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Case in Point: The Legal Show on the Hottest Legal Cases in Politics and Culture

If the thought of a legal podcast makes you shy away and you’re tired of so-called “legal” experts talking in confusing legal jargon, you’ve come to the right place. The Heritage Foundation’s “Case in Point” talks about the hottest cases affecting politics, culture, and everyone’s daily lives in a way that lawyers and non-lawyers alike can understand.

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Dec 18, 2025

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Episodes

Summer Session #3: Apples & Oregano 25.07.2018

In this episode of Summer Session, Above the Law's David Lat joins Elizabeth to talk about what happened with the failed nomination of Ryan Bounds and what that means for Brett Kavanaugh (spoiler alert: not much). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer Session #2: Debunking the Myths about Kavanaugh 17.07.2018

In this episode of Summer Session, Ed Whelan joins Elizabeth to break down myths about SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh - from the Russia investigation to being a baseball fanatic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer Session #1: An Introduction to the Man of the Hour 11.07.2018

SCOTUS 101 returns for a brief Summer Session. In this episode longtime fact checker John Malcolm joins Elizabeth to talk about attending the huge SCOTUS announcement at White House. They also dig into SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh's background and the highlights of his time on the D.C. Circuit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#240: The Retirement Episode 28.06.2018

Kimberly Robinson from Bloomberg Law joins Elizabeth & Tiffany to break down this week's big decisions (travel ban! Janus! NIFLA! water wars!). They also guess who will be the next Supreme Court justice. Tiffany and Kimberly are in the hot seat for Supreme Trivia - Retirement Edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#239: Is AMK Here to Stay? 22.06.2018

Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about the decisions in Carpenter, Lucia, and Wayfair and whether Justice Kennedy is dropping hints that he won't retire. They also chat with the newest addition to the D.C. Circuit, Judge Greg Katsas. Tiffany's in the hot seat for Supreme Trivia - Criminal Clerks Edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#238: Florida Man's Second SCOTUS Success 20.06.2018

Jess Bravin of the Wall Street Journal joins Elizabeth & Tiffany to talk about the partisan gerrymandering decisions, Fane Lozman's second win at SCOTUS, and to make predictions for the rest of the term. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - Repeat SCOTUS Players Edition. Elizabeth tries to stump Jess and Tiffany provides a lifeline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#237: Bonus SCOTUS 14.06.2018

This week, Elizabeth and Tiffany talk about the Pacific Legal Foundation's big First Amendment win and Ginsburg bench slapping the 2nd Circuit. They also interview Utah Supreme Court Justice Tom Lee about corpus linguistics, clerking for Justice Thomas and Judge Wilkinson, and family dinner with Rex Lee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#236: Is Kennedy Ghosting SCOTUS? 12.06.2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about a win for election integrity and a loss for one of the Constitution’s lost clauses. They also chat with Sixth Circuit Judge Jeff Sutton. Tune if for SCOTUS ghosting trivia! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#235: Live from the Beaches of Florida 06.06.2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany are recording live from a Heritage Foundation conference in Florida. They break down the Masterpiece cake case and chat with Judge Kevin Newsom of the 11th Circuit. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - Religious Liberty Edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#234: A Really Swell Guy 31.05.2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany break down an "easy" 4th Amendment decision and two lingering Establishment Clause cert. petitions. Former associate White House counsel Mike McGinley joins the ladies to talk about his former bosses (Gorsuch and Alito) and for a round of Supreme Trivia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#233: An Epic Dissent 25.05.2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany break down the Supreme Court's arbitration decision, Ginsburg's epic dissent, and other orders. SCOTUS all-star Kannon Shanmugam stops by to reminisce about his many impressive bosses. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - Memorial Day edition! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#232: SCOTUSblog on SCOTUS101, vol. I 17.05.2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany review the RBG documentary and chat with SCOTUSblog's Amy Howe. They also break down recent decisions on sports betting, shackling, and more. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - Notorious RBG edition! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#231: SCOTUS Bingo & the Slaughterhouse Cases 03.05.2018

This week, Sheldon Gilbert of the Institute for Justice joins the ladies to talk about why it's time for SCOTUS to overrule the infamous Slaughterhouse Cases. They also try to stump Sheldon in a round of Supreme Trivia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#230: A SCOTUS Haiku and Cosmic Injunctions 26.04.2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany discuss a SCOTUS haiku, Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein's SCOTUS debut, and recent opinions. Law professor Josh Blackman joins the ladies to talk about the travel ban oral argument and meeting Lin-Manuel Miranda at SCOTUS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#229: Don't Mess with Texas 19.04.2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany break down Gorsuch's "liberal" vote in an immigration case and oral argument in the internet sales tax case. Texas Solicitor General Scott Keller also joins them to talk about Anthony Kennedy, Ted Cruz, and the sweet mystery of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#228: Gorsuch's Anniversary 12.04.2018

Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about Neil Gorsuch's first SCOTUS anniversary and judges ruling from beyond the grave. They also chat with Jenn Mascott about administrative law and clerking for Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas. Tune in for Supreme Trivia - Tiffany's in the hot seat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#227: The Eyes & Ears Inside the Courtroom 05.04.2018

Elizabeth & Tiffany talk with reporter Mark Walsh about what happens during SCOTUS oral arguments and their favorite legal dramas on TV. The ladies also break down two recent decisions on qualified immunity and the never-ending Encino Motorcars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#226: Taft in the Tub 29.03.2018

Elizabeth & Tiffany talk with Jeff Rosen about his new book on William Howard Taft. They also discuss recent oral arguments and tackle the most pressing question of our time: is a hot dog a sandwich? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#225: Breyer's Sauce for the Goose 22.03.2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about snow days at SCOTUS and oral arguments in cases dealing with free speech and the long-lost Contract Clause. They also chat with 11th Circuit Judge Bill Pryor about prosecuting Roy Moore, why Thomas More is a model for all lawyers, and ... more. Tune in for Supreme Trivia to find out which future President turned down a seat on SCOTUS after being confirmed....

#224: Kentucky: 5, Michigan: 2 15.03.2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about cases challenging capital punishment, Seminole Rock deference, and more! They also chat with John Elwood about SCOTUSBlog's Relist Watch and his argument pump up songs. Tune in for Supreme Trivia to find out how Kentucky is beating Michigan at SCOTUS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#223: Upon Further Reflection 08.03.2018

What happens when a new administration changes the government's legal position? Elizabeth & Tiffany discuss the Trump Administration's about-face in a few cases. Also on tap: the nondelegation doctrine, Williamson County, and an interview with SCOTUS litigator Ginger Anders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#222: What Grinds John Roberts's Gears 01.03.2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about a snippy exchange between Roberts and Breyer, and they break down recent decisions and oral arguments in Janus, Microsoft, and Minnesota Voters Alliance. They also chat with the queen of SCOTUS advocacy, Lisa Blatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#221: All About Clarence Thomas 22.02.2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about dueling concurrences and the witch hunt against Clarence Thomas. They chat with former West Virginia SG (and G.O.A.T.) Elbert Lin. The ladies wrap up with a $10,000 question in Supreme Trivia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#220: SCOTUS 101 LIVE! 16.02.2018

In this special episode, Elizabeth & Tiffany preview cases coming up at SCOTUS this spring: free speech, internet sales tax, administrative law judges, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#219: Dissenting in Style 08.02.2018

This week, Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about the latest in SCOTUS fashion (an "I Dissent" handbag) and chat with Gabe Roth from Fix the Court. They also catch up on two voting-related cases from North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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