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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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On June 30, the Supreme Court held in Trump v. Barbara that nearly all children born on U.S. soil are citizens at birth. But questions remain about the decision’s reasoning and its legal and policy implications.

The decision has not ended the debate.... more

On September 18, President Trump announced that he was "banning" CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, citing what he characterized as false reporting by the outlets. Journalists from all three organizations were subsequently denied access ... more

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, it also remembers the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The attacks were an inflection point in U.S. history and profoundly affected American law, policy, security, and culture. Jo... more

As the nation marked the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, renewed attention has turned to what our Constitution, ratified just over a decade later, said about slavery. Critics have long argued that the Framers—by ratifying the Fu... more

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Recent Guests

Robert Shibley
Special Counsel for Campus Advocacy at FIRE
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)
Episode: The First Amendment and White House Press Access
Michael Francisco
Partner at First and Fourteenth PLLC; former law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch
First and Fourteenth PLLC / FIRE
Episode: The First Amendment and White House Press Access
Jonathan Fredman
Former CIA Chief Counsel and senior intelligence official; current fellow/academic
Princeton University / University of Pennsylvania Law School
Episode: 25 of 250 - The Echoes of 9/11 in Law, Policy, and Security Today
Mary Habeck
Strategic planner; expert on military matters, extremism, and great power competition
Johns Hopkins SAIS / Georgetown / American University / Patrick Henry College
Episode: 25 of 250 - The Echoes of 9/11 in Law, Policy, and Security Today
Darrell Blocker
Former CIA Deputy Director for Counterterrorism
Lexpat / Former CIA
Episode: 25 of 250 - The Echoes of 9/11 in Law, Policy, and Security Today
Darpana Sheth
General Counsel
Center for Individual Rights
Episode: Corporate Speech in the Crosshairs: New Frontiers in First Amendment Law
Ryan Bangert
Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
Alliance Defending Freedom
Episode: Corporate Speech in the Crosshairs: New Frontiers in First Amendment Law
Erik Jaffe
Supreme Court and appellate advocate
Independent appellate practice
Episode: Corporate Speech in the Crosshairs: New Frontiers in First Amendment Law
Owen Yeates
Senior Attorney, Institute for Free Speech
Institute for Free Speech
Episode: Corporate Speech in the Crosshairs: New Frontiers in First Amendment Law

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Elizabeth Slattery
Host of FedSoc Forums
Emma Blakemore
Associate Director of Practice Groups; moderator/host

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 97 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?

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    Paul Bishop III
    United States7 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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    COPodder
    Germany10 years ago

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Corporate Speech in the Crosshairs: New Frontiers in First Amendment Law
Q: Is there a need to reassess tiers of scrutiny and how they apply to different forms of speech we've discussed today?
Panelists suggested that while tiers of scrutiny are imperfect, the focus should be on preserving full protection for the speech components while regulating conduct and commercial aspects, and that courts should enforce existing scrutiny levels rather than adopt looser standards for commercial speech.
25 of 250 - The Echoes of 9/11 in Law, Policy, and Security Today
Q: How did the legal authorities available before 9/11 hinder or shape the response, and what changed afterward?
Panelists describe a shift from a largely law-enforcement-centric approach to a broader national-power strategy, with expanded covert action authorities, greater information sharing between intelligence and law enforcement, and new tools under executive and congressional oversight to counter Al-Qaeda and related threats.
Service Members & the First Amendment
Q: Should speech by retirees or civilians affiliated with the military be protected as strongly as active-duty speech, and what standards should apply to reservists or professors at military academies?
There is a spectrum: closer to active duty, the military can impose stricter limits; for retirees or civilians, protections may be stronger and closer to civilian standards, while RFRA-like scrutiny does not cleanly map onto speech cases in the military. Courts may eventually harmonize standards between CAF and civilian courts, but the debate continues.
Service Members & the First Amendment
Q: The audience member asks how to distinguish offensive but protected speech from speech that is service discrediting under Article 134.
Panelists acknowledge the difficulty and emphasize deference to military judgment, noting that proximity of harm to the military mission and the context (on duty, in uniform, or connected to military policy) heavily influence the analysis; civilian standards may apply in some CAF decisions, but the line remains case-specific and require evidence of nexus to military objectives.
Off the Record? The Constitutionality of the Presidential Records Act
Q: If the PRA did not exist, would Congress still have a path to obtain former presidents' documents via subpoena, and how would that affect the constitutional analysis?
The guests suggest that targeted subpoenas tied to specific legislative needs could work, but broad access would be unconstitutional; a carefully calibrated approach—akin to accommodation—would be necessary to avoid overreach and preserve executive prerogatives.

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What is FedSoc Forums about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A highly legal-policy oriented discussion series that brings together prominent legal scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to unpack constitutional, regulatory, and national security topics. Episodes frequently center on executive power, war powers, government speech, civil procedure, and regulatory law, often from a Federalist Society perspective that emphasizes originalism, procedural safeguards, and market-friendly policy considerations. Noteworthy aspects include a steady stream of rigorously argued panels, the inclusion of industry voices on crypto and fintech policy, and a track record of accessible deep-dives into complex legal questions. Listeners likely include lawyers, policy analysts, and students seeking clear, principled d... more

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