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5-4United States v. SkrmettiThe Supreme Court has made life more difficult for trans children, who are already among the most marginalized groups in the country.If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To hear this and other Premium-only episodes, access to our Slack community, and more, join at fivefourpod.com/support.5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto. Leon Neyfakh provides editorial support. Our researcher is Jonathan DeBruin, and our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy...2025-07-011h 09
Getting Better with Jonathan Van NessWhat the Supreme Court Decision on U.S. v. Skrmetti Really Means with Chase StrangioThis week on The Monday Edit: JVN sat down with Chase Strangio from the ACLU to debrief on last week’s 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court on U.S. v Skrmetti - ruling in favor of continuing Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care. Chase made history in December 2024 as the first openly Trans lawyer to argue in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. All that, plus! JVN and Chris break down the Karen Read verdict.
Chase Strangio is Co-Director of the ACLU’s LGBT & HIV Project as well as a nationally recognized expert on transgender rights. Chase...2025-06-2333 min
Morning WireSCOTUS Upholds Ban on Child Gender ProceduresTennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and patient advocate Chloe Cole join us on the day the Supreme Court released its landmark decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on transgender medical procedures for minors. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.
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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton ShowWeekly Review With Clay and Buck - Hour 3 - TN AG Jonathan Skrmetti on his SCOTUS WinHour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show delivers a powerful and timely discussion centered on major legal, political, and cultural developments shaping America today. Clay Travis, hosting solo while Buck Sexton attends the Cannes Advertising Festival, opens the hour with a deep dive into a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld Tennessee’s law restricting gender transition surgeries for minors. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joins the program to break down the 6-3 decision, emphasizing the legal, medical, and cultural implications of the ruling. Skrmetti highlights the flawed science behind pediatric gender treatments, the growing in...2025-06-2136 min
The Breitbart News Daily PodcastAre We Really Selling Off Federal Land?; Guest: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti on Winning Big Against Childhood Trans Madness in the U.S. Supreme CourtToday's podcast begins with our incredible host, Mike Slater, going over a couple of different news stories with a particular focus on one regarding U.S. Senator Mike Lee's proposal to sell off federal land for "affordable housing". What is that and is it even a good idea. Slater has a TON of thoughts on this and you'll want to hear them.Following the opener, Mike gabs with Jonathan Skrmetti, the great state of Tennessee's Attorney General, about how he and others were able to notch a BIG win against childhood sex change insanity in the U...2025-06-2048 min
Memphis Morning NewsSCOTUS | Tenn. Attorney General Jonathan SkrmettiIn the precedence setting case United States v Skrmetti banning transgender treatments in Tennessee, SCOTUS has ruled in favor of Skrmetti. The AG called Memphis Morning News to discuss the opinion and react to those who say this ban is a loss for all Tennesseans. Support the show: https://www.newstalk989.com/personalities/memphis-morning-news/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-06-1908 min
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton ShowDaily Review With Clay and Buck - Jun 18 2025SCOTUS Transgender Ruling Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show kicks off with Clay Travis broadcasting solo from Washington, D.C., while Buck Sexton is away on business. Clay opens the hour by discussing his time in the Capitol with his son, who is interning for TN Senator Bill Hagerty. He then pivots to a major breaking news story: a landmark 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Tennessee’s law banning gender transition procedures for minors. This decision, which Clay strongly supports, becomes the central focus of the hour. Clay emphasizes the importance of protecting children fr...2025-06-1857 min
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton ShowHour 1 - SCOTUS Transgender RulingHour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show kicks off with Clay Travis broadcasting solo from Washington, D.C., while Buck Sexton is away on business. Clay opens the hour by discussing his time in the Capitol with his son, who is interning for TN Senator Bill Hagerty. He then pivots to a major breaking news story: a landmark 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Tennessee’s law banning gender transition procedures for minors. This decision, which Clay strongly supports, becomes the central focus of the hour. Clay emphasizes the importance of protecting children from irreversible medical pr...2025-06-1836 min
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton ShowHour 2 - Nothing Wrong with DisagreementHour 2 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show dives deep into the latest political developments, national security concerns, and cultural debates shaping America under the leadership of President Donald Trump. Broadcasting from Washington, D.C., Clay Travis opens the hour with a vivid description of the aesthetic upgrades President Trump has made to the White House, including new flagpoles and a gold-embellished Oval Office, as well as plans for an outdoor dining patio inspired by Mar-a-Lago. A major focus of this hour is the Supreme Court’s landmark decision affirming Tennessee’s right to restrict gender transition surgeries for...2025-06-1837 min
