
5-4 is a podcast about how much the Supreme Court sucks. Hosted by Peter Shamshiri, Rhiannon Hamam, and Michael Liroff, it's a progressive and occasionally profane take on the ideological battles at the heart of the Court's most important landmark cases and an irreverent tour of all the ways in which the law is shaped by politics.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 361 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Michael and Peter seem to genuinely be interested in critical thinking and taking apart cases. Rhiannon comes across as an angry adolescent who does not yet understand that providing evidence is necessary for a well constructed argument. And she giggles in weird, inappropriate moments that make it almost impossible to listen to this show.
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I'm far too old to not know so much about what is discussed on this show. I'm so thankful for this show, it leads me to study so much.
I look forward to listening to 5–4 every week. In such dark times, the hosts can make me laugh but they also make me want to learn more so that I can help make the world a better place as much as I can. Thank you for making legal education entertaining and accessible.
They have a habit of intentionally misrepresenting, or straight up misunderstanding arguments. They make surface level arguments, and use a lot of words to give you the same level as analysis you would get reading an overzealous and uninformed social media pundits take on SCOTUS rulings. They make bad faith arguments. If you have a need for left wing legal analysis, there are way better podcasts that actually take on the arguments of the other side
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This podcast offers a progressive perspective on current legal issues, focusing heavily on the U.S. Supreme Court and its rulings. The hosts engage listeners by combining serious analysis with humor and irreverence, tackling significant cases that affect civil rights, social justice, and government accountability. Key topics discussed include voting rights, immigration policies, and LGBTQ+ rights, as well as critiques of the political influences surrounding the judicial system. The blend of insightful commentary and entertaining delivery makes it appealing to those interested in understanding the complexities of the law in relation to contemporary societal issues.
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5-4 launched 6 years ago and published 361 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on 5-4 include:
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2. Amal Thabateh
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