Advisory Opinions
Episodes
Looking Ahead to the Supreme Court Term
Hosts Sarah Isger, David French, and Amy Howe preview the 2026 Supreme Court term, beginning with a discussion of the recent decision in Trump’s mail-in voting case.
Barely Averting a Constitutional Crisis
Hosts Sarah Isger and David French reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, debating Justice Kavanaugh’s remarks and the necessity of accepting enemies’ stated motives.
Insular Cases | Interview: Chief Judge Jeff Sutton and Neil Weare
Hosts Sarah Isger and David French discuss recent Supreme Court rulings on political advertising rates and the chaotic redistricting situation in Missouri.
SCOTUS Majority Rules White House Ballroom Is A Go
Hosts Sarah Isgur and David French analyze the Supreme Court’s interim docket decision on the White House ballroom, focusing on the 5-4 split over…
Has the First Amendment Ever Been More Relevant?
Sarah Isgur and David French correct a previous error on congressional apportionment and discuss the unenforceability of Trump’s mail-in ballot executive order.
How to Fix Congress | Interview: Rep. Jake Auchincloss
Hosts Sarah Isgur and David French analyze a Supreme Court interim docket decision on Trump’s mail-in ballot executive order, clarifying it was a standing ruling, not a merits victory.
Civility vs. Collegiality | Interview: Judges Tom Griffith and David Tatel
Hosts Sarah Isger and David French discuss "barfare," debating the ethics of filing bar complaints against political opponents for criticizing judges.
Let’s Pretend We’re Justices | Interview: Chris Scalia
In this unique episode of Advisory Opinions, hosts Sarah Isger and David French, joined by guest Christopher Scalia, perform a one-act play dramatizing the *District of Columbia v.
Trump’s Ballroom Blitz
David French hosts Sarah Isger on Advisory Opinions, discussing a D.
This Is Not A Vibes-Only Podcast
Hosts David Lat and Zachary Shemtov interview Adam Feldman, creator of Empirical SCOTUS, to analyze Supreme Court data.
SCOTUS’s October Preview
Hosts David Lat and Zach Shemtob, joined by SCOTUSblog’s Amy Howe, discuss Justice Alito’s denial of retirement rumors and Trump’s new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship.
Fauci Pleads the Fifth | Interview: Elie Honig
Hosts David and Sarah welcome legal analyst Ellie Honig to discuss Dr.
The Island of Rationality and the First Amendment
Hosts Sarah Isger and David French discuss First Amendment issues, including a potential challenge to Citizens United via Maine’s super PAC contribution limits.
Receipts on the Senate Filibuster | Interview: Mike “Frags” Fragoso
Sarah Isger and David French discuss the Supreme Court’s pending review of a Trump executive order on mail-in voting, clarifying that the case centers on standing rather than the order’s legality.
Reviewing the Court’s Criminal Law | Interview: Rory Little and Orin Kerr
Sarah Isger and David French analyze Justice Kagan’s Ninth Circuit remarks, new data on justices’ questioning styles, and the legal nuance of stipulations regarding grant cancellations.