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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

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Kate and Leah break down last week's atrocious shadow docket order on the President's wildly illegal executive order concerning elections and absentee ballots, which furthers the administration's effort to, as Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warns, "fo... more

In the second episode of our Know Your Rights series, Leah and Melissa sit down with NYU Law’s Daniel Harawa to break down what you do—and don't—have to say when law enforcement stops you. They cover the difference between being seized and a consensu... more

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Huge news for lawyers: You can now listen to Strict Scrutiny for CLE credits in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Washington, and Oregon! More info at crooked.com/strict_cle

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Jesse Wegman
Author, journalist; senior fellow at the Brennan Center
Brennan Center for Justice
Episode: What Does Peak Fascism Look Like?
Julia Angwin
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist
Authors of On Courage
Episode: All the President’s Henchmen
Ami Fields-Meyer
Senior fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation; former Biden-Harris advisor
Authors of On Courage
Episode: All the President’s Henchmen
Jocelyn Simonson
Herman Badio Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School; author of Radical Acts of Justice
Brooklyn Law School
Episode: Know Your Rights: Copwatching 101
Farah Diaz-Tello
Senior Counsel and Legal Director at If When How
If When How
Episode: Will Trump Succeed in Rigging the Midterms?
Kalpana Kotagal
EEOC Commissioner
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Episode: Dude Process, Not Due Process
Amanda Litman
Founder of Run for Something
Run for Something
Episode: How Bad Is Trump's Attorney General Pick?
Micah Kubic
Director of the State Chapter, ACLU Kansas
ACLU Kansas
Episode: How Bad Is Trump's Attorney General Pick?
Emily Wales
President and CEO, Planned Parenthood Great Plains
Planned Parenthood Great Plains
Episode: How Bad Is Trump's Attorney General Pick?

Hosts

Kate Shaw
Constitutional law professor and host of the show
Leah Litman
Constitutional law professor; co-host
Melissa Murray
Constitutional law professor; co-host

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 9.6k ratings
  • Informative, frustrating at times.

    A well researched podcast with hosts that clearly have a thirst for knowledge. The hosts fawning over celebrities like Taylor Swift and repeating “lol” diminishes the credibility a bit, and the four minute advertisements are exhausting.

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    Jennnbl1
    United Statesa month ago
  • Partisan hacks

    Far left bias

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    loudes13
    United States2 months ago
  • T-shirt please

    Yes I would love to purchase that T-shirt!

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    Bettie Davis Eyes
    United States2 months ago
  • Kristy

    I never miss this podcast. These gals are so darn brilliant with such quick wits. Their personalities mesh well. SCOTUS is the biggest threat to democracy in my lifetime. Thanks for all you do to raise awareness!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Surgeon/Dog mom in Boulder
    United States2 months ago
  • Legal Awareness for the Pleebs

    Best people on the air to explain the legal, political, and social implications of the Supreme Court and their nefarious bedfellows. Love you ladies! Stay strong and know you ARE ESSENTIAL to our democracy!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Inkonmysleeve
    United States2 months ago

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What Does Peak Fascism Look Like?
Q: How did James Wilson influence the structure of the presidency and the Constitution?
Wegman explains that Wilson proposed the Electoral College as a practical compromise to popular election, and argued for the people's sovereignty as a foundational principle, influencing later recognitions in the Court and debates about representation.
Know Your Rights: Copwatching 101
Q: What does the law say about the right to film law enforcement, especially regarding federal vs. local officers?
The First Amendment generally protects the right to observe and record, with differences across jurisdictions about who is protected and how. Obstruction and interference doctrines, as well as time/place/manner rules, complicate the landscape.
Know Your Rights: Copwatching 101
Q: How does organized cop watching differ from casual filming?
Organized cop watching is collective, sometimes coordinated with groups and uniforms or signals, and is distinct from individuals simply pulling out a phone by being communal and strategic rather than spontaneous.
Know Your Rights: Copwatching 101
Q: What is cop watching and why does it matter right now?
Cop watching is the deliberate observing and recording of law enforcement in public spaces, often by groups, which can serve to hold officers accountable, document abuses, and empower communities; it has historical roots and has gained renewed relevance with federal enforcement in various communities.
Will Trump Succeed in Rigging the Midterms?
Q: What is the central legal question in the Trump vs. California application filed at the Supreme Court?
The core issue is whether the case is ripe and whether there is standing to challenge the administration's planned rulemaking on voting and whether the government can implement sweeping changes before the rules are finalized.

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A sharp, humorous take on the U.S. Supreme Court, constitutional law, and the political dynamics that shape legal culture. Across episodes, listeners get rigorous analysis of major rulings, court personalities, and how legal decisions interact with democracy, civil rights, and public policy. The show often pivots from dense jurisprudence to pop culture energy, making complex topics accessible for lawyers, students, and policy enthusiasts who want clear implications for daily life. A standout is its trio of law professors who bring deep expertise with a witty, irreverent tone, plus frequent expert guests from academia, media, and public interest law. This blend of rigorous analysis, timely commentary, and engaging guest perspectives likely a... more

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