Best FEC Podcasts (2025)

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Throwback: FEC v. Cruz | When Campaign Loan Limits Collide with Free Speech 1:28:22

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This week, we'll air throwback episodes. Each episode will relate to the current cases. Today's episode is FEC v. Cruz. I chose this case for the interplay with a case this term, NRSC v. FEC. Listen to the arguments regarding standing, free speech, and political corruption. Here's the story of FEC v. Cruz. Senator Ted Cruz loaned $260,000 to his 20…

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FEC “A Lineage and a Legacy”– December 21, 2025 35:55

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Josh Raspberry | Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 3:23-38 Want more information about First Evangelical Church? firstevan.org/connect Website: firstevan.org Sermon Resources: firstevan.org/resources Instagram: @firstevan735 Facebook: @FirstEvanBy First Evangelical Church

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NRSC v. FEC

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NRSC v. FEC | 12/09/25 | Docket #: 24-62124-621 NRSC V. FECDECISION BELOW: 117 F.4th 389Order of July 1, 2025:ROMAN MARTINEZ, ESQUIRE, OF WASHINGTON, D. C., IS INVITED TO BRIEF AND ARGUE THIS CASE, AS AMICUS CURIAE, IN SUPPORT OF THE JUDGMENT BELOW.Order of December 5, 2025:THE MOTION OF COURT-APPOINTED AMICUS CURIAE IN SUPPORT OF THE JUDGMENT BELO…

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Hard Dollars Rising: Why NRSC v. FEC Could Transform Party Fundraising 21:04

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On December 9th, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC, a case challenging federal limits on coordinated party expenditures. Legal expert Steve Roberts of Lex Politica breaks down why this First Amendment case could make hard dollars more relevant than they've been in a generation—and what it …

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65 – So Much We’re Thankful For at ABC-FEC 25:09

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In our Thanksgiving episode, Peter and Sonny reminisce on the holiday, their traditions, and what they are thankful for. They reminisce on ABC-FEC’s 2025 victories and successes, including the passage of the LEA Bill, our Miami acquisition, the success of our events and community outreach program, the launch of our ABC VR Labs, the signing of our M…

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69 – Our Most Interesting Stories of 2025 21:03

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In this post-Christmas episode, Peter and Sonny reminisce on the year that was. They recap on what each other found most interesting during the last 12 months, both nationally and for ABC. The full audiovisual version of this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qscdWN2ycZc “The Obvious Podcast” is a production of ABC Florida East Coas…

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Throwback: United States v. Skrmetti | Rational Basis or Heightened Scrutiny?: The Constitutional Test for Transgender Rights 2:21:10

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This week, we'll air throwback episodes. Each episode will relate to the current cases. Today's case is United States v. Skrmetti. I chose this case to segue into the 2026 Supreme Court calendar. In January, the Supreme Court hears two transgender cases that in some ways offshoot from Skrmetti. Here are a few details on these cases. We'll be sure t…

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Throwback: Trump v. United States | The Levers of Power 2:39:18

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Episode Throwback: The Levers of Power Case: Trump v. United States | Case No. 23-939 | Docket Link: 23-939 Context & Connection This week, we revisit the 2024 landmark ruling on Presidential immunity to provide context for our current coverage of Trump v. Slaughter and Trump v. Cook. These cases collectively explore the boundaries of Article II au…

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Throwback: Biden v. Nebraska | Major Questions Doctrine in Action 2:02:33

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This week, we'll air throwback episodes. Each episode will relate to the current cases. Today's case is Biden v. Nebraska. I chose this case due to the statutory interpretation parallels with the Trump Tariff Cases. When listening, pay close attention to the justices' ways to decipher text and how the major questions doctrine plays into their think…

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The 2025 Five Four Giving Guide: Don’t Let the Fascists Keep You Down 21:15

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https://immigrationequality.org/ bit.ly/donatepym2025 https://www.palestinianyouthmovement.com/ https://brigidalliance.org/donate-in-2025/ https://trees.org/ https://chuffed.org/project/158294-for-those-who-have-no-one-to-campaign-for-them https://1804books.com/products/witness-to-the-hellfire-of-genocide https://www.iwrising.org/donate https://giv…

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Throwback: Twitter, Inc. v. Taamneh | Algorithms, Aiding, Abetting, and Secondary Liability 2:29:42

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This week, we'll air throwback episodes. Each episode will relate to the current cases. In this case, Twitter claimed that federal law shielded them from liability for terrorists who used their platform for terrorist acts. I chose this case because it relates to arguments that Cox raised in Cox v. Sony Music Entertainment. In Cox, Cox argued that t…

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68 – Five Principles of Leadership 25:04

