Strict Scrutiny

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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 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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Recent Episodes
  • Will SCOTUS Let January 6 Defendants Off the Hook?
    Apr 22, 2024 – 01:18:30
  • SCOTUS’s Final Sitting of the Term Is A Doozy
    Apr 15, 2024 – 01:06:36
  • Florida Becomes a Battleground for Reproductive Rights
    Apr 8, 2024 – 01:04:13
  • The Absurd Fiction of the Mifepristone Case
    Apr 1, 2024 – 01:16:19
  • The Supreme Court Abortion Pill Case
    Mar 26, 2024 – 00:17:24
  • Texas, Immigration, and Easily Avoidable Chaos
    Mar 25, 2024 – 01:22:45
  • Welcome to Conservative Grievance Week
    Mar 18, 2024 – 01:18:11
  • The TLDR of Trump's Indictments
    Mar 11, 2024 – 00:55:40
  • SCOTUS Restores Trump to the Colorado Ballot, Unanimously (Kind Of)
    Mar 5, 2024 – 00:48:34
  • Content Moderation, Machine Guns, and Trump's Trial Calendar
    Mar 4, 2024 – 01:25:47
  • The Alabama Supreme Court Embraces Fetal Personhood
    Feb 26, 2024 – 01:29:17
  • The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly From State Courts
    Feb 19, 2024 – 01:17:29
  • SCOTUS Has Their Own Theories About Trump’s Eligibility
    Feb 12, 2024 – 01:02:45
  • Why Did Trump Get Denied Immunity?
    Feb 7, 2024 – 00:31:33
  • Does the Constitution Disqualify Trump from Presidency?
    Feb 5, 2024 – 00:53:05
  • E. Jean Carroll and Robbie Kaplan on Trump's "Defamation Rampage"
    Feb 2, 2024 – 00:50:32
  • Who Has Final Authority At The Border?
    Jan 29, 2024 – 01:25:23
  • AITA? SCOTUS Edition
    Jan 22, 2024 – 01:06:14
  • The Legality of Presidents Doing Whatever They Want
    Jan 15, 2024 – 01:07:51
  • Trump's Eligibility, Cash for Clarence, and a Meditation for 2024
    Jan 8, 2024 – 01:16:44
  • New Year, Same Court
    Jan 1, 2024 – 01:01:54
  • Behind the Scenes of Overturning Roe v. Wade
    Dec 18, 2023 – 01:26:10
  • Fake Cases, Fake Facts, Real Implications
    Dec 11, 2023 – 01:14:17
  • Taking a Hatchet to Government Agencies
    Dec 4, 2023 – 01:29:49
  • A Deregulatory Sh*t Show Waiting to Happen
    Nov 27, 2023 – 01:03:32
  • A Code of Misconduct
    Nov 20, 2023 – 01:18:50
  • The Supreme Court's Second Amendment Mess
    Nov 13, 2023 – 01:12:01
  • Doing Government on Twitter
    Nov 6, 2023 – 01:08:21
  • Trump's Legal Defense is Dumb AF
    Oct 30, 2023 – 01:07:11
  • Texas is a Magic 8 Ball for the Country
    Oct 23, 2023 – 01:13:05
  • Big BROTUS Energy
    Oct 16, 2023 – 01:08:14
  • Not Especially Judicious
    Oct 9, 2023 – 01:21:26
  • What Fresh Hell Will This Supreme Court Term Bring?
    Oct 2, 2023 – 00:56:56
  • Will the Government (as we know it) Still Be Constitutional?
    Sep 25, 2023 – 00:52:45
  • Lights, Camera, SCOTUS!
    Sep 18, 2023 – 00:56:25
  • KBJ's Rookie Year
    Sep 11, 2023 – 01:05:32
  • After Affirmative Action
    Sep 4, 2023 – 00:46:24
  • Can These Courts Be Reformed?
    Aug 28, 2023 – 01:14:29
  • The Aesthetic Enjoyment of Other People’s Uteruses
    Aug 21, 2023 – 01:28:35
  • The Rise and Fall of the Voting Rights Act
    Aug 14, 2023 – 01:06:13
  • The Dobbs Decision Hasn't Aged Well
    Aug 7, 2023 – 01:38:33
  • Trump Indicted Again Again
    Aug 2, 2023 – 00:36:40
  • America's First Civil Rights Movement
    Jul 31, 2023 – 01:16:01
  • BONUS: #WITHpod & Strict Scrutiny Crossover
    Jul 26, 2023 – 01:06:18
  • Shining Light on the Shadow Docket
    Jul 24, 2023 – 00:57:16
  • Clarence Thomas's America
    Jul 17, 2023 – 00:59:29
  • How the Federalist Society Took Over
    Jul 10, 2023 – 00:46:47
  • What else can the Supreme Court get away with?
