Best SCOTUS Oral Arguments Podcasts (2025)

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Upcoming Case Preview | Louisiana v. Callais | Redistricting Reckoning: The Race to Refine Race, Representation, and Voting Rights 19:53

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Louisiana v. Callais | Case No. 24-109 | Oral Argument Date: 10/15/25 | Docket Link: Here Question Presented: Whether the State's intentional creation of a second majority-minority congressional district violates the Fourteenth or Fifteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Other Referenced Episodes: • August 19th – Road Work Ahead: How Four 202…

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Government Shutdown Day 1: What’s Next; SCOTUS Will Hear Oral Argument Over Trump’s Fed Firing 45:34

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Congress has failed to pass a short-term funding bill by the deadline, and the government has shut down. We take a look at how the shutdown may affect you. The Supreme Court issued an order on Wednesday indicating that it would hear oral argument over Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook’s challenge to President Donald Trump’s attemp…

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Trump Sets Sunday Deadline for Hamas to Accept Peace Deal; SCOTUS Takes Up Challenge to Hawaii’s Gun Law 45:47

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President Donald Trump gave Hamas until Sunday evening to reach an agreement on his plan for Gaza's future, calling it a last chance for the terrorist group. "An agreement must be reached with Hamas by Sunday Evening at SIX (6) P.M., Washington, D.C. time," Trump wrote on Friday on Truth Social. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to take up a …

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2025 Ron Rotunda Memorial Webinar 58:41

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Professor Ron Rotunda wrote seminal law books that are still used in law schools across the country and was the author of over 500 law review articles and other legal publications. These books and articles have been cited more than 2000 times by law reviews, by state and federal courts at every level, by the U.S. Supreme Court, and by foreign court…

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Trump Says Shutdown an Unprecedented Opportunity; Police Declare UK Synagogue Attack a Terrorist Attack 48:52

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President Donald Trump on Thursday touted the ongoing government shutdown as an opportunity to target various federal agencies, while saying that he will meet with the head of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to determine the next steps. British police have declared that an attack on a synagogue near Manchester was a terrorist attack and b…

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Upcoming Case Preview | Case v. Montana | Warrantless Welfare Checks: When Can Cops Enter to your Castle Without Cause? 18:53

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Case v. Montana | Case No. 24-624 | Oral Argument Date: 10/15/25 | Docket Link: Here Question Presented: Whether law enforcement may enter a home without a search warrant based on less than probable cause that an emergency is occurring, or whether the emergency-aid exception requires probable cause. Other Referenced Episodes: August 5th Roundup: Pr…

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The Digital Services Act and Global Free Speech 1:02:49

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The European Union’s Digital Services Act applies to digital platforms and service providers offering services to users in the EU, regardless of where the company is based—including U.S. companies. EU officials contend the Digital Services Act is needed to protect democracy from misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech online. Regulators in …

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Upcoming Case Preview | Bowe v. United States | The Do-Over Dilemma: Federal Prisoners and the Jurisdiction Trap 24:29

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Bowe v. United States | Case No. 24-5438 | Oral Argument Date: 10/14/25 | Docket Link: Here Questions Presented: Whether 28 U.S.C. § 2244(b)(1) applies to a claim presented in a second or successive motion to vacate under 28 U.S.C. § 2255. Whether 28 U.S.C. § 2244(b)(3)(E) deprives this Court of certiorari jurisdiction over the grant or denial of a…

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Trump, Hegseth Lay Out Culture, Policy Reforms in Address to Military Leaders; White House Unveils Deal With Pfizer to Lower Prices 46:35

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President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday addressed a gathering of hundreds of generals, admirals, and senior enlisted troops at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, to outline their efforts to reshape the military and reform its policies. During his remarks, Trump highlighted improved recruiting and retention figures, in…

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Courthouse Steps Preview: Olivier v. City of Brandon 52:51

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Gabriel Olivier is an evangelical Christian who often shares his faith in public. In May 2021, when sharing his faith near an amphitheater in a public park in Brandon, Mississippi, the city’s chief of police confronted Olivier with a recently amended city ordinance requiring “protests” to occur in a designated area. Olivier repositioned himself but…

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Trump Hosts Netanyahu for Gaza Talks; Suspect in Charlie Kirk Assassination Case Faces Court Hearing 22:05

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President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for pivotal talks on Monday to press him to back a Gaza peace proposal aimed at ending a nearly two-year-old war. The Utah trade school student charged with murdering political commentator Charlie Kirk was back in court on Monday for a largely procedural hearing expected to for…

