Case in Point: The Legal Show on the Hottest Legal Cases in Politics and Culture
The Heritage Foundation
If the thought of a legal podcast makes you shy away and you’re tired of so-called “legal” experts talking in confusing legal jargon, you’ve come to the right place. The Heritage Foundation’s “Case in Point” talks about the hottest cases affecting politics, culture, and everyone’s daily lives in a way that lawyers and non-lawyers alike can understand.
Host Hans von Spakovsky may work in Washington, D.C., but he grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. He hasn’t lost touch with his roots and hasn’t been captured by the Beltway Insiders. He understands the heart and soul of America, the everyday fol
Host Hans von Spakovsky may work in Washington, D.C., but he grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. He hasn’t lost touch with his roots and hasn’t been captured by the Beltway Insiders. He understands the heart and soul of America, the everyday fol
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Sep 18, 2025 • 30min
Prosecuting an Assassin
My guest is Cully Stimson, Deputy Director of the Heritage Legal Center, and an experienced state, federal, and military criminal prosecutor. He joins me to discuss the practicalities of a murder case, including gathering evidence, forensic analysis, and the criminal prosecution. The classic movie review is of “The Manchurian Candidate” (1962), about the planned assassination of a presidential candidate.
Sep 11, 2025 • 28min
The Constitution Turns 238
Guest is Josh Blackman, law professor at the South Texas College of Law and one of the best known constitutional experts in the nation, to talk about the launch of the 3rd edition of the Heritage Guide to the Constitution, as well as the judicial warfare we are seeing in the courts. Classic movie review of “1776,” the 1972 musical film about the Second Continental Congress and the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.
Sep 4, 2025 • 29min
Crime Story – Cleaning Up the Nation’s Capital
Guest is former Assistant U.S. Attorney Zack Smith, current Heritage Senior Legal Fellow, to discuss the legality, necessity, and results of Pres. Trump’s actions to remedy the crime problem in Washington, D.C. Classic film review of “The Untouchables,” the 1987 movie about federal agents sent to clean up Chicago’s crime problems in the 1930s.
Aug 28, 2025 • 26min
Going, Going, GONE – the Alien Exodus
Guest is immigration expert Dr. Steven Camarota of the Center for Immigration Studies, to discuss his recent report showing that since January, the alien population in the U.S. has dropped by 2.2 million, including 1.6 million illegal aliens. Classic movie review of the 1948 film noir, “To the Ends of the Earth,” about a federal operation to smash a smuggling ring.
Aug 21, 2025 • 28min
The Last Line of Defense – How to Beat the Left in Court
Guest is Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt whose new book, “The Last Line of Defense – How to Beat the Left in Court,”is about his fierce fights as the state’s attorney general against mask and Covid vaccine mandates, the student loan forgiveness scam, and the censorship machine put in place by the Biden administration and Silicon Valley. Classic Movie Review of “The Far Horizons,” the 1955 movie about the Lewis & Clark Expedition that started in St. Louis, Missouri.
Aug 14, 2025 • 18min
Democrats Run Away from the Alamo
Hans von Spakovsky and his Heritage colleague, Cully Stimson, switch rolls, with Cully hosting the show and Hans answering questions about the ongoing redistricting battle in the Lone Star State. Classic movie review of “The Alamo,” the 1960 film directed, produced, funded, and starred in by John Wayne.
Aug 7, 2025 • 27min
All Taxpayer Dollars Considered: National Peoples Radio
Guest is Mike Gonzalez, Senior Fellow at the Heritage Foundation and former journalist, to discuss the cut off of funding to NPR and PBS, and the bias of its news coverage. Classic Movie Review of “Absence of Malice” (1981), a film about unethical reporters and government lawyers.
Jul 31, 2025 • 30min
Wyoming’s Best Man
Guest is Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, who discusses a recent court win against opponents of election reform, changes in the state’s election laws that have just become effective, and how the business climate has changed in the past six months. Classic movie review of “The Best Man,” the 1964 movie about a presidential nomination fight at a political party convention.
Jul 24, 2025 • 33min
Nebraska and the States Keep on Truckin’
Guest is Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, to discuss the lawsuits he filed against California over its electric truck mandate, GM over misuse of customer vehicle information, and Temu for siphoning phone data from customers for the Chinese Communist Party. Classic movie review of “Smokey and the Bandit.”
Jul 17, 2025 • 28min
The War Between the States and the Federal Government
Guest is South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, who discusses the legal battles the state has waged against the federal government, starting with his successful fight to defend a voter ID law.Classic movie review of the 1959 “Anatomy of a Murder,” one of the most realistic legal movies produced by Hollywood.
