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Chew's Views with Richard Chew (Featured Interviews)WCPT 820 Interview: Leah LitmanRichard Chew is joined by Leah Litman, professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School, author of “Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes” and co-host of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast. Catch "Chew's Views with Richard Chew” weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/chews-views).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-01-1522 min
America at a CrossroadsLeah Litman with Madeleine Brand | Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad VibesHow is the Supreme Court really operating today—and what does it mean for American democracy?In this episode of America at a Crossroads, legal scholar Leah Litman, professor of law at the University of Michigan and co-host of Strict Scrutiny, joins journalist Madeleine Brand for a timely conversation about the modern Supreme Court and the forces shaping its decisions.Drawing from her New York Times bestselling book Lawless, Litman argues that the Court is increasingly driven by conservative grievance, fringe legal theories, and ideological outcomes rather than consistent legal principles. The discussion explores how th...
2026-01-0857 min
The Oath and The OfficeTrump’s Supreme Court Power Grab (with Leah Litman)Leah Litman — University of Michigan law professor and constitutional law expert — joins Corey Brettschneider and cohost John Fugelsang to explain how the Supreme Court may be clearing the way for Donald Trump to fire independent regulators at will. She breaks down the Court’s turn toward the unitary executive, what that means for Trump’s control over the executive branch, what’s at stake in the coming fight over birthright citizenship, and where she still sees possibilities for court reform.Corey and John open the episode by unpacking the stakes of a recently heard case on independent agencies, its impact...
2025-12-1151 min
Bulwark TakesAlina Habba's Appointment Ruled Unlawful (w/ Leah Litman)Andrew Egger is joined by law professor and constitutional law expert Leah Litman to discuss why the court rejected Habba’s appointment, how it fits into Trump’s larger strategy to pack DOJ offices with loyalists, and what it could mean if the cases reach the Supreme Court.Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES. Promo Code BULWARKTAKES
2025-12-0218 min
Bulwark+ TakesAlina Habba's Appointment Ruled Unlawful (w/ Leah Litman)This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comAndrew Egger is joined by law professor and constitutional law expert Leah Litman to discuss why the court rejected Habba’s appointment, how it fits into Trump’s larger strategy to pack DOJ offices with loyalists, and what it could mean if the cases reach the Supreme Court.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the co...
2025-12-0208 minThe BulwarkAlina Habba's Appointment Ruled Unlawful (w/ Leah Litman)This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comAndrew Egger is joined by law professor and constitutional law expert Leah Litman to discuss why the court rejected Habba’s appointment, how it fits into Trump’s larger strategy to pack DOJ offices with loyalists, and what it could mean if the cases reach the Supreme Court.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Don’t care for video? Use the co...
2025-12-0208 min
ELB PodcastELB Podcast 7:2: Leah Litman: (When) Is the Supreme Court “Lawless?”How has the Supreme Court moved to the right in areas including voting rights and campaign finance?
What is happening with “shadow docket” rulings of the Supreme Court, and what does that tell us about the relationship between the Court and President Trump?
How should we understand how the Supreme Court has and should make decisions in its most controversial cases?
On Season 7, Episode 2 of the ELB Podcast, we speak with Michigan law professor Leah Litman, author of the new book, “Lawless.”
2025-10-2354 min
The TentLeah Litman on Justice in AmericaLeah Litman, professor of law and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, joins the show to talk about the weaponization of government under the Trump administration and the Department of Justice's indictment of James Comey. Leah and Colin also discuss the state of American democracy, the government shutdown, and the start of the new Supreme Court term.
2025-10-0134 min
Straight White American JesusLeah Litman on the Grievance and Conspiracy Theories That Run SCOTUSIn this episode of 'Straight White American Jesus,' host Brad Onishi welcomes Leah Litman, a professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School , author of "Lawless," and co-host of the podcast 'Strict Scrutiny.' They discuss the political nature of the Supreme Court. Litman highlights conservative grievances, the rise of conspiracy theories influenced by these grievances, and the implications for judicial decisions affecting voting rights, LGBT equality, and reproductive rights. They explore the detrimental impact of originalism and the influence of the Federalist Society on judicial appointments. The conversation concludes with potential reforms to democratize the...
2025-08-1136 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusLeah Litman on the Grievance and Conspiracy Theories That Run SCOTUSIn this episode of 'Straight White American Jesus,' host Brad Onishi welcomes Leah Litman, a professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School , author of "Lawless," and co-host of the podcast 'Strict Scrutiny.' They discuss the political nature of the Supreme Court. Litman highlights conservative grievances, the rise of conspiracy theories influenced by these grievances, and the implications for judicial decisions affecting voting rights, LGBT equality, and reproductive rights. They explore the detrimental impact of originalism and the influence of the Federalist Society on judicial appointments. The conversation concludes with potential reforms to democratize the...
2025-08-1136 min
The Back Room with Andy OstroyLeah Litman on Epstein, DOJ Weaponizing, Texas Redistricting, Emil Bove, the Supreme Court and MoreLeah Litman is a professor of law at the University of Michigan and a former Supreme Court clerk. In addition to co-hosting Strict Scrutiny, she writes frequently about the Court for media outlets including The Washington Post, Slate, and The Atlantic, among others, and has appeared as a commentator on NPR and MSNBC, in addition to other venues. She has received the Ruth Bader Ginsburg award for her “scholarly excellence” from the American Constitution Society and published in top law reviews. Her new book is LAWLESS: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes.
