The Dumbest Supreme Court Justice Ever?

Jan 16, 2026

Bruce Pearl, a veteran college basketball coach with over 700 career wins, dives into leadership and the NIL landscape in sports. He emphasizes the importance of accountability in both athletics and politics, sharing his experiences with campus anti-Semitism and the cost of speaking out. The discussion uncovers the financial implications of NIL deals and how they unevenly affect various sports. Pearl also touches on the complexity of political candidacy and the courage needed to address tough issues in the public arena.

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INSIGHT

Vibes Versus Reasoning

Hosts argue the left relies on 'vibes' rather than coherent reasoning, collapsing under targeted questions.
John Ashbrook and Michael Duncan say basic questioning reveals that foundation's flaws.

ANECDOTE

Lawyer 'Dunks' On The Bench

Josh Holmes praises West Virginia solicitor Michael Williams for sharply questioning the Court.
The hosts describe the attorney as 'dunking' on Ketanji Brown Jackson during oral argument.

ANECDOTE

Flag Holder Turns The Tables

Hosts describe a video of a flag-bearing man being harassed and then knocking out multiple attackers.
They celebrate the bystander's self-defense as pushback against mob behavior.

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🎙️ Watching SCOTUS this week, it’s obvious that the left’s entire legal theory collapses once someone asks simple questions. We talk about why this case isn’t just about sports, and why the arguments we’re hearing put far more than one issue at risk. Serious question, though, is Ketanji Brown Jackson the dumbest current justice, or the dumbest justice ever? I bet she doesn’t understand.

👩🏻‍⚖️ Then, we break down why this thinking from left-wing justices collapses under even mild pressure. It also exposes years of sloppy logic, and why watching actual litigators respond to it is both painful and deeply satisfying. This reveals the broader pattern we’ve seen for years: vibes over facts.

🏀 Bruce Pearl joins us for a deep conversation on leadership, college basketball, NIL disorder, and the cost of speaking freely. He explains why accountability matters in sports and politics, reflects on coaching at the highest levels, addresses campus anti-Semitism, and makes the case for courage, clarity, and responsibility in public life.

00:00 - Supreme Court arguments and the definition problem

03:30 - Why laws collapse without clear definitions

06:30 - The Alito moment and unintended consequences

09:18 - Ketanji Brown Jackson‘s “I don’t understand” problem

12:40 - Lawyers dunking on the bench

15:34 - Language games

19:58 - MAGATKO

23:02 - Why the mob never expects pushback

25:16 - Tim Walz audio and unforced errors

35:30 - Dem or Journo returns

45:24 - What the media used to brag about

46:01 - Coach Bruce Pearl joins the Progrum

55:32 - NIL, college sports, and leadership

01:03:09 - Speaking freely and paying the price

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