Chief Justice John Roberts
Mentioned in 37 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Chief Justice of the United States who authored a landmark 6-3 Supreme Court majority opinion striking down President Trump's tariffs as lacking statutory authority under the IEPA and violating the major questions doctrine. The decision, which required congressional authorization for tariff imposition, was widely discussed across news and legal podcasts and drew criticism from Trump for what he characterized as a lack of judicial courage. Roberts' opinion has been a focal point in discussions about executive power limitations and institutional checks and balances.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Political Gabfest · Apr 2, 2026
"Subject to the Jurisdiction Thereof"
“Challenged government's vague claims about birth tourism prevalence during oral arguments”
Morning Joe · Apr 2, 2026
'I don't think it was a sell': Richard Haass on why Trump didn't make the case for war in Iran
“Delivered memorable line 'it may be a new world, but it's the same Constitution' challenging administration's birthright citizenship argument”
Deadline: White House · Apr 1, 2026
"Donald Trump's political coalition is fraying"
“Shot down Trump administration's birthright citizenship arguments during oral arguments”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 1, 2026
Episode 5263/5264: Historial Morning SCOTUS Hearing Arguments On Birthright Citizenship; Trump Live In The Courtroom
“Asked about Wong Kim Ark's treatment of domicile and the holding vs. dicta distinction”
Law and Chaos · Mar 24, 2026
Ep 215 — DOJ, Why Are You Like This?
“Enabled executive overreach by granting emergency stays to government for over a year”
5-4 · Mar 10, 2026
Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump
“Wrote majority opinion striking down tariffs; joined by Barrett, Gorsuch, Kagan, Sotomayor, Jackson”
#SistersInLaw · Feb 28, 2026
282: But Her Deposition
“Appeared visibly uncomfortable during State of the Union address, subject of meme comparisons to Dr. Frankenstein.”
Political Gabfest · Feb 26, 2026
The State of the Union is Endless
“Wrote 20-page majority opinion overturning Trump's IEPA tariffs based on statutory construction”
Marketplace All-in-One · Feb 26, 2026
Kai returns to unpack Trump's new tariff
“Wrote the Supreme Court majority opinion striking down Trump's IEPA tariffs, carrying symbolic authority for the court's decision”
Cato Podcast · Feb 26, 2026
Rhetoric vs. Reality in the State of the Union
“Authored 6-3 Supreme Court majority opinion striking down Trump's tariffs under IEPA statute”
Law and Chaos · Feb 24, 2026
Ep 207 — Tariff Decisions Reveals SCOTUS Slapfight
“Authored majority opinion in tariff case, criticized for enabling illegal tariff collection through procedural delays”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 24, 2026
What’s Next After Friday’s Tariff Decision?
“Authored majority opinion striking down IEEPA tariffs; criticized Kavanaugh's reliance on Dames and Moore v. Regan as too broad”
Morning Brew Daily · Feb 23, 2026
SCOTUS Shuts Down Trump’s Tariffs & TSA PreCheck Pause Causes Confusion
“Wrote majority opinion in 6-3 decision striking down Trump's tariffs under IEPA, requiring clear congressional authorization”
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast · Feb 23, 2026
Rick Wilson & Mallory McMorrow
“Supreme Court chief justice; applied major questions doctrine to block Trump's tariff executive order”
Divided Argument · Feb 21, 2026
Betty Boop or Shakespeare
“Authored the majority opinion striking down tariffs on statutory grounds; joined by six justices”
#SistersInLaw · Feb 21, 2026
280: The Red Queen’s Revenge
“Authored majority opinion striking down Trump's tariffs under IEPA, finding no statutory authority for emergency tariff powers”
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Feb 21, 2026
Trump’s Tariffs Overturned
“Wrote majority opinion striking down tariffs, joining with Gorsuch and Barrett to reject expansive presidential power”
Planet Money · Feb 21, 2026
The Supreme Court struck down a bunch of Trump's tariffs. Now what?
“Authored Supreme Court decision striking down Trump's IEPA tariffs with phrase 'those words cannot bear such weight'”
Anderson Cooper 360 · Feb 21, 2026
Trump Attacks Justices Who Ruled Against His Tariffs
“Authored 6-3 Supreme Court opinion ruling Trump's tariffs illegal; criticized by Trump for lacking courage”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 21, 2026
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
“Authored the 21-page majority opinion striking down Trump's tariff authority under major questions doctrine”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 21, 2026
February 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Authored opinion challenging president's authority to unilaterally impose tariffs without congressional authorization”
Deadline: White House · Feb 20, 2026
“A striking rebuke”
“Wrote majority opinion striking down Trump's tariff authority, joined by liberal justices”
Consider This from NPR · Feb 20, 2026
What the Supreme Court’s tariff decision means for small businesses
“Wrote 6-3 majority opinion striking down Trump's tariff authority, emphasizing Congressional taxing power”
Deadline: White House · Feb 20, 2026
“A seismic ruling today from the Supreme Court”
“Wrote the 6-3 majority opinion ruling Trump lacks unilateral tariff authority without congressional approval”
PBD Podcast · Feb 20, 2026
Supreme Court's Trump Tariff Ruling & Wexner's Epstein Depo w/ Rep. Randy Fine | PBD #743
“Supreme Court; voted with liberal wing on tariff ruling, part of 6-3 decision against executive power”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 20, 2026
A Woo Liu Boo Gu Tattoo!
“Supreme Court Chief Justice whose writing style was praised by legal expert Molly Nixon”
Law and Chaos · Feb 20, 2026
Ep 206 — Who’s Afraid of the Fourth Amendment?
“Hosts stock trading on Supreme Court; subject of discussion regarding ethics standards and conflict of interest disclosure requirements.”
Verdict with Ted Cruz · Feb 14, 2026
Virginia is for Loving Liberal Policy, Tariffs on Trial at SCOTUS & Save America Act heads to the Senate Week In Review
“Supreme Court justice skeptical of tariff authority, likely to uphold on institutionalist grounds”
The High Court Report · Feb 9, 2026
Oral Argument Re-Listen: Wolford v. Lopez | Must Gun Right Holders Receive Express Consent?
“Posed gas station hypothetical to explore whether constitutional right exists to carry on private property without owner consent”
U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 20, 2026
Wolford v. Lopez
“Asked about gas stations as private property open to public and whether constitutional rights vary by state”
Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 20, 2026
[24-1046] Wolford v. Lopez
“Asked about the 97 percent figure and posed hypothetical about gas stations and private residences to test the scope of Second Amendment protections”
Divided Argument · Jan 16, 2026
Lake Shrimp
“Author of majority opinion in Bost v. Illinois establishing candidate standing in election cases”
The Matt Walsh Show · Jan 14, 2026
Ep. 1717 - Matt Walsh Reacts To The Trans Athlete SCOTUS Hearing
“Supreme Court chief justice referenced in discussion of gender identity classification definitions.”
U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 14, 2026
Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp.
“Presided over oral arguments; asked clarifying questions about corporate form and state control”
Strict Scrutiny · Jan 12, 2026
S7: Debunking Trump’s Bullsh*t Legal Arguments for Invading Venezuela
“Joined Bostock decision; crucial vote in sports eligibility case on Title IX interpretation”
Strict Scrutiny · Dec 15, 2025
S7: SCOTUS Is About to Turbocharge Presidential Power
“Leading Republican appointees in removal power expansion; quoted as supporting unitary executive theory.”
Strict Scrutiny · Nov 3, 2025
S7: The Legal Battles Over Trump’s War on Blue Cities
“Leading Roberts Court's hostile approach to Bivens precedent and expansion of executive power”