
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 213 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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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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As the push to build more infrastruct... more
Nate Persily joins Pam Karlan to discuss efforts to change the rules governing the 2026 elections and the legal battles over how those changes would affect voting.
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As the push to build more infrastructure gains attention, so does debate over t... more
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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When a top federal position is vacant, someone still has to run the ... more
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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In a timely conversation about the ACLU’s massive docket of cases, Pam ... more
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Thank you introducing so many interesting professors
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.
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
Anti Trump super liberal , bias, not legal news and analysis but a bias complaining podcast , this is a waste of time
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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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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