Strict Scrutiny

The Agonies of Brett Kavanaugh

Nov 17, 2025
A thrilling discussion unfolds around the implications of SNAP benefits litigation and the explosive emails linking Jeffrey Epstein to powerful figures. Tension rises as the Supreme Court hears a case on military contractor immunity, highlighting Brett Kavanaugh's dramatic objections. The podcast also addresses the controversial prosecution of Representative LaMonica McIver and examines civil rights violations faced by inmates. The hosts share their favorite cultural picks, merging legal insights with engaging recommendations.
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INSIGHT

Strategic Administrative Stay By Justice Jackson

  • Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson used an administrative stay strategically to limit worse outcomes from other justices taking control of the SNAP funding dispute.
  • The Supreme Court's unsigned extension suggested the full court acted without Jackson's preferred outcome, revealing internal disagreement.
INSIGHT

Emails Confirm Elite Protection Networks

  • The Epstein email release confirms long-standing protection networks around sex traffickers involving elites across finance, government, and academia.
  • The documents show complicity and normalization, not just conspiracy-theory noise.
ANECDOTE

Powerful Figures Sought Epstein's Counsel

  • Larry Summers emailed Epstein in 2017 complaining society punished men for sexual misconduct while excusing worse crimes, showing elites sought Epstein's counsel.
  • Ken Starr also emailed Epstein after his Baylor scandal, illustrating recurring appeals to Epstein for advice and support.
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