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Clarence Thomas

Mentioned in 36 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

# Clarence Thomas A U.S. Supreme Court Justice frequently discussed across podcasts for his originalist jurisprudence, including his dissent in a recent tariff case, his majority opinion in Shelby County v. Holder striking down the Voting Rights Act's preclearance formula, and his color-blind approach to constitutional interpretation. Podcast discussions also address controversies surrounding his wife Ginni Thomas's January 6th involvement and activism, potential conflicts of interest related to his former employer Monsanto, and his interpretations regarding immunity, voting rights, and race-conscious legal protections.

Episode Appearances

Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 16, 2026

Ah... They're Fighting Again!

Delivered speech at UT Austin Law School criticizing progressivism as existential threat to America

University Faculty Ideological Composition and BiasProgressivism and Education System InfluenceConspiracy Theories and Misinformation Grifting
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VINCE

VINCE · Apr 16, 2026

Deep State Panic? Tulsi Drops Criminal Referral Bombshell | Episode 269

Delivered speech at University of Texas Austin Law School warning progressivism threatens American founding principles

Progressivism as political philosophy and governance threatImmigration policy and border sovereignty2019 Trump impeachment origins and whistleblower credibility
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O'Connor & Company

O'Connor & Company · Apr 16, 2026

George Taplin, Great American State Fair, Iran Blockade

Made rare public appearance displaying legal brilliance; details to be discussed later in episode

Virginia Congressional Redistricting and GerrymanderingRepublican Party Grassroots OrganizingLoudoun County Politics
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O'Connor & Company

O'Connor & Company · Apr 16, 2026

KT McFarland, Mercedes Schlapp, Clarence Thomas, Lt. Gov. Murder/Suicide

Featured speaker at UT Austin discussing civic engagement, personal responsibility, and judicial role limitations

Iran Economic Sanctions and Naval Blockade StrategyIsrael-Lebanon Peace Negotiations and Hezbollah CounterterrorismVirginia Congressional Redistricting Referendum
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IHIP News

IHIP News · Apr 2, 2026

Trump Fails To Intimidate SCOTUS? MAGA Justices Humiliate Trump To His Face

Mentioned as invested by billionaires to protect wealth and private equity interests

Birthright citizenship constitutional challengeSupreme Court judicial independence and institutional integrityExecutive branch intimidation of federal courts
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Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis

Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 2, 2026

Hour 2 of NMN, ICE in Airports + SCOTUS Hears Case

Asked first question in birthright citizenship case, clearly stated amendment was designed for children of slaves

ICE Operations at AirportsBirthright Citizenship and 14th AmendmentState Population Migration Patterns
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Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Apr 1, 2026

Preview: A Blowout for Birthright Citizenship at SCOTUS

One of two justices identified as potentially open to upholding Trump's birthright citizenship order

Birthright Citizenship14th Amendment Citizenship ClauseTrump Executive Order on Immigration
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VINCE

VINCE · Apr 1, 2026

Trump's Most Challenging Week Yet | Episode 258

Praised for constitutional originalism; host wearing Thomas shirt to Supreme Court birthright citizenship arguments

Iran Nuclear Program and Military OperationsBirthright Citizenship and 14th Amendment InterpretationElection Integrity and Mail-in Voting Security
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IHIP News

IHIP News · Mar 11, 2026

Trump Gets Disaster News on Epstein Files and Immediately Turns Up the Heat on Iran War

Supreme Court Justice; expected to support Trump's election federalization agenda

Epstein Files and Trump AllegationsElection Federalization StrategyIran War Escalation
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IHIP News

IHIP News · Feb 27, 2026

Trump Sweating As Epstein Case Heats Up, New Hidden Evidence Against Him Comes Out

Supreme Court Justice; wife involved in January 6th planning; discussed as example of political protection

Epstein Case Evidence SuppressionFBI Document ObstructionDOJ Accountability and Corruption
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DSR's Words Matter

DSR's Words Matter · Feb 26, 2026

Our Chances for Restoring Our Democracy are Hanging by a Thread

Supreme Court Justice disregarding constitutional limits and rule of law in voting rights and other cases

Election Interference and Foreign Adversary PretextSAVE Act Voter Suppression MechanismsMail-in Voting Restrictions
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Advisory Opinions

Advisory Opinions · Feb 26, 2026

The Immunity Episode

Supreme Court Justice; gave generous interpretation to immunity exceptions in postal service case; low institutionalism

Sovereign Immunity DoctrineQualified Immunity ReformFederal Tort Claims Act Interpretation
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IHIP News

IHIP News · Feb 24, 2026

Dem Senator's Boycott of Trump's State of the Union Has Him in Meltdown

Supreme Court Justice whose wife's January 6th involvement raises recusal concerns

State of the Union boycott strategyICE and immigration enforcement reformDepartment of Homeland Security funding constraints
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Morning Joe

Morning Joe · Feb 23, 2026

Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs

Justice who dissented from tariff ruling; praised by Trump for strength and constitutional fidelity

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling and Executive Power LimitsInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Constitutional InterpretationTrump Administration Tariff Policy and Economic Impact
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Pod Save America

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

Supreme Court tariff rulingTrans rights polling and public opinionDemocratic messaging strategy on LGBTQ issues
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Mark Levin Podcast

Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 21, 2026

2/20/26 - Unpacking the Supreme Court's Confusing Tariff Ruling

Justice praised for dissenting opinion providing historical analysis of tariffs and presidential powers

