the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case, the rules governing deportation, and the work being done by the Trump administration to stop illegal immigration. There is a classic film review of two movies relevant to illegal aliens: “Illegal Entry” and “Panic in the Streets.

Pride Comes Before the Fall – Kindergarteners, Sex, and the Supremes May 01, 2025

Attorney Eric Baxter of the Becket Fund, who represents parents in their lawsuit against the Montgomery County, Maryland School Board for indoctrinating their kindergartners and elementary school kids with unacceptable sexual propaganda, talks about what happened when he argued the case before the Supreme Court.

Rogue Judges and Nationwide Injunctions Apr 24, 2025

This week’s special guest is former Speaker of the House, historian, and author Newt Gingrich. We discuss his recent testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on “Judicial Overreach” as well as his historical perspective on the battles we are seeing in the nation’s courts. With a classic movie review of “Seven Days in May,” the 1964 Frankenheimer film about a secret plan to take over the government and depose the president during the Cold War.

The Game of Risk: When Judges Think They’re Admirals Apr 17, 2025

Hans von Spakovsky talks with lawyer and Navy veteran Cully Stimson about the “abominable” decision of a federal judge barring the Defense Department from revising its military standards on gender dysphoria.

He also provides a classic movie review of “Judgment at Nuremberg,” the 1961 movie about the military and the courts and the prosecution after the end of WWII of Nazi leaders for crimes against humanity.

Cully's Daily Signal article:

https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/03/25/judge-reyes-abominable-transgender-opinion/

Aliens, Enemies, and Judges Gone Wild Apr 09, 2025

Case in Point Host Sarah Parshall Perry talks with fellow Senior Legal Fellow Hans Von Spakovsky about deportation orders under the Alien Enemies Act, oral arguments in Medina v. Planned Parenthood, and some wild judicial decisions that strain a plain reading of the law. Plus, some big changes ahead for Case in Point. All that and more on this week's episode!

Putting Free Speech in a Box Mar 06, 2025

On this week's episode of Case in Point, host Sarah Parshall Perry is joined by Nate Kellum of First Liberty Institute to discuss their Supreme Court petition for review in Olivier v. City of Brandon.

Can a claimant get relief from the future enforcement of an ordinance, if already charged with violating that same ordinance? Sarah and Nate talk religious freedom, free speech, and civil procedure.

Plus, the Supreme Court Justices have been busy, so Sarah covers legal news, oral arguments, and more on this week's episode of Case in Point.

Hidden in Plain Sight: Teachers Under Fire for Objecting to School Gender Secrecy Policies Feb 27, 2025

On this week's episode of Case in Point, host Sarah Parshall Perry is joined by Kate Anderson, Senior Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, and Director of their Center for Parental Rights.

They talk religious freedom, free speech, state v. federal claims, and whether objecting teachers who won't toe the line on gender identity are protected by law.

Plus, the Supreme Court Justices have been busy, so Sarah covers legal news, oral arguments, and more on this week's episode of Case in Point.

A Threat to Democracy? The Battle to Defeat the National Popular Vote Compact Feb 06, 2025

On this week's episode of Case in Point, host Sarah Parshall Perry talks SCOTUS updates, cert petitions, and the push for the national popular vote interstate compact with Michael Maibach, Distinguished Fellow on American Federalism at the Save Our States. What is the national popular vote compact? Is it - as some have said - a threat to democracy? And how close is it to ratification? All that and more on this week's episode of Case in Point.

Birthright Citizenship? Can President Trump Limit a Misunderstood Portion of the 14th Amendment? Jan 30, 2025

On this week's edition of Case in Point, we address one of President Trump's most controversial executive orders, titled "Protecting The Meaning And Value of American Citizenship" with Heritage Senior Legal Fellow Amy Swearer. The Order moves to end birthright citizenship practice -- something which guarantees that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless of their parents’ status.

The next day, attorneys general from 22 states sued to block the Executive Order by asserting that the President is attempting to eliminate "a well-established and longstanding Constitutional principle" by executive fiat. But is he?

What is the history of the language of the "citizenship clause" in the 14th Amendment? And what does it reveal? What happens next in the litigation? All that and more on this week's edition of "Case in Point"

https://static.heritage.org/legal-and-judicial/birthright-citizenship/Law%20Review%20Final%20Print.pdf

Is All ‘Speech’ Good Speech? Porn Makes a Trip to the Supreme Court Jan 09, 2025

On this week's episode of Case in Point, we preview two big cases set to be argued within the week. Two very different online platforms have brought First Amendment free speech challenges against the government for laws regulating their operation. The implications for both could shake the foundation of some of the country's biggest platforms. In his year end report on federal courts, Chief Justice John Roberts may have tipped his hand as to how he'll rule in one of the cases....or did he? Then we discuss the need for the Supreme Court to revisit its rulings on obscenity and speech with Giancarlo Canaparo. Porn makes an appearance at the high court in a few days - is the government's interest simply in protecting kids from harmful material, or are there other considerations in play? That and more on this week's episode of Case in Point.

Deeds Done in the Dark Dec 19, 2024

On this week's episode of Case in Point, Sarah Parshall Perry talks with Ian Prior, Senior advisor to America First Legal about the power of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), AFL's investigations using the FOIA tool to unearth government corruption, and what it's like to fight for the safety, privacy, and free speech rights of school children at the grassroots level. That, and a rundown of three new, high profile cert. grants from the Supreme Court on this week's episode of Case in Point.

Legal News and Religious Views Dec 12, 2024

On this week's episode of Case in Point, we cover the first (already?!) Supreme Court opinion of the October, 2024 term, and talk with Keisha Russell of First Liberty, the nation's largest public interest law firm dedicated exclusively to the defense of religious freedom in the courts. Keisha discusses First Liberty's defense of a historic church, and a religious charitable organization, plus gives us a preview of her upcoming book, "Uncommon Courage." What can Americans do in a culture increasingly hostile to religious expression? That and more on this week's episode of Case in Point.

#008: Blockbusters, Bans, and the Tennessee Kid: Skrimetti defends state law banning gender interventions for minors at the Supreme Court. Dec 06, 2024

On this special episode of Case in Point, Sarah Parshall Perry is joined by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, the named respondent in the biggest case of the Supreme Court's term: United States v. Skrmetti.

The Attorney General talks about the law at the heart of the case, SB 1, talks about the dangers of "gender affirming" care for minors, gives us his impressions from oral arguments, and discusses what's next for his very busy office.

#007: Abortion in the Dock (And What’s Free Speech Got To Do With It)? Nov 21, 2024

On this week's episode of Case in Point, Sarah is joined by Andy Bath, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at the Thomas More Legal Society. What do free speech rights have to do with pro-life advocacy? What is the F.A.C.E. Act, and how has it been employed by the Biden-Harris Administration? Will the Supreme Court take up abortion again this term? They'll answer these questions and more on Case in Point.

#006: Lame Ducks - And Presidents: What Will They Do Next? Nov 14, 2024

Lame ducks - and presidents: what will they do next? Description: On this week’s episode, we sit down with judicial expert and Senate veteran Tom Jipping to talk post-election plans for a Congress and President in their waning days of service.

What will congressional Democrats attempt to pass? What does the Constitution permit? And what about those last-minute judicial nominations from President Biden? Can new judges be appointed before President-elect Trump takes the oath of office at the end of January? We’ve got those answers and more on Case in Point!

#005: The Little Landslide That Could: Election Integrity and Decision 2024 Nov 07, 2024

This week on Case in Point, and only hours after one of the most significant Republican sweeps in a generation, we sit down with Hans Von Spakovsky, Senior Manager of Heritage's Election Law Reform Initiative. Hans offers his thoughts on the landmark 2024 election, the likelihood of future litigation on political races, the Supreme Court's election-related emergency docket orders, and why election integrity should matter to every American.

#004: Unlocking the ABCs: The Power of Agencies, Ballots, and Colleges in Today's World Oct 31, 2024

On this episode of Case in Point, host Sarah Parshall Perry sits down with Will Trachman, General Counsel at Mountain States Legal Foundation, to reminisce about their time working in a presidential administration.

Will also talks about their case pending at the Supreme Court that concerns what citizen petitions are required to include before an issue is included on the ballot during an election. Plus, we talk dumb judicial opinions, DEI dismantling, and whether American public education is salveagable.

#003: Parents on Offense Oct 24, 2024

On this week's episode of Case in Point, host Sarah Parshall Perry is joined by Caroline Moore, Vice President of Parents Defending Education (PDE). They discuss PDE's "indoctrination map," an epidemic of school gender secrecy policies, the power of an active parent, and more.

#002: What’s Sex Got to Do with It? (Everything) Oct 17, 2024

On today’s episode of Case in Point, we'll talk high-profile cases pending on requests for review at the Supreme Court. And we'll catch up with Kim Hermann, Executive Director for Southeastern Legal Foundation who's fighting in the trenches for sex-based protections for women and girls in education—from sports, to spaces, to scholarships and more. Title IX, school gender secrecy policies, preferred pronouns and more on Case in Point.

#001: On Your Mark, Supreme Court Term BEGINS Oct 11, 2024

On the FIRST official episode of Case in Point, host Sarah Parshall Perry tees up some big cases at the Supreme Court--controversial enough that they're sure to grab headlines.

AND we air former SCOTUS 101 host Zack Smith's recent Supreme Court Preview event at the Heritage Foundation with some legal heavyweights.

Goodbye SCOTUS 101, hello Case In Point! Oct 03, 2024

On this episode of SCOTUS 101, Zack Smith and Giancarlo Canaparo welcome fellow Heritage Senior Legal Fellow Sarah Parshall Perry who introduces a brand-new legal podcast platform, Case In Point. The lawyers catch each other up on some goings-on in their careers, have a good laugh about the suitability (or lack thereof) of some hosts’ faces for video podcasts, and Zack and Giancarlo hand the reins to Sarah for an introduction of Case in Point, where she identifies some of the most controversial cases headed to court this year: Gender “affirming” medicine, women’s sports, porn (yes, porn), and more. Bon Voyage, SCOTUS 101, Bienvenue, Case in Point!

The Case is Submitted Jul 01, 2024

The term is over, and what an ending it was! Presidents are entitled to broad immunity for official acts, Chevron deference is no more, the Seventh Amendment applies against the administrative state, nobody gets to sue over social media censorship, and the 8th Amendment does not prohibit anti-camping laws. These are the holdings of just a few of the blockbuster cases released in the last few days of this term. After your hosts discuss those cases, GianCarlo gets one last chance to stump Zack in trivia, and then they follow the Court into the summer recess.

Over the summer, your hosts arrange interviews with judges, lawyers, and experts, so please let them know if there are any people you'd like them to interview or legal issues you'd like them to cover in depth next term.

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Guns, Drugs, and Taxes Jun 22, 2024

It's almost the end of the term and the Court is now giving us some of the term's biggest cases. Bump stocks, abortion drugs, and taxes on unrealized gains are the just a few of the hot cases this week. After your hosts explore those cases, Zack interviews Judge Kathryn Mizelle of the Middle District of Florida about her meteoric rise to the bench and her many clerkships. Tune in next week for what is likely to be the final week of the term!

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Lawfare Before the Bar May 31, 2024

The end of the terms is a month away, and the opinions are coming fast. This week, your hosts discuss the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau case, a racial redistricting case, and the National Rifle Association's free-speech victory. After that, Zack interviews John Eastman about the lawfare used against him and other lawyers who have represented former President Donald Trump. Last up, inspired by the New York Times' latest conniption fit over flags, GianCarlo quizzes Zack about flags at the Court.

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Tent Cities, Immunity, and Natural Law Apr 26, 2024

It's the end of oral arguments, and this week the Court heard two big ones. Your hosts discuss Grants Pass, where the Court will decide whether it's "cruel and unusual punishment" to enforce anti-camping laws, and they discuss the Trump immunity case, which has big implications not only for the presidential election but for the office of the presidency forever. After that, Zack interviews legendary legal philosopher Hadley Arkes about his latest book, Mere Natural Law, and then Zack shows off his criminal-law expertise in 8th Amendment trivia.

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Aristotle's Ethics and Harlan's Great Dissent Apr 19, 2024

This week the Court heard oral arguments in a case challenging a January 6th prosecution, had a spirited debate about nationwide injunctions, and issued major opinions on property rights and employment discrimination. Your hosts discuss all those developments, and then GianCarlo interviews Professor Andre Archie about his fascinating new book The Virtue of Color-Blindness, which defends color-blindness with the ideas of the great Greek philosophers.Lastly, Zack quizzes GianCarlo about veterans litigating in the Court.

You can find GianCarlo's review of Archie's book here, and you can find his analysis of the Muldrow decision here.

