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Strict Scrutiny

By: Crooked Media
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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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  • Asked and Answered: A Listener Mailbag Episode!

    Asked and Answered: A Listener Mailbag Episode!
    May 6 2024

    Melissa, Leah, and Kate recap oral arguments in cases about unhoused people, immigration, and Starbucks unions. Then, it's our second annual listener mailbag episode! What's the best way to fight against usage of the Comstock Act? Should liberals be using law suits to troll conservatives? Why don't the Democrat-appointed justices speak out about their colleagues' poor behavior? You asked, we answered!

    • Strict Scrutiny will be live at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 13th! Tickets are on sale now. Learn more and get tickets at tribecafilm.com/strict

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • SCOTUS Seems to Normalize Authoritarianism

    SCOTUS Seems to Normalize Authoritarianism
    Apr 29 2024

    Melissa, Leah, and Kate recap the oral arguments in the Idaho case about the legality of abortions in emergency situations, and the case about whether former President Trump is immune from prosecution in the federal election interference case arising out of January 6. It's all very bleak!

    In better news, Strict Scrutiny will be live at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 13th! Tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 30th, at 11am ET. Learn more and get tickets at tribecafilm.com/strict

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Will SCOTUS Let January 6 Defendants Off the Hook?

    Will SCOTUS Let January 6 Defendants Off the Hook?
    Apr 22 2024

    Melissa, Leah, and Kate recap oral arguments in cases about January 6, political corruption, malicious prosecution claims, and the right to counsel. They also break down a batch of decisions, and look ahead to how SCOTUS may address state bans on gender-affirming care.

    • Read Professor Caitlin Millat's op ed in the Los Angeles Times: "As a pregnant law professor in Arizona, I fear the abortion ban"

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    1 hr and 19 mins
Philosophy Political Science Social Sciences
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excellent!!!

Wonderfully detailed and appropriately frustrated. Extremely informative and cathartic listen, I highly recommend this podcast

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Waaaay too many commercials!

What is the ratio of content to advertisements?! Content is good but constantly interrupted by very long and meandering ads.

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Excellant podcast.

This group is both entertaining and informative. I look forward to it on my commute every week.

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Humor and learning

I've learned a lot about how the court functions, or is supposed to function, and laughed so much.

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such a good episode

i love the Dobbs year recap with the guest stars, made my entire week

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Love these brainy badass ladies

Great insights, loads of sarcasm. I look forward to every episode. I used to follow the court on my own but without some legal background it could be really difficult to understand the whys of what's happening.

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Super Accessible for Non-Lawyers

As someone who works in government, but is not a lawyer or any kind of legal scholar, this is a great podcast to get a sense of what SCOTUS has done and what it means for the country. The presenters are very easy to listen to and do a great job explaining everything in an accessible way. Definitely getting caught up on back episodes and looking forward to new ones!

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Strict Scrutiny kicks major retrumplcan ass 👑🙏

this podcast is one word awesome im so happy to have found another pro democracy podcast i will be listening with joy thank you for all you do in the fight for our democratic democracy god bless i give it 10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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