Podcast Episodes

Trump's Eligibility, Cash for Clarence, and a Meditation for 2024

Season 5

We're only one week into 2024, and there's so much news to catch up on! Melissa, Leah, and Kate discuss ProPublica's reporting about rich guys giving…

2 years, 2 months ago

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New Year, Same Court

Season 5

To start the new year off right, Jonathan Van Ness joins Kate, Leah, and Melissa to suggest some resolutions for the justices of the Supreme Court.

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2 years, 2 months ago

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Behind the Scenes of Overturning Roe v. Wade

Season 5

Before we settle in for a long winter's nap, we have a LOT to catch up on. First, Jodi Kantor joins the pod to talk about her reporting, with Adam Li…

2 years, 3 months ago

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Fake Cases, Fake Facts, Real Implications

Season 5

Melissa, Kate, and Leah recap arguments in a big tax case, Moore v. United States, and a bankruptcy case involving Purdue Pharma and the Sackler fami…

2 years, 3 months ago

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Taking a Hatchet to Government Agencies

Season 5

Leah, Melissa, and Kate recap the arguments in the hugely important administrative law case, SEC v. Jarkesy. Plus, they welcome Oona Hathaway and Sam…

2 years, 3 months ago

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A Deregulatory Sh*t Show Waiting to Happen

Season 5

For its final sitting of 2023, the Supreme Court will hear cases on the Armed Career Criminal Act, double jeopardy, and whether the government is, we…

2 years, 4 months ago

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A Code of Misconduct

Season 5

After months of public pressure, the Supreme Court has released its newly adopted code of ethics. But it leaves a lot to be desired! Melissa, Kate, a…

2 years, 4 months ago

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The Supreme Court's Second Amendment Mess

Season 5

Kate, Melissa, and Leah recap the arguments in United States v. Rahimi, the case about the constitutionality of gun regulations, featuring diss track…

2 years, 4 months ago

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Doing Government on Twitter

Season 5

Melissa, Leah, and Kate recap cases the Supreme Court heard last week about whether government officials can block people on social media platforms. …

2 years, 4 months ago

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Trump's Legal Defense is Dumb AF

Season 5

Leah, Melissa, and Kate get up to date on the various cases against former President Trump and analyze the arguments being brought in his defense. Pl…

2 years, 5 months ago

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