Advisory Opinions

Legal expert Kannon Shanmugam discusses big themes from the SCOTUS term, the health of the First Amendment, Justice Thomas' dissent in Rahimi, and Justice Samuel Alito's WSJ op-ed. They explore nuances in Supreme Court cases related to presidential power and immunity, Justice Barrett's position on the Court, the evolution of originalism, and challenges in media coverage. The podcast also features discussions on conservative legal thinkers, upcoming legal arguments, and a trip to Waffle House.

Topics discussed include SCOTUS immunity decision, facial challenges in Moody v. NetChoice, Section 230 debate, corporations' legal standing, Trump's legal cases, and debunking flawed scientific practices in criminal trials.

Unpacking the Supreme Court decision on Trump's immunity, exploring different types of immunity and their implications. Discussing accountability of presidents, the role of the electorate, and the Constitution's check on despotic leadership. Analyzing the legal ramifications of the ruling on core presidential functions, obstruction charges, and potential immunity post-presidency. Delving into historical context of presidential immunity, pardon power interpretations, and balancing immunity with criminal liability. Highlighting the American people's role in safeguarding against abuses of presidential power.

The podcast discusses the overturning of the Chevron doctrine, implications on executive power, Justice Gorsuch's views on precedent, legal interpretation using a football analogy, homeless encampment laws, governance disparities, and legal cases related to the pro-life movement.

Exploring SCOTUS decisions, coercion of social media companies, challenges with originalism, accidental Idaho abortion case release, strategic opinion releases, corruption interpretation, Trump immunity case delay

Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses the Court's public approval, unenumerated rights, and humor in the Court. Topics include recusal ethics, interpreting the Constitution, and embracing public participation for a brighter future.

The guest Rahimi, from United States v. Rahimi, is discussed. Topics include 18th vs. 21st-century gun control, SCOTUS nominees, Trump's potential picks, and sleeper cases. The decision in United States v. Rahimi is analyzed, with a focus on the 'bad man stays in jail' doctrine. The episode covers historical perspectives, misconceptions about Bruen, and the impact of policy on current issues.

SCOTUS opinions, religious expression case, taxation of foreign earnings, malicious prosecutions, Fifth Circuit critique, expert testimony debates, Georgia Tech speech code lawsuit, history of the Lemon test, Louisiana's Ten Commandment's law

Exploring Supreme Court complexity and media simplification, discussing bump stocks, hidden ideological diversity, and DOJ's enforcement. Tips include navigating big law challenges, seeking career advice, and embracing career transitions.

Legal expert David Lat joins Sarah to discuss recent SCOTUS decisions, including bump stock case, Lily Ledbetter, Mifepristone decision, Trump's trademark, Justice Gorsuch, NLRB, Alito's secret recording, Young Thug's court trial, predicting SCOTUS decisions, sentencing in Hunter Biden saga. They also touch on Peggy Noonan's response to Alito-gate and David Lat's 'underneath their robes'. Episode covers various Supreme Court cases, controversies, and analyses on trademarking disputes, relationships among Justices, and future of administrative law.