Case in Point: The Legal Show on the Hottest Legal Cases in Politics and Culture
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
Latest episodes
Jan 10, 2019 • 27min
#AppellateTwitter Takeover
John-Michael Seibler joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about RBG's absence and Kavanaugh's first SCOTUS opinion. Elizabeth also chats with the king of #AppellateTwitter, Sean Marotta. Don't miss Supreme Trivia - SCOTUS Absence edition.Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2018 • 47min
A Big Grant and a Missed Opportunity
Josh Blackman joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about the news that the justices will hear a big case involving administrative agencies but not one dealing with Planned Parenthood. Elizabeth also chats with Paul Larkin about his many SCOTUS arguments. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - SCOTUS class photo edition.Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2018 • 25min
Christmas Gift Guide
John-Michael Seibler joins Elizabeth Slattery to discuss retired Justice Kennedy lingering at the Court and share holiday gift recommendations for the SCOTUS nerd in your life. Elizabeth also sits down with Charles Rothfeld of Mayer Brown. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Christmas edition! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2018 • 35min
Indian Country, Incorporation & a Timid Frog
Sheldon Gilbert from the National Constitution Center joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about recent oral arguments, the return of Coach K, and John Roberts v. Donald Trump. Elizabeth also chats with SCOTUS litigator Erin Murphy. Tune in for a game, "Judge or Just Made Up."Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2018 • 46min
Supreme Trivia LIVE!
Need something to pass the time during a Thanksgiving road trip? In this special episode, the Heritage Foundation and National Constitution Center partnered to bring you a live Supreme Trivia event. Tune in to hear Team Jefferson and Team Madison go head to head in a competition about the Supreme Court's history, scandals, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2018 • 21min
A Very Federalist Podcast
John-Michael Seibler joins Elizabeth Slattery to recap recent SCOTUS headlines. And live from the Federalist Society's annual lawyers convention, Elizabeth sits down with Judge Kyle Duncan of the Fifth Circuit Judge. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Fed Soc edition! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2018 • 25min
SCOTUSblog on SCOTUS101, vol. II
John-Michael Seibler joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about a secret SCOTUS marriage proposal and recent arguments. Elizabeth also chats with SCOTUSblog founder and Supreme Court superstar lawyer Tom Goldstein. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Halloween 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 18, 2018 • 33min
4-4 Splits & Potential Rearguments
Sheldon Gilbert from the National Constitution Center joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about Justice Kavanaugh's first week at SCOTUS and what might happen with potential 4-4 decisions. They play a round of Supreme Trivia. Elizabeth also chats with new 11th Circuit Judge Lisa Branch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 4, 2018 • 43min
The Sunrise Side of the Mountain
Elizabeth Slattery & John-Michael Seibler break down recent oral arguments in cases dealing with frogs, cemeteries, and an intelligible principle. Elizabeth also recently chatted with John Yoo about maintaining a sunny disposition in the face of adversity and road trips with Justice Clarence Thomas. Don't miss Supreme Trivia - Clarence Thomas Edition (John Yoo is in the hot seat!).Be sure to follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101 [at] heritage [dot] org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2018 • 31min
Frogs, Sex Offenders & Cemeteries
Kicking off Season 3, Elizabeth Slattery & John-Michael Seibler preview a few cases the justices will hear in their first week back. Elizabeth recently sat down with 10th Circuit Chief Judge Tim Tymkovich to talk about Ukrainian dishes and skiing with Neil Gorsuch. Don't miss Supreme Trivia - Beginning of Term Edition (John-Michael's in the hot seat!). Be sure to follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101 [at] heritage [dot] org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
