Podcast Episodes

The Oldest Constitutional Question | Interview: Richard Primus

Sarah Isgur and David French invite Richard Primus, author of The Oldest Constitutional Question: Enumeration and Federal Power, to discuss his unorthodox argument that the constitutional system does…

Published on 2 months ago

Superhighways of Foreign Influence

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Sarah Isgur and David French explore the evolving battle over free speech and examine modern threats posed by social media.

The Agenda:
—Rising acceptance …

Published on 2 months ago

Congress Won’t Contradict Trump

When the president orders a strike, who decides if it’s legal? Sarah Isgur and David French unpack the commander in chief’s powers after a hit on an alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel.

The Agen…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Listening to a Justice | Interview: Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett joins Sarah Isgur and David French from the Lawyer’s Room at the Supreme Court. They begin with a lightning round of questions (Emergency docket? Certiorari pr…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Free Speech and ‘The Executive Power’ | FIRE Crossover

David French and Sarah Isgur speak with Nico Perrino to discuss the origin story of Advisory Opinions and the few free speech issues where they disagree with the Foundation for Individual Rights and …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

When Flag Burning Becomes a Crime | Interview: Sanford and Cynthia Levinson

Sarah Isgur and David French talk about flag burning and protected free speech in the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order on the same subject.

Then, husband-wife duo Sanford and Cynthia …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Political Retribution? | Interview: Saikrishna Prakash

Sarah Isgur and David French analyze the legalities of the FBI’s raid on former National Security Adviser John Bolton’s home. Then, an interview with Saikrishna Bangalore Prakash on his forthcoming b…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Are Age Verification Laws Constitutional?

Sarah Isgur and David French analyze Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s concurrence in the NetChoice v. Mississippi case and whether or not states can enforce unconstitutional laws.

The Agenda:
—Battle of the …

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Federalizing D.C. | Live From the Alaska Federal Bar Association

Sarah Isgur and David French break down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching use of executive powers—from calling in the National Guard at home to pushing the limits of tariff authority abroad. Then…

Published on 3 months ago

Hookers and Kushners | Interview: Chris Christie

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joins Sarah Isgur and David French to give advice to all young attorneys and aspiring legal professionals. Plus: some war stories from Trump Force One.

The Agend…

Published on 3 months ago