2025-08-0955 min
Perfect Union PendingLAWLESS: Professor Leah Litman on SCOTUS, Legitimacy, and How to Fight BackIn this episode of Democracy Matters, attorney and host Taylor Darcy sits down with renowned constitutional law scholar Professor Leah Litman—co-host of Strict Scrutiny and author of the new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes.Together, they examine the Supreme Court's growing legitimacy crisis and what it means for the rule of law, American democracy, and the future of civil rights. From the Dobbs decision to the recent immunity ruling, Professor Litman outlines how the Court increasingly acts like a political institution and what we can do ab...
2025-07-2446 min
The Intercept BriefingTRAILER: Executive Lawlessness: Leah Litman on the Supreme Court Enabling Presidential OverreachThis week on The Intercept Briefing, newsroom counsel and correspondent Shawn Musgrave speaks with professor and attorney Leah Litman and politics reporter Jessica Washington about how the Supreme Court’s right-wing supermajority is laying the legal foundation for unchecked executive lawlessness — and signaling to Trump that it won’t stand in his way. Listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-2201 min
Arroe Collins View From The Writing InstrumentLawless From Leah Litman How The Supreme Court Runs On Conservative Grievance Fringe Theories And Bad VibesSomething is deeply rotten at the Supreme Court. How did we get here and what can we do about it? Crooked Media podcast host Leah Litman shines a light on the unabashed lawlessness embraced by conservative Supreme Court justices and shows us how to fight back.With the gravitas of Joan Biskupic and the irreverence of Elie Mystal, Leah Litman brings her signature wit to the question of what's gone wrong at One First Street. In Lawless, she argues that the Supreme Court is no longer practicing law; it's running on vibes. By "vibes," Litman means legal-ish claims that repackage the...
2025-07-2019 min
Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally UncutLawless From Leah Litman How The Supreme Court Runs On Conservative Grievance Fringe Theories And Bad VibesSomething is deeply rotten at the Supreme Court. How did we get here and what can we do about it? Crooked Media podcast host Leah Litman shines a light on the unabashed lawlessness embraced by conservative Supreme Court justices and shows us how to fight back.With the gravitas of Joan Biskupic and the irreverence of Elie Mystal, Leah Litman brings her signature wit to the question of what's gone wrong at One First Street. In Lawless, she argues that the Supreme Court is no longer practicing law; it's running on vibes. By "vibes," Litman means legal-ish claims that repackage the...
2025-07-1819 min
Arroe Collins Like Its Live Unplugged And Totally UncutLawless From Leah Litman How The Supreme Court Runs On Conservative Grievance Fringe Theories And Bad VibesSomething is deeply rotten at the Supreme Court. How did we get here and what can we do about it? Crooked Media podcast host Leah Litman shines a light on the unabashed lawlessness embraced by conservative Supreme Court justices and shows us how to fight back.With the gravitas of Joan Biskupic and the irreverence of Elie Mystal, Leah Litman brings her signature wit to the question of what's gone wrong at One First Street. In Lawless, she argues that the Supreme Court is no longer practicing law; it's running on vibes. By "vibes," Litman means legal-ish claims that rep...
2025-07-1819 min
The Political Scene | The New YorkerLeah Litman on Trump’s Supreme CourtThe Washington Roundtable’s Jane Mayer interviews Leah Litman, a law professor at the University of Michigan, a co-host of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast, and the author of “Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes.” Litman analyzes the wave of victories that the Court has given President Trump’s second Administration—on both its regular docket and its so-called shadow docket—and how outside influence seeps into the Court’s decision-making. Plus, how to parse the dissenting Justices’ language to understand what is happening behind closed doors at the Court.This week’...
2025-07-1846 min
The Intercept BriefingExecutive Lawlessness: Leah Litman on the Supreme Court Enabling Presidential OverreachDuring Donald Trump’s first term, the Supreme Court made some effort to check his power. But that era is over. The court has ruled that Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions he took as president, including for his role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and it just wrapped its latest term by restricting lower courts' power to block his unlawful orders on issues like birthright citizenship, abortion care, and immigrants’ basic rights. “What the Supreme Court did is it limited lower courts’ ability to use what has been the most effective tool that lower courts hav...
2025-07-1838 min
The Illegal News with Sarah LongwellWhy The Supreme Court Is Broken (w/ Leah Litman)Sarah Longwell is joined by Leah Litman, professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, to discuss the Supreme Court's troubling shift toward partisanship, Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s ideological battles, and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s decision to openly criticize the Court’s Trump-friendly rulings. Can anything fix the Supreme Court? Litman shares solutions—and why she thinks it’s past time to get angry.Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ASKGEORGE at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod #sponsoredUpgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https...
2025-07-1841 min
Talking FedsSupreme Court Roundup: Revenge of the SixIt’s our annual end-of-term Supreme Court special episode, with a roundtable of three of the most eminent Court watchers in the country: Leah Litman, Melissa Murray, and
Stephen Vladeck. The nationwide injunction case capped off a conservative juggernaut of a term in which the 6 conservative justices expanded Executive power, contracted individual rights, augmented the Court’s own power vis-a-vis lower courts, and pretty much had their way in all important cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-07-0756 min
American FrictionInside America's "lawless" Supreme Court – with Leah LitmanThe US Supreme Court hasn’t been working well of late. To discuss why it’s so malfunctioning, Jarv speaks to Leah Litman, author of Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes.