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton ShowHour 3 - TN AG Jonathan Skrmetti on his SCOTUS WinHour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show delivers a powerful and timely discussion centered on major legal, political, and cultural developments shaping America today. Clay Travis, hosting solo while Buck Sexton attends the Cannes Advertising Festival, opens the hour with a deep dive into a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld Tennessee’s law restricting gender transition surgeries for minors. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joins the program to break down the 6-3 decision, emphasizing the legal, medical, and cultural implications of the ruling. Skrmetti highlights the flawed science behind pediatric gender treatments, the growing in...2025-06-1836 min
SCOTUS Oral Arguments and OpinionsOpinion Summary: United States v. Skrmetti | Date Decided: 6/18/25 | Case No. 23-477Opinion Summary: United States v. Skrmetti | Date Decided: 6/18/25 | Case No. 23-477 Link to Docket: Here.Question Presented: Whether Tennessee Senate Bill 1 (SBl), which prohibits all medical treatments intended to allow "a minor to identify with, or live as, a purported identity inconsistent with the minor's sex" or to treat "purported discomfort or distress from a discordance between the minor's sex and asserted identity," Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-33-103(a)(1), violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.Holding: SB1 is not subject to heightened scrutiny under the Equal Protection Clause of the F...2025-06-1845 min
Y'all-iticsGender Care, College Sports and Concert Tickets; How Tennessee’s Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is shaping AmericaEARLY RELEASE: You might not know his name and likely have trouble pronouncing it, but you’d better get to know Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti. He has led some landmark legal cases from college sports to concert tickets. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court just ruled in his favor with a precedent setting decision that bans gender affirming care for minors. In a recent trip to Texas, Skrmetti stopped by the Y’all-itics studio to see the Jasons, defend his work and make a ruling on Texas or Tennessee BBQ.
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Jonathan Skrmetti / Tennessee Attorney General2025-06-1838 min
FRC - Washington Watch with Tony PerkinsWarren Davidson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Marziyeh Amirizadeh, Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teichert,On today's program: Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for Ohio's 8th District, responds to the news that U.S. strikes are on the table against Iran and comments on the Senate's changes to the House-passed reconciliation bill. Jonathan Skrmetti,2025-06-1700 min
Washington WatchWarren Davidson, Jonathan Skrmetti, Marziyeh Amirizadeh, John TeichertOn today’s program:
Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 8th District, responds to the news that U.S. strikes are on the table against Iran and comments on the Senate’s changes to the House-passed reconciliation bill.
Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Attorney General, talks about the bipartisan push to stop a little-known portion of the Big Beautiful Bill that would block states from restricting AI.
Marziyeh Amirizadeh, author of “Captive in Iran” and President of New Persia, shares what she’s hearing from people on the ground in Iran in response to the Israeli attacks.
Brigadier General (Ret.) John Teicher...2025-06-1754 min
John Solomon ReportsNavigating the AI Frontier: Law, Ethics, and Future ImpactsTennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, who is at the forefront of pivotal discussions regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence and its implications for the future of America, delves into the challenges of ensuring state-level accountability in the face of rapidly advancing technology, the importance of protecting children from irreversible gender transition treatments, and the ongoing efforts to secure adequate healthcare for 9/11 responders. Skrmetti shares insights on the upcoming Supreme Court case concerning transgender rights and the need for common-sense election integrity laws. Former Trump Press Secretary Sean Spicer reacts to a newly released FBI document showing Fusion GPS contractor N...2025-05-2940 min
AI Lawyer Talking TechMay 19, 2025 - AI and the Evolving Practice of LawWelcome to AI Lawyer Talking Tech, the podcast that delves into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal field. We're seeing AI automate tasks from legal drafting and legal research to case analysis and evaluation, offering the potential for increased efficiency and potentially enhancing access to justice. However, these advancements bring significant challenges, including the risk of AI generating inaccurate information or "hallucinations," underscoring the critical need for thorough verification and human oversight. Pressing ethical considerations around confidentiality and the responsible use of AI are paramount for legal professionals. The legal landscape is also rapidly changing on the regulatory...2025-05-1916 min
The Yaffee ProgramJonathan Skrmetti - 4-1-25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-0115 min
Getting Better with Jonathan Van NessTHE MONDAY EDIT: Watch Out for THIS Supreme Court Ruling on Gender-Affirming CareWelcome to The Monday Edit! This is the official Getting Better companion podcast where JVN and senior producer Chris are diving into all things BTS from the pod, answering listener questions, and breaking down the world at large.
