Strict Scrutiny
Hosted by Leah and Melissa and Kate and Leah Litman and Melissa Murray · Strict Scrutiny
4.7from 9,224 ratings
- 754
- Episodes
- 170
- Transcribed
- 9,224
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2019
- First episode
- 2M
- YouTube views
About Strict Scrutiny
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 daily lives. Whether you’re a lawyer or law student, or you’re just here for the messy legal drama, Strict Scrutiny has you covered. New episodes out every Monday… plus bonuses whenever SCOTUS takes away another one of our rights.
- Publisher
- Strict Scrutiny
- Category
- government · news · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 19 Jun 2019
- Latest episode
- 2 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
170 of 754 episodes have a transcript.
2 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
The DOJ’s Failed Attempts To Meddle In The Midterms
26 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The DOJ is a Corrupt Clown Show
19 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Sex Trafficking Lawsuits, Privacy Rights, and a Court That Can’t Keep Up
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The DOJ’s Failed Attempts To Meddle In The Midterms
Published 2 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
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Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- Rachel Shelden
- Alice Ollstein
- Kirti Datla
- Bernadette Atuahene
- Kelly Lytle Hernández
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 1,605,735
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.6 / 5
- 5,752 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.7 / 5
- 3,472 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 96 / 100
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- Quality
- 97
- Social presence
- 97
- YouTube
- 93
- Engagement
- 100
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Who hosts Strict Scrutiny?
Leah and Melissa and Kate and Leah Litman and Melissa Murray host the show. Published by Strict Scrutiny.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Strict Scrutiny take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
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