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2025-06-3034 min
The God PodLeah Litman Tells Us How We Can Beat the Supreme CourtDear Humans, With the way the Supreme Court is currently stacked, it may feel like the judicial system in America is hopeless, but today's guest is here to make Me and Jesus feel better! Today on The God Pod we're joined by Leah Litman, author of the new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes (Find it at your favorite bookstore, including Bookshop.org!). We discuss: Aspects of America's political system that give Leah hope for the future. The latest Supreme...
2025-06-251h 00The Back Room with Andy OstroyLeah Litman on Trump's Legal Cases, his Humiliating Parade, the No Kings Protests, and her Scorching New Book on the Supreme Court. And, Taylor Swift Too!Leah Litman is a professor of law at the University of Michigan and a former Supreme Court clerk. In addition to co-hosting Strict Scrutiny, she writes frequently about the Court for media outlets including The Washington Post, Slate, and The Atlantic, among others, and has appeared as a commentator on NPR and MSNBC, in addition to other venues. She has received the Ruth Bader Ginsburg award for her “scholarly excellence” from the American Constitution Society and published in top law reviews. Her new book is LAWLESS: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes.
2025-06-211h 05
Future HindsightThe Lawless Court: Leah LitmanWe discuss how the Supreme Court's lawlessness is fueled by the conservative grievance mindset where Republicans believe they are victims of laws they don't agree with. The Supreme Court has played an important role in enabling the current administration's actions. Leah's civic action toolkit recommendations are: Get educated on the Supreme Court! Read Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes Leah Litman is co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, professor of law at the University of Michigan and form...
2025-06-1944 minFuture HindsightThe Lawless Court: Leah LitmanWe discuss how the Supreme Court's lawlessness is fueled by the conservative grievance mindset where Republicans believe they are victims of laws they don't agree with. The Supreme Court has played an important role in enabling the current administration's actions. Leah's civic action toolkit recommendations are: Get educated on the Supreme Court! Read Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes Leah Litman is co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, professor of law at the University of Michigan and form...
2025-06-1944 minFuture HindsightThe Lawless Court: Leah LitmanWe discuss how the Supreme Court's lawlessness is fueled by the conservative grievance mindset where Republicans believe they are victims of laws they don't agree with. The Supreme Court has played an important role in enabling the current administration's actions. Leah's civic action toolkit recommendations are: Get educated on the Supreme Court! Read Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes Leah Litman is co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, professor of law at the University of Michigan and form...
2025-06-1944 min
The Week on WURDLeah Litman; Meg Berlin; Keir Bradford-GreyLeah Litman, author and law professor at the University of Michigan, joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss the Supreme Court’s increasingly conservative leanings and her view that the political system selectively protects certain groups.Meg Berlin, organizer of the “No Kings Coalition” march, spoke with Wake Up With WURD about the demonstration’s anti-Trump focus and its push to stop a Senate bill threatening major cuts to Medicaid and food assistance for millions.Attorney Keir Bradford-Grey, head of civil rights litigation at Marrone Law Firm, appeared on Evening WURDs to unpack a Ph...
2025-06-181h 00
The Joy Reid ShowThe Impact of Political Ideology on Violence ft. Keith Ellison & Leah Litman | The Joy Reid ShowThe conversation delves into the rising political violence in the U.S., particularly following the assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman. Attorney General Keith Ellison reflects on the implications of such violence, the role of law enforcement, and the impact of social media rhetoric. Leah Litman discusses the Supreme Court's conservative majority and its effects on civil rights, as well as the responsibilities of corporations in today's political climate. Ellison emphasizes the need for accountability and the dangers of unchecked political ideologies.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Political Violence and Its Consequences
03:08 - The Legacy of Melissa Hortman
06:02 - The...
2025-06-1843 min
Defending Democracy with Marc EliasThe Supreme Court's Powered by GOP Lies and Bad Vibes | "Strict Scrutiny" Host Leah LitmanAs Republicans work on betraying the American people, Democrats are finding a path forward. "Strict Scrutiny" host and Michigan Law Professor Leah Litman joins Marc to discuss the Supreme Court’s long game, teaching constitutional law during a constitutional crisis, and the search for the Democratic Joe Rogan.
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2025-06-1540 min
Politics and Prose PresentsLeah Litman — Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes - with Representative Jamie RaskinWith the gravitas of Joan Biskupic and the irreverence of Elie Mystal, Leah Litman brings her signature wit to the question of what's gone wrong at One First Street. In Lawless, she argues that the Supreme Court is no longer practicing law; it's running on vibes. By "vibes," Litman means legal-ish claims that repackage the politics of conservative grievance and dress them up in robes. Major decisions adopt the language and posture of the law, while in fact displaying a commitment to protecting a single minority: the religious conservatives and Republican officials whose views are no longer s...
2025-06-061h 08
The Daily Show: Ears EditionElon Musk "Butthurt" Over Trump Bill, Meet Tim Pool | Leah Litman on "Lawless" SCOTUSMichael Kosta dives into the fallout of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Elon slamming the “sprawling spending bill" and turning on Trump, Democrats backing Elon’s criticisms, and Marjorie Taylor Greene revealing she never read it in the first place. Plus, the Big Beautiful Bill (Troy Iwata) claps back at all the new haters. The Trump administration has pushed out legacy media outlets from the White House press room in favor of more conspiratorial right-wing "new media" figures like Tim Pool: a conservative YouTuber and podcaster passionate about stroking Trump's ego and delivering truthful reporting sponsored by Russia...