This week, we’re talking: Doechii, Hannah Einbinder’s HRC speech, the White Lotus, the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on U.S. vs. Skrmetti, and the campaign for the Dolly Parton International Airport. Plus: Full video episodes now on YouTube every Monday!
Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Jonathan on Instagram @jvn and...2025-03-3134 min
The Christian Chronicle PodcastEpisode 111: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is in the Supreme Court's biggest transgender case everJonathan Skrmetti (Harpeth Hills Church of Christ), attorney general for the state of Tennessee, is the defendant in what the national media argue is the biggest case of the term for the United States Supreme Court: United States v. Skrmetti. In question is a 2023 Tennessee state law that prevents healthcare professionals from providing gender transition procedures to minors. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Biden administration brought suit against Tennessee for violating the 14th Amendment rights of three teens who seek gender transition p...2025-02-1158 min
The Kevin Roberts ShowJonathan Skrmetti | Fighting Federal Overreach: ESG, Cyber Law, and U.S. v. SkrmettiTennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joins Dr. Roberts for a powerful discussion on the landmark case U.S. v. Skrmetti and the critical battles against federal overreach.
General Skrmetti shares insights into his leadership in defending state sovereignty, tackling ESG mandates, and shaping the future of cyber law. From safeguarding education and healthcare policy to advancing common-sense public policy, this episode dives into the legal fights that will define America’s future.
About General Skrmetti: Jonathan Skrmetti was sworn in to an eight-year term as Tennessee’s Attorney General and Reporter on September 1, 2022.
Prior to his current role, General Skrm...2025-01-1542 minWashington WatchPete Ricketts, Jonathan Skrmetti, Jim Garlow, Isaac SixOn today's program:
Pete Ricketts, U.S. Senator and Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, discusses President Trump’s recent comments on Greenland, Panama, and Canada, as well as President Biden’s decision to release 11 terrorists from Guantanamo Bay.
Jonathan Skrmetti, Tennessee Attorney General, addresses the recent court ruling blocking Tennessee’s porn law and its implications moving forward.
Dr. Jim Garlow, Founder and CEO of Well Versed, talks about the upcoming Inauguration Praise & Prayer Convocation on Sunday, January 19th and the importance of interceding for the nation during this pivotal time.
Isaac Six, Senior Director of Advocacy at Global...2025-01-0854 min
Women for AmericaUS v. Skrmetti: The Case That Could Change Everything Featuring Mario Diaz Esq.In this episode of Women for America, CEO and President Penny Nance and COO and General Counsel Mario Diaz examine United States v. Skrmetti, a pivotal legal case that could reshape access to gender-affirming care for minors. The issue of the case is whether states can ban or restrict transgender surgeries for minors, with Tennessee's Attorney General, Jonathan Skrmetti, challenging such treatments. The case has broad implications for transgender rights and healthcare access, pitting state laws against federal protections for individuals. Join Penny and Mario as they look at the legal arguments made, and analyze the effects transition surgeries may...2024-12-1138 min
Advisory OpinionsCan Tennessee Ban Transgender Care for Minors?Sarah and David are joined by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti to break down United States v. Skrmetti and what it might mean for the future of gender-transition treatment for minors.The Agenda:—How Skrmetti became an AG—United States v. Skrmetti—The Cass Review—The Gorsuch silence—The Equal Protection Clause’s scope—TikTok ban—The flagship debateShow Notes:—Vanderbilt professor’s amicus brief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-101h 20
This Week on Capitol HillUnpacking the House Report on CoronavirusOn the newest edition of THIS WEEK ON THE HILL, host Tony Perkins interviews Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) chairman of the House Select Committee on Coronavirus to update the committee’s findings released this week and why doctors and scientists who have their own political agenda were allowed to direct public health policy during the pandemic. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti weighs in from D.C. on this week’s Supreme Court hearing on his state’s limiting risky and unproven so-called “Transgender” medical procedures for minors. And from London, Peter McInvenna—advisor to the British House...2024-12-0737 minMorning WireLandmark Battle: Skrmetti Defends Law Protecting Minors | 12.7.24Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti shares insights on defending Tennessee’s law protecting minors from irreversible transgender treatments before the Supreme Court. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. Birch Gold: Text "WIRE" to 989898 for your no-cost, no-obligation information kit.