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With more than 50 years of combined leadership experience, hosts Peter and Sonny dive into the five essential secrets that shape truly great leaders. In this episode, they share hard-earned insights, real-world lessons, and practical guidance to help professionals at any level strengthen their leadership journey. “The Obvious Podcast” is a producti…

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Bad Words with Amy Showalter 17:49

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Words matter—and some words need to go. Amy Showalter returns with her annual Bad Words list, calling out the tired phrases and corporate jargon that undermine your credibility as a communicator. From "paradigm shift" to "thought leader," "you do you" to "my truth," discover which terms are making you sound like everyone else—and what to say instea…

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US Senate Handicapping and Blue Oval SK Updates 53:38

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This week Robert and Jazmin took a look at the full slate of candidates running for US Senate and decided what they thought of the group. In addition, they analyzed the news about the former battery plant in Hardin County that has been developing for a week or so.By Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne

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Movie Review: Average Joe [TEASER] 4:53

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A movie about a dipshit who prays his way to the Supreme Court. It’s worse than you imagine. If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To hear this and other Premium-only episodes, access to our Slack community, and more, join at www.patreon.com/fivefourpod. 5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produce…

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Takeaways + Predictions | from Cases on Campaign Finance, Death Penalty IQ Tests, and Securities Suits 19:42

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Overview This episode delivers post-oral argument analysis and predictions for three major Supreme Court cases heard during the December 2025 argument session. We break down the key exchanges, judicial fault lines, and likely outcomes in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC (campaign finance limits), Hamm v. Smith (intellectual disabilit…

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67 – You Don’t Hate the Media Enough 20:08

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In this episode of The Obvious Podcast, Peter and Sonny break down why they push back so hard against legacy media. They examine how many outlets prioritize agendas over facts, highlight real-world examples, and challenge listeners to diversify their news sources to form independent, informed opinions. The full audiovisual version of this episode i…

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FS Credit Opportunities Corp. v. Saba Capital Master Fund

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FS Credit Opportunities Corp. v. Saba Capital Master Fund | 12/10/25 | Docket #: 24-34524-345 FS CREDIT CORP. V. SABA CAPITAL MASTER FUND, LTD.DECISION BELOW: 2024 WL 3174971CERT. GRANTED 6/30/2025QUESTION PRESENTED:The courts of appeals have split 2-1 over whether Congress created an implied private right of action in Section 47(b) of the Investme…

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Hamm v. Smith

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Hamm v. Smith | 12/10/25 | Docket #: 24-87224-872 HAMM, COMMISSIONER AL DOC V. SMITHDECISION BELOW: 2024 WL 4793028THE PETITION FOR A WRIT OF CERTIORARI IS GRANTED LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: WHETHER AND HOW COURTS MAY CONSIDER THE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF MULTIPLE IQ SCORES IN ASSESSING AN ATKINS CLAIM.CERT. GRANTED 6/6/2025QUESTION PRESENTED:L…

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Oral Argument: FS Credit v. Saba | Fund Feud: Forcing Fiduciary Fairness Through Federal Lawsuits 1:20:19

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FS Credit v. Saba | Fund Feud: Forcing Fiduciary Fairness Through Federal Lawsuits | Argument Date: 12/10/25 | Docket Link: Here Question Presented: Whether Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 gives private plaintiffs a federal cause of action to seek rescission of contracts that allegedly violate the Act. Overview The Supreme Court…

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Oral Argument: Hamm v. Smith | IQ Score Showdown 2:03:10

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Hamm v. Smith | Case No. 24-872 | Oral Argument Date: 12/10/25 | Docket Link: Here Question Presented: When someone takes multiple IQ tests to prove intellectual disability in a capital case, do courts look at all the scores together, or can one low score alone save their life? Overview The Supreme Court will decide whether courts must evaluate mul…

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Hot Chocolate and Holiday Cheer: NABPAC's Year-End Lunch 13:21

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Live from NABPAC's annual holiday luncheon, between hot chocolate refills and holiday cheer, we reflect on what makes this PAC community unique.By National Association of Business Political Action Committees

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Charles Booker Is Running 34:23

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This week Robert and Brook Benningfield discuss Charles Booker's entrance into the US Senate race and Daniel Grossberg's ongoing troubles.By Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne

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Six Pack of Takeaways + Prediction: Trump v. Slaughter 8:19

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Summary: Analysis of the December 8, 2025 Supreme Court oral arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, examining how the justices signaled their likely approach to presidential removal power and independent agencies. Key Topics Covered: 1. Chief Justice Roberts' Strategic Questioning Focused on workability and implementation details Challenged quality of pr…

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Oral Argument: NRSC v. FEC | Camaign Finance First Amendment Fight 2:13:14

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NRSC v. FEC | Money, Messaging, and Muzzling: The First Amendment Fight Over Party Coordination | Argument Date: 12/9/15 | Docket Link: Here Question Presented: Whether the First Amendment permits limits on the amount of money that the national committee of a political party may contribute to political candidates in the form of coordinated expendit…

