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The Supreme Court decides a few dozen cases every year; federal appellate courts decide thousands. So if you love constitutional law, the circuit courts are where it’s at. Join us as we break down some of the week’s most intriguing appellate decisions with a unique brand of insight, wit, and passion for judicial engagement and the rule of law. ij.org/short-circuit

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“Religion” and “fact checks” don’t normally go together. But an employer did so when some employees tried to obtain a religious accommodation from a COVID vaccine requirement. Matt Liles of IJ explains that the employer didn’t exactly “fact check” re... more

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Dropping on First Monday, the Supreme Court’s first day of the October 2025 term, it’s our annual Supreme Court preview, recorded live at the University of North Carolina. Re-joining us after a very long hiatus is Sheldon Gilbert, the original host o... more

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Two opinions that dig into history, one on voting rights the other on gun rights, and both from the Fourth Circuit. First, Dan Nelson of IJ tells us of a challenge to a North Carolina law that criminalizes voting by felons, even when the voter legiti... more

It’s a Short Circuit Live from YIMBYTown! We travel to the Yes-In-My-Back-Yard conference, held this year in New Haven, Connecticut. Our guests discuss recent cases and controversies related to efforts to build more homes and also, unfortunately, do ... more

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Recent Guests

Carol Garvan
Legal Director at the ACLU of Maine, experienced litigator working on civil rights cases
ACLU of Maine
Episode: Short Circuit 393 | As Goes Maine So Goes the Constitution
Daniel Woislaw
Fourth Amendment specialist and seasoned litigator
Institute for Justice
Episode: Short Circuit 393 | As Goes Maine So Goes the Constitution
David Porter
Partner at Keenbaum, Hardy, Viviano, Pelton and Forrest, former clerk for the Sixth Circuit
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Episode: Short Circuit 389 | On Walden Fourth Amendment
Sean Dutton
Attorney at Keenbaum, Hardy, Viviano, Pelton and Forrest, former clerk for the Sixth Circuit
Keenbaum, Hardy, Viviano, Pelton and Forrest
Episode: Short Circuit 389 | On Walden Fourth Amendment
Steve Lehto
A Michigan legend and consumer protection attorney
Lehto's Law
Episode: Short Circuit 386 | Lehto’s License Plates
Kyle Singhal
Criminal lawyer and appellate law expert with experience in multi-level marketing cases.
Independent legal practitioner
Episode: Short Circuit 385 | Pyramid Power
Dan Cragg
Partner at Eklund and Blando, attorney specializing in government contracts
Eklund and Blando
Episode: Short Circuit 381 | Charo on the Tonight Show
Casey Mattox
Vice President for Legal Strategy at Stand Together
Stand Together
Episode: Short Circuit 377 | Zen and the Art of the Nondelegation Doctrine
Jessica Bigbie
An attorney at the Institute for Justice and former public defender
Institute for Justice
Episode: Short Circuit 375 | Unsympathetic Clients

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Anthony Sanders
Host and Director of the Center for Judicial Engagement

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 211 ratings
  • Very hit or miss

    Some of the people they have on are brilliant, some not so much. Theme music is bangin though

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    Lennygetsome
    United Statesa year ago
  • Almost perfect

    If only they didn’t regard corporate speech so highly….

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    ahdnchfjrjr
    United States2 years ago
  • A bit of an Echo Chamber

    The podcasts are hit and miss. There are some really good, informative podcasts with some great legal analysis. But, there are others that sound like a cheap plaintiff’s attorney commercial, all bluster and no logical analysis, especially when talking about law enforcement. IJ could really use some diversity in their ranks. Right now it’s an echo chamber.

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    2
    SamoanPower
    United States2 years ago
  • Not what it once was

    The show has gotten sillier and duller. Emphasis on court activities has been replaced by emphasis on lawyers, and lawyers are a bore. If you care how “en banc” is pronounced, this is the show for you. I prefer knowing what is happening with the law.(And in the months since I wrote this it has gotten worse. Lawyers talking about and celebrating lawyers. Yuk.) Frankly, it’s sickening to hear IJ lawyers defending the War on Drugs. Lockeans they are not.

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    nicmart
    United States2 years ago
  • Often ill-informed hot takes

    I used to think this podcast provided some useful insights into areas of the law that I wasn’t familiar with. But then they started talking about areas of the law I was familiar with, and it wasn’t even slanted commentary—it was flat out wrong or, at best, half truths. This is particularly prevalent in the podcast’s “unpublished opinions” series. I don’t know where they found the people for the commentary in those episodes, but as someone who practices in some of the jurisdictions they discuss, ... more

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    Lennygetsome
    United States2 years ago

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Many value the clarity and accessibility of legal topics, making complex issues understandable for a general audience.
Listeners appreciate the informative legal analysis and the focus on lesser-known appellate court decisions.
The interactions and dynamics between the hosts contribute positively to the listening experience.
There are concerns about ideological biases affecting the objectivity of discussions.
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Short Circuit 396 | Voting and Carrying in History
Q: What is the twist in the case you're discussing?
Instead of being a convicted felon, we have an indicted felon and the case involves traveling across state lines with a gun.
Short Circuit 375 | Unsympathetic Clients
Q: What are your thoughts about this in the Fourth Amendment?
It’s important to ensure that rights are being protected regardless of how sympathetic the client is.
Short Circuit 375 | Unsympathetic Clients
Q: What is an example of a high as a public defender?
Saving a client's life. I mean, winning at trial and getting them off.
Short Circuit 375 | Unsympathetic Clients
Q: Tell us a little bit about public defender work. Is it what we think it is?
It's simultaneously one of the most rewarding jobs you can have, and also probably one of the most soul-crushing as well.
Short Circuit 373 | Live from Denver Law!
Q: Have you seen changes in civil rights since the law was passed?
Yes, there has been a shift in the mindset towards suing under state courts for civil rights violations.

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The content revolves around intriguing legal issues brought forth in recent appellate court decisions, predominantly focusing on constitutional law. Each episode typically features discussions about significant cases affecting various rights and regulations, emphasizing the practical implications of the law on everyday life. With a lively and engaging tone, hosts provide insightful analyses with a commitment to the principles of judicial engagement and the rule of law.

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1. Carol Garvan
2. Daniel Woislaw
3. David Porter
4. Sean Dutton
5. Steve Lehto
6. Kyle Singhal
7. Dan Cragg
8. Casey Mattox

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