
Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds it. Hosted by three badass constitutional law professors-- Leah Litman, Kate Shaw, and Melissa Murray-- Strict Scrutiny provides in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court and its cases, culture, and personalities. Each week, Leah, Kate, and Melissa break down the latest ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 389 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNews | |||

Melissa, Leah, and Kate kick off by discussing the functional suspension of the Constitution in Minneapolis and Trump’s targeting of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Then they dissect the arguments in a pair of cases that came before the Court la... more
Leah, Kate, and Melissa preview January’s major SCOTUS cases, including disputes over trans kids' participation in team sports, a concealed-carry ban in Hawaii, and Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The hosts are then joined... more
Leah kicks off the episode with repeat guest Rebecca Ingber of Cardozo Law to discuss the wild illegality–both domestic and international–of Trump’s regime change operation in Venezuela. Then, Kate, Melissa, and Leah welcome Princeton professor and e... more
Alex digs into the destruction of due process and rule of law under the Trump administration. First, she hears from Judge Anam Petit, a recently fired immigration judge who explains how the legal system is being quietly dismantled to prioritize depor... more
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Excellent podcast. A salve during these difficult and head-spinning times. All three hosts are adept at offering precise and prescient analysis, grounded in history and often humorous. I am so grateful for this show!
Difficult to understand for those of us who aren’t in the legal world. It frustrates me and I often come away more confused than before I listened. I’ve had friends say the same things such as “they need to explain legal terms more consistently. I don’t understand half of what they say!”
Love that they include negative criticisms in the little testimonials here, although the criticisms don’t seem valid to me, it’s amusing to see what people don’t like. Love the show myself. Great balance of light moments, informative commentary,88 and supremely interesting, in-depth legal analysis.
If you could do a year end blowout on stare decisis for all us non lawyers, I’d love you even more. Just want to recap of all the precedents overturned this year because I lost count.
Every week I have access to these brilliant legal minds. And they keep it light and fun, because this stuff is heavy.
Highly recommend!
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This podcast offers insightful and entertaining analysis of the United States Supreme Court and its surrounding legal culture. Hosted by three knowledgeable constitutional law professors, it tackles current events and landmark cases with a blend of humor and authoritative commentary. Topics often explore the implications of judicial decisions on civil rights, electoral practices, and legislative policies, while also providing historical context and a critical examination of influential legal figures. The hosts aim to engage a diverse audience, making complex legal discussions accessible and relevant to daily life.
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Strict Scrutiny launched 7 years ago and published 389 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Strict Scrutiny include:
1. Marty Lederman
2. Rebecca Beck Ingber
3. Kim Lane Scheppele
4. Josh Orton
5. Anam Petit
6. Ellen Weintraub
7. Rebecca Ingber
8. Matthew Platkin
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