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Advisory Opinions

The Dispatch
Supreme Court
Donald Trump
First Amendment
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
Joe Biden
Administrative State

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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Latest Episodes

Sarah Isgur and David French discuss the decision in a racially challenged redistricting map case, weird indictments, and whether Israel is guilty of genocide.

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The inimitable Lisa Blatt joins Sarah Isgur and David French to discuss the two business docket cases named Cox and Chevron, a message to the judges and justices who like concurrences, and advice for aspiring lawyers.

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Will the Supreme Court overturn religious precedent in the case of a Catholic preschool challenging its exclusion from a Colorado “universal preschool” program? Should the Supreme Court care about its own popularirty? And, is Ted Cruz a great option ... more

Sarah Isgur and David French push back against the New York Times ⁠reporting⁠ on the birth of the shadow docket, discuss Justice Sotomayor’s apology after criticizing him in personal terms during a speech at the University of Kansas School of Law, an... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
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
Stefanos Bibas
Third Circuit Judge
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Episode: Will Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants End?
Adrian Vermeule
Harvard Law School professor and advocate of common good constitutionalism
Harvard Law School
Episode: Judge Gets Vulgar in Transgender Spa Case
Josh Deal
DC High Court judge mentioned in segment
DC Superior Court (as per intro)
Episode: Supreme Court Justices Spar Publicly

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
  • Ads too loud

    I don’t mind ads in podcasts, as long as they are not obnoxious. Ads that are louder than the content is one way that ads can be obnoxious, and that is the case with this podcast. The content here deserves a higher rating, but I will not listen to this podcast because the ads are too loud relative to the level of the content.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Rebar3
    United Statesa month ago
  • very insightful but obtuse

    I realize this podcast has morphed into a phase of being by law nerds for law nerds, but i really miss the days when Sara and David would explain core things again from time to time. I do not understand major questions doctrine or SCOTUS considering things on the merits versus cert. The hosts will often say that the audience knows all about those things, but here I am. And it’s not easy to go back and find an episode where it’s explained to refresh yourself. I do love the podcast but I find it w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ramonacastel
    United Statesa month ago
  • Listen to 5-4 instead

    I tried to listen but one episode reminded me how virulently hateful and not very bright Isgur is. And French is just blah.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    glc Oakland
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best Legal Podcast

    I am a physician, not a lawyer. And I am more progressive than the hosts. I first heard Sara on Left Right and Center, and followed her here. This is now my favorite legal podcast because I don’t always agree, but I always learn something. They break down cases with facts and analysis, and usually paint a pretty full picture even when it doesn’t necessarily go their way. They also admit their biases and when they are going results first and reasoning second. Kinda how you hope the law would work... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrDrJoel
    United States2 months ago
  • Don’t know About David Anymore

    I am really starting to question David French’s judgment. First he writes a despicable hit piece on Israel, accusing Israel of starving Palestinians. Then here recently he writes an op ed praising James Talarico. The same James Talarico who twists Christianity to appear to support his progressive politics and who outright lied about his appearance on the Colbert Show being canceled or banned. Do better, Mr. French.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TexAgConservative
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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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.

Chart Rankings

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

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#29
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#76
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#98
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#237
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#190
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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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