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The Glenn Beck ProgramAre Mystery Drones SPYING on Americans?! | Guests: For King & Country and Jonathan Skrmetti | 12/6/24Random drone sightings are happening in New Jersey, some drones as big as vehicles and sightings lasting for hours. Is the government spying on us? Only 6% of federal employees work in an office, leaving $2 trillion worth of buildings empty. Sara Gonzales, BlazeTV host of "Sara Gonzales Unfiltered," joins to celebrate the current Texas House speaker, Dade Phelan, abandoning his race for a third term after being exposed as a RINO. Sen. Jon Fetterman (D-Pa.) shocked the Right by coming out in support of Elon Musk. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joins to discuss the case going before SCOTUS that...2024-12-062h 08The Glenn Beck ProgramBest of the Program | Guests: Sara Gonzales & Jonathan Skrmetti | 12/6/24Sara Gonzales, BlazeTV host of "Sara Gonzales Unfiltered," joins to celebrate the current Texas House speaker, Dade Phelan, abandoning his race for a third term after being exposed as a RINO. A mysterious stranger infiltrated the studio while Glenn and Stu were broadcasting. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joins to discuss the case going before SCOTUS that aims to protect children from harmful gender-affirming procedures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-12-0645 min
Case in Point: The Legal Show on the Hottest Legal Cases in Politics and Culture#008: Blockbusters, Bans, and the Tennessee Kid: Skrimetti defends state law banning gender interventions for minors at the Supreme Court.On this special episode of Case in Point, Sarah Parshall Perry is joined by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, the named respondent in the biggest case of the Supreme Court's term: United States v. Skrmetti.
The Attorney General talks about the law at the heart of the case, SB 1, talks about the dangers of "gender affirming" care for minors, gives us his impressions from oral arguments, and discusses what's next for his very busy office. 2024-12-0657 min
Court Watch with Alex SwoyerTennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti reacts to Supreme Court hearing state's law banning medical treatments for kids' sex changesTennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined Court Watch host Alex Swoyer to react to the Supreme Court hearing U.S. v. Skrmetti, where the justices are weighing Tennessee's law that bans medical treatment for youth suffering from gender dysphoria and looking to transition. The state law bans puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgery. It was challenged by the Biden Administration and American Civil Liberties Union. 2024-12-0624 min
The Megyn Kelly ShowMAGA vs. Establishment Over Hegseth, and Key SCOTUS Case About Protecting Kids, with Michael Knowles and AG Skrmetti | Ep. 958Megyn Kelly is joined by The Daily Wire's Michael Knowles, host of "The Michael Knowles Show," to talk about whether Pete Hegseth will remain Trump's Defense Secretary nominee, the growing tension between the political establishment on both sides and outsider candidates, why if Hegseth falls RFK Jr. and Tulsi could be next, Sen. Joni Ernst’s is trying to tank the Hegseth nomination behind-the-scenes, whether she wants the job herself, if Ron DeSantis could be swapped in as the nominee or if MAGA will push back, the growing feud between Morning Joe and their guest David Frum, Frum's joke abo...2024-12-051h 40
Problematic WomenUnderstanding the ‘Transgender’ Case Before the Supreme CourtAfter the Civil War, the equal protection clause was added to the Constitution as part of the 14th Amendment to protect the rights of black Americans. Simply stated, the equal protection clause provides that every American is to be treated equally under the law. In the case United States v. Skrmetti, attorneys representing the U.S. government argued Wednesday before the Supreme Court that the clause in the Constitution prevents states from banning transgender medical treatments for minors. (The case, which comes out of Tennessee, is named after that state’s chief law enforcer, Attorney General Jonathan Skrme...2024-12-0557 min
The Texas Values ReportRisky Business: Republican to Walk Plank with Speaker Who Made Deal with a Bunch of DemocratsJoin us on #TexasValuesReport with special guest Representative Tom Oliverson and host Jonathan Covey, Policy Director, Texas Values as they discuss the next Texas Speaker of the House and Texas law protecting children from harmful gender modification procedures and surgeries as it relates to U.S. v. Skrmetti at the U.S. Supreme Court rega rding Tennessee statute enacted to protect children from life-altering surgical and chemical attempted sex-change methods pushed by radical LGBT groups nationwide.
