Short Circuit
Institute for JusticeThe 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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 301 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryGovernmentNews | |||
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Time for The Big One. So many have so many takes on the Ninth Circuit that, as part of our #12Months12Circuits series, we at IJ had to add our own. It’s the mega-circuit that encompasses all of the West Coast, much of the Mountain West, Alaska, Hawai... more
Another circuit recognizes a there’s a First Amendment right to record the police. In this case, a “First Amendment auditor” stood on a public sidewalk and recorded the outside of a police station for six-and-a-half minutes. That’s protected, says th... more
In our #12Months12Circuits series a nation turns its lonely eyes to the heartland. The true middle of America. The Eighth Circuit. We’re joined by true Eighth Circuit expert Aaron Van Oort, who has argued twenty-five times before that court and been ... more
Tragedy and comedy, from the Fifth Circuit and then from the Tenth. First, Patrick Jaicomo of IJ describes how the police in Laredo, Texas mistakenly shot an innocent man. The plaintiff, who was hit in the abdomen but lived, was escaping a house wher... more
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- Very hit or miss
Some of the people they have on are brilliant, some not so much. Theme music is bangin though
Apple Podcasts1Lennygetsome
United States2 years ago - Almost perfect
If only they didn’t regard corporate speech so highly….
Apple Podcasts4ahdnchfjrjrUnited States3 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.
Apple Podcasts2SamoanPowerUnited States3 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.
Apple Podcasts1nicmartUnited States3 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
Apple Podcasts1LennygetsomeUnited States3 years ago
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A concise, analytically driven show that dissects appellate-level rulings and constitutional issues with practical implications for lawyers, policymakers, and scholars. Episodes frequently center on First Amendment doctrine, federal statutory interpretations, administrative law, and the evolving landscape of circuit court decisions, often featuring practitioner insights from the Institute for Justice and affiliated allies. The hosts balance rigorous case analysis with accessible explanations, occasional humor, and career anecdotes, making complex court dynamics understandable for listeners who want up-to-date, case-focused legal storytelling. A notable strength is the consistent emphasis on real-world litigation strategy and how circuit-lev... more
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1. Aaron Van Oort
2. Sophia Henderson
3. Justin Pearson
4. Timothy Sandefur
5. Rebecca Furdek
6. Marco Vasquez
7. Jimmy Odell
8. Daniel Nelson
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