Best SCOTUS Oral Arguments Podcasts (2025)

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SCOTUS oral arguments & the Minnesota Somali fraud story 1:15:32

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Hugh discusses Minnesota’s Somali community ‘Feeding Our Future’ fraud scandal, the SCOTUS arguments regarding Trump on president’s power to fire FTC commissioner, and talks with Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn, Bethany Mandel of The Mom Wars, Scott Johnson of Power Line Blog, Vic Matus of the Free Beacon, Adm. Mark Montgomery (USN, Ret.), and D…

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SCOTUS Oral Argument: Rutherford v. United States – First Step Act & Compassionate Release 1:21:27

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Full audio of the Supreme Court oral argument in Rutherford v. United States (No. 24-820), argued November 12, 2025. In this case, the Justices consider whether federal judges may treat nonretroactive sentencing changes in the First Step Act—including the end of mandatory "stacking" under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)—as "extraordinary and compelling reasons"…

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Tariffs at the Court: A Recap of SCOTUS Oral Arguments 27:08

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Tax Notes managing legal reporter Caitlin Mullaney explores the Supreme Court’s oral arguments in V.O.S. Selections and Learning Resources and predicts whether the Court will strike down President Trump’s tariffs. For related tax news, read the following in Tax Notes: Michigan Agencies Forecast Tariff Impacts on Prices, Jobs Supreme Court Justices …

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Two Months Later and Melodee Buzzard Is Still Missing 32:39

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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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Bryan Kohberger Now Wants Serial Killer Pen Pals. Of Course He Does. 36:05

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Bryan Kohberger isn't just serving four life sentences—he's reportedly trying to build a serial killer "network" from inside Idaho's toughest prison. We break down reports that he's reaching out to other notorious offenders, his endless complaints about conditions (right down to the vegan fruit), and his alleged threats of self-harm to push for bet…

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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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Slaughter at SCOTUS: Reaganite Ends by Roosevelt Means 1:12:14

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Following the Supreme Court arguments in Slaughter v. United States, Sarah Isgur and David French join legal scholar Adam White to break down a session that became a referendum on whether Congress can insulate modern independent agencies from presidential control. SCOTUSblog’s Amy Howe also joins from the steps of the Supreme Court to relay her obs…

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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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The Big Weekend Pod 1:01:00

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Should President Trump offer Ukraine territorial status? Are the strikes on the drug boats constitutional? Has the left lost its collective mind? John Ellis, Eli Lake, Charles C. W. Cooke, and Ben Domenech join Hugh for the week in review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Salem Podcast Network

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Bryan Kohberger... Plotting his escape! Let's Talk About It! 39:22

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Bryan Kohberger isn't just serving time—he's trying to negotiate the terms. Now he's using "self-harm" warnings to push for a better housing unit. We break down his complaints from J-Block, the supposed leverage play for a medical ward, and what this says about power, control, and notoriety behind bars. We'll also revisit the Idaho student murders,…

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From Lisbon: The Evolution of Malta's International Tax System 19:21

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Trudy Muscat of Deloitte Malta discusses Malta's changing international tax landscape, including its adoption of the two-pillar system and recently implemented transfer pricing rules. For more episodes from Lisbon, listen to: From Lisbon: The Search for Consensus on International Tax From Lisbon: The Future of International Tax Cooperation From Lis…

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To strike narco-boats or not to strike? 1:08:28

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Hugh discusses President Trump's authority to order the targeting of foreign narco boats, and talks with Sebastien Lai, Sen. John Cornyn, Bret Baier, Byron York, Noah Rothman, Jim Talent, Josh Kraushaar, Salena Zito, and Phil Balboni. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Salem Podcast Network

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Pipe Bomber Mystery Solved? FBI arrests suspect in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case 43:47

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The alleged DNC/RNC pipe bomber is finally in cuffs—only took almost five years and a national manhunt. We break down the arrest of Brian Cole Jr., the January 5 pipe bomb timeline, and what investigators are (and aren't) saying about motive and evidence. Plus updates on the Brian Walshe trial, Derek Chauvin's latest attempt to undo his conviction,…

