
An unscheduled, unpredictable Supreme Court podcast. Hosted by Will Baude and Dan Epps. In partnership with SCOTUSblog.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 124 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNewsPolitics | |||

The Court’s latest Voting Rights Act decision, Louisiana v. Callais, narrows Section 2 in a way that could reshape redistricting, weaken majority-minority districts, and intensify the fight over how race and partisanship interact in elections. We unp... more
A deep dive into the latest Supreme Court news, a couple of unusual shadow docket rulings, and a cross-ideological merits decision that raises classic questions about federal power, preemption, and how much weight lower courts should give to context.... more
We recap and reflect on the oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara (the birthright citizenship case) and then analyze the Court's recent decision in Chiles v. Salazar, about the First Amendment limits on Colorado's conversion therapy ban. We also confron... more
We're live at WashU Law's Admitted Students Day! After catching up on some shadow docket activity, we dig into Olivier v. City of Brandon, the Court's unanimous March 2026 decision by Justice Kagan. A Mississippi street preacher pleads no-contest to ... more
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Will is all for racial discrimination. I am Jack’s complete lack of surprise.
Dan only punches left and is mealy mouthed in his analysis.
A podcast for people without a spine and who are intentionally intellectually dishonest.
Two smart professors diving deep into the weeds with some mildly entertaining sidebars provide for an interesting listen. However, if you believe, as I do, law exists to serve the interests of the community and is in service of those interests, you will find no real discussion here of the real world impacts of the court’s decisions. William “nothing to see here” Baude is impressive in his limitless ability to waive a hand at the court’s egregious behaviors as his smart co-host, Dan Epps, offers ... more
I really enjoyed this podcast and the insight and banter of the show’s hosts. It used to be an instant listen. But, with the exception of some the recent episodes with guests, the podcast has started to swap interesting discussions between two smart people about the substance of cases for the sort of hyperbole that is found on cable news programming. I hoped the decline in the quality was attributable to the wait for a new term to start, but I’m starting to doubt that. Update: The nearly forty-f... more
I learn so much from this podcast. But it's also just smart fun.
The best law podcast out there very unscheduled and unpredictable
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The episodes capture lively discussions centered around Supreme Court cases, legal interpretations, and judicial philosophies with a focus on current events and major legal implications. Notable themes include constitutional law, executive power, and election law, with episodes breaking down significant rulings and exploring legal nuances in an accessible yet intellectually robust manner. The hosts' dynamic—characterized by humor and a conversational tone—makes complex legal subjects engaging and relatable to a broader audience, appealing particularly to those interested in understanding the intricacies of law and its impact on contemporary politics.
Throughout their discussions, the hosts not only analyze critical cases but also reflect o... more
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