Texas Values joined 10 state policy councils from other states in submitting a legal amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of the challenged...2024-12-0528 min
Supreme Court Oral Arguments[23-477] United States v. SkrmettiUnited States v. Skrmetti
Wikipedia · Justia · Docket · oyez.org
Argued on Dec 4, 2024.
Petitioner: United States of America.Respondent: Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General and Reporter for Tennessee.
Advocates: Elizabeth B. Prelogar (for the Petitioner)
Chase B. Strangio (for the Respondents L.W., et al., supporting the Petitioner)
J. Matthew Rice (for the Respondents Jonathan Skrmetti, et al.)
Facts of the case (from oyez.org)
In 2023, Tennessee and Kentucky passed laws restricting certain medical treatments for transgender minors. These laws prohibited healthcare providers from administering puberty blo...2024-12-042h 21SCOTUS Oral Arguments and OpinionsOral Argument: United States v. Skrmetti | Case No. 23-477 | Date Argued: 12/4/24Case Info: United States v. Skrmetti | Case No. 23-477 | Date Argued: 12/4/24Link to Docket: Here.Question Presented: Whether Tennessee Senate Bill 1 (SBl), which prohibits all medical treatments intended to allow "a minor to identify with, or live as, a purported identity inconsistent with the minor's sex" or to treat "purported discomfort or distress from a discordance between the minor's sex and asserted identity," Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-33-103(a)(1), violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.Holding: Tennessee's law prohibiting certain medical treatments for transgender minors is not subject to heightened s...2024-12-042h 21
You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist138. United States v. Skrmetti: Detransitioners Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case with Diana LutfiIn this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Diana Lutfi, a bioethics and legal scholar, who recently authored an amicus brief on behalf of the detransitioners community in the Supreme Court case, United States of America v. Jonathan Skrmetti. We dive deep into the implications of this landmark case, which challenges Tennessee's prohibition on “gender-affirming care” for minors. Diana explains how this case could set a precedent affecting similar laws in 26 states, raising critical questions about the future of sex trait modification.We discuss the complexities surrounding the concept of "standards of care...2024-12-021h 25
FedSoc EventsFreedom of Thought: On Building a Courageous and Effective CareerAccomplishing anything of significance in this political environment requires courage. The legal industry has a few well-trodden pathways: law school, clerkship, large law firm, and perhaps a brief stint in government. Yet without courage, there is little potential for lasting impact along these pathways. While prior administrations may have emphasized conventional career paths and credentials in their selection process, there is an emerging interest in selecting for courage, independent thought, and sound judgment.But what paths best equip future leaders to accomplish great things in public service? Does the pressure to keep the option to return to a large...2024-11-261h 39
FedSoc EventsPractice Groups: Special Solicitude— Lawsuits Against the Executive Branch and Their FuturesOver the past four years, state attorneys general have brought many significant lawsuits against the Biden administration. From border enforcement and student loan forgiveness, to Title IX rules and environmental regulations, states have brought the executive branch into court over divisive legal questions. Some of these suits remain active. This panel of experts will recap the most notable cases of the past presidential term and discuss what the recent election could mean for the future.Featuring:Mr. T. Elliot Gaiser, Solicitor General, OhioMr. Eric Olson, Former Solicitor General of Colorado; Partner, Olson GrimsleyHon...2024-11-261h 21
Patriot PunkcastPatriot Punkcast #50 - Crime & Punishment with Stewart ParksSupport the Patriot Punk Network: https://PatriotPunkNetwork.com/supportFollow Tennessee News: https://PatriotPunkNetwork.com/newsSubscribe to our Newsletter: https://PatriotPunkNetwork.com/newsletterExpose Corruption: Tips@PatriotPunkNetwork.com
Comptroller's Investigation reveals District Attorney Glenn Funk has been recording conversations, and AG Jonathan Skrmetti says he wont prosecute.
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Mom's For Liberty Williamson County has invited Josh "Pfizer" Brown to speak at their event on Tuesday, October 1st. Josh Brown has been the subject of reporting in...2024-09-301h 47
Citadel DispatchCD137: BITCOIN IN AMERICA WITH GENERAL SKRMETTIJonathan Skrmetti is the Attorney General of Tennessee. Matt Odell is Managing Partner at Ten31 and CoFounder of OpenSats and Bitcoin Park. EPISODE: 137BLOCK: 856800PRICE: 1689 sats per dollarRecorded Live at Bitcoin Park in Nashville: https://bitcoinpark.com support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/stream nostr account: https://primal.net/odell youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatch podcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatch stream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/ join the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com...2024-08-1554 min