Tangle SPECIAL EDITION - Isaac interviews Sarah Isgur, co-host at Advisory Opinions and author of the new book Last Branch Standing.
Feb 12, 2026
Sarah Isgur, political and legal commentator and author of Last Branch Standing, offers sharp analysis of the Supreme Court. She unpacks partisan redistricting retreats, delayed tariff rulings, and the limits of administrative warrants. Conversations touch on Fourth Amendment gaps, likely legal challenges, and surprising Court dynamics.
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Delay Can Signal Practical Considerations
- Merits decisions like the tariffs case often follow the court's June cadence, so delays don't necessarily predict outcomes.
- But prolonged delay while tariffs remain in effect raises the odds the court will uphold them to avoid retroactive chaos.
Listening To Arguments While Doing Chores
- Sarah often listens to oral arguments while doing house chores to focus on the court's questions.
- She recommends this multitasking approach as a practical listening tip.
Use Oral Arguments To Read The Court
- Listen to oral arguments while doing chores to focus on the court's questioning and reasoning.
- Treat justices' questions as exploratory, not definitive signals of final votes.
