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Passing Judgment

Jessica Levinson
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Is the constitution in crisis? This podcast is for people who are curious about politics and the law and how the biggest political and legal issues of the moment affect you. Pull up a chair and join host Jessica Levinson, a professor at LMU’s Loyola Law School, and a rotating cast of experts. Jessica will be joined by journalists, politicians, political scientists, lawyers, and many others. Listen... more

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In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica Levinson unpacks a significant federal court decision blocking the Trump administration from withholding or conditioning federal funds to UCLA in exchange for major campus policy changes. The discussion co... more

In this episode of Passing Judgment, we examine the escalating ICE raids and federal enforcement actions in Chicago, joined by Reuters reporter Renee Hickman. Together with Jessica Levinson, the episode explores fatal encounters involving federal age... more

In this episode of Passing Judgment, we tackle the Supreme Court battle over Louisiana’s redistricting and its far-reaching implications for voting rights. Host Jessica Levinson and NPR’s Hansi Lo Wang unpack the legal fight over Section 2 of the Vot... more

In this episode of Passing Judgment, host Jessica Levinson welcomes Jan Wolfe of Reuters to break down a major Supreme Court case that could reshape voting rights nationwide. They discuss how a challenge to Louisiana’s congressional map escalated int... more

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Renee Hickman
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Episode: Inside Chicago’s Ongoing ICE Raids with Renee Hickman
Hansi Lo Wang
NPR correspondent reporting on elections, the census, and postal service.
NPR
Episode: Voting Rights Under Threat? Inside the Supreme Court’s Louisiana Redistricting Review with Hansi Lo Wang
Jan Wolfe
Legal affairs correspondent for Reuters
Reuters
Episode: Voting Rights Act on the Line: What’s Really at Stake in the Supreme Court Case with Jan Wolfe
Nicholas Wu
Congressional reporter at Politico
Politico
Episode: Inside the Government Shutdown: Causes, Impact, and What Comes Next with Nicholas Wu
David Goodman
Houston Bureau Chief for the New York Times
New York Times
Episode: How Texas Redistricting Sparked a National Political Battle with Guest David Goodman
Joseph Axe
National affairs reporter for Reuters
Reuters
Episode: The Redistricting Showdown: Texas, California, and the New Era of Gerrymandering with Joseph Axe
Chris Stein
Senior politics reporter for The Guardian US
The Guardian
Episode: The Real Impact of the GOP’s Big Beautiful Bill on Your Taxes and Benefits with Chris Stein
Richard Rubin
US tax policy reporter for the Wall Street Journal focusing on taxes, legislation, politics, and economics.
Wall Street Journal
Episode: Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Explained: Cuts, Credits, and the Real Impact on Everyday Americans with Richard Rubin
Elissa Nadworny
NPR correspondent who covers reproductive rights, international conflict, and federal funding issues in education
NPR
Episode: The High Stakes Battle Between Government Policy and Higher Education

Host

Jessica Levinson
Host of the podcast and a professor at Loyola Law School, Jessica Levinson provides expert insights into constitutional matters and current events through her engaging and often irreverent commentary.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 255 ratings
  • Leftwing perspective

    I am a listener bc this podcast usually covers interesting judicial matters however it is important to note that Jessica approaches each issue with a leftwing perspective and rarely acknowledges opposing concerns. By failing to address counter arguments, Jessica only presents one point of a view.

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    LBOinFL
    United States7 months ago
  • Leftist propaganda

    I heard of this podcast from daily wire and I thought it was safe but leftist propaganda as expected from the host being from LA.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    viglaugr72
    United Statesa year ago
  • American legal commentary in a succinct digest

    American legal commentary in a succinct digest

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BurtonR
    Australia2 years ago
  • Thanks for helping to untangle court decisions

    Today, a majority of the justices on US Supreme Court failed to uphold section 3 of the 14th amendment of the US Constitution, seemingly instead preferring to legislate law than impartially interpret legislation or render decisions on lower court rulings, otherwise known as their principle job. Thanks to this podcast, I’m able to see their actions using the lens of the law and witness the fallibility of supreme court justices who again, prefer to use the lens of their self-serving ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IdollyI
    United States2 years ago
  • Thought Provoking

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for a few months. I look forward to hearing Jessica’s perspective on the law as it relates to today’s political news. It’s much more enjoyable than trying to get information from the cable news channels that simply pander to the political left or right.

    Apple Podcasts
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    SouthernCal Listener
    United States2 years ago

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Many express concern over perceived partisanship and bias, indicating some frustration with the single perspectives offered on controversial topics.
Listeners appreciate the informative nature and concise analysis of complex legal issues.
The engaging style and ability of the host to make legal matters relatable have been highlighted as significant strengths.

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Inside Chicago’s Ongoing ICE Raids with Renee Hickman
Q: And is there anything else that you want people to understand about this case?
The case is significant as it highlights the aggressive tactics of ICE agents and the differing narratives about the involved incidents, questioning accountability and community safety.
Inside Chicago’s Ongoing ICE Raids with Renee Hickman
Q: Could you tell us about this fatal shooting that I believe occurred on September 12th that you've been covering?
The shooting of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez involved an ICE agent and occurred during a raid in Chicago, which raises questions about the circumstances leading to the shooting.
Voting Rights Act on the Line: What’s Really at Stake in the Supreme Court Case with Jan Wolfe
Q: How do you see the conservative justices reacting to the case?
There appears to be splintering on the conservative side, with some justices questioning the workability of the DOJ's approach, suggesting a possibility of a narrow ruling.
Voting Rights Act on the Line: What’s Really at Stake in the Supreme Court Case with Jan Wolfe
Q: What happens if you can prove that there is a Section 2 violation? What are the available remedies?
Under the DOJ's proposal, remedies would be difficult to implement effectively, as they would limit the ability to consider race in redistricting decisions once a violation is proven.
Voting Rights Act on the Line: What’s Really at Stake in the Supreme Court Case with Jan Wolfe
Q: Could you pick up on what changed in the case from when it was argued last term to this term?
There seems to be a shift towards questioning the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which broadens the conversation from a straightforward case to one that potentially attacks foundational voting rights protections.

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2. Hansi Lo Wang
3. Jan Wolfe
4. Nicholas Wu
5. David Goodman
6. Joseph Axe
7. Chris Stein
8. Richard Rubin

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