Strict Scrutiny

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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Save Your Yarn

Episode Date: June 30, 2020

*airhorn* The Supreme Court released the opinion in June Medical Services v. Russo-- this term's big abortion case. Leah, Melissa, and Kate discuss....

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Thanks For The Footnote

Episode Date: June 29, 2020

Leah, Melissa, and Kate are joined by Anil Kalhan to break down the Supreme Court’s important immigration habeas case, Department of Homeland Security...

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Second Glow HH!

Episode Date: June 23, 2020

A giveaway for law students and recent graduates to come to our second virtual happy hour for glow supporters! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Thre...

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2020 Bingo Card

Episode Date: June 22, 2020

Leah and Melissa are joined by special guest Chase Strangio for a big recap episode of a big week. They cover some developments on the orders list and...

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Josh Hawley's Tears

Episode Date: June 19, 2020

Leah, Melissa, and Kate are joined by Luis Cortes-Romero to recap the DACA-licious DACA opinion that dropped today! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter,...

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Carpool Dad

Episode Date: June 18, 2020

Melissa and Leah are joined by Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation, to discuss why the Supreme Court doesn't get the media coverage it d...

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Turd In The Punch Bowl

Episode Date: June 15, 2020

Leah, Melissa, and Kate offer a quick recap and analysis of the 6-3 opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County that came out this morning, ruling that LGBTQ...

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Made Up Immunities

Episode Date: June 8, 2020

Kate and Jaime discuss contributors to injustice--doctrines that encourage (or at least immunize) racial profiling and police misconduct-- with Fred S...

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June First

Episode Date: June 1, 2020

We chose not to release our regularly scheduled episode today in light of the nationwide protests. #BlackLivesMatter Follow us on Instagram, Twitter...

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Earth to Nancy

Episode Date: May 18, 2020

Leah and Kate break down the major arguments in the presidential immunity and subpoena cases as well as the major (?) social media and supporter updat...

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Flushgate

Episode Date: May 11, 2020

In this jam-packed episode, Jaime and Melissa recap the Supreme Court’s first-ever telephonic arguments, delve into how three men advocated for or aga...

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Happy Hour!

Episode Date: May 5, 2020

We'll be hosting a happy hour to thank our glow subscribers! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Threads, and Bluesky

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Stay Frustrated

Episode Date: May 4, 2020

Kate and Melissa are joined by special guest Emily Bazelon to talk about her New York Times Magazine article, “How Will Trump’s Supreme Court Remake A...

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Pit of Piranhas

Episode Date: April 30, 2020

In this episode, Melissa talks shop with Jess Bravin, who covers the Court for the ​Wall Street Journal.​ Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Threads,...

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Podapalooza Live Event

Episode Date: April 24, 2020

We'll be hosting a live Q&A event as part of podapalooza this Sunday (April 26) at 1 PM ET! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Threads, and Bluesky