Podcast · 79 episodes
Strict Scrutiny, page 4
by Strict Scrutiny · English
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 headlines and biggest legal questions facing our country, emphasizing what it all means for our daily lives. Whether you’re a lawyer or law student, or you’re just here for the messy legal drama, Strict Scrutiny has you covered. New episodes out every Monday… plus bonuses whenever SCOTUS takes away another one of our rights.
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The Dubious Legality of Trump's DC TakeoverThe episode argues that the Trump administration is using emergency/crime narratives to expand federal control over Washington, D.C.’s policing and to pressure courts and institutions, while also…18 Aug 2025 · 1 h 51 min · 53 chapters
How the GOP is Trying to Steal the 2026 MidtermsThe episode argues that Republicans are trying to “steal” the 2026 midterms by undermining democracy through aggressive, often legally dubious tactics: partisan redistricting, manipulating the…11 Aug 2025 · 2 h · 43 chapters
Stacking the Bench with Creeps & KooksThe episode argues the Trump administration is “stacking the bench” and attacking the judiciary through two tracks: (1) undermining lower-court judges via threats, complaints, and harassment, and (2)…4 Aug 2025 · 1 h 41 min · 41 chapters
Can Trump Sue His Way Out of the Epstein Mess?The episode is a Supreme Court-focused legal news roundup centered on the “Jeffrey Epstein mess” and related efforts by the Trump administration to control information and outcomes.28 Jul 2025 · 1 h 32 min · 38 chapters
SCOTUS Enables Government DestructionThe episode argues the Supreme Court is enabling “government destruction” by repeatedly siding with the Trump administration on emergency “shadow docket” rulings, especially actions that dismantle…21 Jul 2025 · 1 h 30 min · 34 chapters
Hunger Games for Legal HackeryThe episode “Hunger Games for Legal Hackery” (Strict Scrutiny) debriefs Supreme Court “shadow docket” emergency rulings and surveys lower-court fights over federal workforce layoffs, birthright…14 Jul 2025 · 1 h 39 min · 39 chapters
A Term for the Rich, the Reactionaries, and the RuthlessThe hosts recap Supreme Court term themes, arguing the Court uses “procedural” doctrines (standing, venue, remedies, stays, jurisdiction) to favor the Trump administration, corporate interests, and…7 Jul 2025 · 1 h 40 min · 41 chapters