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Abortion, Immunity, and Originalism Mar 28, 2024

This week the Court heard oral arguments in the high-profile case challenging the Food and Drug Administration's expansion of access to the abortion drug mifepristone. GianCarlo discusses that case, oral arguments, and the mess of standing doctrine. After that, Zack interviews Professor John Yoo who gives his expert take on the Trump immunity case and makes his case that originalism is moral. Last up, trivia about the judiciary's own administrative state.

You can find Zack's articles about the Judicial Conference here and here.

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Proper Property Rights Mar 22, 2024

This term is shaping up to be a big one for free speech cases. The Court heard arguments in three such cases this week and handed down decisions in other cases involving public officials blocking people on social media, the FBI's No-Fly-List, and the meaning of the word "and." Your hosts discuss those cases, and then GianCarlo interviews Robert McNamara of the Institute for Justice about his career defending property rights. Last up, trivia is Justices in Uniform, part 2.

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Rehearing: Justice Caleb Stegall Mar 14, 2024

In this Rehearings episode, we replay our interview with Kansas Supreme Court Justice Caleb Stegall. Rehearings airs our favorite old interviews on weeks when things are otherwise quiet at the Supreme Court.

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Trump v. Anderson Mar 08, 2024

This was a big week for former president Trump who prevailed in Trump v. Anderson against an attempt to remove him from the ballot in Colorado. Your hosts dive deep into that decision unpacking the majority opinion, the debate among the concurring justices, and the case's short- and long-term implications. After that, GianCarlo interviews Ninth Circuit Judge Kenneth Lee, who recounts his fascinating life and career, beginning with his immigration to the United States from Korea. Lastly, GianCarlo quizzes Zack with trivia about Justices who have served in the armed forces.

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How to Sue the Feds Feb 29, 2024

This week brings the Court another Trump-related lawsuit and a bevy of high-profile oral arguments. Among those, the NetChoice cases, which will decide to what extent states can stop social media companies from censoring users because of their political views. Your hosts discuss those cases and a handful of others that challenge the powers of administrative agencies. GianCarlo then interviews John Vecchione, a grizzled veteran of the war against the administrative state, who has brought several high-profile cases to the Supreme Court. Last up, Zack quizzes GianCarlo with trivia about technology at SCOTUS.

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Rehearing: Judge Paul Kelly Jr. Feb 22, 2024

In this Rehearings episode, we replay our interview with Judge Paul Kelly, Jr.. Rehearings airs our favorite old interviews on weeks when things are otherwise quiet at the Supreme Court.

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Rehearing: Judge John Nalbandian Feb 16, 2024

In this Rehearings episode, we replay our interview with the Judge John Nalbandian. Rehearings airs our favorite old interviews on weeks when things are otherwise quiet at the Supreme Court.

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Trump v. Anderson & Class Action Madness Feb 08, 2024

This week brings us the biggest oral argument of the term: Trump v. Anderson, which will decide whether states can disqualify President Trump from the ballot. Your hosts recap the complicated legal issues and explore oral arguments. Zack and GianCarlo also discuss the two opinions released this week, which involve whistleblower protections and suing the government for false credit reporting. Zack interviews legendary class action lawyer Ted Frank who talks about his career and his now-famous debunking of part of Justice Jackson's opinion in the affirmative action cases. Lastly, Zack takes the trivia hot-seat to answer questions about Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase.

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Rehearing: Judge Allison Jones Rushing Jan 26, 2024

In this Rehearings episode, we replay our interview with the Judge Allison Jones Rushing. Rehearings airs our favorite old interviews on weeks when things are otherwise quiet at the Supreme Court.

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Chevron on the Chopping Block Jan 19, 2024

This week your hosts discuss newly granted cases including one challenging a decision by the Ninth Circuit holding that camping regulations are "cruel and unusual punishment" when applied against the homeless. They also discuss the oral arguments in the Relentless and Loper Bright cases, which challenge Chevron Deference. After that, Zack interviews Judge John W. Holcomb. And finally, GianCarlo quizzes Zack with some challenging property-rights trivia.

Here is Jack's article about the oral arguments in Relentless and Loper Bright.

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Disqualify Trump? Jan 12, 2024

Welcome back to SCOTUS 101 after the Court's winter break. The Court has granted several new cases, including Donald Trump's appeal from a ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court disqualifying him from the presidential election under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment. After your hosts discuss the new cases and this week's oral arguments, GianCarlo interviews Professor Josh Blackman about the complicated issues surrounding Section 3. Last up, Zack grills GianCarlo with some very clever trivia about other times presidents have appeared before the Court.

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Remembering Justice O'Connor Dec 08, 2023

This week your hosts remember Justice Sandra Day O'Connor who passed away last week. Your hosts also discuss the first opinion of this term and the oral arguments from this week and last, which included challenges to administrative tribunals and to taxes on unrealized gains. GianCarlo then interviews Eleventh Circuit Judge Andrew Brasher. And finally, GianCarlo quizzes Zack with trivia about Justice O'Connor's life and career.

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The Dangers of Judicial Supremacy Nov 17, 2023

With GC out, Jack Fitzhenry once again joins Zack to dive into what's happening at SCOTUS. They discuss the new cases the Court has agreed to hear, the Rahimi oral argument, and NCAA/sports-related SCOTUS trivia.

Zack then interviews Yonatan Green about the proposed reforms to Israel's judicial system and how those differ from the so-called reforms being proposed here in the United States.

You can read what Zack has written on the issue here: https://lawliberty.org/the-challenges-of-judicial-restraint/

And you can read Yonatan's paper here: https://fedsoc.org/fedsoc-review/the-peculiar-case-of-the-israeli-legal-system

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The Joseph Story Lecture: Judge James Ho Nov 03, 2023

GianCarlo is back, the Court is hearing arguments again, and free speech is on the docket. Your hosts discuss a newly granted case that will decide whether the Biden Administration's coordination with social media companies to censor what it labeled misinformation violates the First Amendment. They then unpack the oral arguments in two more free speech cases and a case that challenges civil asset forfeiture procedures. In lieu of an interview, your hosts replay the annual Joseph Story lecture, which Judge James Ho delivered last week. And finally, with an assist from artificial intelligence, GianCarlo tests how well Zack can identify Justices' writing styles.

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Money and Mootness at the Court Oct 13, 2023

With GC on vacation, Jack Fitzhenry joins Zack to dive into what's happening at SCOTUS. They discuss the new cases the Court has agreed to hear, the oral arguments involving the CFPB's funding, whether an ADA tester's lawsuit is moot, and whether South Carolina legislators committed an unconstitutional gerrymander when drawing its latest Congressional map.

Zack then interviews Judge Miller Baker of the Court of International trade about his career and what's happening in the legal profession today.

Finally, Zack sees how well Jack can answer trivia about Jack's alma mater (University of Michigan) and SCOTUS.

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Heritage's Annual Supreme Court Preview Oct 06, 2023

Another term is here! Check out what to expect when Zack hosts veteran Supreme Court advocates Paul Clement and Lisa Blatt to discuss several of the biggest cases the Court will hear this term.

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Racial Preferences, Student Loans, and Free Speech Jun 30, 2023

The end of the term has arrived, and all the biggest cases came with it. Your hosts explain the Harvard and UNC cases, the challenge to Biden's student loan bailout, 303 Creative, Groff v. Dejoy, and all the rest. There is no interview this week because of all the opinions, but no episode would be complete without trivia: it's surprising facts from the term's biggest opinions.

Here is a link to GianCarlo's article.

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The People's Justice — Judge Thapar on Justice Thomas Jun 23, 2023

It's the second-to-last week of the term, and the Court handed down its big immigration case, United States v. Texas, another case involving Indian tribes, and cases involving murder-for-hire, a fantastical Russian financial fraud, and a scam to trick people into immigrating illegally. Your hosts discuss those cases, and then GianCarlo interviews Sixth Circuit Judge Amul Thapar about his new book The People's Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him. Judge Thapar has some homework for listeners, so pay attention! Last up, Zack quizzes GianCarlo with trivia about unusual confirmations.

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Tribes and Textualism Jun 16, 2023

This week the Court handed down five opinions, two of which involved questions related to Indian Tribes, including one of the term's major cases, Haaland v. Brackeen. The decisions are heavy on textual analysis, showing that Justice Kagan was right when she said "we're all textualists now." Your hosts discuss the opinions, and then Zack tests GianCarlo's knowledge of some lesser-known facts about the Supreme Court's history.

Further reading and listening:

Professor Natelson on the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Zack on Lac du Flambeau.

Cully Stimson and Paul Larkin on Smith.

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SCOTUS in Wonderland Jun 09, 2023

Zack is out this week, so Cully Stimson is filling in. Cully and GianCarlo discuss the four opinions of the week, which include the Jack Daniels parody case and the race-based challenge to Alabama's congressional district maps. GianCarlo then interviews William Trachman, general counsel of Mountain States Legal Foundation, and the two talk about his career focusing on his work on civil rights and public schools. Last up, Cully takes Zack's place in the trivia hot-seat to answer questions about the Court's frequent citations to Alice's adventures in Wonderland.

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Judgment for Journalists Jun 02, 2023

Four weeks to go in the term, and the Court handed down three opinions, which involved Medicare fraud, securities fraud, and labor union shenanigans. After your hosts discuss those opinions, Zack interviews veteran journalist James Rosen about his latest book Scalia: Rise to Greatness. James shares some of his best memories of the late Justice and shows what a debt he owed to his extraordinary wife, Maureen Scalia. After that, GianCarlo quizzes Zack with trivia about journalists at the Court.

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Legal Thrillers May 26, 2023

The Court handed down big decisions this week, all unanimous, including Sackett v. EPA and Tyler v. Hennepin County. After your hosts discuss those cases, GianCarlo interviews lawyer and novelist Chad Boudreaux. The two talk about his fascinating career and his latest legal thriller novel,Scavenger Hunt, which draws on Chad's unique knowledge of the inner workings of the Department of Justice. Last up, Zack quizzes GianCarlo with trivia about famous end-of-term opinions.

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Judicial Sass May 19, 2023

This week the justices decided six more cases including those against Twitter and Google for allegedly aiding and abetting ISIS terrorists, and the copyright dispute over Andy Warhol's images of Prince. Zack interviews Judge Jennifer Perkins of the Arizona Arizona Court of Appeals. And, inspired by some serious judicial sass from Justice Kagan directed at Justice Sotomayor, GianCarlo selects other famous and funny cases featuring the justices at their sassiest.

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Savin' the Bacon? May 12, 2023

The opinions are coming fast now. This week the Court handed down five, dealing with immigration, wire fraud, the Puerto Rico Financial Oversight Board, and the famous bacon case. Did SCOTUS save the nation's bacon? Tune in to find out and to hear GianCarlo interview the fascinating Justice Caleb Stegall of the Kansas Supreme Court. Lastly, see if you can do better than GianCarlo at trivia about legendary Supreme Court rivalries.

You can read Justice Stegall's resignation letter here, and his law review article, The Ethics of Decision-Making, here.

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Rehearing: Judge Raymond Randolph May 05, 2023

In this Rehearings episode, we replay our interview with Judge Raymond Randolph. Rehearings airs our favorite old interviews on weeks when things are otherwise quiet at the Supreme Court.

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Cases Made for the Movies Apr 27, 2023

It has been a very busy few weeks for the Supreme Court. The Court enjoined a lower court order rescinding the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the abortion pill. It heard oral arguments in a major religious liberty case, a case involving stalking and threats, and a case involving a made-for-movies story of fast cars, Beverly Hills mansions, and Russian fraudsters. The Court also handed down a few opinions including one that is sure to shake the administrative state. Your hosts discuss it all, and then GianCarlo quizzes Zack with trivia about the Court's historically slow pace.

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Rehearing: Judge Lawrence VanDyke Apr 14, 2023

In this Rehearings episode, we replay our interview with the Judge Lawrence VanDyke. Rehearings airs our favorite old interviews on weeks when things are otherwise quiet at the Supreme Court.

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Supreme Crimes & State Constitutions Mar 31, 2023

This week, the Court was the scene of several crimes, or rather, several oral arguments about crimes. Your hosts discuss the fascinating issues of double-jeopardy, criminal speech, and out-of-court confessions that those arguments raised. GianCarlo then interviews Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick about his career and his work developing a body law governing state-constitutional interpretation. Trivia continues the criminal law theme focusing on interesting facts about the Court's criminal law cases.

If you're interested in the implications of the Smith case, your hosts recommend this article.

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Judge Kyle Duncan Talks About Stanford Mar 23, 2023

In this episode your hosts discuss the amusing oral arguments in the Jack Daniels parody case and unpack the one opinion of the week. Judge Kyle Duncan also joins the show to talk about the recent free-speech debacle at Stanford Law School. He explains what happened, reflects on its implications for the legal profession, on the proper purpose of law school, and offers some thoughts about how we might cultivate a more civil environment.Trivia this week is: Do you know more about free-speech law than a Stanford Law student?

Here is Judge Duncan's article in the Wall Street Journal.