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Trump v. Orr 45:59

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Trans erasure. Anti-intellectualism. Culture war. Moral panic. These are a few of the Supreme Court’s favorite things! If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To hear this and other Premium-only episodes, access to our Slack community, and more, join at fivefourpod.com/support.] 5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. T…

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Oral Argument: Trump v. Slaughter | Presidential Power Play 2:32:33

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Trump v. Slaughter | Presidential Power Play : Trump's Total Takedown of Independent Agencies | Case No. 25-332 | Oral Argument Date: 12/8/25 | Docket Link: Here Question Presented: Whether Congress can require the President to show cause before removing commissioners of independent agencies, or whether Article II grants the President absolute remo…

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Trump, President of United States v. Slaughter

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Trump, President of United States v. Slaughter | 12/08/25 | Docket #: 25-33225-332 TRUMP V. SLAUGHTERDECISION BELOW: THE APPLICATION FOR STAY PRESENTED TO THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND BY HIM REFERRED TO THE COURT IS GRANTED. THE JULY 17,2025 ORDER OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, NO. 25–CV–909, ECF DOC. 52, IS STAYED. THE …

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FEC “The Shepherd to Come”– December 7, 2025 49:12

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Pace McKee | Ezekiel 34 Want more information about First Evangelical Church? firstevan.org/connect Website: firstevan.org Sermon Resources: firstevan.org/resources Instagram: @firstevan735 Facebook: @FirstEvanBy First Evangelical Church

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Cert Grant Roundup: Constitutional Citizenship, Prosecutorial Power, and Court Jurisdiction 15:11

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Overview This episode updates on four major cases granted certiorari by the Supreme Court on December 5th, 2025, following Friday's episode. The cases span constitutional citizenship rights, federal court jurisdiction, criminal procedure, and arbitration law, representing some of the most significant legal questions facing the Court this term. Road…

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Week in Review: Unanimous Reversals, Texas Redistricting Bombshell, This Week's Oral Argument Analysis, and Presidential Power Showdown Ahead 19:00

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Overview This week delivered explosive Supreme Court developments with two unanimous decisions and Texas redistricting ruling reshaping voting rights. The Court reversed Clark versus Sweeney and Pitts versus Mississippi while granting Texas a controversial redistricting stay. Oral arguments revealed deep tensions involving internet liability, immig…

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66 – Narcoterrorism & Tryptophan 22:10

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In our post-Thanksgiving episode, Peter and Sonny recount their holiday experience and delve into the current situation on the coasts of Venezuela, where the Trump administration is guarding the drug export and pressing the Maduro regime for an imminent change of course. If you missed the Tryptophan joke in the title, Tryptophan is an essential ami…

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Olivier v. City of Brandon

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Olivier v. City of Brandon | 12/03/25 | Docket #: 24-99324-993 OLIVIER V. BRANDON, MSDECISION BELOW: 2023 WL 5500223CERT. GRANTED 7/3/2025QUESTION PRESENTED:Gabriel Olivier is a Christian who feels called to share the gospel with his fellow citizens. After being arrested and fined for violating an ordinance targeting "protests" outside a public amp…

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Oral Argument: Olivier v. City of Brandon | Sidewalk Sermons and Section 1983: The Prospective Relief Puzzle | Argument Date: 12/3/25 1:26:32

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Olivier v. City of Brandon | Sidewalk Sermons and Section 1983: The Prospective Relief Puzzle | Argument Date: 12/3/25 | Docket Link: Here OVERVIEW Gabriel Olivier, a Christian who shares his faith on public sidewalks, gets convicted under a Mississippi ordinance restricting demonstrations near a city amphitheater. He sues in federal court seeking …

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Gov. Beshear Joins a Housing Lawsuit 32:12

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This week Jazmin tells us about a lawsuit against the Trump administration's approach to HUD, and Robert brings us several other stories.By Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne

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First Choice Women's Resource Centers v. Platkin

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First Choice Women's Resource Centers v. Platkin | 12/02/25 | Docket #: 24-78124-781 FIRST CHOICE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTERS, INC. V. PLATKINDECISION BELOW: 2024 WL 5088105CERT. GRANTED 6/16/2025QUESTION PRESENTED:New Jersey's Attorney General served an investigatory subpoena on First Choice Women's Resource Centers, Inc., a faith-based pregnancy cen…

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Oral Argument: First Choice v. Platkin | The Jurisdictional Jam: When State Subpoenas Silence Speech 1:24:00

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First Choice Women's Resource v. Platkin | Case No. 24-781 | Oral Argument Date: 12/2/25 | Docket Link: Here Question Presented: Whether federal courts can hear First Amendment challenges to state subpoenas immediately, or whether challengers must first litigate their constitutional claims in state court. Overview This episode examines First Choice…

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Urias-Orellana v. Bondi, Att'y Gen.

