Brett Kavanaugh
Mentioned in 42 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A U.S. Supreme Court Justice appointed by Trump who has become a frequent topic across partisan podcasts due to his unpredictable voting patterns and controversial rulings. He has drawn attention for dissenting on tariff cases while raising concerns about implementation complexity, ruling broadly on immigration enforcement authority, and expressing personal conflict over decisions affecting marginalized groups. His judicial philosophy—balancing deference to executive power with occasional independence—has generated debate across the political spectrum about consistency in applying constitutional principles.
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Episode Appearances
Bloomberg Law · Apr 30, 2026
Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act & Bayer Litigation
“Questioned plaintiff's attorney on uniformity provisions in federal pesticide law during Bayer oral arguments”
Bloomberg Law · Apr 26, 2026
Weekend Law: Powell Probe Dropped, SCOTUS & Religion in Schools
“Publicly quibbled with Justice Jackson about shadow docket; represents Court's internal divisions”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Apr 24, 2026
Ep 1337 | Journalist Reveals Justice’s Embarrassing Tantrum— & other Untold SCOTUS Stories | Mollie Hemingway
“Subject of Hemingway's previous book; discussed as potential target for pressure to abandon Dobbs majority”
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer · Apr 22, 2026
Law Firms Are Drowning In Cash. Trump's PAC Is Drowning In Legal Bills.
“Referenced as unreliable by Trump supporters despite being Republican appointee”
Verdict with Ted Cruz · Apr 22, 2026
Ted's Brand-New Book—A Biography of Clarence Thomas, Telling his Incredible Life Story and his Historic Impact on our Nation
“2018 confirmation hearings paralleled Thomas's 1991 experience; Cruz was involved in both confirmation processes”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 17, 2026
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz ‘Jujitsu’ vs. Iran, Europe’s NATO Weakness, and the Swalwell Scandal Fallout | Victor Davis Hanson
“Referenced as target of personal attacks by Justice Sotomayor, setting negative precedent”
Fox News Hourly Update · Apr 16, 2026
1PM ET 04/16/2026 Newscast
“Subject of Sotomayor's apology regarding his immigration enforcement ruling and characterization”
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 13, 2026
Ep. 1951 - LEAKED: Leading Democrat DROPS OUT After This Viral Video
“Subject of Swalwell's aggressive questioning during confirmation hearings; now Swalwell faces similar misconduct allegations”
VINCE · Apr 7, 2026
The Clock Is Ticking | Episode 262
“Referenced as victim of character assassination campaign by Swalwell during confirmation hearings”
IHIP News · Apr 2, 2026
Trump Fails To Intimidate SCOTUS? MAGA Justices Humiliate Trump To His Face
“Signaled deep skepticism toward Trump's birthright citizenship argument during oral arguments”
Advisory Opinions · Apr 1, 2026
Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments
“Most likely swing justice; questioned relationship between Civil Rights Act of 1866 and 14th Amendment language”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 27, 2026
You Look Like You Stole A Horse In The West
“Supreme Court Justice whose confirmation vote was influenced by activist confrontation of Senator Flake”
DSR's Words Matter · Feb 26, 2026
Our Chances for Restoring Our Democracy are Hanging by a Thread
“Supreme Court Justice who voted for Trump on tariffs; inconsistently applying rule of law principles”
Marketplace All-in-One · Feb 26, 2026
Kai returns to unpack Trump's new tariff
“Supreme Court justice; raised concerns about refund complexity in tariff ruling but acknowledged illegal tariffs must be repaid”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 26, 2026
The Immunity Episode
“Supreme Court Justice whose executive power deference may cause him to appear ideologically inconsistent across Democratic vs. Republican administrations”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 25, 2026
Ketchup Makes Me Sweat
“Supreme Court Justice who did not shake hands with Trump, reflecting ongoing tension over judicial decisions.”
