
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 688 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||

David French interviews “Grifter Sarah” Isgur as the midterm elections conclude, before they dive into new revelations in the Alaska Senate race and discuss an update in the California noncitizen voters lawsuit.
The Agenda:
–It’s not a wave, it’s a... more
Sarah Isgur and David French zoom in on the cases prosecutors have brought against political enemies of the Trump administration. Then, they review the latest news from Judge Ana Reyes’ court in the battle over a Washington, D.C., golf course before... more
Sarah Isgur and David French discuss election-related legal woes from New Hampshire to Alaska, election lawsuits and where they’re headed, plus a little takedown of forum shopping.
The Agenda:
–Two Dan Sullivans
–New Hampshire’s student ID laws an... more
Sarah Isgur and David French go through a few orders from the Supreme Court (including one that’ll have our libertarian friends jumping from the second-story window), a CNN article on Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and two dueling en banc decisions f... more
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Really really like the pod and I’m learning SO much. Came here earlier this year after the too-thorough Last Branch audiobook counterintuitively left me wanting more.
GREAT discussions and analysis! (Tbh, still not 100% clear on Missouri, but I have a toddler and a newborn, so I simply can’t spend any more mental real estate trying to get it.) As someone who didn’t study law, it’s kinda fun to nerd out with the nerds on here. HOWEVER…
The Star Wars “draft” was a nerd bridge too far. Like, I’m no... more
My boy gets a bit worked up at times. Write more poetry son. And maybe listen to less triggering podcasts…
French and Honig seek to rehabilitate the worst SCOTUS IN HISTORY. WHY?!? They really hate abortion huh?!?
I like the range of issues chosen for deeper dives and independent, nonpartisan approach. Great discussion of a 4th circuit decision by Judge Richardson applying Loper Bright - but please include a case name or citation in the show notes.
Sarah is, unfortunately, quite effective at feigning like she is some unbiased legal commentator while at the same time explaining how every asinine administration decision or Supreme Court ruling is reasonable after all. Even when the Supreme Court rules 9-0 or 7-2 against the administration she’ll tell us how the administration definitely had a good faith argument.
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Advisory Opinions blends rigorous legal analysis with practical storytelling about the courts, law, and their political dimensions. Episodes typically feature deep dives into current Supreme Court activity, along with data-driven takes on precedents, procedural dynamics, and notable opinions, often anchored by high-profile guests from SCOTUSblog, law schools, media, and policy circles. The show stands out for its dual-host dynamic, data-informed rigor, and willingness to tackle thorny constitutional questions with candor and nuance. Potential listeners who want clear explanations of complex legal issues, plus thoughtful debate about how law interacts with politics, will likely find it compelling.
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Recent guests on Advisory Opinions include:
1. Nora Engstrom
2. Vince Chhabria
3. Sherif Girgis
4. Elie Honig
5. Andy Richter
6. Amy Howe
7. Neil Weare
8. Jeffrey S. Sutton
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