2025-06-0534 min
The GistGetting on Leah Litman's CaseLaw Professor Leah Litman, author of Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes argues that the current Supreme Court operates as a vessel for conservative grievance, with its most consequential 6–3 rulings forming the true shape of its ideological project. Litman insists those rulings matter more than any others—but is that because they affect more lives, or because non-6–3 decisions muddy the thesis? Along the way, she’s not afraid to indulge in snark and overstatement—defending her “vibes-forward” tone as capturing a kind of deeper reality. Mike subjects this vibes-nalysis to a bit of strict...
2025-06-0527 min
Commonwealth Club of California PodcastLeah Litman: Disorder in the CourtSomething is deeply rotten at the Supreme Court, says Leah Litman, an attorney and law professor at the University of Michigan. How did we get here and what can we do about it? Litman shines a light on what she calls the unabashed lawlessness embraced by conservative Supreme Court justices and shows people how to fight back.
With the gravitas of Joan Biskupic and the irreverence of Elie Mystal, Leah Litman brings her signature wit to the question of what’s gone wrong at One First Street. Drawing on her new book Lawless, she argues that the Sup...
2025-05-291h 07
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics PodcastLaw Prof. Leah Litman Accuses SCOTUS of Running On “No Law, Just Vibes”Why does one legal analyst say that the current Supreme Court is operating under a doctrine akin to “no law, just vibes?”On Today's Show:Leah Litman, professor of law at the University of Michigan and a former Supreme Court clerk, co-host of the podcast "Strict Scrutiny" and the author of Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes (Atria/One Signal Publishers, 2025), offers her take on the current Supreme Court, the major decisions coming this term.
2025-05-2820 min
American Fever DreamHow The Supreme Court Got Hijacked: Leah Litman Breaks It DownThis week, Sami sits down with Strict Scrutiny's Leah Litman to discuss her new book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. They unpack the chaos that is the Supreme Court and what can be done to fight back.
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2025-05-2744 min
The Daily BeansFringe Theories And Bad Vibes (feat. Leah Litman)Monday, May 19th, 2025Today, the supreme court extends it’s temporary block on the removal of detainees in the Northern District of Texas under the Alien Enemies Act proclamation; the Republican bill for billionaires is killed in committee; Trump’s FEMA admits it has no plan for hurricane season; DHS asks for 20K National Guard troops to assist ICE; HHS reinstates hundreds of health care workers; an appeals court has lifted the block on Trump’s executive order targeting federal worker unions; the DoJ is going to permit the sale of a device that turns guns into automat...
2025-05-1947 min
C-SPAN BookshelfAW: Leah Litman, "Lawless - How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes"University of Michigan law professor Leah Litman explains why she believes the Supreme Court isn't making rulings based on legal principles. She was interviewed by author and Nation Magazine justice correspondent Elie Mystal.
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2025-05-191h 00
After WordsLeah Litman, "Lawless - How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes"University of Michigan law professor Leah Litman explains why she believes the Supreme Court isn't making rulings based on legal principles. She was interviewed by author and Nation Magazine justice correspondent Elie Mystal.
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2025-05-191h 00
The Michael Steele PodcastThe Supreme Court's Conservative Agenda (with Leah Litman)Michael Steele speaks with Leah Litman about her new book, "Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes." The pair discuss the influence of money on the Supreme Court, how conservative justices use originalism to advance their ideological agenda and how the Supreme Court has evolved since Clarence Thomas and Sam Alito were appointed. Plus, Leah discusses what Game of Thrones and Means Girls have in common with The Supreme Court.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Lawless-Supreme-Conservative-Grievance-Theories/dp/1668054620If you enjoyed this podcast, be...
2025-05-171h 02
Arroe Collins Like It's LiveLawless From Leah Litman How The Supreme Court Runs On Conservative Grievance Fringe Theories And Bad VibesSomething is deeply rotten at the Supreme Court. How did we get here and what can we do about it? Crooked Media podcast host Leah Litman shines a light on the unabashed lawlessness embraced by conservative Supreme Court justices and shows us how to fight back.With the gravitas of Joan Biskupic and the irreverence of Elie Mystal, Leah Litman brings her signature wit to the question of what's gone wrong at One First Street. In Lawless, she argues that the Supreme Court is no longer practicing law; it's running on vibes. By "vibes," Litman means legal-ish claims that repackage the...
2025-05-1719 min
Law and ChaosEp 133 — The Supreme Court is LAWLESS (feat. Leah Litman)Today, Liz and Andrew interview Prof. Leah Litman about her book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. And, as if to prove the point, the Supreme Court today entertained absolutely nonsense arguments in the birthright citizenship cases about how district courts can't issue the kind of injunctions they've issued for the past two centuries because it would make Trump sad. Links: Leah Litman's Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes https://www.amazon.com/La...
2025-05-161h 01
Village Well PodcastHow the Supreme Court Became Lawless with Leah LitmanThis week on the pod, Josh and Sam sat down with Professor Leah Litman to talk about her new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. Leah is a professor of Law at the University of Michigan and co-host of the legal podcast Strict Scrutiny. She has a gift for breaking down complicated legal decisions into straightforward summaries, and she sprinkles in a healthy dose of pop culture along the way. We hope you enjoy!Grab your copy of Lawless HERE...
2025-05-1540 min
KQED's ForumRunning on ‘Vibes’: Leah Litman on the Supreme Court’s Grievance PoliticsIn recent years the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority has struck down the constitutional right to abortion, delivered a blow to the administrative state and ended affirmative action at universities. To Michigan law professor Leah Litman, it’s not just conservative legal theory that’s driving the Court’s decisions. “The Supreme Court is running on conservative grievance, fringe theories and bad vibes,” Litman writes in her new book “Lawless.” We talk to Litman about the political and personal dynamics dictating judicial outcomes and review key cases before the Court.
