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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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These days, three degrees of separation from a drug dealer is all it takes to get you drone struck by the U.S. government in Venezuela. And look, maybe these extrajudicial killings aren’t exactly legal, but the bigger problem for all you sissy justic... more

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You've heard about all the Supreme Court cases about how immigration law is different, about how ICE's powers are different, about how the Trump administration can do whatever it wants…on this episode, Rhiannon talks to Leqaa Kordia's lawyers about w... more

The Supreme Court tramples upon your most sacred right: the right to complain about your co-workers.

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Recent Guests

Leqaa Kordia
A Palestinian woman currently in ICE detention and the subject of legal protest
Episode: “What’s at Stake is Everything”: The Last Columbia Protester in ICE Detention
Amal Thabateh
Lawyer with the CLEAR Project representing Leqaa Kordia.
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Sadaf Hassan
Lawyer with Muslim Advocates representing Leqaa Kordia.
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Mahmoud Khalil
Palestinian Columbia University student and activist
Columbia University
Episode: Rhiannon Interviews Mahmoud Khalil
Alec Karakatsanis
Civil rights lawyer and founder of Civil Rights Corps
Civil Rights Corps
Episode: Copaganda with Alec Karakatsanis [TEASER]
Peter Shamshiri
Co-host of 5-4
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Episode: 5-4 x Know Your Enemy: Trump 2.0 and the Courts
Michael Morbius
Co-host of 5-4
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Madiba Dennie
Legal analyst and author of The Originalism Trap
Episode: "The Constitution Includes Everybody" Live at Harvard Law School
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Harvard Law professor
Episode: "The Constitution Includes Everybody" Live at Harvard Law School

Hosts

Peter Shamshiri
One of the hosts, known for his irreverent humor and insightful commentary on legal matters.
Rhiannon Hamam
One of the hosts, providing a blend of passion and humor in the discussion of legal and political issues.
Michael Liroff
One of the hosts, contributing commentary that combines serious legal analysis with entertaining anecdotes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.6k ratings
  • Rhiannon Ruins It

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ATF224
    United States25 days ago
  • Hilarious and interesting

    Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anonymeanon
    United Statesa month ago
  • For shame.

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaymi B.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you for the education and the laughs!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    baurorag
    United States2 months ago
  • Social media hysteria acting like serious SCOTUS analysis

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Podcast_guy101
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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There is a mix of reviews, with some praising the progressive stance and humor, while others criticize the perceived bias in the discussions.
The podcast is often described as educational and entertaining, allowing for a better understanding of the U.S. legal system.
Listeners appreciate the humor and insightful analysis of complex legal issues.

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#6
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#9
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#12
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#19
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Talking Points

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Rhiannon Interviews Mahmoud Khalil
Q: Is there anything from your time in detention that has stuck with you?
What stuck with me mostly is that there's so many injustices happening on US soil that many of us don't know.
Rhiannon Interviews Mahmoud Khalil
Q: What makes this cause worth fighting for?
When I feed Dean, my son, when I look at his face, I just remember the faces of the Palestinian children who don't have the luxury of being safe, of being fed.
Rhiannon Interviews Mahmoud Khalil
Q: How did you decide to publish your writings while you were in detention?
I knew that my targeting was part of an effort to chill speech in this country, to actually make an example out of me, so others wouldn't speak up for Palestine.
Trump Brings the War Home [UNLOCKED]
Q: What are the implications of Trump's immigration policies on local community safety?
The discussion points out that Trump's policies have led to severe violations of civil liberties, increased fear within immigrant communities, and a significant militarization of local law enforcement.
Your Trump 2.0 Questions, Answered [UNLOCKED]
Q: If Obergefell is overturned, what would realistically happen to my marriage and those of others in similar positions?
Even if Obergefell is overturned, your marriage is likely to remain valid if it existed at the time, but red states may make your life difficult as they can.

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Recent guests on 5-4 include:

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2. Amal Thabateh
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4. Mahmoud Khalil
5. Alec Karakatsanis
6. Peter Shamshiri
7. Michael Morbius
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