Melissa, Leah, and Kate recap the last Supreme Court term, as the justices speed off on their summer vacations (in a luxury yacht? on a private jet? in an RV in Walmart parking lot? Who's to say!). They highlight recurring themes throughout the justices' opinions, relive some of the best moments in oral arguments, recap the Court's scandals, and preview the ... Show More
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Boy Math, Boy Law, Man Problems
<p>Leah, Melissa, and Kate dive into the raging legal battles over redistricting ahead of next year’s midterms, Interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan’s massive oopsies in her prosecution of James Comey, developments with L’Affaire Epstein, and other assorted legal quagmires and ... Show More
1h 46m
Nov 17
The Agonies of Brett Kavanaugh
<p>Kate and Leah run through the latest legal news, including updates on the SNAP benefits case, the email dump that revealed Jeffrey Epstein's deep ties to the establishment, and the political persecution of Representative LaMonica McIver. Then they catch up on the past couple w ... Show More
1h 16m
Nov 10
Will SCOTUS Say No to Trump’s Tariffs?
<p>Live from Crooked Con in Washington, Leah, Kate, and Melissa unpack the surprisingly not-awful oral arguments for <i>Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump</i>, which put the president's tariffs in the hot seat. Then the hosts are joined by Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jer ... Show More
1h 31m
Jun 2024
Flags, Free Trips & Secret Recordings: The Cases, Trials & Tribulation of SCOTUS
Late spring/early summer is always a busy time for the Supreme Court, but this year, it’s not just the controversial decisions that are making news. The justices themselves have been in headlines — for all the wrong reasons. Kara and an expert panel discuss the ethical lapses, re ... Show More
56m 35s
May 2023
A Crisis of Ethics at the Supreme Court
<p>Debate about ethical standards for Supreme Court justices has intensified after a series of revelations about undisclosed gifts, luxury travel and property deals. </p><p>Adam Liptak, who covers the court for The Times, reviews the allegations of misconduct and the growing call ... Show More
33m 52s
Oct 2023
The New Supreme Court Cases to Watch
<p>Last week, the Supreme Court began its new term, picking up where it left off on the most contentious issues of the day, with cases connected to government power, gun rights and abortion.</p><p>Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, explains why, while previo ... Show More
25m 9s