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Rehearing: Judge Stephen Vaden Mar 17, 2023

In this Rehearings episode, we replay our interview with the Judge Stephen Vaden. The interview is especially relevant in light of the recent free-speech controversy at Stanford Law, because Judge Vaden talks about the free-speech crisis in legal academia. Rehearings airs our favorite old interviews on weeks when things are otherwise quiet at the Supreme Court.

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Rehearing: Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod Mar 10, 2023

In this Rehearings episode, we replay our interview with the Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod. Rehearings airs our favorite old interviews on weeks when things are otherwise quiet at the Supreme Court.

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Student Loans and Major Questions Mar 03, 2023

Oral arguments in the cases challenging President Biden's student loan cancellation plan dominated the news this week while other interesting SCOTUS developments flew under the radar. Zack discusses the opinions you may have missed, while GianCarlo does a deep dive into those oral arguments. With administrative law front-and-center this week, GianCarlo interviews an expert on the subject, Professor Chad Squitieri of the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America. The two discuss the Major Questions Doctrine and Catholic University's Project on Constitutional Originalism and the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Last up, Zack does a good job stumping GianCarlo with trivia about the prior careers of famous Justices.

Here is a link to Professor Squitieri's article, Major Problems with Major Questions.

And here is a link to Zack's article about New York v. New Jersey.

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A Dubious Expediency Feb 23, 2023

The Court is back, and this week it heard oral arguments in two high-profile cases against Google and Twitter that will decide the extent of the protection they can claim when their users support terrorism. It also issued opinions in a bankruptcy case, a capital-murder case, and a fair-wage case. After covering those developments, GianCarlo interviews Professor Gail Heriot of the University of San Diego School of Law. The two talk about her research on racial preferences and what it means for the Harvard and UNC cases and the future of racial preferences after those cases are decided. Lastly, GianCarlo hits Zack with some cinematic SCOTUS trivia.

You can find a copy of Professor Heriot's book here: A Dubious Expediency.

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Rehearing: Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk Feb 16, 2023

In this Rehearings episode, we replay our interview with the Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk. Rehearings airs our favorite old interviews on weeks when things are otherwise quiet at the Supreme Court.

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Rehearing: Judge Douglas Ginsburg Feb 10, 2023

In the second of our Rehearings series, we replay our interview with the Judge Douglas Ginsburg. Rehearings airs our favorite old interviews on weeks when things are otherwise quiet at the Supreme Court.

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Rehearing: Judge Marty Feldman Feb 03, 2023

In this first episode of our Rehearings series, we replay our interview with the late Judge Martin Feldman. Rehearings will re-air our favorite old interviews on weeks when we don't have a usual episode because the Supreme Court is not hearing arguments or issuing opinions.

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Originalism 101 Jan 27, 2023

Late last week, the Court issued a report about its investigation into the Dobbs leak. Your hosts discuss the report and share their thoughts about the Marshal's investigation. GianCarlo then gives a preview of some of the Court's new cases and explains what a "DIG" is, and Zack discusses the first opinion of the term. GianCarlo interviews Professor Ilan Wurman about his books on Originalism and the Reconstruction amendments. And finally, Zack hits GianCarlo with some originalism-themed trivia.

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"Learned in the Law" Jan 13, 2023

The Court is back from its break, adding new cases to its docket, and hearing oral arguments. In this episode, GianCarlo previews the newly granted cases and explains the oral arguments in a rare professional ethics case, and Zack discusses the oral arguments in a case that will decide whether and to what extent Puerto Rico has sovereign immunity. Zack then interviews John Bash, a former clerk to then-Judge Kavanaugh and Justice Scalia and current partner at Quinn Emanuel. Finally, GianCarlo quizzes Zack about the "10th Justice."

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Does A Cat Have a Tail? Dec 09, 2022

The Court heard oral arguments in two of the biggest cases of the term, 303 Creative v. Elenis and Moore v. Harper. Your hosts explain those cases and discuss the Court's decision to take up the case challenging President Biden's student loan cancellation plan. As mentioned in the episode, you can find GianCarlo and Jack Fitzhenry's paper on that topic here. GianCarlo then interviews legendary 10th Circuit Senior Judge Paul J. Kelly, Jr. In this week's trivia, Zack quizzes GianCarlo about election law, with a short detour into the world of football law.

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Texas Fights the Feds, Again Dec 02, 2022

This week your hosts go to lengths to explain why the apparently esoteric cases argued this week are, in fact, much more interesting than they sound. Meanwhile, Texas is back at the Court fighting the feds, something Texas S.G. Judd Stone has a lot of experience doing. Zack discusses that oral argument and then interviews former Congressman, Senator, Governor, and Ambassador Sam Brownback. For trivia this week, GC relies on the always excellent work of Dr. Adam Feldman to quiz Zack about Justice Jackson's early oral argument performance.

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Agencies on Trial Nov 11, 2022

This week the Court heard arguments in two major cases involving challenges to executive-branch agencies, and another race case involving a federal statute that restricts adoption and foster placement for Native American Children. Your hosts discuss those arguments, and then Zack interviews former ambassador and double SCOTUS clerk Chris Landau. After that, Zack grills GianCarlo with some very tough historical trivia.

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Race, College, and the Constitution Nov 03, 2022

This week the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases challenging the use of racial preferences in college admissions at Harvard and The University of North Carolina. Your hosts do a deep dive into those arguments, pulling out the best, worst, and most interesting questions. GianCarlo then interviews Professor David Bernstein who filed an influential amicus brief in the cases and wrote a fascinating book called Classified: The Untold Story of Racial Classification in America. Lastly, GianCarlo quizzes Zack to see if he can identify the most famous and infamous quotes from the Supreme Court's race jurisprudence.

As mentioned in the episode, you can read Ed Whelan's article here and Professor Ilya Somin's article here.

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Special Episode with Justice Alito Oct 28, 2022

It was another quiet week at the Court, but Justice Samuel Alito came to Heritage for our annual Joseph Story lecture. He sat down with John Malcolm and shared stories about his career and discussed topical issues like the leak of the draft Dobbs opinion and free speech on college campuses.

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Special Episode: An Interview with V.P. Mike Pence Oct 20, 2022

In this special episode, former Vice President Mike Pence joins your hosts to share some inside-baseball about the judicial selection and confirmation process. He also shares his thoughts about the role of the Court in our constitutional system, how Justice Thomas came to administer his oath of office, and his particular admiration for Justice Barrett.

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The Bacon Wars? Oct 14, 2022

It was a quiet week for orders, but a very exciting week for oral arguments. Your hosts discuss the copyright fight between the Andy Warhol Foundation and legendary rock-and-roll photographer Lynn Goldsmith, and the ideologically unpredictable Bacon Case, which might spark economic warfare between the states. GianCarlo then interviews Braden Boucek of the Southeastern Legal Foundation, and the two chat about fighting race essentialism in schools and the conservative legal movement. Last up, Zack grills GianCarlo about the Supreme Court's art cases.

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Justice Jackson's First Day Oct 07, 2022

The Justices are back in their marble palace, and their newest member has joined the fray of oral argument. Your hosts, Zack and GianCarlo, share the latest SCOTUS news, discuss new cases, and chat about Justice Jackson's oral argument style. Zack interviews Judge Stephen Vaden of the Court of International Trade who talks about his early years working on a farm, to his days at Yale law, and his experience as a specialist judge. He also shares his thoughts on the ongoing Yale Law free-speech controversies. Last up, GianCarlo is delighted to stump Zack with supreme-spouse trivia.

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We're Back! Sep 29, 2022

The Court is back next week, and the docket is already shaping up to be very exciting. This week we have a special preview of the upcoming term with former Solicitor General Paul Clement and former Acting Solicitor General Jeff Wall.

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The End of the Term Jul 01, 2022

We've reached the end of the term after a blockbuster month and an incredibly full week of orders and opinions. Your hosts wish farewell to Justice Breyer who is now officially retired and welcome Justice Ketanji Jackson. This week the Court decided all of its remaining cases including West Virginia v. EPA, a challenge to a power grab by the Environmental Protection Agency, Biden v. Texas, a challenge to Biden's attempt to cancel the Remain-in-Mexico policy, and Kennedy v. Bremerton School district, which involved a school coach who was fired for praying privately after games. Your hosts discuss these and more. Of course, no term could conclude without GianCarlo trying to stump Zack with trivia, and this week it's all about interesting statistics about this term.

See you after the summer hiatus!

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Overruling Roe Jun 24, 2022

The Court continued to release opinions at a frenzied pace this week. While GianCarlo enjoys some well-deserved R&R, the Meese Center's Director, John Malcolm, joins Zack to break down everything that's happening at the Court, including the release of an important religious liberty/school choice case, an important second amendment case, and, of course, Dobbs. Zack then interviews Ohio Solicitor General Ben Flowers. Last up, Zack puts John in the hot seat to try his hand at some Supreme Court-themed vacation trivia.

Here's a link to the fellowship Ben and Zack discuss: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Careers/Internship-Opportunities/The-Simon-Karas-Fellowship

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The SCOTUS Numbers Game Jun 16, 2022

The floodgates opened this week, and the Court gave us eleven opinions. Given time constraints, your hosts discuss a few of the most interesting ones, including two Indian Law cases and a big Chevron deference case that did not mention Chevron. GianCarlo then interviews District Judge Patrick Wyrick of Oklahoma. Last up, GianCarlo tries to stump Zack with trivia about the Supreme Court's end-of-term opinion bonanza.

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Protecting the Justices Jun 09, 2022

This week a man angry about the leaked Dobbs opinion showed up to Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home with a gun, a knife, burglary tools, and the intent to kill the Justice. Despite this, to the Justices' credit, they are working just as hard as ever resolving orders and issuing four opinions. You hosts discuss the assassination attempt, talk about noteworthy orders, and unpack those opinions. Zack also interviews Supreme Court advocate Morgan Ratner, who clerked for both Kavanaugh and the Chief Justice. Finally, curious about whether other Justices have been similarly targeted, your hosts look at the history of attacks against them.

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Cruzin' to Victory May 19, 2022

Despite some rumors that we might get the Dobbs opinion this week, we did not. We did, however, get opinions in an immigration case and in Senator Ted Cruz's challenge to an election rule that limited a candidate's ability to recover money loaned to his own campaign. Zack and GianCarlo unpack those cases in addition to the new cases that the Court took up this week. Zack then interviews Georgia Supreme Court Justice Nels Peterson. After that, GianCarlo grills Zack with trivia about sitting members of Congress who have served as Supreme Court clerks. Tune in to learn which Justice plays matchmaker on the side.

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BONUS: Mark Paoletta on The Kevin Roberts Show May 15, 2022

Today on "SCOTUS 101," we are featuring the latest episode of "The Kevin Roberts Show" a sister podcast on the Heritage Podcast Network. Subscribe to The Kevin Roberts Show1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kevin-roberts-show/id1609468507

The left is hell-bent on tearing down our institutions. Their current target? The Supreme Court.

In recent days, we’ve watched them invade neighborhoods across the Washington, D.C., area to demonstrate and protest at the residences of justices. They call them enemies of democracy and, ultimately, the American people.

Mark Paoletta is an attorney, author, and personal friend of Justice Clarence Thomas. Under President George H.W. Bush, he played a pivotal role in his confirmation.

Opening up on his personal relationship with Thomas, Paoletta offers a redeeming glimpse at a public servant the left has unceasingly attempted to vilify. We’ll discuss that, the exciting new book he’s co-authoring, “Created Equal,” and more on this week’s episode of The Kevin Roberts Show.

Show notes:

The leaked draft opinion from Justice Alito: https://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000180-874f-dd36-a38c-c74f98520000

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The Dobbs Leak May 06, 2022

This week saw the biggest leak in Supreme Court history: a leaked opinion. And not just any opinion, but an early draft of a purported majority decision in the Dobbs case, which would, if issued, overrule Roe v. Wade and return abortion policy to the people of each state. Zack and GianCarlo chat about the leak, what it means for the Court, and what ought to happen to the leaker. They also discuss all the other news that was drowned out by the leak including the memorial service for Justice John Paul Stevens and a major First Amendment opinion issued this week. GianCarlo then interviews Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, and they talk about her career and her legal strategy in Dobbs. Finally, Zack quizzes GianCarlo about Justice Stevens' life and career.

Here's a link to Zack and John Malcolm's article about whether the leaker can be criminally prosecuted.

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All Aboard the SCOTUS Express Apr 29, 2022

This was the final week of oral arguments of the term and also the final oral arguments for Justice Breyer. Your hosts discuss a kind tribute that the Chief Justice gave to his retiring colleague, new cert grants, and some of this week's high-profile arguments. They also discuss the two decisions of the week and what happens when the court splits 4-4 on a case. GianCarlo then interviews Supreme Court advocate Sarah Harris, and the two talk about her interesting path to the law, which includes years spent studying a clandestine CIA program. Sarah also shares wonderful stories from her clerkships for Judge Sandra Lynch, Judge Laurence Silberman, and Justice Thomas. Finally, with a bunch of railroad cases on the Court's docket, GianCarlo tries to stump Zack with trivia about the Court's most famous (and infamous) train cases.

