
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 | 398 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNews | |||

Leah, Melissa and Kate go on Corruption Watch to catch up on all the sketchy things happening in the judicial and executive branches. Then, they cover some recent oral arguments and opinions from The Court before bringing you a conversation from last... more
Kate, Leah, and Melissa break down the oral arguments in United States v. Hemani, a Second Amendment case which challenges a law prohibiting “unlawful users” of controlled substances from possessing a firearm. Then, they cover two truly heinous shado... more
International law expert Rebecca Ingber of Cardozo Law joins Leah at the top of the show to talk about the US and Israel's war on Iran. Then, Leah welcomes guest co-host Chris Geidner of Law Dork to run through domestic legal news, including the omis... more
Kate is joined by Friend of the Pod Steve Vladeck (One First) to break down last week’s legal news, including developments around noncompliance in the lower courts and SCOTUS ethics. Then, Leah and Melissa join to preview upcoming arguments before th... more
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If you’re looking for uncritical affirmation of your preexisting left-wing biases, with little substantive legal analysis but a whole bunch of forced, unfunny, “Girl Boss” jokes and attempted owns, boy do I have a podcast for you!
Regulating!!!! Omg. I love you and I am now pushed over the edge to become a financial supporter ;) thanks for work
… Kate and Vladeck defend Norms. Six Fat Tonys are Cliffs. Duh Hair. Duh Salmon. No Mask, Mommy. I! Like!! Beer!!! Duh Handmaiden. Johnny Bedford Forrest. Norms get you invites to Georgetown cocktail parties. Cliffs acting as Duh Fat Tonys destroy the country. Cheers!
Thank you very much for this episode. It was fantastic. Easy to follow and very informative.
Love your content, very well put, but pls could we have less swearing, it takes away the importance of the subject.
But good content otherwise.
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A sharp, commentary-forward legal podcast focused on the U.S. Supreme Court and the broader legal culture surrounding it. Across episodes, hosts dissect recent rulings, constitutional questions, and the intersection of law with politics, civil rights, immigration, and executive power. The show blends rigorous legal analysis with accessible, often irreverent discussion, frequently featuring prominent law professors and legal experts as guests. It's likely to appeal to listeners seeking deeper understanding of how high-court decisions shape daily life, policy, and democratic norms, with a tilt toward liberal-leaning perspectives and a habit of tying headlines to long-running legal debates. A notable strength is the combination of scholarly in... more
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