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Law touches most aspects of life. Here to help make sense of it is the Stanford Legal podcast, where we look at the cases, questions, conflicts, and legal stories that affect us all every day. Pam Karlan studies and teaches a range of constitutional law-related courses with a special focus on what is known as the “law of democracy,”—the law that regulates voting, elections, and the political proce... more

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Deborah Sivas discusses the recent rollback of environmental laws, calls to streamline environmental review to speed up development, and the role communities should play in decisions about what gets built.

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Stanford’s Anne Joseph O’Connell examines who can step in when a top federal position is vacant and what recent court decisions could mean for how those positions are filled.

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The ACLU’s Anthony Romero unpacks a sweeping docket—from a Supreme Court showdown over birthright citizenship to voting rights and free speech—as the rule of law is tested.

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Anne Joseph O'Connell
Adelbert Sweet Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic and Policy Research
Stanford Law School
Episode: Who Fills In When Federal Jobs Are Vacant?
Anthony Romero
Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union
ACLU
Episode: Best of Stanford Legal: Inside the ACLU’s Docket with Anthony Romero
Robert George
McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program at Princeton
Princeton University
Episode: America's Promissory Note
Jonathan Gienapp
Professor of History, teaches founding and American constitutional history
Stanford University
Episode: America's Promissory Note
Mike Mongan
Former Solicitor General of California; Partner at WilmerHale
WilmerHale
Episode: The Growing Influence of State Solicitors General
Kevin Gallagher
Former Solicitor General of Virginia; Partner at WilmerHale
WilmerHale
Episode: The Growing Influence of State Solicitors General
Peter Berkowitz
Tad and Dianne Taube Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution
Hoover Institution
Episode: Countering Contemporary Criticism of America's Founding Principles
Stephen Haber
Professor of political science, history, and economics
Stanford University
Episode: Countering Contemporary Criticism of America's Founding Principles
Alexander Tsesis
Professor of Constitutional Law, Florida State University
Florida State University College of Law
Episode: The Declaration In the Age of General Purpose AI

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Pam Karlan
Host of Stanford Legal podcast
Michael McConnell
Co-host for this episode and a scholar of constitutional law

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • Thanks!

    Thank you introducing so many interesting professors

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    SL Listener
    United States14 days ago
  • A wealth of legal knowledge

    The amount of legal expertise on this podcast is astounding! Both the hosts and the guests dive deep into important current topics. I look forward to every episode.

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    francesg29
    United States5 months ago
  • Super liberal

    Female host is weird socially and emotionally; Anti Trump super liberal , bias, not legal news and analysis but a bias complaining podcast , this is a waste of time

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    EZ209-A
    United States9 months ago
  • Super liberal

    Anti Trump super liberal , bias, not legal news and analysis but a bias complaining podcast , this is a waste of time

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    1
    EZ209-A
    United States9 months ago
  • Great, I could follow 95%

    I will definitely listen to this show again. I’ve spent today trying to better understand what’s going on with redistricting and gerrymandering and the redrawing democracy episode helped tremendously. I was unable to follow the entire discussion around the Louisiana case in the Supreme Court because I didn’t understand the definitions of the types of districts like majority-minority and when/how mapping entities might create them. Will look those up, read about the case, and listen to the last 1... more

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    1660cougar
    United Statesa year ago

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Inside the Supreme Court’s Key 2026 Decisions
Q: So I guess the place to start is how would you characterize this term at the court?
The term shows two big throughlines: a clash between the Court and the executive branch over presidential removal and powers, and a broader movement where traditional conservative approaches—especially around the Second Amendment and regulatory changes—have become more influential, while showing internal tensions and shifts in how history and tradition are used to justify legal outcomes.
The Case for a Public Share in AI
Q: How does this differ from existing taxes or proposed cash taxes?
Unlike cash taxes, this would grant a non-controlling public equity interest in the enterprises, distributing value based on the intrinsic, culturally produced inputs that AI models rely on, and treated as a stock-based mechanism rather than a cash obligation.
The Case for a Public Share in AI
Q: What exactly do you propose and how would the public share be allocated?
The proposal envisions an equity-based tax where the systemically important AI firms issue a non-cash stake for the public, funded by stock in the enterprises, with governance designed to keep the fund in trust for the public rather than private executives.
The Law Must Be King
Q: Is limited constitutional reform a viable path to address the current governance crisis?
Limited, piecemeal amendments are unlikely to be ratified given the current political climate, and practical safeguards should instead focus on restoring norms, accountability, and the integrity of institutions.
The Law Must Be King
Q: What should be the judiciary's role when Congress is visibly absent from major questions about executive power?
The judiciary should not step in to replace Congress; instead, there must be a restrained, principled defense of constitutional boundaries, and reforms that reinforce the separation of powers without overriding democratic processes.

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What is Stanford Legal about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rigorous, law-focused program that closely analyzes constitutional questions, governance, and democracy through in-depth interviews and scholarly debates. Guests and hosts dissect current legal issues—from state solicitors general and executive power to the role of foundational texts like the Declaration and the Fourteenth Amendment—often featuring prominent law professors, judges, and policy experts. The show frequently threads historical context with contemporary litigation, exploring how legal principles shape voting, rights, and government powers. Its standout value comes from high-caliber guests and a blend of practical clinical insight with academic theory, making it a strong fit for listeners who want detailed, intellectually drive... more

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7. Peter Berkowitz
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