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How Fares Religious Liberty? Apr 21, 2022

We are entering the final stretch of the term, and from here on out, opinions are likely to come fast. This week sets the pace with six opinions on free speech, tax, habeas corpus, and other issues. Your hosts explain them all and give a preview of next week's high profile oral arguments. Zack then interviews Kelly Shackelford, the President and CEO of First Liberty Institute, and the two talk about the current and future state of religious liberty at the Supreme Court. Zack then tries to stump GianCarlo with trivia about justices born in April.

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The Bacon Case Apr 01, 2022

While Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation process wends through the Senate, the Court is keeping up a fast pace of orders, arguments, and opinions. Your hosts discuss those, including one particularly exciting new case that GianCarlo has dubbed "The Bacon Case." Your hosts then jointly interview Ilya Shapiro to review Judge Jackson's hearings. With bacon on the mind, GianCarlo tries to fry Zack with some breakfast-at-SCOTUS trivia. You can find Ilya's excellent book about judicial confirmations here, and GianCarlo's previous interview with him about it here.

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The Jackson Three Mar 25, 2022

The confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson filled the airwaves this week, but there were plenty of other Supreme Court goings on. Zack and GianCarlo give an overview of the hearings and then discuss this week's opinions. The Court decided cases involving racial gerrymandering, free speech, and a fascinating issue of religious liberty and the death penalty. Zack then interviews Supreme Court litigator and former acting Solicitor General Jeff Wall. Lastly, GianCarlo quizzes Zack with trivia about the two (and, perhaps, soon to be three) Justices Jackson.

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Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson? Mar 17, 2022

In this special episode, your hosts moderate a three-way discussion all about Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination. But first, we have some news about the lawsuit challenging the Texas heartbeat law and one opinion in a criminal-law case that sounds more like a law school exam than a real fact pattern. After discussing those developments, your hosts welcome Carrie Severino of The Judicial Crisis Network, Ed Whelan of the Ethics & Public Policy Center, and John Malcolm of The Heritage Foundation to discuss Judge Jackson's judicial philosophy (or lack thereof), how Republican Senators should approach her confirmation hearing, whether she'd have to recuse from the Harvard racial preferences case, and much more.

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Judge Mar 05, 2022

The show and the Court are back from their mid-winter hiatus, and we have a lot to catch up on! There is, of course, Justice Breyer's retirement and President Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace him, in addition to all of the usual goings-on of our favorite branch of government. We have orders galore and five opinions on topics including the Boston Marathon Bomber's death sentence, FBI secrets, and a possible CIA black site in Poland. Your hosts discuss all of that, and then Zack interviews veteran litigator and former head of the Office of Legal Counsel, Steven Engel. At the end of the show, Zack quizzes GianCarlo with trivia about Judge Jackson. Stay tuned for a special episode all about the nominee in the coming weeks!

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Supreme Gossip Jan 21, 2022

This episode has a little bit of everything: orders, arguments, opinions, and SCOTUS gossip. Zack and GianCarlo discuss this week's noteworthy orders, including the Court's decision not to block the release of certain documents over which former president Trump claimed executive privilege. They also look at this week's oral arguments, GianCarlo explains this week's one opinion, and Zack interviews Sixth Circuit Judge John Nalbandian. On the gossip front, your hosts explain how NPR correspondent Nina Totenberg landed in hot water by reporting some anonymously sourced Supreme Court gossip that three justices said was false. With leaks (false or otherwise) on the docket, Zack grilled GianCarlo with trivia from other famous inside scoops about the Court.

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The Vaccine Mandate Cases Jan 14, 2022

The Court is back from its Winter recess, and so are your hosts. The Court heard arguments in six cases including the challenges to the OSHA and HHS vaccination mandates, and it issued opinions in those cases less than a week later. GianCarlo and Zack explain those opinions and give you the highlights from the Court's other arguments and orders this week. GianCarlo then interviews District Judge Sarah Pitlyk, and quizzes Zack with trivia about constitutional conundrums.

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A Surprise Episode! Dec 17, 2021

Last week your hosts said that you wouldn't hear from them until the new year, but the Supreme Court had different plans. The Justices handed down their decision in the Texas Heartbeat Bill case, declined to take up a Free Exercise challenge to New York's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and granted several new cases. Zack and GianCarlo unpack those decisions, and then GianCarlo interviews D.C. District Judge Trevor McFadden. Tune in to hear about his fascinating career in law enforcement from police officer, to prosecutor, to DOJ lawyer, to judge. Lastly, Zack quizzes GianCarlo with trivia about the earliest SCOTUS confirmations.

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"Vincere Aut Mori" Dec 10, 2021

In the last week before the Court's Christmas break, it heard oral arguments in several interesting cases concerning immigration courts, the fiduciary duties owed by retirement plans administrators, habeas corpus proceedings, and the big school choice case, Carson v. Makin. Your hosts discuss all of those cases, and Zack offers his predictions for Carson. Zack also interviews preeminent Supreme Court litigator Charles "Chuck" Cooper about his storied career. Finally, GianCarlo tests Zack's knowledge of the Supreme Court's use of scholarly articles in opinions.

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Will SCOTUS Overrule Roe v. Wade? Dec 03, 2021

Abortion is on the docket this week as the Court hears oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which asks the Court to overrule Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Dobbs filled this week's headlines, but the Court heard several other important cases too. Your hosts discuss them all, saving the oral arguments in Dobbs for after GianCarlo's interview of renowned legal theorist and political philosopher Robert P. George. Professor George explains the history of the Court's abortion jurisprudence, its relation to our American legal and philosophical tradition, and the implications of Dobbs. He also gives his prediction of how the case will turn out and what overruling Roe and Casey would mean for the future of the pro-life movement. After that, GianCarlo summarizes the Dobbs oral arguments, and Zack peppers him with trivia about the Court's abortion cases.

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Singing at SCOTUS Nov 12, 2021

This week at oral arguments, the Court heard cases about the scope of the state secrets privilege, whether a death-row inmate may have his spiritual advisor present at his execution, and the extent to which local governments can regulate billboards. Your hosts explain those cases, and then GianCarlo interviews Fourth Circuit Judge Allison Jones Rushing. Judge Rushing talks about singing in restaurants with Judge Sentelle, singing in the Supreme Court with Justice Scalia, fly fishing with Justice Gorsuch, becoming part of Justice Thomas's clerk family, and more. Last up, GianCarlo quizzes Zack with trivia about music at the Court.

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Abortion, Guns, and Originalism Nov 05, 2021

It was a big week for oral arguments with two about the Texas' abortion law, SB 8, and another about New York's firearm restrictions. GianCarlo explains the issues in the SB 8 cases and answers the pressing question of what, if anything, do they have to do with Dobbs. Zack unpacks the oral arguments in the Second Amendment case and covers other newsworthy items, like the confirmation of our new Solicitor General, Elizabeth Prelogar. Chief Judge Bill Pryor of the Eleventh Circuit joins us again to discuss his recent speech, "Politics and the Rule of Law." Last up, in honor of S.G. Prelogar's confirmation, Zack grills GianCarlo with Solicitor General trivia.

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Three Cheers for Thirty Years Oct 29, 2021

There were no oral arguments this week, but there were a few noteworthy orders and a great milestone: Justice Clarence Thomas's 30th year on the bench! Zack discusses the orders, which include an expedited briefing and oral argument schedule in two challenges to the Texas abortion law. Your hosts also discuss the recent symposium hosted by The Heritage Foundation and The C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State celebrating Justice Thomas's life, legacy, and jurisprudence. You can find recordings of that event here. GianCarlo also interviews Fifth Circuit Judge Andrew Oldham, who talks about his unexpected journey to a career in the law, his studies at Cambridge, and his clerkships for two legendary judges. Lastly, GianCarlo quizzes Zack with Justice Thomas themed trivia!

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COVID & The Constitution Oct 15, 2021

Two weeks into the term, the full Court is back on the bench and hearing oral arguments in their storied courtroom. Among the arguments this week was the death-penalty appeal of the Boston Marathon bomber. Your hosts discuss how in-person oral arguments are going, and some of the newly granted cases. Zack interviews George Mason professor Todd Zywicki and they talk about his career and his recent lawsuit against the university's vaccine mandate. Lastly, Zack grills GianCarlo with some very surprising SCOTUS trivia.

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Previewing the New Term Oct 01, 2021

A new SCOTUS term is right around the corner! Your hosts, GianCarlo and Zack, are primed and ready to follow along with you this year. But before it begins, they've got a preview of this term's biggest cases delivered by two legendary Supreme Court advocates: former Solicitors General Paul Clement and Noel Francisco. Zack interviewed both of them at a Heritage event, and your hosts replay that discussion here.

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That's a Wrap Jul 02, 2021

After an epic sprint to the finish, the Court has wrapped up the term. The justices handed down two of the term's biggest cases this week--the Arizona election-law case and the First Amendment challenge to California's nonprofit donor disclosure rules. Your hosts unpack those and the other three cases of the week. GianCarlo also interviews Louisiana Solicitor General, Elizabeth Murrill, who recently won Edwards v. Vannoy at the Court. Lastly, GianCarlo tests Zack's knowledge of the rate of agreement and disagreement between the justices this term. Can you guess how many unanimous opinions we got?

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It's Raining Opinions Jun 25, 2021

The Court is making it rain opinions on us---ten in one week! We got some of the big ones too including the NCAA antitrust case, the "Cussing Cheerleader" case, and a significant property rights case. Your hosts discuss those cases and all the rest, which involve warrantless entry into the home, the Appointments Clause, securities fraud, the standing doctrine, and Alaskan Native Corporations. Because there was so much to cover, your hosts didn't interview anyone this week, but they did not skip trivia. Zack hits GianCarlo with trivia about Justice Steven Breyer's life and career, and GianCarlo hits it out of the park. Can you keep up with our resident Justice Breyer expert?

If you're interested in learning more about this week's cases, you can find two articles about them by GianCarlo here and here.

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Obamacare Revisted. Again. Jun 17, 2021

The ball has finally dropped! This week we got two of the biggest cases of the term: California v. Texas, the latest challenge to Obamacare, and Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, which concerns Catholic foster care services. Your hosts discuss those cases and the many others released this week. But if you thought this week was busy, hold on to your hats, because we have three opinion days next week. Zack interviews former United States Solicitor General Gregory Garre and learns what happens when you hit the Chief Justice of the United States with a tennis ball. Lastly, GianCarlo grills Zack with trivia about Indian tribes and SCOTUS.

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How to Become an Appellate Advocate Jun 04, 2021

The Supreme Court keeps up the pace with two opinion days a week. Your hosts discuss the three opinions this week, which involve the scope of Indian police jurisdiction, an immigration issue, and a very unique statutory interpretation case that answers the question how do you become a cyber criminal. GianCarlo interviews Joshua Prince, a junior associate at the law firm Schaerr Jaffe LLP to learn about how a young lawyer can start a career as an appellate advocate. Lastly, GianCarlo tries to stump Zack with trivia about the Justice's educations, but ends up getting bested at his own game!

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Food Court May 28, 2021

The Court had a calm and peaceful week taking no new cases and issuing three unanimous opinions in fairly technical cases. Your hosts explain all of those opinions, and then Zack has a fascinating discussion with Judge Douglas Ginsburg about his career, clerking for Justice Thurgood Marshall, and why he felt the need to escape the Harvard faculty even though he had just received tenure. Zack then grills GianCarlo about the inner workings of The Food Court--the Supreme Court's cafeteria. Tune in to find out which Justice to blame if you don't like the food!

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Tales from the D.C. Circuit May 21, 2021

With oral arguments over and the term on the home stretch, the Court is issuing opinions at high speed. But before they issued this week's opinions, the Justices threw a curve-ball at court watchers by taking Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health, a major abortion case that could see the court overturn or rein in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Your hosts discuss that case and the four opinions handed down this week. Among them, two major criminal procedure cases, one civil procedure case, and a stinging rebuke to the IRS for engaging in administrative shenanigans. Zack interviews Judge Randolph of the D.C. Circuit who shares a wealth of fascinating stories about his career and his many friends from the Circuit who went on to SCOTUS. Lastly, GianCarlo grills Zack with trivia about judicial attire.

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Dueling Textualists, Part II May 01, 2021

It's full steam ahead as the Court finishes up its second-to-last week of oral arguments for the term. Among the six cases argued this week, were two blockbuster First Amendment cases, one that may decide the meaning of "freedom of association," and another that may decide whether schools can punish students for speech made outside of school. Your hosts discuss those arguments and more. GianCarlo explains the one opinion of the week, which is all about the meaning of the word "a," and explains how it's round two in the ongoing debate between Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh about the right way to do textualism. GianCarlo also interviews veteran advocate and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. Last up, Zack tries to stump GianCarlo with more strategic retirement trivia.

