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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Jun 6, 2018 • 28min
#235: Live from the Beaches of Florida
This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany are recording live from a Heritage Foundation conference in Florida. They break down the Masterpiece cake case and chat with Judge Kevin Newsom of the 11th Circuit. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - Religious Liberty Edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2018 • 26min
#234: A Really Swell Guy
This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany break down an "easy" 4th Amendment decision and two lingering Establishment Clause cert. petitions. Former associate White House counsel Mike McGinley joins the ladies to talk about his former bosses (Gorsuch and Alito) and for a round of Supreme Trivia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2018 • 30min
#233: An Epic Dissent
This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany break down the Supreme Court's arbitration decision, Ginsburg's epic dissent, and other orders. SCOTUS all-star Kannon Shanmugam stops by to reminisce about his many impressive bosses. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - Memorial Day edition! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2018 • 33min
#232: SCOTUSblog on SCOTUS101, vol. I
This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany review the RBG documentary and chat with SCOTUSblog's Amy Howe. They also break down recent decisions on sports betting, shackling, and more. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - Notorious RBG edition! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3, 2018 • 40min
#231: SCOTUS Bingo & the Slaughterhouse Cases
This week, Sheldon Gilbert of the Institute for Justice joins the ladies to talk about why it's time for SCOTUS to overrule the infamous Slaughterhouse Cases. They also try to stump Sheldon in a round of Supreme Trivia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 26, 2018 • 30min
#230: A SCOTUS Haiku and Cosmic Injunctions
This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany discuss a SCOTUS haiku, Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein's SCOTUS debut, and recent opinions. Law professor Josh Blackman joins the ladies to talk about the travel ban oral argument and meeting Lin-Manuel Miranda at SCOTUS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2018 • 31min
#229: Don't Mess with Texas
This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany break down Gorsuch's "liberal" vote in an immigration case and oral argument in the internet sales tax case. Texas Solicitor General Scott Keller also joins them to talk about Anthony Kennedy, Ted Cruz, and the sweet mystery of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2018 • 20min
#228: Gorsuch's Anniversary
Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about Neil Gorsuch's first SCOTUS anniversary and judges ruling from beyond the grave. They also chat with Jenn Mascott about administrative law and clerking for Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - Tiffany's in the hot seat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 5, 2018 • 37min
#227: The Eyes & Ears Inside the Courtroom
Elizabeth & Tiffany talk with reporter Mark Walsh about what happens during SCOTUS oral arguments and their favorite legal dramas on TV. The ladies also break down two recent decisions on qualified immunity and the never-ending Encino Motorcars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2018 • 40min
#226: Taft in the Tub
Elizabeth & Tiffany talk with Jeff Rosen about his new book on William Howard Taft. They also discuss recent oral arguments and tackle the most pressing question of our time: is a hot dog a sandwich? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