    Jul 3, 2023 – 01:02:15
  • Student Debt Relief Bad, Bigotry Good
    Jun 30, 2023 – 00:49:48
  • The End of Affirmative Action
    Jun 29, 2023 – 01:02:35
Recent Reviews
  • Shard
    Best Legal Podcast Period
    These two brilliant women make the law both accessible AND hilarious. I cannot recommend this show enough to anyone who wants understand the wonky inner workings of the law.
  • Kevin O'L
    Total far left woke slant from them.
    The only episode I listened to they spent the entire time cheerleading each other’s opinions. Not mentally engaging at all. Call 3 members of the court the 3 horses of the apocalypse. Now that impartial??
  • LiberalTearsYourThroatOut
    From PSA to LOLI to PSW to SS - Note for Leah.
    Crooked Media has good taste. For Leah: How amazing is TTPD? Or as I call it. IDGAFLore
  • xdcfithg
    Stop
    Stop trying to be funny.
  • jezebella-ella-ella
    A forever favorite!
    Educational, riveting, and hilarious. Would only have expected one of those from a SCOTUS podcast, but these incredible, brilliant women do it all with style, while drawing the BEST guests! Total brain candy, and helps one deal with today’s oft-depressing events. 12/10!
  • Honey’slLibrary
    Phenomenal show!!
    Guys- please do a mini episode about Arizona!!! Also this show is fantastic, and I more deeply understand our court systems every time I listen. The hosts are funny and approachable, which helps mitigate the absolute horror of the topics they’re exploring. Great podcast.
  • mmTangerine
    Vapid
    These ladies sound like gen z metards. I love PSA and PSW but I can’t stand the gossipy high pitched tenor of these lady’s chit chat. They also have seemingly zero contextual insight. They are completely political commentary with almost zero legalese or legal insight. They were recently admonishing the cover of a justice’s book as being esthetically unpleasant while totally missing the underlying meaning and conceptual context. Go to listen to Amicus with Daliah Lithwick. Daliah offers levity and a touch of humor when approaching the current atrocities of the US Supreme Court
  • DB list user
    Intelligent and Witty
    This is currently my favorite podcast. It’s the perfect balance between entertaining and educational. They’re pretty good about explaining most of the legal terms, providing history about precedents, and explaining about how cases work their way through the courts. Three very intelligent and fun women. I look forward to it every week.
  • Kelsier's Ghost
    Insufferably partisan
    I really tried to focus on the value added here—case synopses and SCOTUS news + relevant background—but the commentary takes partisan to another level. It would be great if the hosts trusted their audience to formulate independent opinions even a tiny bit.
  • CRJJK
    Breyer took note
    Breyer is being interviewed on Amanpour & Co. All book bindings are forward with a diminutive succulent on an eye level shelf! Use your power wisely.
  • Ricaaduh
    Sheer Brilliance!
    This is the best podcast on the US Supreme Court. It’s insightful, intelligent, irreverent and witty. It’s brilliant! Leah, Melissa and Kate bring a rare combination of intellect and humour to their analysis of the major legal issues of the day. A must listen! 5 stars!
  • Cd000007
    Amuse Bouche
    Can we put the phrase amuse bouche to rest please?
  • SanchPa41
    Entertaining and informative
    So glad I caught 2 of the 3 of you on the Daily Show. This is now one of my can’t miss podcasts. Thanks you for keeping us informed in an engaging irreverent manner!
  • Mac_in_504
    Pack the lower courts
    Add about five judges to Amarillo. Add 20 to the fifth circuit. That is all.
  • glocksout
    Stay well informed
    These incredibly smart women are excellent communicators who can break down complex legal issues so someone like me can understand what’s happening in our federal courts.
  • Brendan O'Malley
    So good
    Such a good break down of the issues facing progressive America and the infuriatingly effective legal tactics of the right
  • kai strander
    Best Court Information
    If you wondering what the heck is going on with the courts in the US, this is the place to be. These scholars are top notch and explain things in a way that lay people can understand.
  • Jenserai
    The best
    This is hands down the best podcast covering SCOTUS right now.
  • rawbits
    Excellent ! But include time marks to locate content
    This is super well done but a little frustrating if one wants to locate a particular topic quickly.
  • this show used to be good
    What I expected
    Liberals who don’t live in the real world discussing how superior they are to all the average Americans. Can’t wait till they get what’s coming.
  • MD Pug
    Get ‘em girls
    I love this show. These ladies are great at explaining the court processes, argument consistency and hypocrisy. Plus I’m a liberal so I like the sassy commentary.
  • Suelearns
    Keep informed
    If you want to understand the impact of the decisions of the Supreme Court, this is the podcast to listen to.
  • tivenner1
    Political hyperventilating
    Nearly ZERO analysis or information about Supreme Court decisions, all about the commentators political opinions
  • brownieebatter
    Please take about this!!!
    Please talk about the impact of USA v. Heriberto Carbajal Flores, Range v. Garland, & Atkinson v. Garland. Seeing a lot of disinformation about this! Love your show.
