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Exceptions And Regulations Clause Undercuts Alito
- The podcast emphasizes the constitutional exceptions-and-regulations clause as a direct refutation of Alito's claim that Congress lacks authority over the Court.
- Melissa Murray and Leah Litman underscore basic federal courts doctrine showing Congress sets appellate jurisdiction.
Alito Spills Tea About His Colleagues
- Alito publicly described his colleagues and conservative divisions, criticizing Justice Thomas and noting Gorsuch's 'ornery streak.'
- Hosts relish intra-conservative conflict and see Alito airing private disagreements in public as damaging to Court legitimacy.
Court Quietly Erodes Chevron While Denying It
- Alito pretends not to take a position on Chevron while the Court has quietly eroded administrative deference.
- Hosts call out the Court's pattern of claiming not to overrule precedent while undermining it in practice.