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You're in, Luck! Apr 23, 2021

It was a very busy week at the Court with six oral arguments, three opinions, and a couple of noteworthy orders. GianCarlo discusses the Court's order striking down a California COVID-19 restriction that discriminated against religious practice and a patent case with facts fit for an episode of Suits. Zack, meanwhile, discusses a case raising that all-important issue of whether and how the lawyers will get paid. Together your hosts explain this week's opinions, which involve life without parole for juvenile murderers, Social Security administrative law judges, and the scope of the Federal Trade Commission's enforcement powers. Zack interviews Judge Robert Luck of the Eleventh Circuit, and GianCarlo grills Zack with trivia about strategically timed SCOTUS retirements.

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Guns, Tech, and Free Speech Apr 09, 2021

This week the Court issued a high-profile and very technical opinion in the copyright dispute between Google and Oracle. Your hosts break down the complicated issues in that case and cover other interesting orders from this week including an opinion by Justice Thomas about free speech and Big Tech that sparked a national conversation. Later on, Amy Swearer joins us again! This time, however, she's in the hot seat as a guest and subject-matter expert to discuss the Supreme Court and the Second Amendment. Lastly, Zack quizzes GianCarlo with some trivia about the Justices' pre-SCOTUS jobs.

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Cases for the Casebooks Mar 26, 2021

This week the Court takes us back to our first year of law school with cases destined for the casebooks. Oral arguments this week involved a takings case that touches on first-year property and the "bundle of rights," a Fourth Amendment case involving the community caretaking exception to the warrant requirement, and a unique case about tribal police. We also got two blockbuster opinions this week involving personal jurisdiction and the definition of a "seizure" for the Fourth Amendment. Your hosts unpack all of that, and more. GianCarlo also interviews John Wood, a veteran litigator, Justice Thomas clerk, and current Chief Legal Officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Last up, Zack grills GianCarlo with Fourth Amendment trivia. If he does well, all credit goes to Judge Pamela Harris who taught him criminal procedure.

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Looking Back at Bostock Mar 12, 2021

This week, news that all of the Justices have received COVID-19 vaccines sparked a debate among advocates and law professors about remote vs in-person arguments. Zack fairly discusses both sides, while GianCarlo stakes out an aggressive position early on. GianCarlo also unpacks the one opinion this week, which answers the question: If the government violates your civil rights and you only ask for nominal damages, can you sue? The hosts jointly interview their new colleague, Sarah Parshall Perry, about the ripple effects of the Bostock decision. Lastly, the hosts play trivia and the theme is "Where in the world is Justice Carmen Sandiego?"

You can read two of Sarah's recent pieces on the topics of our interview here and here.

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Justice Barrett Makes Her Majority Debut Mar 05, 2021

This week the Court heard oral arguments in a voting rights case where Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich was both the petitioner and advocate. Zack unpacks that oral argument, and GianCarlo discusses the oral arguments in two other cases that involve challenges to patent and Social Security administrative law judges. This week also saw Justice Barrett issue her first majority opinion! GianCarlo interviews Eleventh Circuit Judge Britt Grant, and Zack quizzes GianCarlo with trivia about the justices' educational backgrounds.

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Back to Business Feb 26, 2021

The Court is back from its working recess and so are Zack and GianCarlo. Zack kicks off the show discussing the Court's denial of two 2020 election lawsuits out of Pennsylvania. GianCarlo and Zack then discuss the three oral arguments of the week, and GianCarlo unpacks this week's one opinion, which involves the Federal Tort Claims Act's judgment bar. GianCarlo then interviews Ninth Circuit Judge Patrick Bumatay. Last up, Zack proves he's got a mind for comedy as GianCarlo quizzes him about the funniest fun-facts about SCOTUS.

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A Starr Joins the Show Feb 05, 2021

For the first time in years, the Supreme Court issued surprise opinions during its February working recess. It issued an opinion in the Nazi art case and another in a case about railroads and retirement plans. Zack and GianCarlo discuss those as well as the newest case on the court's docket, which will decide whether a corporation can use the federal government's eminent domain power against a state government. Your hosts are joined this week by Judge Brantley Starr who discusses his journey to the bench and the influence his famous uncle had on his decision to become a lawyer. Lastly, Zack lobs some snowy-weather themed trivia at GianCarlo.

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The VanDyke Show Jan 29, 2021

Going into its three week "working recess," the Court was relatively quiet, issuing a few orders and one DIG. What's a DIG? GianCarlo explains that, while Zack explains Munsingwear vacatur. GianCarlo then interviews Ninth Circuit Judge Lawrence VanDyke who shares his unusual path to law school and reveals why GianCarlo has dubbed him the modern-day Serranus Hastings. Finally, Zack holds his own in trivia about SCOTUS nicknames!

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The Singing Judge Jan 22, 2021

It was a quiet week at the court with no new grants or opinions, but we did have two interesting oral arguments. Zack and GianCarlo discuss those cases, and then GianCarlo interviews Fifth Circuit judge Jennifer Walker Elrod. She tells us about her career, her musical talent, and her continuing devotion to her undergraduate alma mater. Lastly, Zack throws some inauguration-themed trivia GianCarlo's way.

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Bork, Sowell, and Maverick Walk into the Bar Jan 15, 2021

We're back from the holiday break and so is SCOTUS! This week we discuss orders that the Court issued in a capital-punishment case and an abortion case. Zack and GianCarlo also discuss this week's oral arguments, which among other cases, involve a unique First Amendment issue with far-reaching implications. GianCarlo interviews Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, who explains the link between Robert Bork, Thomas Sowell, and Top Gun's Maverick. Lastly, GianCarlo tries to trick Zack with trivia about where many Supreme Court justices came from.

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Christmas at the Court Dec 18, 2020

In this special holiday episode, Zack and GianCarlo prepare for the Court's Winter break with a review of the term so far and a preview of what's to come. Of course, no episode of SCOTUS 101 would be complete without trivia, so GianCarlo tests Zack's knowledge of the history of the Court's annual Christmas party.

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The Scalia Trilogy Dec 11, 2020

This week we have our first opinions in cases argued this term. Zack joins GianCarlo in discussing those cases and this week's oral arguments, which include two cases about art stolen by Nazis. Zack also updates us about the major election cases pending before the Court. GianCarlo interviews returning guests, Judge Jeffrey Sutton and Ed Whelan on their new book: The Essential Scalia: On the Constitution, the Courts, and the Rule of Law. Lastly, Zack quizzes GianCarlo with art-related trivia.

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From Michigan with Style Dec 04, 2020

This week Zack Smith is back, and he joins GianCarlo to discuss this week's oral arguments, which cover some touchy technology issues and whether the president can discount illegal aliens when it comes to determining the relevant population for each state's allotment of seats in the House of Representatives. GianCarlo also discusses the Court's midnight Thanksgiving order granting houses of worship a win against discriminatory COVID-19 restrictions. He also interviews Judge Raymond Kethledge who tells us about his career and shares his passion for writing. Last up, Zack is in the hot seat for technology-themed trivia!

You can find Judge Kethledge's book here.

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Religious Liberty v. COVID Nov 26, 2020

This week the Court gave advocates a Thanksgiving break from oral arguments, but our favorite black-clad gang of nine gave us a few new cases. With Amy out this week, our colleague Zack Smith fills in to discuss those cases. GianCarlo interviews Professor Josh Blackman to discuss the status of religious-liberty challenges to COVID-19 restrictions, the confusion caused in the lower courts by the Chief's opinion in South Bay United Pentecostal Church, and what the Court is likely to do with the two new religious-liberty challenges now pending. Lastly, Zack tries to stump GianCarlo with Thanksgiving themed SCOTUS trivia.

You can read Professor Blackman's two articles here and here.

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To the Bench and Back Again Nov 22, 2020

It was a quiet week for the Court, so your hosts take the time to highlight some of the most interesting cases that are waiting for the Court to take them up. Amy also discusses the one case that was picked, and GianCarlo interviews Professor Paul Cassell, a former federal judge and leading expert in the field of victims' rights. Lastly, GianCarlo tests Amy's architectural knowledge with trivia related to the Supreme Court building.

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A Drink at the Judgment Bar Nov 13, 2020

In this week's episode, your hosts are back in the studio to cover new cases, emergency election orders, and some of the term's biggest oral arguments. GianCarlo discusses the arguments in Brownback, and Amy walks us through the oral arguments in Texas v. California the most recent challenge to the Affordable Care Act. GianCarlo also interviews Professor John Yoo about his latest book: Defender in Chief: Donald Trump's Fight for Presidential Power. Lastly, Amy tries to stump GianCarlo with Veterans Day trivia, but he turns the table on her with some trivia of his own!

You can find Professor Yoo's book here.

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Religious Liberty On The Docket Nov 06, 2020

This week the news may be focused on the election, but the Supreme Court is carrying on with business as usual. Your hosts discuss oral arguments, focusing on Fulton v. Philadelphia, the Catholic adoption services case, and Jones v. Mississippi, the Eighth Amendment challenge to life sentences without parole for minors. Amy interviews Laura Wolk who is the first blind Supreme Court clerk, and GianCarlo pulls out all the stops with election-law trivia. Will Amy leave any hanging chads? Join us and find out!

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Justice Barrett Goes to Washington Oct 29, 2020

This week Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the Supreme Court as its 115th justice! Your hosts respond to some listener questions and explain why justices take two oaths, who administers them, and when and where those traditions were formed. Following up on her tribute to Justice Ginsburg from a previous episode, Amy explores what it means for a conservative woman to have a conservative role model on the court. The hosts replay an interview that Elizabeth Slattery conducted of then Judge Barrett, and lastly Amy tries to stump GianCarlo with trivia about swearing-in ceremonies.

GianCarlo and John Malcolm recently wrote an article about Justice Barrett's confirmation, which you can find here.

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Shortlists, Snubs, and Also-Rans Oct 23, 2020

This week your hosts provide an update on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation process and discuss several interesting new cases the Court took up this week. Amy interviews Professors Hannah Brenner Johnson and Renee Knake Jefferson about their book “Shortlisted: Women in the Shadows of the Supreme Court.” Lastly Amy shines in trivia about famous lawyers who could have, would have, or should have been on the Supreme Court.

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Confirm Me If You Can Oct 16, 2020

In this episode Amy and GianCarlo introduce Judge Amy Coney Barrett and cover all the most interesting and exciting parts of her confirmation hearing. They also discuss two cases argued before the Court this week: Torres v. Madrid, and U.S. v. Briggs. GianCarlo interviews Ilya Shapiro about his new book, Supreme Disorder: Judicial Nominations and the Politics of America's Highest Court. And lastly, Amy does a pretty good job of stumping GianCarlo with court-packing trivia!

If you'd like to read Ilya's new book--and we highly recommend it--you can find it here.

Here's Amy's article on Judge Barrett's Second Amendment writings.

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The Court [and the Show] Must Go On Oct 09, 2020

A new term begins! Amy and GianCarlo launch the new season with a tribute to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. GianCarlo previews some of the biggest legal issues facing the Court this term, and Amy discusses this week's oral arguments. The duo also interview their colleague, Thomas Jipping, who is an expert on the confirmation process, and the three of them look at the road ahead of SCOTUS nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Last up, GianCarlo tries to stump Amy with confirmation-related trivia.

If you'd like to hear more about the biggest cases of this term, you may enjoy watching The Heritage Foundation's preview of the term with The Honorable Paul Clement, and Eric Citron available here: https://www.heritage.org/courts/event/virtual-event-supreme-court-preview-the-2020-2021-term.

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The Grand Finale Jul 09, 2020

The term has ended with a bang! In this final episode of the season, GianCarlo and Amy discuss the blockbuster cases handed down this week, which addressed whether the President must release his tax returns, whether nearly half of Oklahoma is, in fact, an Indian reservation, whether the Little Sisters have to provide contraceptives in violation of their religious beliefs, and more. Amy interviews our dear friend and colleague, Paul J. Larkin, Jr., and he talks about his career, his mentors, and how he prepared for SCOTUS oral arguments.

Here's Amy's article about the Little Sisters' case: https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/07/08/little-sisters-of-poor-win-big-at-supreme-court-but-the-fight-isnt-over/

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Chief Justice Roberts Moves the Strike Zone Jul 02, 2020

In this episode, GianCarlo and Amy unpack the five big opinions issued this week, which involve religious liberty, abortion, separation of powers, corporate free-speech rights, and cutting edge trademark law. GianCarlo interviews Judge Daniel Bress of the Ninth Circuit who shares stories about clerking for Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III and Justice Scalia. And lastly, Amy grills GianCarlo with religious-liberty trivia.