  • WebWraith
    Death Penalty
    I am not for any death penalty. But, the simplest, safest, no pain, quickest option is a projectile to the brain. It is an on/off, awake/unconscious, alive/dead option. Which no governing body in the USA would consider. So, no death penalty. What are/have we been doing with hanging, firing squads, gas chambers, drugs…
  • awryly
    This explains everything
    These brilliant and entertaining hosts and their guests help me understand all of the nuances of the most important cases. The best part is when they help me see where I can take action and where I can find glimmers of hope.
  • Red-8
    Needed
    Smart. Funny. Informative. Depressing.
  • lynnedoodles
    Educational
    Very informative podcast that helps me understand what is happening with the Supreme Court.
  • That nickname’s taken
    Excellent — for lawyers
    …but I, a non-lawyer, had a hard time following much of it because they talk so fast.
  • sooooooooo dissapointed
    Unlistenable 4 me
    Listening to the Trump v Anderson episode, it is long on conclusion and short on argument. The decision is bad, very bad, very very bad. Why is it bad? I heard no argument. Listening to the misinformation episode, the host is a terrible interviewer. I swear, the interviewer talked 5 times longer than the interviewee.
  • Wild Onion Woman
    Great show!
    Thank you for informing your listeners (myself included) about the current events in court decisions affecting our country. I learn so much!
  • KateNevins
    Top
    My favorite podcast, I share every episode with at least one person each week!
  • Laurakkd
    Slow down…
    You guys have some amazing points to contribute as well as key explanations of many legal issues. But you talk too fast. I know there’s a lot to cover but, and I say this as a lawyer, speaking a little more slowly will help your listeners get what you’re saying and understand these complex legal statements—given that most are likely not lawyers!
  • EsaraF
    Love this show!
    I learn so much every week listening to Strict Scrutiny. Thank you!
  • Deljes
    Love listening to this
    I love all three hosts of this podcast, they do a great job of deciphering the actions of the supreme court for a non-legal listener. As the current supreme court takes more and more power upon itself, i find this podcast mandatory and enjoyable listening, including the snark and expletives that inevitably arise. Thank you!
  • ThinkingPositive
    Reasonable Commentary Lacking
    I was hoping the hosts would stick closely to really thoughtful, logical, and reason-based commentary from the progressive left to help frame how someone from that political spectrum might think about SCOTUS decisions. Unfortunately, the episodes quickly devolve into shaming various individuals and groups based on immutable characteristics. This is not intellectual commentary. It’s banter.
  • Meb112862
    Talks way too fast
    This would be a great show if the main speaker would slow down and use an even tone.
  • Vab530
    Listen!!
    Leah, Melissa, and Kate are who you dream you would sound like when talking politics, current events, and social issues at a party. Always informed and ALWAYS entertaining!
  • ratherthan
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Subscribed after learning a host is a VPR fan! Excited to hear some female perspectives on the Supreme Court.
  • Lee0418
    Do yourself a favor.
    Truly brilliant. It’s so hard to fully understand what’s going out there in our judicial branch. These ladies do an excellent job of spelling it out, covering cases before, during, and after. Really such a highlight to my week when a new episode drops. Thank you so much!
  • funguyfromyuggoth
    Informative and educated but not unbiased
    One has to read to the last sentence of this podcast description to unearth the implicit bias of these highly educated, erudite, and people. They are not, however, smarter than SCOTUS justices. I wish they were more upfront with their preconceptions.
  • Dlove1285
    Intelligent & funny!
    Thank you for saving my sanity! Listening to you helps me know I am not alone. Your intellect and wit shines through during each episode.
  • Hopppa
    Fantastic
    Such a great analysis of what’s happening in the Supreme Court. They break down the cases in a way that’s easy to digest, funny and thought-provoking. Obsessed with these ladies!
  • Tata425
    Love this podcast!
    I just found you ladies and I love the podcast. You’ve gif a new fan.
  • A_Elyse
    Best Supreme Court Podcast!!! !
    Fantastico! Hands down the best Supreme Court Podcast available! They do a great comprehensive break down of each case in a clear and effective way while simultaneously commenting about pop culture to make it more entertaining. I always recommend this podcast to people that want to be informed but don’t want to be bored by basic legal jargon. 10/10 recommend!!! !
  • marguerite64
    Unbalanced
    Thought this was going to be a balanced analysis but was disappointed
  • Jriz94
    Crooked Media
    The name explains it all 😆
  • MargueriteMouse
    Love it!!!
    You two are great 👍🏻
  • ThreePart
    Informative, entertaining, and funny
    I couldn’t ask for more in a podcast about this odious Supreme Court. Kate, Leah, and Melissa are fantastic hosts who can effortlessly pivot from a critique on textualism to a making a Beyoncé or Swift pun. Their guests are always fascinating and experts at their fields. I love this pod.
  • ted in providence
    What a tool!
    No better way to understand our least transparent branch of government. Podcast is essential to health democracy!
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