5-4 Official Trailer: 5-4
Feb 4, 2020
An irreverent look at how the Supreme Court shapes American life through controversial rulings. The team frames the Court as ideological rule-making rather than neutral arbiters. They tease weekly deep dives into hot topics like affirmative action, gun rights, and campaign finance. Expect sharp critique, humor, and historical context around some of the Court's most questionable decisions.
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Supreme Court Is Political Not Apolitical
- The Supreme Court's image as neutral guardians is a myth.
- Leon Neyfakh opens by bluntly calling the Court a political, ideological lawmaking body rather than an apolitical council.
Hosts Pitched as Pissed Off Lawyers
- Leon Neyfakh teases the new podcast Five to Four hosted by three lawyers who will challenge bad Court decisions.
- He names hosts Michael Liroff, Rhiannon Hamam, and Peter Shamshiri and frames the show as irreverent and critical.
Demystifying Judicial Pomp With Humor
- The podcast will demystify the justices by mocking their pomp and showing they're ordinary people.
- A comedic aside urges them to 'Wear a fucking suit,' undercutting the court's ceremonial mystique.