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Upcoming Case Preview | Ellingburg v. United States | The Restitution Riddle: When Does Compensation Become Punishment? 31:16

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Ellingburg v. United States | Case No. 24-482 | Docket Link: Here Question Presented: Whether criminal restitution under the Mandatory Victim Restitution Act (MVRA) is penal for purposes of the Ex Post Facto Clause. Overview This episode examines Ellingburg v. United States, one of the most procedurally unusual Supreme Court cases in recent memory.…

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Trump Orders Troop Deployment to Portland; Amazon Settles for $2.5 Billion in Deceptive Practices Case 1:38:01

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President Donald Trump is deploying troops to Portland, Oregon, saying it’s to protect ICE facilities from Antifa and domestic terrorism. The Federal Trade Commission has issued its largest-ever civil fine to Amazon. The tech giant will pay $2.5 billion in a deceptive practices lawsuit. We have analysis.…

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Trump Arrives in New York for Ryder Cup; Netanyahu Outlines Israeli Victories Over Hamas in U.N. Speech 45:38

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President Donald Trump on Friday arrived in New York to attend the Ryder Cup 2025 golf tournament alongside his granddaughter, Kai Madison Trump. The president commented on the criminal charges filed against former FBI Director James Comey. "I think there will be others," Trump told reporters as he departed the White House. He added, however, that …

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Oral Argument Preview | Bost v. Illinois | Ballot Box Bout: When Can Candidates Challenge Election Rules? 22:13

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Bost v. Illinois State Bd. of Elections | Case No. 24-568 | Oral Argument Date: 10/8/25 | Docket Link: Here Overview This episode examines Bost v. Illinois, a Supreme Court case that could reshape how candidates challenge election laws in federal court. Congressman Michael Bost and two Republican presidential elector nominees are challenging Illino…

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Trump Meets With Turkish President Erdogan; Dallas Shooting Suspect Tracked Presence of ICE Agents, Says FBI Director Kash Patel 42:50

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President Donald Trump welcomed Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at the White House on Thursday for talks over sanctions and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. This marks Erdogan's first visit to the White House in about six years. FBI Director Kash Patel gave more details on Thursday about the suspected shooter at a dallas ICE facility. "The perp downl…

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Oral Argument Preview | Postal Service v. Konan | Dictionary Duel Over "Loss," "Miscarriage," and Government Liability 11:01

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Postal Service v. Konan | Case No. 24-351 | Oral Argument Date: 10/8/25 | Docket Link: Here Episode Overview This episode examines United States Postal Service v. Lebene Konan, a Supreme Court case that asks whether the federal government has immunity when postal employees intentionally refuse to deliver mail as part of a campaign of racial harassm…

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Bullets at Dallas Shooting Scene Contain 'Anti-ICE' Messaging, FBI Says; Trump Suggests Ukraine Can Win Back All Land Lost to Russia 50:25

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Two people were killed in a shooting on Wednesday at a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Dallas, and the suspected shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, federal officials said. The suspect engaged in an act of "targeted violence," Joe Rothrock, special agent in charge of the Dallas FBI, said at a news confer…

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Trump Speaks at UN General Assembly; Secret Service Dismantles Telecom Threat Around UN 45:28

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President Donald Trump will deliver a speech at the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday. Trump's address is expected to focus on the ongoing war in Gaza, as many key U.S. allies have announced their recognition of a Palestinian state, including France, the UK, Canada, and Australia. The U.S. Secret Service dismantled a massive hidd…

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US Will Control TikTok’s Algorithm, White House Says; Trump to Make ‘Important’ Announcement on Autism Findings 46:30

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President Donald Trump will sign the TikTok deal with China this week, a senior White House official said on Monday. Under the deal, Oracle will serve as the security provider, overseeing how U.S. user data is stored within Oracle's systems and how content recommendation algorithms operate. Trump also said his administration would make an announcem…

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Oral Argument Preview | Barrett v. United States | Double Jeopardy Dilemma Over Sentence Stacking 18:21

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Barrett v. United States | Case No. 24-5774 | Oral Argument Date: 10/7/25 | Docket Link: Here Question Presented: Whether the Double Jeopardy Clause permits punishment under both 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) and § 924(j) for one act that violates each statute Other Referenced Episodes: September 10th: A Constitutional Clash: Trump's Tariffs and the Separatio…

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Trump, Xi Make Progress on TikTok Deal, Plan to Meet in South Korea; House Passes Stopgap Bill to Avoid Shutdown 46:56

