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Advisory Opinions

The Dispatch
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Will Concevoy
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Fonny Willis
Jack Smith
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Abortion Rights
Anti-Semitism
Colorado Supreme Court
Electoral Process
State Election Law
Social Media Law
Skidmore Deference
Free Speech
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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 kick off the episode by examining a conversion therapy case before the Supreme Court—one that, surprisingly, few s... more

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Sarah Isgur and David Lat cover the Supreme Court's long conference and react to the sentencing of Justice Brett Kavanaugh's attempted assassin.

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—Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal rejected

—Missouri gun laws

—Hawaii's "Spirit of Aloha" gun laws... more

Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined Judge Patrick Bumatay at SCOTUSblog's inaugural On the Merits summit at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg Center to discuss public scrutiny, swing votes, and recusals.This conversation was recorded on September 25,... more

Sarah Isgur and David French spend today’s episode reviewing nine cases the Supreme Court will decide during the upcoming term, from the intricacies of tariffs to the legality of conversion therapy.

The Agenda:

—The tariffs cases

—Justice Brett Kava... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Driver
Professor at Yale Law School and author of 'The Fall of Affirmative Action'
Yale Law School
Episode: The Fall of Affirmative Action | Interview: Justin Driver
Richard Primus
Professor at the University of Michigan and author of The Oldest Constitutional Question
University of Michigan
Episode: The Oldest Constitutional Question | Interview: Richard Primus
Amy Coney Barrett
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and author of Listening to the Law.
Supreme Court of the United States
Episode: Listening to a Justice | Interview: Justice Amy Coney Barrett
Professor Sanford Levinson
Professor at the University of Texas and author
University of Texas
Episode: When Flag Burning Becomes a Crime | Interview: Sanford and Cynthia Levinson
Cynthia Levinson
Co-author of Fault Lines in the Constitution
Episode: When Flag Burning Becomes a Crime | Interview: Sanford and Cynthia Levinson
Saikrishna Prakash
Professor at the University of Virginia and author
Miller Center at the University of Virginia
Episode: Political Retribution? | Interview: Saikrishna Prakash
Judge Patrick Bumeté
A judge on the 9th Circuit and former prosecutor.
Episode: Federalizing D.C. | Live From the Alaska Federal Bar Association
Chris Christie
Former New Jersey Governor and U.S. attorney
Episode: Hookers and Kushners | Interview: Chris Christie
Akhil Reed Amar
Professor of Law and author
Yale Law School
Episode: Abraham Lincoln, Originalist | Interview: Akhil Amar

Hosts

Sarah Isgur
Co-host and legal expert known for her engaging analysis and insights on legal issues and current events. Isgur brings a wealth of experience in legal and political communications.
David French
Co-host and legal commentator, David French offers insightful analysis on contemporary legal challenges, particularly those intersecting with political dynamics and civil liberties.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5k ratings
  • David French is a fraud

    David French reports to be some kind of conservative but voted for Kamala Harris. What a despicable fraud.

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    Marines of 75
    United States10 days ago
  • Moving On

    I really enjoyed this show over the last few years. But, now I listen to Sarah just push for the government to become a one-branch autocracy and make fun of David being “old.” I think there are better things to do. Sorry, David, I respect you continuing to try and differentiate between conservatism and Trumpism. Sarah, I know husband of the pod is a huge MAGAite, but you seemed better than that. Good luck! Maybe, I will catch back up with this in a few years if freedom of the press still remains... more

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    2
    SGaston11
    United States15 days ago
  • Always informative. Love the hosts.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    thucydides
    22 days ago
  • Fun and informative

    Podcast Addict
    5
    sethton
    a month ago
  • FIGJAM

    I used to be a religious listener to the pod but now I can go weeks without being interested enough to listen. David remains a joy, but I can no longer take Sarah. The degree to which Sarah, who has had a pretty blah legal career, condescends to actual experts is a bit much. Sarah definitely earns the nickname FIGJAM.

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    Waybackward
    United Statesa month ago

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The podcast is lauded for its engaging discussions that connect legal principles with current events, often featuring distinguished guests from the legal field.
Listeners appreciate the educational value and insights on complex legal topics, making it approachable for non-lawyers.
Some listeners express frustration with perceived biases and the tone of the hosts during discussions, indicating that while many enjoy the content, there are critiques regarding partisan perspectives.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BONUS | Judge Patrick Bumatay Interviews Justice Amy Coney Barrett
Q: Why is that important?
It's a sign of judicial humility because he was establishing the Supreme Court as an independent and co-equal branch.
SCOTUS Long Conference and 'Insecure Originalists'
Q: Are you concerned that this court could overturn Obergefell?
No, I am not particularly concerned about a possible overruling of Obergefell, and I'm not alone in that, in the LGBTQ community.
Selective Prosecutions
Q: How do you view the selective prosecution claims in relation to Comey's case?
I believe the conflicting testimonies about the underlying issues lead to thin grounds for prosecution, and societal perceptions also influence whether a case is perceived as selective prosecution.
Dorm Room Originalism
Q: How do recent circuit decisions reflect the evolving landscape of Title VII and discrimination laws?
The decisions show a deeper examination of whether gender identity constitutes sex discrimination under Title VII and if transgender status may qualify for protection under federal laws.
Dorm Room Originalism
Q: What are the implications of the new cert grant for the Federal Trade Commission?
It indicates potential changes to the applicability of Humphrey's Executor concerning executive authority over federal entities, blending issues of emergency stays with statutory interpretations.

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2. Richard Primus
3. Amy Coney Barrett
4. Professor Sanford Levinson
5. Cynthia Levinson
6. Saikrishna Prakash
7. Judge Patrick Bumeté
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