Guests:
Le...
2025-05-1457 min
The Bulwark PodcastLeah Litman and Andrew Egger: Grievance All the Way DownThe five men on the Supreme Court are so easily triggered and seem to be making law based on their emotional needs. Meanwhile, they also see discrimination in some of the best things about America—like equality or the First Amendment's Establishment Clause. And at the White House, the press office got totally bored with the worshipful questions from MAGA media and invited The Bulwark's Andrew Egger over—so Karoline Leavitt could mix it up with a reporter who'd definitely ask tough questions. Plus, Trump's crypto grift reaches new heights, Gorsuch is oddly obsessed with the EPA, and the toadies are...
2025-05-141h 05
Keen On AmericaEpisode 2533: Leah Litman on the Bad Vibes of the Supreme CourtIt’s probably not news that today’s Supreme Court runs on crazy conservative grudges and even crazier patrimonial fringe theories. But according to Leah Litman, Crooked Media podcaster and author of Lawless, the Supreme Court in Trump’s America is most defined by what she memorably identifies as “bad vibes” (ie: feelings and anxieties). Litman argues these vibes reflect Republican anxieties about America's increasing cultural diversity and long term shift to a more progressive consensus. Litman characterizes the Roberts’ Supreme Court as implementing a "vindictive patriarchy" that seeks to return women to traditional roles. She criticizes Court decisions on voting ri...
2025-05-1439 min
On The Issues With Michele GoodwinNo Law, Just (Bad) Vibes: at the Supreme Court with Leah LitmanOver the past few years, many of us have noticed some (bad) vibes coming from the Supreme Court: sketchy decisions on a number of fronts, from presidential immunity to abortion, agency authority, and more. Today, we take a look at those vibes with one of our favorite guests: Professor Leah Litman, who is the author of the new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. Professor Litman joins us to talk about the Court’s “Ken-surrection,” what another Trump term means for the Court, and her fabulous new book. Joining...
2025-05-1430 min
Fifteen Minutes of FeminismNo Law, Just (Bad) Vibes: at the Supreme Court with Leah LitmanOver the past few years, many of us have noticed some (bad) vibes coming from the Supreme Court: sketchy decisions on a number of fronts, from presidential immunity to abortion, agency authority, and more. Today, we take a look at those vibes with one of our favorite guests: Professor Leah Litman, who is the author of the new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. Professor Litman joins us to talk about the Court’s “Ken-surrection,” what another Trump term means for the Court, and her fabulous new book. Joining...
2025-05-1330 min
Opening ArgumentsThe Supreme Court Sucks. But at Least We Can Talk to Leah Litman About It!OA1157 - Leah Litman is a co-host of Crooked Media’s Strict Scrutiny podcast and professor at University of Michigan Law School, and most recently the author of Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. We are pleased to welcome Professor Litman to discuss everything from what it’s like to teach American Constitutional law 2025 to what the Supreme Court has in common with the Bluth family. Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes, Leah Litman (2025) Check out the OA Linktree for a...
2025-05-1343 min
Dive Into This Immersive Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Lawless by Leah LitmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/45531to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Lawless
Author: Leah Litman
Narrator: Leah Litman
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
Release date: 05-13-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 70 ratings
Genres: Law
Publisher's Summary:
With the gravitas of Joan Biskupic and the irreverence of Elie Mystal, Leah Litman brings her signature wit to the question of what’s gone wrong at One First Street. In Lawless, she argues that the Supreme Court is no longer practicing law; it’s running on vibes. By “vibes,” Litman means legal-ish claims that repackage the politics of conservative grievance and dress them up...
2025-05-137h 53Embrace This Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook — Perfect While Cooking.Lawless by Leah LitmanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/46075to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Lawless
Author: Leah Litman
Narrator: Leah Litman
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
Release date: 05-13-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 70 ratings
Genres: Politics & Government
Publisher's Summary:
With the gravitas of Joan Biskupic and the irreverence of Elie Mystal, Leah Litman brings her signature wit to the question of what’s gone wrong at One First Street. In Lawless, she argues that the Supreme Court is no longer practicing law; it’s running on vibes. By “vibes,” Litman means legal-ish claims that repackage the politics of conservative grievance and dress th...
2025-05-137h 53
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-FastRick Wilson & Leah LitmanThe Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines President Trump’s latest corruption in broad daylight. Strict Scrutiny co-host Leah Litman details her new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-05-1243 min
Talking FedsBad Vibes at the High Court
Harry talks at length with Leah Litman about her new book on the Supreme Court, “Lawless” The book is a funny but biting look at the Court’s recent cases in a series of hot-button areas, including voting rights, abortion, and money in politics. Litman (no relation!) contends that the Court is driven mainly by the sentiments and political views of the Republican Party. The two Litmans explore her general approach to analyzing the Court as well as cases in several of the areas of focus on the book. They move at the end to Leah’s ideas for constructi...
2025-05-0858 min
Stay Tuned with PreetHow SCOTUS Became Your Weird Fringe Theorist Uncle (with Leah Litman)Is the Supreme Court turning fringe legal theories into the law of the land? Constitutional law professor and Strict Scrutiny co-host Leah Litman joins Preet to talk about the nature of the Supreme Court’s conservative agenda, the biggest cases before the Court this year, and her new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Came to Run on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and... Bad Vibes.
