Strict Scrutiny

Strict Scrutiny

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Strict Scrutiny episodes

  • Throwing Elbows

    Leah and Jaime recap other arguments from the February sitting that was a lifetime ago!  They cover Sineneng-Smith v. United States, DHS v. Thuraissigiam, and of course a case argued by that guy Paul -- Seila Law v. CFPB.

    Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 

    • 3/6/26 – San Francisco
    • 3/7/26 – Los Angeles
    • Learn more: http://crooked.com/events

      Order your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes

      Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

      1 hr 15 min
    • We See You, Steve

      Just what you need for quarantine-- a whole episode recapping the arguments in June Medical Services v. Russo. Plus, our suggestions for making the justices WFH, and rumors on who President Joe Biden's SCOTUS picks might be.

      Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 

      • 3/6/26 – San Francisco
      • 3/7/26 – Los Angeles
      • Learn more: http://crooked.com/events

        Order your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes

        Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

        1 hr 2 min
      • The Ghost of Phyllis Schlafly

        Kate and Melissa join forces with Lauren Moxley, creator of The Ginsburg Tapes, for an exploration of the Equal Rights Amendment.

        Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 

        • 3/6/26 – San Francisco
        • 3/7/26 – Los Angeles
        • Learn more: http://crooked.com/events

          Order your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes

          Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

          1 hr 19 min
        • No Jonathans Or Pauls

          Boston University School of Law put together an amazing live show! Leah, Melissa, and Jaime are joined by two fabulous BU law professors, Sarah Sherman-Stokes and Danielle Citron (MacArthur genius and Strict Scrutiny ninja). The group proclaims victory for gender parity and previews two cases (US v. Sineneng-Smith and Seila v. CFPB) before discussing Danielle's work on deep fakes and taking a question from the wonderful audience. This event was recorded live at WBUR CitySpace in Boston. Thanks to WBUR and BU for the very warm welcome!

          Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 

          • 3/6/26 – San Francisco
          • 3/7/26 – Los Angeles
          • Learn more: http://crooked.com/events

            Order your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes

            Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

            1 hr 11 min
          • BONUS: Jaime Santos on Our Curious Amalgam

            Jaime Santos joins John Roberti and Christima Ma from Our Curious Amalgam to talk antitrust and the Supreme Court!

            Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 

            • 3/6/26 – San Francisco
            • 3/7/26 – Los Angeles
            • Learn more: http://crooked.com/events

              Order your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes

              Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

              33 min
            • Cassandra Moment

              While Kate and Jaime recover from the live show, Leah and Melissa bring some exciting impeachment updates … including the Chief Justice caught on camera in Strict Scrutiny SWAG (?!?). They also recap two of the January arguments, Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue and Shular v. United States, and offer some “I told you so” s about the Court’s recent cert grants.

              Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 

              • 3/6/26 – San Francisco
              • 3/7/26 – Los Angeles
              • Learn more: http://crooked.com/events

                Order your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes

                Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

                1 hr 1 min
              • Standing Cheese

                In the very first live show, Strict Scrutiny goes blue at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor!  The full crew recaps two arguments from the January sitting (Kelly v. United States  and Thole v. US Bank) and notes some uncomfortable interactions inside and outside of One First Street. They also discuss upcoming student conventions for the American Constitution Society and People’s Parity Project after Leah and Melissa explain to Kate and Jaime what GTL means. Thanks to our hosts, the ACS student chapter at the University of Michigan!

                Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 

                • 3/6/26 – San Francisco
                • 3/7/26 – Los Angeles
                • Learn more: http://crooked.com/events

                  Order your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes

                  Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

                  1 hr 6 min
                • Criminally Petty

                  Kate and Melissa preview the January sitting, including Bridge-gate, some fashion-y trademark cases, and whether they count as “older workers” for purposes of the ADEA. Plus, RBG and Sotomayor sightings in the wild.

                  Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 

                  • 3/6/26 – San Francisco
                  • 3/7/26 – Los Angeles
                  • Learn more: http://crooked.com/events

                    Order your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes

                    Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

                    1 hr 2 min
                  • BONUS: Kate Shaw on Why is This Happening? with Chris Hayes

                    It's a mash-up! Kate Shaw joins Why Is This Happening? with Chris Hayes to talk all things impeachment.

                    Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 

                    • 3/6/26 – San Francisco
                    • 3/7/26 – Los Angeles
                    • Learn more: http://crooked.com/events

                      Order your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes

                      Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

                      51 min
                    • Not Afraid of Garland

                      Melissa and Jaime deck the halls with argument recaps, cert grants, and opinions-- plus some speculation about upcoming wardrobe choices for Chief Justice Roberts.

                      Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! 

                      • 3/6/26 – San Francisco
                      • 3/7/26 – Los Angeles
                      • Learn more: http://crooked.com/events

                        Order your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes

                        Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

                        1 hr 9 min

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                      Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds it.

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