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Case in Point: The Legal Show for Regular People

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Nov 8, 2019 • 51min

Supreme Couples

Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates discuss recent oral arguments, preview a new documentary about Justice Clarence Thomas, and answer a listener question about a case involving the infamous climate change "hockey stick" graph. Elizabeth also chats with Texas power couple Erin and Brett Busby. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Couples edition. Elizabeth's in the hot seat!Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!Stay caffeinated and opinionated with a SCOTUS 101 mug: https://shop.heritage.org/products/scotus-101-mug. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 31, 2019 • 39min

The Justices' Private Notes

Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates discuss public opinion of the Supreme Court, a few recent grants, and upcoming arguments. Elizabeth also chats with University of Minnesota Professor Timothy Johnson about SCOTUS Notes, his project making the justices' conference notes accessible to the public. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Halloween edition. Tiffany's in the hot seat!Want to transcribe the justices' secret conference notes? Check out SCOTUS Notes: https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/zooniverse/scotus-notes-behind-the-scenes-at-supreme-court-conference?mod=article_inlineMore of the justices' notes are available here: https://sites.google.com/a/umn.edu/trj/Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!Stay caffeinated and opinionated with a SCOTUS 101 mug: https://shop.heritage.org/products/scotus-101-mug. Tune in for a promo code! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 17, 2019 • 20min

Eagles, Aspic, and Elizabeth Warren

In a special episode, Elizabeth Slattery sits down with the legendary Judge Edith Jones of the Fifth Circuit to discuss the eagle collection in her chambers, her love of Julia Child and making aspic, and a run-in with Elizabeth Warren.Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!Stay caffeinated and opinionated with a SCOTUS 101 mug: https://shop.heritage.org/products/scotus-101-mug. Tune in for a promo code! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 10, 2019 • 46min

The Fastest 2 Minutes in Washington

Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates discuss the Supreme Court's new 2 minute rule and recap the week's oral arguments. Elizabeth also chats with David Feder and Janie Nitze, former law clerks to Justice Neil Gorsuch and collaborators on his book, "A Republic, If You Can Keep It." Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Elizabeth's in the hot seat!Get Justice Gorsuch's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Republic-If-You-Can-Keep/dp/0525576789.Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!Stay caffeinated and opinionated with a SCOTUS 101 mug: https://shop.heritage.org/products/scotus-101-mug. Tune in for a promo code! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 4, 2019 • 37min

The Prodigal Co-Host Returns

In the first episode of Season 4, Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates preview oral arguments coming up next week and discuss a trio of cases involving state abortion regulations that the justices may take up soon. Elizabeth also chats with Sarah Harrington, an alum of the Solicitor General's office about her custom morning suit and pre-argument pump up song. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Tiffany's in the hot seat!Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!Stay caffeinated and opinionated with a SCOTUS 101 mug: https://shop.heritage.org/products/scotus-101-mug. Tune in for a promo code! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 18, 2019 • 29min

A Summer SCOTUS Beach Read

Carrie Severino and Mollie Hemingway join Elizabeth Slattery to talk about their new book, "Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court." It's not your typical beach read, but you won't be able to put it down! Get your copy of "Justice on Trial" today: https://www.amazon.com/Justice-Trial-Kavanaugh-Confirmation-Supreme/dp/1621579832Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 28, 2019 • 33min

The Chief Giveth and the Chief Taketh Away

In the season finale, Fact Checker John Malcolm joins Elizabeth Slattery to discuss the Supreme Court's rulings on agency deference, the Census citizenship question, partisan gerrymandering, and a few cases coming up next term. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - End of Term edition!Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!Show your love for SCOTUS 101 and buy a limited edition mug while they last: shop.heritage.org/products/scotus-101-mug. Tune in for a promo code! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 21, 2019 • 17min

It's Crunch Time

With just a few days left in its term, SCOTUS dropped four more decisions Friday morning. Elizabeth Slattery, Jason Snead, and Amy Swearer break down the decisions in this bonus episode. Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!Show your love for SCOTUS 101 and buy a limited edition mug while they last: shop.heritage.org/products/scotus-101-mug. Tune in for a promo code! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 20, 2019 • 41min

Things are Getting Interesting

In this week’s episode, fellow Heritage scholar Cully Stimson joins Elizabeth Slattery to highlight recent opinions. From the Bladensburg Peace Cross to nondelegation to redistricting, things are finally getting interesting. Elizabeth also chats with SCOTUS short lister Third Circuit Judge Thomas Hardiman. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia!Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!Show your love for SCOTUS 101 and buy a limited edition mug while they last: shop.heritage.org/products/scotus-101-mug. Tune in for a promo code! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 13, 2019 • 35min

A Supremely Soporific Slog

Heritage colleague Jason Snead joins Elizabeth Slattery to slog through recent snooze-worthy opinions. Elizabeth also chats with Ed Whelan and Chris Scalia about "On Faith: Lessons from an American Believer." Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia!You can get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Lessons-American-Believer/dp/1984823310. Or watch the Heritage book event here: https://www.heritage.org/conservatism/event/faith-lessons-american-believer.Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating!Show your love for SCOTUS 101 and buy a limited edition mug while they last: shop.heritage.org/products/scotus-101-mug. Tune in for a promo code! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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