Plus, Preet answers questions about whether anyone without a law degree has served as a Supreme Court justice, and whether a district court could disregard a Supreme Court ruling.
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2025-05-081h 15
CAFE InsiderBonus: Does SCOTUS Care About Public Opinion? (with Leah Litman)In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and constitutional law professor Leah Litman discuss whether public opinion matters to the Supreme Court.Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #AskPreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
2025-05-0803 minCAFE InsiderBonus: Does SCOTUS Care About Public Opinion? (with Leah Litman)In this bonus from Stay Tuned, Preet and constitutional law professor Leah Litman discuss whether public opinion matters to the Supreme Court.Thank you for being a member of the CAFE Insider community.Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #AskPreet, email us at letters@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
2025-05-0803 minThe Oath and The OfficeBad Vibes & Broken Oaths (with Leah Litman)Law professor Leah Litman (University of Michigan) – co-host of Strict Scrutiny – joins co-hosts Corey Brettschneider and John Fugelsang on The Oath and The Office for an urgent, witty deep-dive into the chaos at the heart of American law and democracy. Litman discusses her new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes, shredding the myth of a neutral Court. Litman compares today’s conservative-dominated Supreme Court to Patrick Bateman in American Psycho – outwardly polished but fueled by disturbing impulses. With principled passion and humor, she unpacks the so-called “Kensurrection” and reflects on the toxic legacy...
2025-05-0858 min
Lady to Lady"Crunch Wrap Supreme Court" ft. Leah LitmanLeah Litman (@profleahlitman) joins the ladies to talk about her new book Lawless about The Supreme Court, what the current state of the government is and what people can do to fight back. They then play Do You Believe and answer a lady problem about a co-worker calling someone by the wrong name!Have a lady problem that needs answering? Send the ladies an email at: ladytoladycomedy@gmail.com or, better yet, leave us a voicemail at (323) 6BUTT30!Join us over at Patreon.com/LadytoLady to get access to ad-free episodes, exclusive merch, and more! ...
2025-05-071h 08
Larry Wilmore: Black on the AirLeah Litman on ‘Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes’Larry is joined by professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School and co-host of the podcast ‘Strict Scrutiny’, Leah Litman, to discuss her forthcoming book ‘Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes’, publishing on May 13th. They begin their conversation by talking about how the politicization of modern Supreme Court operations inspired her book, and shining a light on the history of the conservative right’s use of Roe v. Wade as a stepping stone to further their patriarchal influence on the U.S’s civil rights policies. This leads to a d...
2025-05-041h 01
The Heart of BusinessBuilding Community in the Digital Age: Leah Litman's Vision for College Peer GroupsLeah Litman, the youngest certified facilitator with the International Facilitators Organization (IFO), is on a mission to transform the college experience through structured peer forums. In this thought-provoking conversation with host Mo Fatalbab, Leah reveals how her psychology background at Tulane University intersects perfectly with her passion for creating authentic connection among students.The digital generation faces a unique paradox – constantly connected yet profoundly isolated. As Leah observes, "Everyone's communicated and connected online, but not necessarily in real life." This disconnection has left many students feeling lost, especially in the wake of the pandemic. Drawing on neuroscience in...
2025-04-1715 min
Forever35Episode 336: How To Stay Politically Engaged Without Going Crazy with Leah LitmanDoree and Elise speak with University of Michigan Law School Professor and Strict Scrutiny podcaster Leah Litman about the incoming Trump Administration. She discusses how you don’t have to accept the inevitable, how you can politically “gum up the works” of government as a form of resistance, the top three things to look out for as the Trump Administration takes over, and a solution to being involved when you only want to curl up in the fetal position.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach Doree & Elise at 781-591-0390. You ca...
2025-01-2050 min
The AmendmentOur Future Under Trump with Leah LitmanDonald Trump has won a second term in office. Leah Litman, a University of Michigan Law Professor and co-host of the legal podcast Strict Scrutiny, joins Errin to break down election night. They respond to preliminary exit poll data, split ticket voting on abortion access, and the impact of another Trump presidency on America’s judicial system. Follow Leah Litman on X, @LeahLitman, listen to her on the Strict Scrutiny podcast. Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Fol...
2024-11-0733 min
How To Not Lose Your Sh!tA Mutual Distaste for the Patriarchy (with Leah Litman, Melissa Murray, and Zarina Syed)The election is only 4 weeks away now (!!!!) which means that we have less than 26 days to have some important conversations with the people in our lives. There are so many things to talk about: abortion access, gun violence, voting rights, the economy, immigration… and, as we discuss this week on the pod, the Supreme Court.Since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe vs Wade, the Supreme Court has been on all of our minds. But the truth is, Dobbs is just one of many recent rulings that have changed our democracy for the worse.We’re join...
2024-10-0953 min
Kim Moffat is a FanLeah LitmanOur second Strict Scrutiny guest is here! Leah Litman talks about Supreme Court reform, the power of your vote, and why Taylor should drop Reputation TV ASAP for the sake of democracy.
2024-10-0334 min
Gabbing with GibTom Sandoval Sues Ariana Madix: Breaking Down His Lawsuit with Professor Leah Litman of 'Strict Scrutiny'"Strict Scrutiny" co-host and law professor Leah Litman returns to "Gabbing with Gib" to unpack the unexpected news that Tom Sandoval has sued Ariana Madix. In addition to breaking down his new lawsuit, Leah also gives insight into that latest in Rachel Leviss' lawsuit against Tom and Ariana following another major update last week.