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All About Slaughter 1:14:20

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Sarah Isgur and David French answer the masses’ demands in this pre-argument, foundational episode, diving into new levels of legal nerdery as they preview the oral arguments in the obscure administrative and constitutional law battle better known as Trump v. Slaughter. The Agenda: —Creating the modern administrative state —Striking the class of bu…

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Day 2 of ALEC's 2025 States & Nation Policy Summit 1:41:56

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Hugh broadcasts from the American Legislative Exchange Council's 2025 States & Nation Policy Summit in Fort Worth, Texas. Hugh talks with: Texas Senator Phil King, ALEC Board Member North Carolina Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger Iowa Speaker Pro Tem John Wills, ALEC Board Member Texas Tech University Chancellor Brandon Creighton Kansas Speaker…

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Just Can't Make It Up: Judges, Murder Plots and Dumb Crimes... Let's Talk About It! 25:48

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Tonight's episode is one long reminder that reality doesn't need writers. Judges tossing fraud verdicts, murders wrapped in "explanations," and a pee-soaked crime career. We break down the Minnesota Medicaid acquittal, the latest in the Brian Walshe trial, brutal family and domestic cases, and the OnlyFans stunt that ended in county jail. Plus, a "…

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Which Path for Patent Challenges? The USPTO's "One-Challenge" NPRM for Inter Partes Review 1:03:14

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Join us for a timely webinar examining the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Revision to Rules of Practice Before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board,” which proposes significant changes to how inter partes review (IPR) petitions are instituted. This session will present arguments from both sides…

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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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Day 1 of ALEC's 2025 States & Nation Policy Summit 1:38:19

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Hugh broadcasts from Day 1 of the American Legislative Exchange Council's 2025 States & Nation Policy Summit in Fort Worth, Texas. Hugh talks with: Rhode Island Rep. Jon Brien Michigan Rep. Ann Bollin West Virginia Senator Patricia Rucker, 2025 ALEC National Chair Lisa B. Nelson, ALEC Chief Executive Officer Ohio Senate President Rob McColley, ALEC…

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Luigi's Mc Arrest... Did They Go Too Far? Let's Talk About It! 33:42

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Luigi Mangione is back in a Manhattan courtroom as his lawyers try to throw out the gun, the silencer, and that infamous notebook. At the same time, in Massachusetts, jurors hear Brian Walshe's chilling Google searches: "How to dispose of a body," "Can you be charged with murder without a body," and more. Tonight we break down what really happened …

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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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‘Kill Everybody’ 1:12:36

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Sarah Isgur and David French break down Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s military orders on the suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean. The Agenda: —Breaking down Hegseth’s orders —Catch our live AO episode next Monday! —Bloomberg law’s documentary —A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, Independent School District —Frivolous lawsuits —Sidelining…

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Bibi's pardon request, Hezbollah races to rebuild, and recapping "The Game" 1:12:30

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Hugh recaps Thanksgiving, Ohio State winning "The Game" against Michigan, and updates on Israel with Haviv Rettig Gur, Bethany Mandel, David Drucker, Dr. Michael Oren, Vic Matus, and Doug Lesmerises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Salem Podcast Network

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Luigi Mangione Could Have a Chance... Pre-Trial Motions in Luigi Mangione Case 44:36

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As the one-year mark of Brian Thompson's murder approaches, accused shooter Luigi Mangione is back in court — and this week could change everything. Pre-trial motions will decide whether the gun, backpack, journal and key statements ever reach a jury. Did officers cross the line during Luigi's arrest in Pennsylvania, or were they following the rule…

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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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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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The Future of the Administrative State | Interview: Adam White 1:06:21

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Sarah Isgur invites Adam White, co-director of the Antonin Scalia Law School’s C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State, to identify the major administrative law issues on the horizon in the next five to 10 years. The Agenda: —The Roberts Court and the Trump Term —The legislative veto —Immigration and Naturalization Service v…

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Two National Guard members ambushed in D.C. 54:51

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Hugh discusses the shooting of 2 National Guardsmen in D.C., the Russia-Ukraine negotiations, and talks with Jordan Hirsch of Palantir, Abe Greenwald from Commentary, AEI's Danielle Pletka, and author Carla Ondrasik. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Salem Podcast Network