Antonin Scalia

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows

A former Supreme Court Justice known for his formalist approach to legal interpretation. Podcasts discuss his jurisprudence in the context of legal philosophy and constitutional analysis, and reference his notable personal friendship with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg despite their ideological differences on the bench.

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American Potential O'Connor & Company Brief Recess: A Legal Podcast with Michael Foote & Mélissa Malebranche Macroaggressions Advisory Opinions "The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis 5-4 The Oath and The Office Strict Scrutiny

Episode Appearances

American Potential · Apr 3, 2026

March Madness: Who Is America’s Greatest Defender of Freedom?

“Supreme Court Justice discussed for originalist constitutional interpretation and creating durable legal guardrails for freedom.”

American founding principles and limited governmentPresidential legacy and executive power restraintCivil rights movement and moral persuasion vs. institutional change

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O'Connor & Company · Apr 3, 2026

Dr. Ryan Hanning, Father Paul Scalia, Latest on Artemis II

“Father of Father Paul Scalia; referenced as influential figure with nine children”

Catholic Church Growth and Conversion TrendsReligious Resurgence Among Young AdultsDigital Evangelization and Faith Podcasts

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O'Connor & Company · Apr 3, 2026

Father Paul Scalia on the Significance of Holy Week and Easter

“Referenced as Father Paul Scalia's father, noted as having nine children and significant influence.”

Good Friday theology and crucifixion significanceEaster and resurrection meaningCatholic Church growth and conversion trends

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American Potential · Mar 17, 2026

Jason Chaffetz on AI, Free Speech, and Why America Must Stay Engaged

“Referenced for constitutional perspective on difficulty-by-design in U.S. legislative process”

Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Congressional OversightAI-Driven Job Displacement and Post-Labor EconomyPrivacy Rights and Facial Recognition Technology

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Brief Recess: A Legal Podcast with Michael Foote & Mélissa Malebranche · Mar 5, 2026

Technical Difficulties on Death Row (w. Corinna Barrett Lain)

“Former Supreme Court Justice who stated that executing innocent people is 'a cost of doing business'”

Lethal Injection Protocol Design and Scientific BasisProsecutorial Misconduct and Brady ViolationsDeath Penalty Exonerations and Innocence Rates

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Macroaggressions · Feb 27, 2026

Flashback Friday | #412: The Voice Of Treason

“Late Supreme Court Justice; host implies suspicious circumstances around his death”

Southern Border Immigration CrisisPolitical Weaponization and LawfareU.S.-Israel Foreign Policy

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Advisory Opinions · Feb 26, 2026

The Immunity Episode

“Former Supreme Court Justice; had exceptional personal relationship with Justice Ginsburg, noted as exception to typical court dynamics”

Sovereign Immunity DoctrineQualified Immunity ReformFederal Tort Claims Act Interpretation

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"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis · Jan 29, 2026

AI & The Law: Changing Practice, Claude Constitution, & New Rights, w/ Kevin & Alan of Scaling Laws

“Former Supreme Court Justice representing formalist legal interpretation approach”

AI Impact on Legal PracticeLegal Service DemocratizationOutcome-Based Legislation

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5-4 · Jan 27, 2026

The Rise and Fall of the Voting Rights Act, Part II

“Supreme Court Justice who characterized voting rights protections as 'racial entitlement' during Shelby County oral arguments.”

Voting Rights Act of 1965 - history, provisions, and dismantlingPreclearance requirements and Section 5 enforcementMobile v. Bolden (1980) - discriminatory intent vs. discriminatory effect

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The Oath and The Office · Dec 18, 2025

A Brown Professor on the Shooting—and Gun Laws

“Supreme Court Justice; wrote Heller decision affirming Second Amendment right while allowing 'longstanding gun regulations'”

Mass Shooting Response and Gun Control PolicyConstitutional Accountability and Presidential Power LimitsSenate Confirmation Process and Blue Slip Tradition

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Strict Scrutiny · Dec 15, 2025

S7: SCOTUS Is About to Turbocharge Presidential Power

“Conservative justice whose dissents and originalism are invoked by current justices to justify executive power expansion.”

Presidential Removal Power and Administrative IndependenceHumphrey's Executor Precedent OverrulingUnitary Executive Theory Constitutional Doctrine

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