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Clerking for Justice O'Connor Jun 26, 2020

In this episode, GianCarlo and Amy unpack the two opinions released this week, one holding that the SEC may seek disgorgement of ill-gotten gains, and the other upholding a statutory limit to habeas review for aliens detained for expedited removal. GianCarlo then interviews Judge Sandra Ikuta of the Ninth Circuit, and who tells us about her career, her mentors, and her clerkship with Judge Sandra Day O'Connor. And lastly, the hosts are joined by special guest, Paul J. Larkin, Jr., for SCOTUS movie trivia!

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Sex in the Text Jun 19, 2020

In this episode, GianCarlo and Amy dive into the two big opinions this week that considered whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act forbids sexual-orientation and gender-identity discrimination and whether the Trump administration acted properly when it rescinded the DACA program. Amy then interviews Judge David Porter of the Third Circuit. And lastly, with textualism all the rage because of the Title VII decision, GC tries to stump Amy with textualism-related trivia!

Here's the link to Amy's article on the Court's refusal to take a Second Amendment case: https://www.heritage.org/firearms/commentary/justices-continue-long-shameful-silence-second-amendment

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Judges, Generals, and Grand Legal Poobahs Jun 11, 2020

In this episode, GianCarlo and Amy discuss the rumored departure of Solicitor General Noel Francisco, update you on Covid-19 litigation, and explain the one opinion issued this week on the prisoner pleading three-strikes rule. GianCarlo also interviews former federal judge and Attorney General, Michael Mukasey, who settles the debate about what to call attorneys general. Finally, in honor of the anniversary of D-Day on June 6, Amy tries to stump GianCarlo with World War 2 SCOTUS trivia.

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The Floodgate Opens Jun 05, 2020

In this episode, GianCarlo and Amy discuss the dueling opinions in the case denying emergency relief to churches challenging California's Covid-19 restrictions. They also breakdown the five opinions the Court issued this week, which cover ERISA standing, foreign arbitral awards, the Puerto Rico Oversight Board, successive habeas petitions, and appellate review in the context of the Convention Against Torture. What a week! Amy also interviews former C.J. Rehnquist clerk and superstar securities lawyer, Matthew Martens, and tries to stump him with Rehnquist related trivia. Is she successful? Tune in to find out!

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News, Numbers, and Nothing but Net May 29, 2020

In this episode, GianCarlo and Amy examine surprising data collected by Empirical SCOTUS about telephonic oral arguments, a new Roe v. Wade documentary, and emergency petitions to the Court by churches challenging stay-at-home orders. GianCarlo interviews veteran legal journalist Stuart Taylor, Jr., and they discuss his career and the state of the modern news media. Finally, your hosts fill in for ESPN by doing Supreme Court sports trivia. It's sportsball time!

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American Dreams May 22, 2020

In this episode, Amy impersonates Matthew McConaughey, GianCarlo tries out a French accent, and the two of them discuss the new documentary, Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words (available to stream online for free at the link below). They also unpack the one opinion released this week, which involves the 1998 al Qaeda bombings of the embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. Finally, Amy interviews Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich and explores how his parents' escape from communism shaped his view of America.

Created Equal: Clarence Thomas In His Own Words: https://www.pbs.org/video/created-equal-clarence-thomas-in-his-own-words-rymp6z/

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Judging, Cajun Style May 15, 2020

With oral arguments done for the term, GianCarlo and Amy discuss the arguments in some of this term's biggest cases and review the successes of telephonic oral argument. GianCarlo interviews the legendary Judge Marty Feldman, and the two talk about the judge's unusual path to the law, his friendship with Justice Scalia, and his time on the FISA court.

Created Equal: Clarence Thomas In His Own Words: https://www.pbs.org/about/blogs/news/created-equal-clarence-thomas-in-his-own-words-airs-on-pbs-may-18-2020/

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Flushgate May 08, 2020

It's Elizabeth's last day on the show, and a week of big news at the Court: telephonic oral arguments, questions from Justice Thomas, and the "flush heard 'round the world." We also discuss this week's opinions (one involves Bridgegate, the other a sizzling unanimous rebuke of the Ninth Circuit), and Elizabeth interviews legal power couple, Jim and Allyson Ho.

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Meet Your New Hosts May 01, 2020

Elizabeth Slattery introduces the new hosts, GianCarlo Canaparo and Amy Swearer. They recap the Court's latest rulings (guns, Obamacare, and a Georgia copyright case), and Elizabeth chatted with former Wisconsin Solicitor General Misha Tseytlin. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Elizabeth's in the hot seat.

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The Pod is Submitted Apr 24, 2020

Elizabeth Slattery & Tiffany Bates have a big announcement that you won't want to miss! They also recap the Court's latest rulings (non-unanimous jury verdicts, point source pollutants, and more), and Elizabeth chatted with 2nd Circuit Judge Michael Park about his affinity for NSYNC and Microsoft Outlook. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Dramatic Departures edition.

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April Fools' Day Apr 01, 2020

With no word about the March and April oral arguments, Elizabeth Slattery & Tiffany Bates recap the Court's latest rulings (one involves the infamous pirate, Blackbeard). They also debut their new SCOTUS book club. Elizabeth chats with 6th Circuit Judge Alice Batchelder about her love of roller coasters and her chambers' unusual dress code. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - April Fools' Day edition.

Here's the book we're reading: https://www.amazon.com/More-Obedient-Wife-Novel-Supreme/dp/0615135161

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Social Distancing SCOTUS Style Mar 19, 2020

Elizabeth Slattery & Tiffany Bates talk about how courts are practicing social distancing and what may happen with delayed SCOTUS cases. Elizabeth also recently chatted with Benjamin Beaton, a card-carrying Fed Soc member who clerked for the Notorious RBG. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - Learned Sixth Edition. Elizabeth tries to stump Benjamin on his knowledge of his "home court," the Sixth Circuit.

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The Strategerist's Interview with Neil Gorsuch Mar 12, 2020

Please enjoy the George W. Bush Presidential Library's interview with Justice Neil Gorsuch. Check out other episodes of the Strategeristpodcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strategerist/id1450428537.

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John Roberts v. Chuck Schumer Mar 06, 2020

Mark Walsh joins Elizabeth Slattery this week to break down what the oral arguments in an important separation-of-powers case and the Louisiana abortion case. They discuss the recent dust up between John Roberts and Chuck Schumer and the news that the Court will hear a sixth case involving Obamacare. Elizabeth also chats with Louisiana Solicitor General Elizabeth Murrill about her career. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Before They Were Justices edition. Mark's in the hot seat!

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The Dogma Lives Loudly with this Podcast Feb 27, 2020

Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates hit the highlights of the Court's recent opinions, orders, and denials. They also sit down with 7th Circuit Judge Amy Coney Barrett and hear about tailgating at Notre Dame football games and shooting sporting clays with her clerks. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - The Dogma Lives Loudly edition. Elizabeth's in the hot seat!

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The Mardi Gras Episode Feb 20, 2020

Laissez les bon temps rouler! Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates talk about upcoming SCOTUS arguments and the release of Justice Scalia's papers. Elizabeth also chats with Fifth Circuit Judge Kurt Engelhardt about his quest to find the best king cake in New Orleans. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Mardi Gras edition!

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John Roberts Gets a New Job Jan 24, 2020

Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about grants in cases involving "faithless" presidential electors and the Little Sisters of the Poor. They recap oral argument in the Montana school choice case and discuss the highlights of John Roberts's new job presiding over President Trump's impeachment trial. Elizabeth also chats with 4th Circuit Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson about finding work that makes your heart sing. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Impeachment Edition. Elizabeth's in the hot seat!

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Ok, SCOTUS Boomer Jan 16, 2020

Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about the riveting first opinions of 2020 and new grants, (Trump tax returns, failed 4th Amendment seizures, and more!). They recap oral argument in the "Bridgegate" case and whether "Ok, Boomer" is canceled. Elizabeth also chats with Judge Chad Readler of the 6th Circuit about being a Michigan fan in the heart of Ohio Buckeye territory. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia. Tiffany's in the hot seat!

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In Hoffa's Shadow Dec 19, 2019

In this bonus episode, Elizabeth Slattery chats with law professor Jack Goldsmith about his effort to clear the name of his step-father, Chuckie O'Brien, who was once a leading suspect in union boss Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance.

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Obamacare Returns to SCOTUS Dec 12, 2019

The Daily Caller's Kevin Daley joins Elizabeth Slattery to break down recent opinions, orders, and oral argument in the fifth Obamacare case at the Supreme Court. Elizabeth also chats with Judge Stephanos Bibas of the 3rd Circuit about the best way to eat a Philly Cheesesteak. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Christmas edition. Kevin's in the hot seat!

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Guns and Gifts Dec 06, 2019

Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates talk about the NYC gun case and offer holiday gift ideas for SCOTUS fans. Elizabeth also chats with Judge Amul Thapar of the 6th Circuit about all things Kentucky.

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What We're Thankful For Nov 22, 2019

Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates share what they're thankful for as the holiday season approaches. They also discuss a few cases going to conference this week and chat with Judge David Stras of the 8th Circuit. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia. Elizabeth's in the hot seat!

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100 Cases Everyone Should Know Nov 15, 2019

Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates recap Justice Brett Kavanaugh's speech to the Federalist Society and this week's oral argument in the DACA case. Elizabeth also chats with law professor Josh Blackman about his new book, 100 Supreme Court Cases Everyone Should Know. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia. Tiffany's in the hot seat!

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Supreme Couples Nov 08, 2019

Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates discuss recent oral arguments, preview a new documentary about Justice Clarence Thomas, and answer a listener question about a case involving the infamous climate change "hockey stick" graph. Elizabeth also chats with Texas power couple Erin and Brett Busby. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Couples edition. Elizabeth's in the hot seat!

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The Justices' Private Notes Oct 31, 2019

Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates discuss public opinion of the Supreme Court, a few recent grants, and upcoming arguments. Elizabeth also chats with University of Minnesota Professor Timothy Johnson about SCOTUS Notes, his project making the justices' conference notes accessible to the public. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Halloween edition. Tiffany's in the hot seat!

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Eagles, Aspic, and Elizabeth Warren Oct 17, 2019

In a special episode, Elizabeth Slattery sits down with the legendary Judge Edith Jones of the Fifth Circuit to discuss the eagle collection in her chambers, her love of Julia Child and making aspic, and a run-in with Elizabeth Warren.

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The Fastest 2 Minutes in Washington Oct 10, 2019

Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates discuss the Supreme Court's new 2 minute rule and recap the week's oral arguments. Elizabeth also chats with David Feder and Janie Nitze, former law clerks to Justice Neil Gorsuch and collaborators on his book, "A Republic, If You Can Keep It." Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Elizabeth's in the hot seat!

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The Prodigal Co-Host Returns Oct 04, 2019

In the first episode of Season 4, Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates preview oral arguments coming up next week and discuss a trio of cases involving state abortion regulations that the justices may take up soon. Elizabeth also chats with Sarah Harrington, an alum of the Solicitor General's office about her custom morning suit and pre-argument pump up song. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Tiffany's in the hot seat!

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A Summer SCOTUS Beach Read Jul 18, 2019

Carrie Severino and Mollie Hemingway join Elizabeth Slattery to talk about their new book, "Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court." It's not your typical beach read, but you won't be able to put it down! Get your copy of "Justice on Trial" today: https://www.amazon.com/Justice-Trial-Kavanaugh-Confirmation-Supreme/dp/1621579832Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!

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The Chief Giveth and the Chief Taketh Away Jun 28, 2019

In the season finale, Fact Checker John Malcolm joins Elizabeth Slattery to discuss the Supreme Court's rulings on agency deference, the Census citizenship question, partisan gerrymandering, and a few cases coming up next term. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - End of Term edition!Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!Show your love for SCOTUS 101 and buy a limited edition mug while they last: shop.heritage.org/products/scotus-101-mug. Tune in for a promo code!

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It's Crunch Time Jun 21, 2019

With just a few days left in its term, SCOTUS dropped four more decisions Friday morning. Elizabeth Slattery, Jason Snead, and Amy Swearer break down the decisions in this bonus episode. Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!Show your love for SCOTUS 101 and buy a limited edition mug while they last: shop.heritage.org/products/scotus-101-mug. Tune in for a promo code!

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Things are Getting Interesting Jun 20, 2019

In this week’s episode, fellow Heritage scholar Cully Stimson joins Elizabeth Slattery to highlight recent opinions. From the Bladensburg Peace Cross to nondelegation to redistricting, things are finally getting interesting. Elizabeth also chats with SCOTUS short lister Third Circuit Judge Thomas Hardiman. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia!Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!Show your love for SCOTUS 101 and buy a limited edition mug while they last: shop.heritage.org/products/scotus-101-mug. Tune in for a promo code!

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A Supremely Soporific Slog Jun 13, 2019

Heritage colleague Jason Snead joins Elizabeth Slattery to slog through recent snooze-worthy opinions. Elizabeth also chats with Ed Whelan and Chris Scalia about "On Faith: Lessons from an American Believer." Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia!You can get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Lessons-American-Believer/dp/1984823310. Or watch the Heritage book event here: https://www.heritage.org/conservatism/event/faith-lessons-american-believer.Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!Show your love for SCOTUS 101 and buy a limited edition mug while they last: shop.heritage.org/products/scotus-101-mug. Tune in for a promo code!

