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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Jan 25, 2018 • 41min
#217: Government Shutdowns, Ginsburned & #GorsuchStyle
This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk with Empirical SCOTUS founder Adam Feldman and catch up on the Supreme Court's latest opinions and grants. They also play "Judge or Just Made Up." Can you spot the fake judges? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2018 • 31min
#216: Mark Cuban, Scalianess, and the Sweet Mystery of Life
This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about recent oral arguments (spoiler alert: no blockbusters) and a study measuring the "Scalianess" of appellate judges. They also interview SCOTUS litigator Willy Jay. In honor of the March for Life, they play Supreme Trivia - Sweet Mystery of Life edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 11, 2018 • 28min
#215: Water Wars, Curtilage, and Voter Rolls
In the first episode of 2018, Elizabeth and Tiffany talk about cases at the Court this week and a conversation between Justice Thomas and his wife. They also interview Ohio Solicitor General Eric Murphy and play Supreme Trivia - Kennedy edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2017 • 19min
#214: All We Want for Christmas
In the last episode of 2017, Tiffany & Elizabeth share their Christmas wish lists and discuss the best and worst decisions of the year. They also play Supreme Trivia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2017 • 36min
#213: Shackles, Wife-Swapping & Festivus
Elizabeth & Tiffany break down the latest orders from SCOTUS (including a wife-swapping case and political gerrymandering in Maryland). They also talk with Georgia Court of Appeals Chief Judge Stephen Dillard, and play Supreme Trivia - Winter Holiday Edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2017 • 31min
#212: Sport Betting, Wedding Cakes & Lots of Bananas
This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about SCOTUS advocates’ pre-argument rituals. They're joined by Alliance Defending Freedom's Jordan Lorence to talk about the wedding cake case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2017 • 35min
#211: SCOTUS Suspensions & Cellphone Tracking
In this episode, Elizabeth & guest host John-Michael Seibler talk about the Court's recent orders and arguments, and they interview criminal law expert Orin Kerr about the cellphone case at SCOTUS. They also play Supreme Trivia - Fourth Amendment edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2017 • 23min
#210: What We're Thankful For
In this episode, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about what they're thankful for and the Federalist Society convention. They interview SCOTUS litigator Nicole Saharsky and play Supreme Trivia - Thanksgiving edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2017 • 32min
#209: Free Speech Frenzy & Belated Recusals
This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany discuss recent grants, the Court's debut into the digital age, and Justice Kagan’s recusal in a case that’s already been argued. They interview Georgetown law professor, Randy Barnett, and play Supreme Trivia - Federalist Society edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 9, 2017 • 28min
#208: Thomas Interviews & SCALIA SPEAKS
This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about Clarence Thomas’ interview with Laura Ingraham and the Supreme Court’s first opinions of the season. They interview Ed Whelan and try to stump him in a round of Supreme Trivia - Scalia edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
