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Advisory Opinions

The Dispatch
Supreme Court
First Amendment
Donald Trump
Second Amendment
Birthright Citizenship
Executive Power
Department Of Justice
Tiktok
Free Speech
Trump Administration
Federalist Society
Congress
Voting Rights Act
Tariffs
Death Penalty
Originalism
Humphrey's Executor
Constitution
Administrative State
Fourth Amendment

Advisory Opinions is a legal podcast by The Dispatch. Hosts David French and Sarah Isgur meet twice a week to talk about the law, the courts, their collision with politics, and why it all matters.

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Sarah Isgur and David French analyze President Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund through the lens of three legal “buckets,” and talk about how federal appropriations work and the Obama-era case that hangs over this legal issue. ... more

Sarah Isgur and David French discuss the IRS lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump, SCOTUS’s mifepristone decision, and a unanimous verdict from the justices that no one except Sarah cares about.

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Sarah Isgur and David French discuss the emergency docket ruling from SCOTUS on Alabama’s congressional maps, which broke down over three-justice ideological lines, Virginia’s filing (yes, they did file) at the Supreme Court, and a very special 2-1 9... more

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Sarah Isgur and David French discuss the Virginia State Supreme Court striking down the state’s new congressional maps, Neal Katyal’s TED talk that we don’t want to talk about, and David plays a fun constitutional “Would You Rather” game.

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Recent Guests

Neal Katyal
Former Acting Solicitor General
Office of the Solicitor General (Obama administration)
Episode: The TED Talk Heard ‘Round the World
Roy Altman
Judge, author of Israel on Trial
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Episode: Gutting the Voting Rights Act | Interview: Judge Roy K. Altman
Lisa Blatt
Chair of the Supreme Court and Appellate Practice at Williams & Connolly; former Solicitor General's office attorney; renowned Supreme Court advocate
Williams & Connolly
Episode: Arguing In Front of SCOTUS | Interview: Lisa Blatt
Kevin Stitt
Governor of Oklahoma
State of Oklahoma
Episode: The Chief Justice Didn’t Hate President Obama | Interview: Gov. Kevin Stitt
Amanda Tyler
Professor, Stanford University (amici brief contributor)
Stanford University / Amicus brief author
Episode: Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments
Akhil Amar
Akhil Reed Amar, Yale Law School professor
Yale Law School
Episode: Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments
Cecilia Wong
Chief counsel for challengers in the case
ACLU (advocate for challengers)
Episode: Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments
Chris Christie
55th Governor of New Jersey
Former Governor of New Jersey
Episode: In Mourning for the DOJ | Interview: Chris Christie
Rebecca Taibleson
Judge, Seventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Episode: You Can’t Preach Jesus Here | Interview: Judge Rebecca Taibleson

Hosts

Sarah Isgur
Co-host known for her strong legal background and insightful analysis of political and judicial matters.
David French
Co-host recognized for his balanced viewpoints and thorough understanding of legal and political issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.4k ratings
  • David's TDS comes shining through. Love you Sarah but french is too annoying.

    I'm out.

    Podcast Addict
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    bobeast3
    19 days ago
  • What a disappointment

    Wow no push back at all! This book could have been written by the Irealie government. For Judge Altman to act as if this is not a partisan book is just bizarre. For neither Sara or David not to push back and then to discuss how we might amend the constitution so he would be eligible to run for president is bizarrely fawning.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    WQuinn61
    United States20 days ago
  • Right Wing agenda

    Sarah Isgur promotes Justice Thomas and the racist Alito— and promote their Right wing agenda. They believe minorities should have political power diluted by the GOP and the Courts.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ralph Chaplin’s Ghost
    United States23 days ago
  • Where is the critical thinking???

    I can’t believe Sarah and David never asked Roy Altman a decent follow up question. Wow! That was some bad history. There are much better, more coherent arguments to be found elsewhere. Really poor interviewing skills by our hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    lrhhrl
    United States25 days ago
  • Thoughtful & Engaging

    Sarah & David have a great dynamic and are unbelievably engaging. I’m a financial planner and although I’m curious about politics and law, I have no background in it. Despite the technical nuances they make it engaging, fun and (mostly) understandable. Always a great listen and good time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justin_Fath
    United States25 days ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of legal discourse, though some find the tone frustratingly partisan at times.
Overall, the podcast is seen as valuable for those seeking to understand the intricacies of law and its interplay with politics.
The dynamic between Sarah and David is often highlighted, with some praising Sarah's insights while others critique her style as overly assertive.
Hosts provide insightful and balanced legal analysis while making complex topics accessible to a wide audience.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#37
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#93
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#95
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#250
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#130
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#197
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Arguing In Front of SCOTUS | Interview: Lisa Blatt
Q: How do you prepare for the high-stakes, unpredictable environment of Supreme Court oral arguments?
Blatt describes a two-moot process, using aggressive, candid practice to simulate real questioning, and emphasizes maintaining a balance between forceful advocacy and authentic, precise articulation while leveraging appendices for impact.
Arguing In Front of SCOTUS | Interview: Lisa Blatt
Q: Given the Kennedy framework, how should courts treat pre-existing establishment precedents that were built on the Lemon test?
Blatt suggests that while precedents may be on shaky ground if their reasoning relied on Lemon, courts should still apply controlling Supreme Court precedent unless explicitly overturned, evaluating each case on its own merits under Kennedy while remaining mindful of stare decisis.
You Can’t Preach Jesus Here | Interview: Judge Rebecca Taibleson
Q: What is involved in Judge Taibleson's clerk interview process and what makes a good candidate?
Her process emphasizes character, authenticity, and the ability to discuss law clearly, with a mix of legal questions and personality-focused discussion, moderated by clerks.
You Can’t Preach Jesus Here | Interview: Judge Rebecca Taibleson
Q: How does the panel distinguish between dicta and holding in discussing the case law, especially in relation to Woolley and Heck?
They highlight that much of the reasoning is dicta and not binding, while the holding remains constrained to the facts and outcomes of the cases.
You Can’t Preach Jesus Here | Interview: Judge Rebecca Taibleson
Q: What is Olivier v. City of Brandon about, and how does it affect challenges to free speech zones?
It allows Olivier to challenge the ordinance on First Amendment grounds without overturning Heck, but cautions against over-reading broad language in prior decisions.

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2. Roy Altman
3. Lisa Blatt
4. Kevin Stitt
5. Amanda Tyler
6. Akhil Amar
7. Cecilia Wong
8. Chris Christie

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