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2024-07-1825 min
Factually! with Adam ConoverWTF did the Supreme Court Just Do with Leah Litman and Kate Shaw of Strict ScrutinyThe latest round of Supreme Court decisions will radically reshape America as we know it. From overturning the Chevron decision and stripping federal agencies of their ability to do their jobs, to giving presidents broad immunity for actions that would otherwise be considered criminal, it can be hard to fully grasp the impact of these rulings, both immediately and in the future. This week, Adam speaks with Leah Litman and Kate Shaw, law professors and hosts of the podcast "Strict Scrutiny," to make sense of how the Supreme Court has sold out our future and what, if anything, can...
2024-07-1046 min
Talking FedsImmunity Impunity
We add a special episode this week to tackle the Supreme Court argument on immunity. A great group of court experts – Emily Bazelon, Leah Litman, and Mark Stern – join Harry to add the feds voices to a robust debate in the wake of the argument about the sky is falling, the gang breaks down the questions and a parent fault lines in the court to weigh in on whether the argument augurs the end of any possible trial this year and a ruling that provides a measure of kingly immunity to the President.See Privacy Policy at http...
2024-05-0259 min
Gabbing with GibWhat To Make of the Bravo-Verse Lawsuits with Leah Litman of 'Strict Scrutiny'There have been several high-profile lawsuits filed by former Bravolebrities in recent weeks, and it can be tough to make sense of all of the different claims being made, as well as to understand their validity, the seemingly superfluous claims being made within the lawsuits and whether or not the lawsuits have legs. Leah Litman, a law professor at the University of Michigan and a co-host of the "Strict Scrutiny" podcast joins "Gabbing with Gib" to discuss Rachel Leviss' lawsuit against Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix, Leah McSweeney suing Bravo and Andy Cohen and Brandi Glanville's sexual harassment lawsuit...
2024-03-0843 min
Vanderpump RobsRachel's Lawsuit: What to Know with Leah LitmanWhen Rachel Leviss sues Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix it's time to dust off the scales of justice and dive into deep documents. Law professor Leah Litman of Crooked Media's Strict Scrutiny joins to help Rob figure out just what the heck is going on.Get ad-free, bonus, and video episodes at Patreon.com/VanderpumpRobsBuy Kate's book.Get Vanderpump Robs Merch!Advertise with Vanderpump RobsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
2024-03-0226 min
Vanderpump RobsRachel’s Lawsuit: What to Know with Leah LitmanWhen Rachel Leviss sues Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix it’s time to dust off the scales of justice and dive into deep documents. Law professor Leah Litman of Crooked Media’s Strict Scrutiny joins to help Rob figure out just what the heck is going on. [Watch the video of this episode by joining the Pumptini tier on Vanderpump Robs Premium!] Get Tix to the Vanderpump Robs live show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rob-and-mollys-special-interest-society-tickets-840967936737 Support Vanderpump Robs Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
2024-03-0126 min
In the Bubble with Andy SlavittUpcoming SCOTUS Cases that Could Change America (with Leah Litman)The last SCOTUS term was monumental, with a leaked draft and major precedents like Roe v. Wade overturned. What can we expect from this upcoming term? Michigan Law Professor Leah Litman ranks the most important cases coming before the court, from affirmative action to fair elections. Andy asks Leah why she calls this six-justice conservative supermajority a YOLO court, and how life could have been different had Justice Ginsburg retired during Obama’s term. Keep up with Andy on Twitter @ASlavitt. Follow Leah Litman on Twitter @LeahLitman. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great wa...
2022-10-1050 min
Refuse FascismLeah Litman: SCOTUS Recap and ForecastSam Goldman interviews Leah Litman, Assistant Professor of Law and University of Michigan and cohost of Strict Scrutiny podcast, discussing the past, present and future of the Trump-appointee dominated SCOTUS. Follow Leah Litman on Twitter at @leahlitman.
Plus: Merle Hoffman, one of the co-founders of Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights speaking at the Society for Ethical Culture. Follow @RiseUp4Abortion and @MerleHoffman.
Read the dissent to Dobbs v. Jackson here: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/22067295-dobbs-dissent
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2022-08-2245 min
Talking FedsThe Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (and Amy Coney Barrett)
In the week ending one of the most consequential Supreme Court terms in American history, 3 of the country’s most trenchant and prominent Court watchers – Dahlia Lithwick, Leah Litman, and Steve Vladeck – join Harry to assess the Term and what it portends for coming years. The 5 arch-conservative Justices shot out of the gate in their first term together and unabashedly wrenched the law and the country sharply right in area after area, starting but by no means ending with abortion.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...
2022-07-0455 min
Personal JurisdictionLet's Get Personal with Leah Litman, Professor of Law at University of Michigan Law SchoolLeah Litman is a Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School. She teaches and writes on constitutional law, federal courts, and federal sentencing. Her research examines unidentified and implicit values that are used to structure the legal system, the federal courts, and the legal profession. Leah’s scholarship has appeared in several top law reviews. Her work also appears in popular media, including The New York Times and Slate. Leah is also the co-host of Strict Scrutiny, a popular podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds it. Strict Scr...
2022-03-0152 min
Irrational Basis ReviewSex, Gender, & the ConstitutionJoin us for a deep dive into the Fourteenth Amendment's relationship to sex and gender. Even though Abigail Adams implored her husband John to "remember the ladies" when helping to draft the Constitution, the original text doesn't mention women, much less gender. When the Fourteenth Amendment was adopted in 1868, guaranteeing all American citizens equal protection under the law, it became a tool for women and minorities to fight discrimination.