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President Donald Trump said he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping made progress on a TikTok agreement and pledged to meet face to face in just over a month in South Korea. The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed a stopgap government funding bill to avert a partial government shutdown beginning Oct. 1, sending it on to the Senate for approval.…

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Oral Argument Preview | Chiles v. Salazar | Battle Over Conversion Therapy and Therapist Free Speech Rights 21:13

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Chiles v. Salazar | Case No. 24-539 | Oral Argument Date: 10/7/25 | Docket Link: Here Question Presented: Whether a law that censors certain conversations between counselors and their clients based on the viewpoints expressed regulates conduct or violates the Free Speech Clause. Other Referenced Episodes: August 19 – Road Work Ahead: How Four 2024 …

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Trump, Starmer Discuss Gaza, Ukraine And U.S.-U.K. Tech Deal; Mayor Bowser, DC Leaders Testify on Crime Policies 45:42

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that resolving the war in Ukraine has been more complex than he had expected and that Russian President Vladimir Putin has let him down. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he and Trump "absolutely agree" on the need for an Israeli–Palestinian peace roadmap, but the U.S. president said he disagreed …

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Oral Argument Preview | Villareal v. Texas | Constitutional Conundrum Over the Right to Counsel and Witness Coaching 15:31

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Villarreal v. Texas | Case No. 24-557 | Oral Argument Date: 10/6/25 | Docket Link: Here Question Presented: Whether a trial court abridges the defendant's Sixth Amendment right to counsel by prohibiting the defendant and his counsel from discussing the defendant's testimony during an overnight recess. Overview This episode examines Villareal v. Tex…

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Trump Meets With King Charles III During UK State Visit; Kash Patel Returns for Day 2 of Testimony 38:11

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President Donald Trump began his two-day state visit to the UK on Wednesday by meeting with the royal family at Windsor Castle. Trump’s visit is taking place as the UK seeks to strengthen ties with his administration, including by revising the recently signed trade deal, addressing the war in Ukraine, and expanding cooperation in areas such as nucl…

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Oral Argument Preview | Berk v. Choy | Showdown Over Federal Uniformity and State Authority 17:10

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Berk v. Choy | Case No. 24-440 | Oral Argument Date: 10/6/25 | Docket Link: Here Question Presented: Whether Delaware's expert affidavit requirement for medical malpractice claims conflicts with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure when applied in federal diversity cases Episode Overview This episode examines Berk v. Choy, a case that started with a si…

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Kash Patel Testifies on Investigation Into Charlie Kirk's Assassination; Suspected Kirk Assassin Faces Initial Court Hearing in Utah 46:48

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FBI Director Kash Patel is testifying before a Senate panel on Tuesday, where he is likely to face questions about the investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination. Patel’s appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee represents the first oversight hearing of his tenure as head of the FBI. Tyler Robinson, the trade school student suspected o…

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Litigation Update: Dinner Table Action v. Schneider 44:25

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In Dinner Table Action v. Schneider, pending in the First Circuit, Maine is appealing a permanent injunction barring the enforcement of a ballot initiative passed in 2024 that would have capped contributions for independent expenditures at $5,000. The initiative, formulated and supported by the anti-super PAC group, Equal Citizens, was designed to …

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Bessent Says TikTok Deal Framework Reached With China; Charges Against Kirk’s Suspected Assassin to Be Filed Tuesday 47:16

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that a framework for a deal on TikTok had been reached in trade talks between the United States and China in Madrid—a deal that would pave the way for a transition to U.S. ownership. Bessent said further details would be determined later in a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader X…

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Litigation Update: Miller v. McDonald 52:08

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All fifty states mandate certain vaccinations for schoolchildren. Forty-six of them allow religious exemptions. New York once did as well, maintaining such exemptions for more than half a century before eliminating them in 2019. Medical exemptions remain. Members of the Amish community now challenge New York’s policy, claiming that opposition to va…

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SCOTUS 2025 Term Launches: Your Preview Series Begins Now 11:23

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Episode Overview The Supreme Court returns from summer recess with a blockbuster lineup of cases for October and November 2025. This episode provides a comprehensive preview of the 19 cases already scheduled for oral argument, spanning critical issues from voting rights to conversion therapy bans to criminal procedure reforms. We examine why this t…

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Suspected Charlie Kirk Assassin Identified as Tyler Robinson; Utah Governor Makes Remarks on Political Violence 49:06

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A young Utah man suspected of killing the co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk at a university forum has been taken into custody, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Friday. The suspect, identified as Tyler Robinson, had confessed to a family friend—or "implied that he had committed"—the murder, and that person in turn contacted the Washi…