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*This series was formerly known as Teleforums. FedSoc Forums is a virtual discussion series dedicated to providing expert analysis and intellectual commentary on today’s most pressing legal and policy issues. Produced by The Federalist Society’s Practice Groups, FedSoc Forum strives to create balanced conversations in various formats, such as monologues, debates, or panel discussions. In addition ... more

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Recent Guests

Eugene Volokh
Thomas M. Siebel Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution; First Amendment expert
Hoover Institution / UCLA
Episode: Government Speech and the First Amendment: Does the Government’s Own Expression Have Limits?
Anne Austin
Senior Advisor at Burke Law Group; Founder of Austin Legal and Public Affairs
Burke Law Group / Austin Legal and Public Affairs
Episode: Friendly Fire: Cy Pres, Consent Decrees, and Trump v. IRS
Daniel H. Kahn
Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP
Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP
Episode: Litigation Update: Minnesota Telecom Alliance v. FCC
Jennifer B. Dickey
Vice President and Deputy Chief Counsel, US Chamber Litigation Center
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Episode: Litigation Update: Minnesota Telecom Alliance v. FCC
Christopher Ali
Pioneers Chair in Telecommunications, Penn State University
Penn State University
Episode: Litigation Update: Minnesota Telecom Alliance v. FCC
Robert S. Eitel
Co-founder and president of the Defense of Freedom Institute
Defense of Freedom Institute
Episode: Accreditation of Higher Education: A Primer
Jonathan Helwink
Principal at Helwink Legal Group, PLLC
Helwink Legal Group, PLLC
Episode: Accreditation of Higher Education: A Primer
Adam Kissel
Visiting lecturer in formal organizations at Trinity College
Trinity College
Episode: Accreditation of Higher Education: A Primer
Mathura Sridharan
Solicitor General of Ohio
Ohio Office of the Solicitor General
Episode: From the Courthouse Steps: National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission

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Elizabeth Slattery
Host of FedSoc Forums
Nate Kazmarek
Host of FedSoc Forums
Libby Dickinson
Associate Director, Practice Groups
Maria Monahan
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Andrew Grossman
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4.5 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • FedSoc are asses.

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    Seyfert
    a year ago
  • GREAT...But Covid quality

    Amazing content. We need to address the quality of the audio. Thank you for producing these. Amazing content!

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    Leea1776
    United States6 years ago
  • Quality of Audio

    What kind of potato was this recorded on?

    Apple Podcasts
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    Paul Bishop III
    United States6 years ago
  • The best law podcast out there

    It’s impressive how FedSoc cranks out these teleforums on a weekly basis, covering a wide variety of topics with an array of speakers. I can almost never jump on a phone for the actual calls so I appreciate these podcasts. Fantastic series.

    Apple Podcasts
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    1Lsudokufan
    United States7 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Well thought-through opinions and arguments, great to listen to

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    Germany9 years ago

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Proclaiming Liberty with Tim Sandefur
Q: How does the Declaration function as a legal document in your view?
Sandefur argues that the Declaration should be seen as law, historically adopted and referenced in foundational legal contexts, guiding constitutional interpretation rather than being a mere moral statement.
From the Courthouse Steps: Mullin v. Doe
Q: There's a question about whether someone who has held TPS for many years could have a path to lawful permanent residency and whether policymakers should consider changing the law to accommodate such cases.
The guests acknowledge it as a policy question that Congress can answer; the Supreme Court aims to interpret the statute neutrally rather than weigh policy outcomes, and there is no suggestion that TPS is meant to be a permanent solution.
Clearing the Air: Recent Trump Administration Reforms to Environmental Criminal Enforcement
Q: What are the constitutional due process implications for stricter or criminalized environmental offenses?
The panelists discuss that, while there are no strict liability environmental crimes per se, knowledge can be interpreted narrowly and the issue often turns on whether a person engaged in a volitional act. This creates debates about intent, mens rea, and how such statutes should be applied, suggesting that constitutional challenges could arise but are rarely pursued in day-to-day enforcement.
Courthouse Steps Decision: Louisiana v. Callais
Q: Does the majority require discriminatory intent to prove a Section 2 violation?
Not formally; the court does not require proof of discriminatory intent, but it requires circumstances that create a strong inference of intentional discrimination, shifting away from a pure focus on outcomes.
A Seat at the Sitting - April 2026
Q: How could congressional TPS changes affect the Supreme Court's decision-making on Haiti Syrians?
If Congress passes a TPS extension before the decision, the Haitian portion might be dismissed as moot, but the Syrian portion would remain live and the Court would still address jurisdiction and APA-related questions.

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A series delivering expert legal and policy analysis through debates, panels, and rapid-response discussions. Episodes frequently center on constitutional rights, First Amendment questions, administrative and election law, and regulatory policy, often featuring a mix of academics, practitioners, and policy advocates. Notable strengths include in-depth doctrinal context, practical implications for courts and government, and a talent for translating complex legal debates into accessible takeaways. The show tends to attract listeners interested in rigorous legal reasoning, conservative-leaning policy perspectives, and professional engagement with current jurisprudence. A standout trait is its consistent engagement with real-world cases and reg... more

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