SCOTUScast

SCOTUScast

Author: The Federalist Society Language: English Episodes: 100
Tuning into the Supreme Court's docket can feel like deciphering a complex code, but SCOTUScast breaks down the arguments and decisions as they happen. Produced by The Federalist Society, this podcast delivers timely, expert analysis from legal scholars and practitioners immediately after oral arguments or when opinions are released. Each episode focuses on a specific case, cutting through the legal jargon to explain the core principles at stake, the questions posed by the justices, and the potential ramifications of the Court's rulings. You'll hear clear, substantive commentary that prioritizes understanding over advocacy, as the Society itself does not take positions on the issues discussed. The goal is to provide listeners with the intellectual tools to engage with these pivotal moments in law. Whether a landmark ruling on constitutional rights or a nuanced interpretation of statutory law, this audio series treats each development with the depth it deserves. For anyone following the judicial branch-from students and attorneys to engaged citizens-this podcast serves as an essential, real-time guide to the nation's highest court, fostering a more informed and thoughtful public discourse.
Episodes
Morgan v. Sundance - Post-Decision SCOTUScast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:40
On May 23, 2022 the Court decided Morgan vs. Sundance. Joining today to discuss the 9-0 decision is Stephen J. Ware, the Frank Edwards Tyler Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas Law School.
Shurtleff v. City of Boston - Post-Decision SCOTUScast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:00
On May 2nd, 2022 the Court decided Shurtleff vs. City of Boston. Joining SCOTUScast once more, this time for post-decision analysis, is Professor Scott Gaylord of Elon University School of Law.
FEC v. Ted Cruz - Post-Decision SCOTUScast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:42
On May 16, 2022 the Court decided Federal Election Commission vs. Ted Cruz for Senate. Listeners may remember our guest today, Professor Bradley A. Smith, the Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Professor of Law at C…
Badgerow v. Walters - Post-Decision SCOTUScast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:02
On March 31, the Court decided Badgerow v. Walters, a case which concerned judicial supervision of arbitration. Joining today to discuss the decision and its implications is Jennifer Dickey, Associate Chief Counsel at th…
United States v. Zubaydah - Post-Decision SCOTUScast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:40
On Mar 3, 2022, the Court decided United States v. Zubaydah, a case which concerned whether the 9th circuit erred when it rejected the United States’ assertion of the state secrets privilege based on the court’s own asse…
Wooden v. United States - Post-Decision SCOTUScast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:46
On March 7, 2022 the Supreme Court decided Wooden v. United States, holding that William Dale Wooden’s ten burglary offenses arising from a single criminal episode did not occur on different “occasions” and thus count as…
Unicolors, Inc. V. H&M Hennes & Mauritz, LP - Post-Decision SCOTUScast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:58
On February 24, 2022 the Supreme Court decided Unicolors, Inc v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz, LP. Joining today to discuss this decision is Zvi Rosen, Assistant Professor at SIU Law, former Visiting Scholar and Professorial Lec…