Morning Joe · Feb 23, 2026
Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
“Trump appointee who dissented from tariff ruling; praised by Trump despite previous independence”
Economist Podcasts · Feb 23, 2026
When the levy brakes: Trump’s tariffs struck down
“Supreme Court justice who dissented on tariff ruling and discussed refund process complexity”
Pod Save America · Feb 22, 2026
1124: Trump Loses At Supreme Court, Handles It Well
“Supreme Court justice who ruled with Trump on tariff case”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 21, 2026
Guest Host Dan Mandis with Gen. Richard Newton on Iran, Zach Schoenfeld on SCOTUS, and John Rich
“Supreme Court justice voting in Trump's favor on tariffs but noting lack of refund guidance”
All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 21, 2026
‘Like a baby’: Schumer BLASTS Trump’s tantrum over tariff defeat
“Supreme Court Justice criticized for excuse that refunding $175 billion in tariffs would be too complicated”
Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 21, 2026
2/20/26 - Unpacking the Supreme Court's Confusing Tariff Ruling
“Justice commended for clear constitutional analysis in dissent, arguing tariff authority is straightforward”
The Daily · Feb 20, 2026
Special Episode: Trump's Tariffs Struck Down
“Conservative justice who dissented and warned decision creates 'mess' for businesses”
Diabolical Lies · Feb 8, 2026
Usha Vance, Rama Duwaji, & the Tragedy of Heterosexuality
“Supreme Court Justice for whom Usha Vance clerked and later defended publicly”
The Chris Plante Show · Feb 6, 2026
2-6-26 Hour 1 - Virginia passes corrupt re-district
“Target of armed individual arrested outside his home in security incident”
Civics 101 · Feb 3, 2026
What is ICE's job?
“Supreme Court Justice who wrote concurrence on shadow docket stay removing racial profiling restrictions”
Strict Scrutiny · Jan 26, 2026
S7: Will the Court Actually Push Back Against Trump’s Unlawful Firings?
“Supreme Court Justice concerned about economic consequences of removing Fed governors and precedent for future administrations”
Diabolical Lies · Jan 25, 2026
ICE is a Public Jobs Program for Losers
“Supreme Court Justice who ruled immigration agents can use race as consideration during sweeps; claimed citizens are promptly released”
Up First from NPR · Jan 22, 2026
Greenland Emergency Summit, New World Order, SCOTUS Justices Hear Fed Case
“Expressed concern that low bar for firing Fed governors would weaken central bank independence”
Strict Scrutiny · Jan 19, 2026
S7: Will SCOTUS Keep Trans Kids Out of Sports?
“Supreme Court Justice; expressed personal anguish about ruling against trans athletes while signaling likely vote against them; questioned whether public opinion should delay decision”
DSR's Words Matter · Jan 9, 2026
We Are Living in a Horror Movie...and the Monsters are in Charge
“Supreme Court Justice; issued ruling giving ICE broad authority to stop anyone suspected of being undocumented”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jan 7, 2026
Supreme Court poised to rule on tariffs, birthright citizenship and more
“Expressed past belief that Voting Rights Act changes have time limits.”
The Oath and The Office · Jan 1, 2026
Supreme Court Checks Trump — 2025 Year in Review
“Supreme Court Justice whose concurrence hints administration should use Insurrection Act instead of failed National Guard strategy”
Strict Scrutiny · Dec 22, 2025
S7: Our Favorite Things, 2025
“Supreme Court Justice; subject of recurring podcast jokes and referenced in oral arguments on agency independence”
The Find Out Podcast · Dec 18, 2025
Can Janet Mills Beat Susan Collins?
“Mills criticized Collins for failing to show courage opposing Kavanaugh's nomination before Dobbs decision”
Strict Scrutiny · Dec 5, 2025
S7: SCOTUS Greenlights Racial Gerrymandering in Texas
“Supreme Court Justice whose reasoning on race-based discrimination in redistricting is critiqued by hosts”
Strict Scrutiny · Dec 1, 2025
S7: December Preview: SCOTUS Doubles Down on Its BS
“Speculated to have influenced shadow docket order language; subject of humorous commentary”
Strict Scrutiny · Nov 24, 2025
S7: Boy Math, Boy Law, Man Problems
“Epstein emails show Ken Starr vouched for him to senators; Epstein called him 'reliable'”
Strict Scrutiny · Nov 17, 2025
S7: The Agonies of Brett Kavanaugh
“Displayed emotional outbursts during oral arguments on military contractor immunity and religious liberty cases”
Strict Scrutiny · Nov 10, 2025
S7: Will SCOTUS Say No to Trump’s Tariffs?
“Attempted to invoke legislative history and common sense to support tariff authority; struggled with textualism”
The Oath and The Office · Nov 6, 2025
The Case That Could Finally Stop Trump (with Dahlia Lithwick)
“Referenced for deference to executive power in national security and emergency contexts”
Strict Scrutiny · Oct 27, 2025
S7: Trump’s DOJ Shakedown
“Authorized roving immigration patrols; characterized ICE stops as brief despite evidence of prolonged detentions of U.S. citizens”