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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 run through the latest legal news, including updates on the SNAP benefits case, the email dump that revealed Jeffrey Epstein's deep ties to the establishment, and the political persecution of Representative LaMonica McIver. Then they ca... more

Live from Crooked Con in Washington, Leah, Kate, and Melissa unpack the surprisingly not-awful oral arguments for Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, which put the president's tariffs in the hot seat. Then the hosts are joined by Representative LaMoni... more

Kate, Leah, and Melissa dive into the legal pushback over ICE and the National Guard in Chicago and Portland, anti-marriage equality goblin Kim Davis’s unwelcome return to the courts, the administration’s lawless strikes on boats in the waters around... more

Kate and Leah dig into a very busy week of legal news as Trump wields his SCOTUS-enabled executive power in increasingly unhinged ways. They also discuss continuing challenges to the president’s deployment of the National Guard in blue cities, ProPub... more

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LaMonica McIver
New Jersey Representative discussing immigrant detention oversight and her legal challenges with ICE
United States Congress
Episode: Will SCOTUS Say No to Trump’s Tariffs?
Irin Carmon
Author of the new book "Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America"
Episode: Trump’s DOJ Shakedown
Sam Spital
Associate Director Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund
NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Episode: Will the Voting Rights Act Survive SCOTUS?
John Fabian Witt
Professor of Law at Yale Law School and a Professor of History at Yale.
Yale Law School
Episode: Will SCOTUS Allow Conversion Therapy for Minors?
Juliana Stratton
Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and candidate for US Senate
State of Illinois
Episode: Something Wicked This Way Comes: A SCOTUS Term Preview
Jamelle Bouie
Columnist for the New York Times, co-host of the Unclear and Present Danger podcast, and a recognized voice in political journalism.
The New York Times
Episode: The Trump Administration's SCOTUS Winning Streak
Skye Perryman
President and CEO of Democracy Forward
Democracy Forward
Episode: Looking for Bright Spots in the Courts
Sherrilyn Ifill
Former president and director counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Howard University
Episode: Looking for Bright Spots in the Courts
Symone Sanders Townsend
Co-host of MSNBC's The Weeknight, former Senior Advisor for President Biden's 2020 campaign, and former Deputy Assistant to the President.
MSNBC
Episode: How SCOTUS is Making Project 2025 a Reality

Hosts

Kate Shaw
Co-host and professor of law, focusing on Supreme Court analysis and judicial practice.
Melissa Murray
Co-host and legal expert, providing analysis on civil rights issues and legal implications of court rulings.
Leah Litman
Co-host and constitutional law professor, focusing on the intricacies of the legal system and Supreme Court decisions.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 9k ratings
  • REALLY SMART WOMEN comment on the atrocious Roberts court.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Cindy
    14 days ago
  • Too much about them.

    I listen to legal podcasts to attain facts. But on this podcast I find myself having to weed through so much sarcasm, snark, etc. that — while that be fun for the hosts — an episode ends up being more of a waste of my time. These are difficult times and no doubt these podcast hosts — like many others — seem to think listeners want them to “lighten” the mood. Ugh. Really, we can take it. If the hosts need to constantly inject giggling and cute social media jargon, okay. But that squeezes out impo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    makeupmyname
    United States14 days ago
  • A bit too cringey

    Great show and very informative but they make painfully cringey jokes at the wrong times. I think they are trying to make the content approachable and digestible but it just comes off as juvenile especially when talking about such serious topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    lovenlite
    United States15 days ago
  • I can’t get enough weed

    Please advise all your guests that at least one of your listeners can wade through all the weeds they can find.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Standards Geek
    Japan16 days ago
  • Otherwise excellent, I take /big/ exception to the indirect trashing on Autistic people and their general discernment with the Tylenol "joke." The thing about Autism is its presentation, effectively by definition, varies /more/ than "normalcy" in Allistic people. It is also considered by most top experts not to be a disorder, but a condition of being neurologically diferent in an environment and expectation set built for Allistics.

    TLDR; the whole Tylenol BS was /not/ devised by an Autistic.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Janis
    19 days ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and humorous commentary provided by the hosts, praising their expertise in legal matters and the accessibility of complex topics.
Some critiques mention a perception of bias, noting that the commentary can sometimes alienate conservative listeners or those seeking a more balanced perspective.
Many find the podcast to be a valuable resource for understanding current events in the legal landscape, often enjoying the blend of humor with serious discussions about court rulings.

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Will SCOTUS Say No to Trump’s Tariffs?
Q: Why do you think some justices' skepticism is related to recent election results?
The skepticism may stem from the realization that the public is not in favor of the current administration's actions, as evidenced by the blue wave in recent elections that rejected Trumpism.
Will SCOTUS Say No to Trump’s Tariffs?
Q: What are the tariffs cases concerned with?
The tariffs cases concern the president's reciprocal tariffs and trafficking tariffs, which the administration claims are imposed in response to trade deficits and punish countries not controlling the fentanyl trade.
The Shadow Docket Just Won’t Quit
Q: What role can state attorney generals play in safeguarding marriage equality?
Attorneys general can defend existing marriage equality laws and work to prevent attempts to undermine them, ensuring that same-sex marriages are recognized across states.
The Shadow Docket Just Won’t Quit
Q: What threats do you see to Obergefell v. Hodges and marriage equality?
There is a genuine conservative interest in overturning Obergefell, as evidenced by recent polling showing decreased Republican support for same-sex marriage.
SCOTUS Upholds Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Q: Do you have advice for litigants and courts who will be grappling with laws that harm the trans community going forward?
We all have a role to play in disrupting harmful narratives about trans life, and continue litigating cases in federal and state courts.

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1. LaMonica McIver
2. Irin Carmon
3. Sam Spital
4. John Fabian Witt
5. Juliana Stratton
6. Jamelle Bouie
7. Skye Perryman
8. Sherrilyn Ifill

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