2022-01-1419 minIrrational Basis ReviewRace Conscious RemediesIn Korematsu v. United States, the Supreme Court said that laws that distinguish between people on the basis of race are subject to strict scrutiny. And it purportedly applied that standard in Brown v. Board of Education, the case holding that racial segregation in schools was unconstitutional. In the past couple of decades, however, a new question has arisen—should strict scrutiny apply to laws that distinguish on the basis of race in order to help minorities?
2022-01-1418 minIrrational Basis ReviewIncorporation DoctrineWhen first adopted, the Bill of Rights only applied to the federal government -- not state governments. But in the early twentieth century, the Supreme Court began to rule that the rights enumerated in the Bill of Rights are part of the liberty that is protected by the due process clause in the Fourteenth Amendment. Here's a quick and dirty dive into the incorporation doctrine.
2022-01-1412 minIrrational Basis ReviewLaw School 101Whether you're just starting law school or need some extra inspiration to help you continue, this conversation is here to help. We're joined by Lindsay Kendrick, Dean of Students and the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at NYU School of Law, and Susie Spies Roth, Associate Dean, Dean of Students, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Law at Northwestern's Pritzker School of Law.
2022-01-1441 minIrrational Basis ReviewAppointment & RemovalWelcome to season 2 of Irrational Basis Review! We're kicking things off with an overview of Article II of the Constitution and the President's power to appoint officers and remove them.
2022-01-1413 min
It's ComplicatedSupreme Court Shocker: Is Roe v. Wade Dead? (with Leah Litman)Renato and Patti discussed the recent Supreme Court decision that allows a Texas law that prevents women from obtaining an abortion to take effect even though it violates existing legal precedent. They were joined by law professor Leah Litman, host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast.
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2021-09-0344 min
In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVLeah Litman and Dahlia Lithwick, May 4, 2020Wherein we are joined by Slate legal correspondent Dahlia Lithwick and law professor Leah Litman to discuss the Supreme Court's embrace of remote oral arguments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-021h 05Fifteen Minutes of FeminismEdit Fifteen Minutes of Feminism: The Badass Women of Podcasting Take on the Supreme Court (with Leah Litman)In our second '15 Minutes of Feminism’ episode, the Badass Women of Podcasting take on the Supreme Court. As the court goes into recess, we’re recapping the highs and lows of the past year. What was at stake? What did feminists win — and whose rights remain at risk? We update you on the state of the court, cases feminists should be keeping their eyes on going forward, and more. Helping us to sort out these questions and set the record straight is our very special returning guest: • Leah Litman, an assistant professor of law at the Univ...
2021-07-1420 minOn The Issues With Michele GoodwinFifteen Minutes of Feminism: The Badass Women of Podcasting Take on the Supreme Court (with Leah Litman)In our second '15 Minutes of Feminism’ episode, the Badass Women of Podcasting take on the Supreme Court. As the court goes into recess, we’re recapping the highs and lows of the past year. What was at stake? What did feminists win — and whose rights remain at risk? We update you on the state of the court, cases feminists should be keeping their eyes on going forward, and more. Helping us to sort out these questions and set the record straight is our very special returning guest: • Leah Litman, an assistant professor of law at the Univ...
2021-07-1320 minIrrational Basis ReviewAnimusWhat happens when rational basis gets bitten by a radioactive animus spider? It becomes super-powered and invalidates a range of discriminatory conduct. Where did this toothier form of rational basis come from? And which Justice made it his life’s work to wring every bit of goodness out of the whole concept of animus?
2021-03-2918 minIrrational Basis ReviewCarolene Products: Footnote 4Start your study of individual rights on the right foot(note) with this discussion of Con Law’s most famous footnote and the tiers of scrutiny that it spawned.
2021-03-1513 min2021-02-2009 minIrrational Basis ReviewUnenumerated RightsWe do a deep dive into unenumerated rights-- where do they come from? Why do they get such a bad rap? How do we know when an unenumerated right is entitled to the most robust constitutional protections?
2021-02-2011 minIrrational Basis ReviewCongress’s Section 5 PowerA deeper dive of Congress’s power to enact legislation pursuant to the Fourteenth Amendment.
2021-02-1711 min
Digging a Hole: The Legal Theory PodcastKate Shaw & Leah LitmanWe’re kicking off Season 2 by chatting with the hosts of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, Kate Shaw and Leah Litman, about the future of the Supreme Court, reform proposals, and the Court’s past and present legitimacy.
Additional reading, including any referenced during the episode, are available on our website: DiggingAHolePodcast.com.
2021-02-0953 minIrrational Basis ReviewCommerce Clause JurisprudenceA rollicking ride covering the Court’s Commerce Clause jurisprudence from Gibbons v. Ogden, to the Gilded Age, to the New Deal, to the present.
2021-02-0224 minIrrational Basis ReviewPresidential Power & Checking the PresidentA topic of increasing importance -- empowering and constraining the President.
2021-01-2619 minIrrational Basis ReviewStanding DoctrineA quick and dirty guide to understanding standing doctrine, its relationship to the other justiciability doctrines, and the substantive consequences of this procedural constraint of jurisdiction (with particular emphasis on Lyons v. City of Los Angeles).
2021-01-2314 minIrrational Basis ReviewHeller High Water (Heller v. District of ColumbiaA deep-ish dive into District of Columbia v. Heller and the various interpretive methodologies that courts use in constitutional interpretation.
2021-01-1917 min