Advisory Opinions

Discussing Trump's guilty verdict in a historic case, the hosts delve into sentencing expectations, appeal efforts, and potential impacts on voters. They analyze legal complexities, explore New York law, and debate the implications of a potential conviction on Trump's presidency. The podcast also touches on candidate running from prison, constitutional violations, selective prosecution, and trial strategy with a focus on obstruction statute and witness testimony.

The podcast delves into SCOTUS ruling on racial gerrymandering, random swipes at text, history and tradition, amending the amendment process, codifying the judicial filibuster, and Justice Samuel Alito flag watch.

Is Justice Alito an election denier? Controversy over an upside-down flag. Zina Bash not making a white power symbol. Nixon tapes vs. Biden's interview. Tacos are sandwiches? Dealing with bullies.

Judge Lee Rudofsky and Orin Kerr debate judges' societal roles beyond judging, touching on ethical considerations, historical examples, and the impact on university culture. They discuss the importance of maintaining judicial impartiality while advocating for law reform and public trust. The podcast also explores the Supreme Court's decision on the CFPB funding and the court's stance on high-reaching cases like Roe and the Voting Rights Act.

The podcast discusses Trump's trials in New York, chilling speech over anti-Israel protests, mocking Michael Cohen, Civil forfeiture SCOTUS ruling, AYER ruling, prison guards shaving a Rastafarian's dreads, and firing gay teachers.

Eleventh Circuit Judge Kevin Newsom teaches about jurisdiction stripping and balance of power between branches of government. Topics include exceptions clause, Marbury powers, constraints on Congress, and Congress's role in constitutional interpretations. Also, discussions on judiciary act of 1979, two-tier theory of jurisdictions, and evolving dynamics between branches of government.

Judge Edmund Sargus from Southern District of Ohio discusses originalism vs. common law, landmark cases like Brown v. Board of Education, interpreting constitutional terms, challenges of textualism, and Judge Andrew Oldham's Fifth Circuit opinion.

Pornhub protests Texas law requiring age verification for online pornography. Legal battle between site and Texas AG Ken Paxton. Exploring tiers of scrutiny in constitutional law. Understanding Medicare vs Medicaid. Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023. Challenges of historical context in legal interpretation. Class-action lawsuit against Columbia University for discrimination against Jewish individuals.

Topics discussed include presidential immunity, Idaho's abortion ban, time, place, and manner restrictions on college campuses, civil disobedience, and the balance of executive power. The conversation also touches on free speech challenges in universities and the need for self-policing within political groups.

Exploring the Supreme Court case on Trump's immunity, discussing presidential acts, impeachment, and legal implications. Can Trump stage a coup? Analyzing the effect on SCOTUS as an institution and other legal cases. Sarah goes solo in this episode with David's absence.