Strict Scrutiny
384
Episodes
4.6 / 5
Rating

Strict Scrutiny

by Crooked Media

Category
Government
Frequency
Updated weekly
Language
English
Strict Scrutiny is a podcast about the United States Supreme Court and the legal culture that surrounds it. Hosted by three badass constitutional law professors-- Leah Litman, Kate Shaw, and Melissa Murray-- Strict Scrutiny provides in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court and its cases, culture, and personalities. Each week, Leah, Kate, and Melissa break down the latest headlines and biggest legal questions facing our country, emphasizing what it all means for our dai...

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Recent Reviews

These ladies are smarter and funnier than I

mattamorph4/8/2026

Educational, informative, funny, and definitely not boring!

Too many ads

Ahdkfovocjrjg4/2/2026

It’s a good show, but it feel like it’s half paid advertisements.

Devolved over time

dm2022!3/29/2026

I used to really enjoy this podcast and relied on it as a source of news and analysis of SCOTUS. Now, however, I can’t even get through an episode. The dramatic readings of court transcripts are superfluous and distracting from the substance, and the conversation is dominated by pop culture references and crass jokes, which are insulting to the audience. Bring back thoughtful discussion and insight.

Typical Biases

Jor-El’s Children3/28/2026

I still listen to/read the transcripts every so often so i can see or somewhat understand what both sides are seeing and how it’s being categorized. But as it started to read more episodes, it was becoming clearer by the second I was in an echo chamber.

Absolutely Essential Information

profbookwurm3/27/2026

I both look forward to and fear each episode of Strict Scrutiny. The information is important to know and I appreciate the honesty of the participants. I feel better informed after each episode.