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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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Recent Guests

Jeff Fisher
Professor of Law, co-director of the Stanford Supreme Court Litigation Clinic
Stanford University
Episode: Inside the Supreme Court’s Key 2026 Decisions
Martha Minow
Former Dean of the Harvard Law School; renowned legal scholar on constitutional law and democracy
Harvard Law School
Episode: The Declaration of Independence as Obligation
Jenny Martinez
Former Dean of Stanford Law School; Provost of Stanford University
Stanford Law School / Stanford University
Episode: The Declaration of Independence as Obligation
Jeremy Bearer-Friend
Professor, Stanford Law School alumnus; co-author of the proposal
George Washington University (as cited)
Episode: The Case for a Public Share in AI
Sarah Polcz
Professor, UC Davis School of Law; co-author of the proposal
UC Davis School of Law
Episode: The Case for a Public Share in AI
Condoleezza Rice
66th United States Secretary of State and Director of the Hoover Institution
Hoover Institution
Episode: The Declaration of Independence and Conditions for Democratic Flourishing
David Kennedy
Historian and author of Freedom from Fear
Stanford University
Episode: The Declaration of Independence and Conditions for Democratic Flourishing
Lucas Guttentag
Professor of the practice of law at Stanford; leading immigration law expert; founded ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project
Stanford Law School; ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project
Episode: Inside the Trump Administration's Immigration Agenda
Michael Luttig
Judge, former US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; requested speaker
U.S. Court of Appeals, former General Counsel at Boeing
Episode: The Law Must Be King

Host

Pam Karlan
Host of Stanford Legal podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    francesg29
    United States3 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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    EZ209-A
    United States6 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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    EZ209-A
    United States7 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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    1660cougar
    United Statesa year ago
  • Just right for me!

    The conversations are though provoking and the topics are oh-so relevant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Forever_Eagle
    United Statesa year ago

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Talking Points

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Stanford Legal

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

This show centers on constitutional law, democracy, and how policy shapes everyday life. Across recent episodes, discussions focus on the DOJ's internal norms, voting rights and redistricting, immigration enforcement, and the interplay between federal power and states' rights. Guests include law professors, former DOJ officials, and civil liberties advocates who unpack complex legal mechanisms—from the Voting Rights Act and birthright citizenship to major questions doctrine and environmental regulation—bridging historical context with contemporary policy debates. The format often blends deep legal analysis with practical implications for governance and civil rights, making it a valuable resource for listeners who want rigorous, policy-relev... more

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