Let’s Pretend We’re Justices | Interview: Chris Scalia
Summary
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. Heller* Supreme Court case. The trio voices Justices Scalia, Stevens, and Breyer to debate the Second Amendment’s meaning, using a script initially generated by AI but heavily edited for accuracy. Following the performance, they discuss the nuances of originalism, the role of precedent, and the promises and perils of using artificial intelligence for legal analysis.
Topics discussed
Introduction and housekeeping with David French
Creating an AI-generated play of District of Columbia v. Heller
One-act play: Scalia, Stevens, and Breyer debate the Second Amendment
Commercial break and ad reads
Reviewing the AI script's accuracy and historical nuances
Analyzing the practical implications of Stevens' and Breyer's positions
Future episode ideas: Citizens United and Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Corrections from last week and final sign-off
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