The Heritage Foundation
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
John Roberts Gets a New Job 24.01.2020 47:51
Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about grants in cases involving "faithless" presidential electors and the Little Sisters of the Poor. They recap oral argument in the Montana school choice case and discuss the highlights of John Roberts's new job presiding over President Trump's impeachment trial. Elizabeth also chats with 4th Circuit Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson about finding work that makes your heart...
Ok, SCOTUS Boomer 16.01.2020 46:01
Elizabeth & Tiffany talk about the riveting first opinions of 2020 and new grants, (Trump tax returns, failed 4th Amendment seizures, and more!). They recap oral argument in the "Bridgegate" case and whether "Ok, Boomer" is canceled. Elizabeth also chats with Judge Chad Readler of the 6th Circuit about being a Michigan fan in the heart of Ohio Buckeye territory. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia....
In Hoffa's Shadow 19.12.2019 15:59
In this bonus episode, Elizabeth Slattery chats with law professor Jack Goldsmith about his effort to clear the name of his step-father, Chuckie O'Brien, who was once a leading suspect in union boss Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance. Get Jack's book, "In Hoffa's Shadow" here: https://www.amazon.com/Hoffas-Shadow-Stepfather-Disappearance-Detroit-ebook/dp/B07PNXC7WD . Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @...
Obamacare Returns to SCOTUS 12.12.2019 35:20
The Daily Caller's Kevin Daley joins Elizabeth Slattery to break down recent opinions, orders, and oral argument in the fifth Obamacare case at the Supreme Court. Elizabeth also chats with Judge Stephanos Bibas of the 3rd Circuit about the best way to eat a Philly Cheesesteak. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Christmas edition. Kevin's in the hot seat! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ scotus101...
Guns and Gifts 06.12.2019 36:10
Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates talk about the NYC gun case and offer holiday gift ideas for SCOTUS fans. Elizabeth also chats with Judge Amul Thapar of the 6th Circuit about all things Kentucky. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org . Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating! Stay caffeinat...
What We're Thankful For 22.11.2019 34:39
Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates share what they're thankful for as the holiday season approaches. They also discuss a few cases going to conference this week and chat with Judge David Stras of the 8th Circuit. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia. Elizabeth's in the hot seat! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scot...
100 Cases Everyone Should Know 15.11.2019 22:39
Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates recap Justice Brett Kavanaugh's speech to the Federalist Society and this week's oral argument in the DACA case. Elizabeth also chats with law professor Josh Blackman about his new book, 100 Supreme Court Cases Everyone Should Know. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia. Tiffany's in the hot seat! Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Constitutional-La...
Supreme Couples 08.11.2019 51:02
Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates discuss recent oral arguments, preview a new documentary about Justice Clarence Thomas, and answer a listener question about a case involving the infamous climate change "hockey stick" graph. Elizabeth also chats with Texas power couple Erin and Brett Busby. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Couples edition. Elizabeth's in the hot seat! Follow us on Twitter @ sco...
The Justices' Private Notes 31.10.2019 39:07
Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates discuss public opinion of the Supreme Court, a few recent grants, and upcoming arguments. Elizabeth also chats with University of Minnesota Professor Timothy Johnson about SCOTUS Notes, his project making the justices' conference notes accessible to the public. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Halloween edition. Tiffany's in the hot seat! Want to transcribe the...
Eagles, Aspic, and Elizabeth Warren 17.10.2019 19:44
In a special episode, Elizabeth Slattery sits down with the legendary Judge Edith Jones of the Fifth Circuit to discuss the eagle collection in her chambers, her love of Julia Child and making aspic, and a run-in with Elizabeth Warren. Follow us on Twitter @ scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org . Don't forget to leave a 5-star r...
The Fastest 2 Minutes in Washington 10.10.2019 45:46
Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates discuss the Supreme Court's new 2 minute rule and recap the week's oral arguments. Elizabeth also chats with David Feder and Janie Nitze, former law clerks to Justice Neil Gorsuch and collaborators on his book, "A Republic, If You Can Keep It." Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Elizabeth's in the hot seat! Get Justice Gorsuch's book here: https://www.amazon.com/R...
The Prodigal Co-Host Returns 04.10.2019 36:37
In the first episode of Season 4, Elizabeth Slattery and Tiffany Bates preview oral arguments coming up next week and discuss a trio of cases involving state abortion regulations that the justices may take up soon. Elizabeth also chats with Sarah Harrington, an alum of the Solicitor General's office about her custom morning suit and pre-argument pump up song. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Tiffan...