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The Man Who Made the Supreme Court Jun 06, 2019

Heritage colleague Amy Swearer joins Elizabeth Slattery to highlight recent opinions and orders. Elizabeth also chats with Richard Brookhiser about his biography of John Marshall. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - John Marshall Edition!You can get Richard Brookhiser's book here: https://www.amazon.com/John-Marshall-Made-Supreme-Court/dp/0465096220. Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating! Show your love for SCOTUS 101 and buy a limited edition mug while they last: https://shop.heritage.org/products/scotus-101-mug. Tune in for a promo code!

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Breaking Bricks and SCOTUS Records May 28, 2019

Elizabeth Slattery chats with D.C. Circuit Judge Patricia Millett about her record-breaking career in the Solicitor General’s Office, how she got into Tae Kwon Do, and what it was like watching her former colleague Brett Kavanaugh endure a brutal Supreme Court confirmation.Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!

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The Tweeter Laureate of Texas May 19, 2019

Elizabeth Slattery chats with Fifth Circuit Judge Don Willett about how he learned he was on President Trump's Supreme Court short list, where to find the best BBQ in Austin, and why he walked away from Twitter.

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Abortion, Capital Punishment & iPhones May 17, 2019

Fellow Heritage scholar Tom Jipping joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about abortion, capital punishment, and iPhones. Elizabeth also chats with CNN's Joan Biskupic about what goes on behind closed doors at the Supreme Court and her new book about Chief Justice John Roberts. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Capital Punishment Edition. Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!

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Bonus SCOTUS G.O.A.T.(us) May 10, 2019

The justices are hard at work writing their opinions in the remaining cases from this term. In this bonus episode, former Solicitor General and G.O.A.T. Paul Clement discusses how each new justice changes the Supreme Court. He also shares his tips for getting the Court to overturn its past cases.Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!

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From Robbing Banks to Teaching Criminal Law Apr 30, 2019

Elizabeth Slattery briefly hits this week's SCOTUS headlines before diving into a recent interview with bank-robber-turned-law-professor Shon Hopwood. He shares about his experience writing cert. petitions from prison, clerking for Judge Janice Rogers Brown, and meeting Kim Kardashian.Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!

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The Truth Is Out There Apr 24, 2019

Fellow Heritage scholar Hans von Spakovsky joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about the Title VII sex discrimination cases coming to SCOTUS next term and the oral argument in a case challenging the Trump Administration's plan to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. Elizabeth also chats with 10th Circuit Judge Joel Carson about UFOs, livestock auctions, and more. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Judge Carson is in the hot seat!Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!

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"I Know It When I See It" Apr 18, 2019

Kevin Daley from the Daily Caller joins Elizabeth Slattery to dispel an RBG conspiracy theory and break down a "scandalous" Supreme Court oral argument. Elizabeth also chats with Jamil Jaffer from GMU's Scalia Law School. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia!Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!

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Justices Clash over Death Penalty Apr 04, 2019

Sean Marotta from Hogan Lovells (and #AppellateTwitter fame) joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about the Supreme Court's death penalty decision and why the Kansas Attorney General's office will have a very busy summer. Elizabeth also chats with Brianne Gorod of the Constitutional Accountability Center about progressive originalism. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia!Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!

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Get Your Hovercraft Outta Storage! Mar 28, 2019

Will Haun from Shearman & Sterling joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about oral argument in the partisan gerrymandering and agency deference cases and a victory for moose hunters in Alaska. Will also shares the highlights of his clerkship with Judge Janice Rogers Brown and his first appellate argument. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Stare Decisis Edition!Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!

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Clarence Thomas Breaks His Silence Mar 21, 2019

Sheldon Gilbert from the National Constitution Center joins Elizabeth Slattery to discuss Justice Clarence Thomas speaking at oral argument for the first time in 3 years, why the Ninth Circuit is having a bad week, and cases the Court will hear next term. Elizabeth also chats with Oklahoma SG Mithun Mansinghani. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Thomas Speaks Edition!Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!

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Is John Roberts the New Swing Vote? Mar 07, 2019

Ilya Shapiro from the Cato Institute joins Elizabeth Slattery to discuss whether Chief Justice John Roberts is the new swing vote and other SCOTUS headlines of the week. Elizabeth also chats with Beth Williams, the head of the Justice Department's judicial nominations team. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Swing Vote Edition!Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!

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Benchslaps & the Dog's Breakfast Feb 28, 2019

First Liberty Institute's Ken Klukowski joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about the justices benchslapping the Ninth Circuit (twice!) and the oral argument for the Bladensburg Peace Cross case. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Establishment Clause Edition!Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!

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RBG is Back Feb 21, 2019

Jason Snead joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about Ruth Bader Ginsburg's return and the Court's ruling in an important 8th Amendment case. Elizabeth also chats with Judge Carlos Bea about being "the Great Dissenter of the Ninth Circuit." Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!

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John-Michael's Irish Goodbye Jan 25, 2019

John-Michael Seibler joins Elizabeth Slattery (for his farewell appearance!) to talk about the Court's first Second Amendment case in nearly a decade. They also chat with appellate litigator extraordinaire John Bursch about the future of religious liberty and abortion at SCOTUS. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Firearms Edition. Elizabeth's in the hot seat!Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!

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How to Fund SCOTUS During the Shutdown Jan 18, 2019

Jason Snead joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about the snurlough (snow day + furlough), the return of #GorsuchStyle, and creative ideas for funding SCOTUS during the government shutdown. Elizabeth also chats with Todd Gaziano about recent SCOTUS arguments. Don't miss Supreme Trivia - Silly SCOTUS edition.Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!

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#AppellateTwitter Takeover Jan 10, 2019

John-Michael Seibler joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about RBG's absence and Kavanaugh's first SCOTUS opinion. Elizabeth also chats with the king of #AppellateTwitter, Sean Marotta. Don't miss Supreme Trivia - SCOTUS Absence edition.Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org.

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A Big Grant and a Missed Opportunity Dec 13, 2018

Josh Blackman joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about the news that the justices will hear a big case involving administrative agencies but not one dealing with Planned Parenthood. Elizabeth also chats with Paul Larkin about his many SCOTUS arguments. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - SCOTUS class photo edition.Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org.

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Christmas Gift Guide Dec 06, 2018

John-Michael Seibler joins Elizabeth Slattery to discuss retired Justice Kennedy lingering at the Court and share holiday gift recommendations for the SCOTUS nerd in your life. Elizabeth also sits down with Charles Rothfeld of Mayer Brown. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Christmas edition!

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Indian Country, Incorporation & a Timid Frog Nov 29, 2018

Sheldon Gilbert from the National Constitution Center joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about recent oral arguments, the return of Coach K, and John Roberts v. Donald Trump. Elizabeth also chats with SCOTUS litigator Erin Murphy. Tune in for a game, "Judge or Just Made Up."Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org.

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Supreme Trivia LIVE! Nov 19, 2018

Need something to pass the time during a Thanksgiving road trip? In this special episode, the Heritage Foundation and National Constitution Center partnered to bring you a live Supreme Trivia event. Tune in to hear Team Jefferson and Team Madison go head to head in a competition about the Supreme Court's history, scandals, and more!

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A Very Federalist Podcast Nov 15, 2018

John-Michael Seibler joins Elizabeth Slattery to recap recent SCOTUS headlines. And live from the Federalist Society's annual lawyers convention, Elizabeth sits down with Judge Kyle Duncan of the Fifth Circuit Judge. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Fed Soc edition!

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SCOTUSblog on SCOTUS101, vol. II Nov 01, 2018

John-Michael Seibler joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about a secret SCOTUS marriage proposal and recent arguments. Elizabeth also chats with SCOTUSblog founder and Supreme Court superstar lawyer Tom Goldstein. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Halloween edition. Elizabeth's in the hot seat!Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org.

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4-4 Splits & Potential Rearguments Oct 18, 2018

Sheldon Gilbert from the National Constitution Center joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about Justice Kavanaugh's first week at SCOTUS and what might happen with potential 4-4 decisions. They play a round of Supreme Trivia. Elizabeth also chats with new 11th Circuit Judge Lisa Branch.

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The Sunrise Side of the Mountain Oct 04, 2018

Elizabeth Slattery & John-Michael Seibler break down recent oral arguments in cases dealing with frogs, cemeteries, and an intelligible principle. Elizabeth also recently chatted with John Yoo about maintaining a sunny disposition in the face of adversity and road trips with Justice Clarence Thomas. Don't miss Supreme Trivia - Clarence Thomas Edition (John Yoo is in the hot seat!).Be sure to follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101 [at] heritage [dot] org.

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Frogs, Sex Offenders & Cemeteries Sep 27, 2018

Kicking off Season 3, Elizabeth Slattery & John-Michael Seibler preview a few cases the justices will hear in their first week back. Elizabeth recently sat down with 10th Circuit Chief Judge Tim Tymkovich to talk about Ukrainian dishes and skiing with Neil Gorsuch. Don't miss Supreme Trivia - Beginning of Term Edition (John-Michael's in the hot seat!). Be sure to follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101 [at] heritage [dot] org.

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Summer Session #10: Kavanaugh and #MeToo Sep 19, 2018

Elizabeth Slattery and the Judicial Crisis Network's Carrie Severino talk about sexual assault allegations lobbed at Judge Brett Kavanaugh and what happens next in his Supreme Court confirmation process.

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Summer Session #9: A Confirmation Circus Sep 07, 2018

Elizabeth Slattery and Heritage colleagues Tom Jipping & Hans von Spakovsky discuss the highlights of Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearing: protesters, obstruction, conspiracy theories, and an appearance by Coach K's b-ball team.

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Summer Session #8: What to Watch for in Kavanaugh's Hearing Aug 28, 2018

Elizabeth Slattery & SCOTUS nominations veteran Tom Jipping preview Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing: Which senators will grandstand? How much time will pass before we hear about "super-precedent" and "dark money"? Will any Democrats support Kavanaugh?

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Summer Session #7: The 40-Year-Old Law Clerk Aug 23, 2018

Senate Judiciary Committee nominations guru Mike Davis joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about preparing for Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing (and reviewing hundreds of thousands of Kavanaugh documents). Mike also shares about his experience as an "elderly" SCOTUS law clerk to Justice Gorsuch.

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Summer Session #6: Running the BK5K Aug 15, 2018

Former law clerk Justin Walker joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about working for Judge Kavanaugh and Justice Kennedy, running the BK5K, and the single best Kavanaugh opinion.

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Summer Session #5: When They Go Low... Aug 02, 2018

Elizabeth Slattery & John-Michael Seibler discuss how some media outlets and Senate Democrats have reached a new low when it comes to confirmation battles. They also chat with former Kavanaugh clerk Roman Martinez about trips to the dive bar My Brother’s Place and the time the judge caught him playing chess on the job.

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Summer Session #4: Work Hard/Play Hard Aug 02, 2018

Elizabeth Slattery & John-Michael Seibler talk about RBG’s retirement “plans” and Justice Kennedy’s final week on the Supreme Court. Former Kavanaugh clerk Rebecca Taibleson stopped by to share stories about working hard (writing 125 drafts of one opinion!) and playing hard (trips to watch the judge’s beloved Nationals baseball team).

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Summer Session #3: Apples & Oregano Jul 25, 2018

In this episode of Summer Session, Above the Law's David Lat joins Elizabeth to talk about what happened with the failed nomination of Ryan Bounds and what that means for Brett Kavanaugh (spoiler alert: not much).

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Summer Session #2: Debunking the Myths about Kavanaugh Jul 17, 2018

In this episode of Summer Session, Ed Whelan joins Elizabeth to break down myths about SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh - from the Russia investigation to being a baseball fanatic.

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Summer Session #1: An Introduction to the Man of the Hour Jul 11, 2018

SCOTUS 101 returns for a brief Summer Session. In this episode longtime fact checker John Malcolm joins Elizabeth to talk about attending the huge SCOTUS announcement at White House. They also dig into SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh's background and the highlights of his time on the D.C. Circuit.

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#240: The Retirement Episode Jun 28, 2018

Kimberly Robinson from Bloomberg Law joins Elizabeth & Tiffany to break down this week's big decisions (travel ban! Janus! NIFLA! water wars!). They also guess who will be the next Supreme Court justice. Tiffany and Kimberly are in the hot seat for Supreme Trivia - Retirement Edition.

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#239: Is AMK Here to Stay? Jun 22, 2018

Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about the decisions in Carpenter, Lucia, and Wayfair and whether Justice Kennedy is dropping hints that he won't retire. They also chat with the newest addition to the D.C. Circuit, Judge Greg Katsas. Tiffany's in the hot seat for Supreme Trivia - Criminal Clerks Edition.

