Strict Scrutiny

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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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The Blueprint for a Better Supreme Court E

2026-11-11 · 1 hr 7 min · Season 8, episode 7

How do we restore public trust in the Supreme Court amid this monumental blue wave? Leah, Kate, and Melissa are joined by Janai Nelson, President and Director-Counsel of the Legal Defense Fund; Jamelle Bouie, New York…
Will the Blue Wave Come for SCOTUS? E

2026-11-09 · 1 hr 42 min · Season 8, episode 6

Post-blue wave and on the eve of Crooked Con, Kate, Melissa, and Leah break down what went right on election night, and how the Supreme Court did its very best to prevent it by disenfranchising voters and enabling…
The DOJ’s Failed Attempts To Meddle In The Midterms E

2026-11-02 · 1 hr 21 min · Season 8, episode 5

Election Day is upon us, and President Trump is already trying to sow doubt in the results – with the help of the courts. But first, Leah, Kate, and Melissa preview the cases the Supreme Court will be hearing this week,…
The DOJ is a Corrupt Clown Show E

2026-10-26 · 1 hr 43 min · Season 8, episode 4

Leah and Melissa break down the administration’s latest lawsuits, from the DOJ’s fight over Alaska’s Senate candidacy, to its efforts to force California to turn over voter information, to Trump’s golf course fiasco.…
Sex Trafficking Lawsuits, Privacy Rights, and a Court That Can’t Keep Up E

2026-10-19 · 1 hr 34 min · Season 8, episode 3

The nation is on a fast-paced slide toward full-on fascism, but what else is new? Leah, Kate, and Melissa recap Matt Gaetz’s sex trafficking civil suit, Katie Zacharia’s first—and last—week as White House Press…
Will SCOTUS Let Big Oil Off the Hook? E

2026-10-12 · 1 hr 34 min · Season 8, episode 2

The first week of the new term has come and gone, and things are heating up… literally. Kirti Datla, director of Earthjustice’s Strategic Legal Advocacy Program, joins Melissa and Leah to discuss the term’s biggest…
The Supreme Court Allows Third-Country Deportations to Continue E

2026-10-05 · 1 hr 25 min · Season 8, episode 1

This Monday officially kicks off a new Supreme Court term, and the cases and controversies are already heating up. Leah, Kate, and Melissa dig into the Court’s decision to allow the administration to resume…
We Need to Talk About Ethics Reform E

2026-10-01 · 47 min

In the fifth and final installment of our Hot Supreme Court Reform series, Kate speaks with Gabe Roth, executive director of Fix the Court. What would a meaningful and enforceable set of ethics rules look like for the…
A New Term of Supreme Chaos E

2026-09-28 · 1 hr 39 min · Season 7, episode 58

It’s been a long summer, but Leah, Kate and Melissa are back together to break down the biggest cases and legal battles coming to the Supreme Court this term. Starting in October, the justices will hear challenges…
We Need To Talk About Jurisdiction Stripping E

2026-09-24 · 46 min

In the fourth installment of our Hot Supreme Court Reform September series, Leah sits down with former FTC Chair Lina Khan and Lev Menand, both of Columbia Law School, to talk through ways to limit how much SCOTUS can…

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Owner: Audioboom
Oldest episode in feed: 06/2019 · over 7 years
Typical length: 1 hr 5 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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