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Urias-Orellana v. Bondi, Att'y Gen. | 12/01/25 | Docket #: 24-77724-777 URIAS-ORELLANA V. BONDIDECISION BELOW: 121 F.4th 327CERT. GRANTED 6/30/2025QUESTION PRESENTED:The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides that noncitizens on American soil are generally eligible for asylum if they qualify as a "refugee." 8 U.S.C. § 1158(b)(1)(A). A refug…

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Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment

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Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment | 12/01/25 | Docket #: 24-17124-171 COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC. V. SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENTDECISION BELOW: 93 F.4th 222CERT. GRANTED 6/30/2025QUESTION PRESENTED:1. This Court has held that a business commits contributory copyright infringement when it "distributes a device with the object of promoting its…

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Oral Argument: Urias-Orellana v. Bondi | Asylum Authority Showdown: Cartel Violence and Court Deference 59:22

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Urias-Orellana v. Bondi | Asylum Authority Showdown: Cartel Violence and Court Deference | Oral Argument Date: 12/1/25 | Docket Link: Here Overview In this case, the Supreme Court must decide whether federal courts must defer to immigration officials when determining if undisputed facts constitute "persecution" under asylum law, or whether courts s…

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Oral Argument: Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment | The Billion-Dollar Broadband Battle 1:42:09

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Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment | The Billion-Dollar Broadband Battle: When ISPs Face Copyright Catastrophe | Oral Argument Date: 12/1/25 | Docket Link: Here Questions Presented: (1) Did the Fourth Circuit err in holding that a service provider can be held liable for "materially contributing" to copyright infringement merely be…

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“He Is Who He Is”– November 30, 2025 44:31

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Pace McKee | Mark 6:1-29Want more information about First Evangelical Church? firstevan.org/connect Website: firstevan.orgSermon Resources: firstevan.org/resources Instagram: @firstevan735 Facebook: @FirstEvanBy First Evangelical Church

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Listener Mailbag & The Supreme Court's Perfect Storm: Your Queries Plus Presidential Power, Copyright Catastrophe, and Constitutional Collisions 35:13

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Overview This comprehensive mega episode covers all seven blockbuster Supreme Court cases scheduled for December 2025 oral arguments. From presidential power over independent agencies to billion-dollar copyright battles, these cases could reshape American governance, individual rights, and economic regulation for generations. The episode provides h…

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Behind the Curtain: How The High Court Report Began 17:20

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Overview In this special Thanksgiving episode, The High Court Report pulls back the curtain to share the personal story behind The High Court Report. The episode traces the podcast's origins from a 2021 hearing preparation that led to discovering gaps in existing Supreme Court content, to building a comprehensive resource for practitioners and the …

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JCPS & FCPS Updates for Thanksgiving Week 25:35

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This week Robert and Jazmin talked about ongoing transitions, changes, and issues happening in the two largest public school districts in Kentucky.By Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne

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Trump Tariff Cases: Constitutional Clash Highlights 53:15

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Overview This episode captures the most electrifying moments from the Supreme Court's November 2025 oral arguments in the consolidated Trump Tariff Cases—constitutional blockbusters that pit presidential emergency powers against Congress's exclusive authority to tax. These cases represent the most significant separation of powers challenge since th…

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Advocacy Under Fire: November's Most Electrifying Supreme Court Moments 1:52:43

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Overview This episode presents curated highlights from the Supreme Court's November 2025 oral arguments. Follow The High Court Report: Follow, rate, subscribe, share, and review. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Just search "The High Court Report." Or, email us at: [email protected]. Timestamps [00:00:00] Episode …

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Fire at Will: Trump’s Illegal War in the Caribbean [TEASER] 4:45

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These days, three degrees of separation from a drug dealer is all it takes to get you drone struck by the U.S. government in Venezuela. And look, maybe these extrajudicial killings aren’t exactly legal, but the bigger problem for all you sissy justice lovers out there is that this administration doesn’t care about the law. If you're not a 5-4 Premi…

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FEC “On Further Miracles”– November 23, 2025 52:12

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Pace McKee | Mark 5:21-43Want more information about First Evangelical Church? firstevan.org/connect Website: firstevan.org Sermon Resources: firstevan.org/resources Instagram: @firstevan735 Facebook: @FirstEvanBy First Evangelical Church

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Advocacy Under Fire: October's Most Electrifying Supreme Court Moments 1:53:51

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Overview • This episode presents curated highlights from the Supreme Court's October 2025 oral arguments, featuring exceptional moments of advocacy and judicial questioning from the term's most significant cases. The October sitting delivered constitutional blockbusters across First Amendment rights, criminal procedure, administrative law, and pres…