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#238: Florida Man's Second SCOTUS Success Jun 20, 2018

Jess Bravin of the Wall Street Journal joins Elizabeth & Tiffany to talk about the partisan gerrymandering decisions, Fane Lozman's second win at SCOTUS, and to make predictions for the rest of the term. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - Repeat SCOTUS Players Edition. Elizabeth tries to stump Jess and Tiffany provides a lifeline.

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#237: Bonus SCOTUS Jun 14, 2018

This week, Elizabeth and Tiffany talk about the Pacific Legal Foundation's big First Amendment win and Ginsburg bench slapping the 2nd Circuit. They also interview Utah Supreme Court Justice Tom Lee about corpus linguistics, clerking for Justice Thomas and Judge Wilkinson, and family dinner with Rex Lee.

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#236: Is Kennedy Ghosting SCOTUS? Jun 12, 2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about a win for election integrity and a loss for one of the Constitution’s lost clauses. They also chat with Sixth Circuit Judge Jeff Sutton. Tune if for SCOTUS ghosting trivia!

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#235: Live from the Beaches of Florida Jun 06, 2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany are recording live from a Heritage Foundation conference in Florida. They break down the Masterpiece cake case and chat with Judge Kevin Newsom of the 11th Circuit. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - Religious Liberty Edition.

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#234: A Really Swell Guy May 31, 2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany break down an "easy" 4th Amendment decision and two lingering Establishment Clause cert. petitions. Former associate White House counsel Mike McGinley joins the ladies to talk about his former bosses (Gorsuch and Alito) and for a round of Supreme Trivia.

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#233: An Epic Dissent May 25, 2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany break down the Supreme Court's arbitration decision, Ginsburg's epic dissent, and other orders. SCOTUS all-star Kannon Shanmugam stops by to reminisce about his many impressive bosses. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - Memorial Day edition!

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#232: SCOTUSblog on SCOTUS101, vol. I May 17, 2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany review the RBG documentary and chat with SCOTUSblog's Amy Howe. They also break down recent decisions on sports betting, shackling, and more. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - Notorious RBG edition!

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#231: SCOTUS Bingo & the Slaughterhouse Cases May 03, 2018

This week, Sheldon Gilbert of the Institute for Justice joins the ladies to talk about why it's time for SCOTUS to overrule the infamous Slaughterhouse Cases. They also try to stump Sheldon in a round of Supreme Trivia.

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#230: A SCOTUS Haiku and Cosmic Injunctions Apr 26, 2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany discuss a SCOTUS haiku, Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein's SCOTUS debut, and recent opinions. Law professor Josh Blackman joins the ladies to talk about the travel ban oral argument and meeting Lin-Manuel Miranda at SCOTUS.

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#229: Don't Mess with Texas Apr 19, 2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany break down Gorsuch's "liberal" vote in an immigration case and oral argument in the internet sales tax case. Texas Solicitor General Scott Keller also joins them to talk about Anthony Kennedy, Ted Cruz, and the sweet mystery of life.

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#228: Gorsuch's Anniversary Apr 12, 2018

Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about Neil Gorsuch's first SCOTUS anniversary and judges ruling from beyond the grave. They also chat with Jenn Mascott about administrative law and clerking for Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - Tiffany's in the hot seat!

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#227: The Eyes & Ears Inside the Courtroom Apr 05, 2018

Elizabeth & Tiffany talk with reporter Mark Walsh about what happens during SCOTUS oral arguments and their favorite legal dramas on TV. The ladies also break down two recent decisions on qualified immunity and the never-ending Encino Motorcars.

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#226: Taft in the Tub Mar 29, 2018

Elizabeth & Tiffany talk with Jeff Rosen about his new book on William Howard Taft. They also discuss recent oral arguments and tackle the most pressing question of our time: is a hot dog a sandwich?

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#225: Breyer's Sauce for the Goose Mar 22, 2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about snow days at SCOTUS and oral arguments in cases dealing with free speech and the long-lost Contract Clause. They also chat with 11th Circuit Judge Bill Pryor about prosecuting Roy Moore, why Thomas More is a model for all lawyers, and ... more. Tune in for Supreme Trivia to find out which future President turned down a seat on SCOTUS after being confirmed.

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#224: Kentucky: 5, Michigan: 2 Mar 15, 2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about cases challenging capital punishment, Seminole Rock deference, and more! They also chat with John Elwood about SCOTUSBlog's Relist Watch and his argument pump up songs. Tune in for Supreme Trivia to find out how Kentucky is beating Michigan at SCOTUS.

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#223: Upon Further Reflection Mar 08, 2018

What happens when a new administration changes the government's legal position? Elizabeth & Tiffany discuss the Trump Administration's about-face in a few cases. Also on tap: the nondelegation doctrine, Williamson County, and an interview with SCOTUS litigator Ginger Anders.

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#222: What Grinds John Roberts's Gears Mar 01, 2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about a snippy exchange between Roberts and Breyer, and they break down recent decisions and oral arguments in Janus, Microsoft, and Minnesota Voters Alliance. They also chat with the queen of SCOTUS advocacy, Lisa Blatt.

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#221: All About Clarence Thomas Feb 22, 2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about dueling concurrences and the witch hunt against Clarence Thomas. They chat with former West Virginia SG (and G.O.A.T.) Elbert Lin. The ladies wrap up with a $10,000 question in Supreme Trivia.

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#220: SCOTUS 101 LIVE! Feb 16, 2018

In this special episode, Elizabeth & Tiffany preview cases coming up at SCOTUS this spring: free speech, internet sales tax, administrative law judges, and more!

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#219: Dissenting in Style Feb 08, 2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about the latest in SCOTUS fashion (an "I Dissent" handbag) and chat with Gabe Roth from Fix the Court. They also catch up on two voting-related cases from North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

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#218: SCOTUS at SOTU Feb 01, 2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany look at the justices' attendance at the State of the Union, and they talk about Trump's judicial nominations with JCN's Carrie Severino. They also play Supreme Trivia - Clarence Thomas edition.

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#217: Government Shutdowns, Ginsburned & #GorsuchStyle Jan 25, 2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk with Empirical SCOTUS founder Adam Feldman and catch up on the Supreme Court's latest opinions and grants. They also play "Judge or Just Made Up." Can you spot the fake judges?

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#216: Mark Cuban, Scalianess, and the Sweet Mystery of Life Jan 18, 2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about recent oral arguments (spoiler alert: no blockbusters) and a study measuring the "Scalianess" of appellate judges. They also interview SCOTUS litigator Willy Jay. In honor of the March for Life, they play Supreme Trivia - Sweet Mystery of Life edition.

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#215: Water Wars, Curtilage, and Voter Rolls Jan 11, 2018

In the first episode of 2018, Elizabeth and Tiffany talk about cases at the Court this week and a conversation between Justice Thomas and his wife. They also interview Ohio Solicitor General Eric Murphy and play Supreme Trivia - Kennedy edition.

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#214: All We Want for Christmas Dec 20, 2017

In the last episode of 2017, Tiffany & Elizabeth share their Christmas wish lists and discuss the best and worst decisions of the year. They also play Supreme Trivia.

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#213: Shackles, Wife-Swapping & Festivus Dec 14, 2017

Elizabeth & Tiffany break down the latest orders from SCOTUS (including a wife-swapping case and political gerrymandering in Maryland). They also talk with Georgia Court of Appeals Chief Judge Stephen Dillard, and play Supreme Trivia - Winter Holiday Edition.

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#212: Sport Betting, Wedding Cakes & Lots of Bananas Dec 07, 2017

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about SCOTUS advocates’ pre-argument rituals. They're joined by Alliance Defending Freedom's Jordan Lorence to talk about the wedding cake case.

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#211: SCOTUS Suspensions & Cellphone Tracking Dec 01, 2017

In this episode, Elizabeth & guest host John-Michael Seibler talk about the Court's recent orders and arguments, and they interview criminal law expert Orin Kerr about the cellphone case at SCOTUS. They also play Supreme Trivia - Fourth Amendment edition.

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#210: What We're Thankful For Nov 22, 2017

In this episode, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about what they're thankful for and the Federalist Society convention. They interview SCOTUS litigator Nicole Saharsky and play Supreme Trivia - Thanksgiving edition.

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#209: Free Speech Frenzy & Belated Recusals Nov 16, 2017

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany discuss recent grants, the Court's debut into the digital age, and Justice Kagan’s recusal in a case that’s already been argued. They interview Georgetown law professor, Randy Barnett, and play Supreme Trivia - Federalist Society edition.

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#208: Thomas Interviews & SCALIA SPEAKS Nov 09, 2017

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about Clarence Thomas’ interview with Laura Ingraham and the Supreme Court’s first opinions of the season. They interview Ed Whelan and try to stump him in a round of Supreme Trivia - Scalia edition.

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#207: SCOTUS Field Trip to Harvard Nov 02, 2017

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany discuss the justices’ field trip to Harvard and courts joining the resistance. They also interview Supreme Court reporter, Kevin Daley, and play Supreme Trivia - Halloween edition.

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#206: Is Gorsuch Ruffling Feathers? Oct 26, 2017

In this week's episode, Elizabeth & Tiffany are talking about rumors of a rift on the Supreme Court and what's going on with President Trump's judicial nominations. They also interview the Buckeye Institute's Robert Alt and play a game, "Real Decision or Fake News."

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#205: The RBG Workout Book Oct 19, 2017

In this week's episode, Elizabeth & Tiffany are talking about recent speeches by Kagan and Sotomayor, a few cases the Court declined to hear, and a new book about the Notorious RBG's workout routine. They also interview Pratik Shah, and Elizabeth tries to stump Tiffany in a round of "Supreme Trivia."

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#204: Ladies at SCOTUS Oct 12, 2017

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about recent oral arguments, the latest action in the travel ban case, and women in the Court. They interview former Attorney General Ed Meese and play Supreme Trivia - Quotable SCOTUS Edition.

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#203: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Peaches & Paul Clement Walk into SCOTUS Oct 05, 2017

This week, Elizabeth and Tiffany talk about how Justice Gorsuch is ruffling feathers, recent oral arguments, and interview former Solicitor General, Paul Clement.

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#202: Trump's Travel Pause & Leaving Big Law Sep 28, 2017

In this episode, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about recent grants, the fate of the travel ban, and they interview former Thomas clerk, Will Consovoy. They also play "Supreme Trivia - Clarence Thomas edition."

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#201: Pumpkin Spice SCOTUS Sep 21, 2017

In this episode of SCOTUS 101, Elizabeth Slattery & Tiffany Bates discuss amicus briefs and the start of the Supreme Court’s next term. They talk with the New York Times reporter Adam Liptak about covering the Supreme Court and try to stump him with a game: “Judge or Just Made Up?”

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#102: FantasySCOTUS & Short Listers Sep 11, 2017

In this episode, we’re talking about President Trump’s Supreme Court short list, and we interview FantasySCOTUS creator Josh Blackman.

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#101: SCOTUS Friends & Feuds Sep 11, 2017

In this episode, we’re talking about a budding SCOTUS friendship, what happens when presidents make bad deals on judicial nominations, and a few cases the Court will hear in its next term.

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#108: SCOTUS on the Silver Screen Sep 08, 2017

This week, Elizabeth and Tiffany talk about SCOTUS in the movies, an important 2nd Amendment case out of the D.C. Circuit, and interview the Washington Post’s Supreme Court reporter, Robert Barnes.

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#107: Nothin' but Noms Sep 08, 2017

This week, Elizabeth and Tiffany talk with senior Senate staffer and judicial nominations guru, Tom Jipping, about blue slips, “super-precedent,” the Federalist Society, and the recalcitrant Senate Democrats. They also discuss the retirement of the conservative judicial powerhouse Janice Rogers Brown from the D.C. Circuit and try to stump their guest with Supreme Trivia – Senate Edition.

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#106: Mad Max Reenactments & Retirement Rumors Sep 08, 2017

What do Supreme Court reporters do during the summer? We asked the Wall Street Journal’s Jess Bravin, and we discuss the end of the term and the latest retirement rumors in this week’s episode.

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#105: SCOTUS's Out for Summer Sep 08, 2017

This week’s episode Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about a big religious liberty victory, interview their boss John Malcolm about the travel ban case, and grade Justice Gorsuch’s performance in his first two months on the Court.

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#104: You Can't Say That on a Podcast Sep 08, 2017

75 years after the 'fighting words' case, where does the Supreme Court stand on offensive speech? Cato Institute's Ilya Shapiro joins Tiffany and Elizabeth to talk banned band names and explain why this bench might be the most pro-free speech SCOTUS yet.

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# 103: Neil Gorsuch's Maiden Opinion Sep 08, 2017

In this episode, we’re talking about Neil Gorsuch’s first opinion, other justices’ early opinions, and why the Supreme Court might hear the travel ban case this summer.

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