A Summer SCOTUS Beach Read 18.07.2019 29:29
Carrie Severino and Mollie Hemingway join Elizabeth Slattery to talk about their new book, "Justice on Trial: The Kavanaugh Confirmation and the Future of the Supreme Court." It's not your typical beach read, but you won't be able to put it down! Get your copy of "Justice on Trial" today: https://www.amazon.com/Justice-Trial-Kavanaugh-Confirmation-Supreme/dp/1621579832Follow us on Twitter @scotus1...
The Chief Giveth and the Chief Taketh Away 28.06.2019 32:51
In the season finale, Fact Checker John Malcolm joins Elizabeth Slattery to discuss the Supreme Court's rulings on agency deference, the Census citizenship question, partisan gerrymandering, and a few cases coming up next term. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - End of Term edition! Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. D...
It's Crunch Time 21.06.2019 16:47
With just a few days left in its term, SCOTUS dropped four more decisions Friday morning. Elizabeth Slattery, Jason Snead, and Amy Swearer break down the decisions in this bonus episode. Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating! Show your love for SCOTUS 101 and buy a limited edition...
Things are Getting Interesting 20.06.2019 40:36
In this week’s episode, fellow Heritage scholar Cully Stimson joins Elizabeth Slattery to highlight recent opinions. From the Bladensburg Peace Cross to nondelegation to redistricting, things are finally getting interesting. Elizabeth also chats with SCOTUS short lister Third Circuit Judge Thomas Hardiman. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia! Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions,...
A Supremely Soporific Slog 13.06.2019 34:32
Heritage colleague Jason Snead joins Elizabeth Slattery to slog through recent snooze-worthy opinions. Elizabeth also chats with Ed Whelan and Chris Scalia about "On Faith: Lessons from an American Believer." Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia! You can get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Lessons-American-Believer/dp/1984823310. Or watch the Heritage book event here: https://www.heritage.org...
The Man Who Made the Supreme Court 06.06.2019 40:47
Heritage colleague Amy Swearer joins Elizabeth Slattery to highlight recent opinions and orders. Elizabeth also chats with Richard Brookhiser about his biography of John Marshall. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - John Marshall Edition! You can get Richard Brookhiser's book here: https://www.amazon.com/John-Marshall-Made-Supreme-Court/dp/0465096220. Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments,...
Breaking Bricks and SCOTUS Records 28.05.2019 43:07
Elizabeth Slattery chats with D.C. Circuit Judge Patricia Millett about her record-breaking career in the Solicitor General’s Office, how she got into Tae Kwon Do, and what it was like watching her former colleague Brett Kavanaugh endure a brutal Supreme Court confirmation. Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don...
The Tweeter Laureate of Texas 19.05.2019 34:25
Elizabeth Slattery chats with Fifth Circuit Judge Don Willett about how he learned he was on President Trump's Supreme Court short list, where to find the best BBQ in Austin, and why he walked away from Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Abortion, Capital Punishment & iPhones 17.05.2019 39:54
Fellow Heritage scholar Tom Jipping joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about abortion, capital punishment, and iPhones. Elizabeth also chats with CNN's Joan Biskupic about what goes on behind closed doors at the Supreme Court and her new book about Chief Justice John Roberts. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia - Capital Punishment Edition. Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or...
Bonus SCOTUS G.O.A.T.(us) 10.05.2019 14:57
The justices are hard at work writing their opinions in the remaining cases from this term. In this bonus episode, former Solicitor General and G.O.A.T. Paul Clement discusses how each new justice changes the Supreme Court. He also shares his tips for getting the Court to overturn its past cases. Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus10...
From Robbing Banks to Teaching Criminal Law 30.04.2019 25:08
Elizabeth Slattery briefly hits this week's SCOTUS headlines before diving into a recent interview with bank-robber-turned-law-professor Shon Hopwood. He shares about his experience writing cert. petitions from prison, clerking for Judge Janice Rogers Brown, and meeting Kim Kardashian. Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage....
The Truth Is Out There 24.04.2019 34:23
Fellow Heritage scholar Hans von Spakovsky joins Elizabeth Slattery to talk about the Title VII sex discrimination cases coming to SCOTUS next term and the oral argument in a case challenging the Trump Administration's plan to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. Elizabeth also chats with 10th Circuit Judge Joel Carson about UFOs, livestock auctions, and more. Stay tuned for Supreme Triv...
"I Know It When I See It" 18.04.2019 35:44
Kevin Daley from the Daily Caller joins Elizabeth Slattery to dispel an RBG conspiracy theory and break down a "scandalous" Supreme Court oral argument. Elizabeth also chats with Jamil Jaffer from GMU's Scalia Law School. Stay tuned for Supreme Trivia! Follow us on Twitter @scotus101 and send comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes to scotus101@heritage.org. And don't forget to leave a 5...
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