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling and Separation of PowersPresidential Authority in Foreign Policy and TradeNew York City Municipal Government Appointments
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Deadline: White House

Deadline: White House · Feb 20, 2026

“A striking rebuke”

Dissenting justice; Gorsuch's opinion appears to rebut Thomas's historical arguments about tariff power

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling and Emergency PowersCongressional Authority vs. Executive PowerTariff Economic Impact on Consumers and Businesses
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The Daily

The Daily · Feb 20, 2026

Special Episode: Trump's Tariffs Struck Down

Conservative justice who dissented in favor of Trump's tariff authority

Supreme Court tariff rulingPresidential power limitationsInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act
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America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost

America First with Nicholas J. Fuentes Repost · Feb 19, 2026

Understanding “Race Realism” (w/Nick Fuentes) - NXR EP8

Referenced as exception to generalizations about Black Americans

Race Realism and Biological DeterminismChristian Theology and Racial IdentityImmigration Policy and Demographic Change
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I've Had It

I've Had It · Feb 17, 2026

American Cult Story

Supreme Court Justice whose wife Ginni Thomas was noted as former cult member and current MAGA activist

Religious Deconstruction and Faith AbandonmentCult Characteristics in Evangelical ChristianityInternalized Misogyny in Religious Frameworks
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Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark

Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark · Feb 17, 2026

Cancer, Cover-Ups & Chemical Immunity: Inside the Monsanto Papers with R. Brent Wisner, Esq

Supreme Court Justice and former Monsanto general counsel; has written against preemption but faces conflict of interest in upcoming case

Glyphosate health effects and cancer causationMonsanto internal documents and cover-up evidenceEPA regulatory capture and corruption
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Steve Deace Show

Steve Deace Show · Feb 13, 2026

What Is Zionism, Anyway? | Guest: Josh Hammer | 2/13/26

Supreme Court Justice predicted as potential retirement candidate before midterm elections

Zionism definition and antisemitism distinctionMAHA (Make America Healthy Again) policy and pollingTrump administration personnel decisions and accountability
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Ringer Tailgate

Ringer Tailgate · Feb 11, 2026

College Pipelines on Display at Super Bowl LX

Supreme Court justice; Joel discussed visiting his mother's home for story

Super Bowl LX Game Analysis and Viewership DeclineCollege Football Conference Realignment and Power Four BreakawayUSC Football Program Momentum and Recruiting
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The World and Everything In It

The World and Everything In It · Feb 9, 2026

2.9.26 Sovereign immunity and corporate state agencies, the Dow hits a milestone, and the example of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Supreme Court Justice questioning whether recent precedent supports state corporate immunity claims

Sovereign Immunity and State Agency LiabilityCorporate Form Doctrine in Public EntitiesStock Market Valuation and Profit Growth
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5-4

5-4 · Jan 27, 2026

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

Supreme Court Justice who joined the Shelby County majority opinion striking down preclearance formula.

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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5-4

5-4 · Jan 20, 2026

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

Contemporary Supreme Court Justice who claimed Freedmen's Bureau lacked racial component, mischaracterizing Reconstruction history

Voting Rights Act of 1965 - History and MechanismsReconstruction Era (1865-1877) - Political Gains and RollbackJim Crow Disenfranchisement Tactics - Literacy Tests, Poll Taxes, Grandfather Clauses
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Strict Scrutiny

Strict Scrutiny · Jan 19, 2026

S7: Will SCOTUS Keep Trans Kids Out of Sports?

Supreme Court Justice; posed hypothetical about male athlete unable to make boys team to challenge transgender athletes' arguments

Transgender Student Athletes in School SportsTitle IX Sex Discrimination DoctrineEqual Protection Clause and Sex-Based Classifications
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Pod Save America

Pod Save America · Jan 11, 2026

2026's Biggest Questions

Expected to announce retirement by end of term, creating Supreme Court vacancy

House Democratic investigations and subpoena power strategySupreme Court tariff decision impact on consumer prices and administration credibilityImmigration enforcement escalation and denaturalization quotas
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The Oath and The Office

The Oath and The Office · Dec 18, 2025

A Brown Professor on the Shooting—and Gun Laws

Supreme Court Justice; advocates color-blind jurisprudence opposing Batson protections against racial jury discrimination

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

The Find Out Podcast · Dec 16, 2025

There Is Something Seriously Wrong With Donald Trump

Expected to retire in Trump's second term; his replacement could determine abortion rights for next decade

Gun Violence Prevention PolicySupreme Court Nominations and Judicial StrategyDemocratic Primary Strategy in Texas
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Strict Scrutiny

Strict Scrutiny · Dec 5, 2025

S7: SCOTUS Greenlights Racial Gerrymandering in Texas

Justice whose jurisprudence on affirmative action and voting rights is referenced as ideological framework for decision

Racial Gerrymandering and Voting RightsSupreme Court Shadow Docket ProceduresAppellate Review Standards and Deference to District Courts
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The Oath and The Office

The Oath and The Office · Dec 4, 2025

MAGA Is Blaming the Judges (with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse)

Supreme Court justice receiving lifestyle benefits from billionaire donors, exemplifying dark money capture of judiciary

Presidential Pardon Power Abuse and Co-Conspirator ImmunityWar Crimes and No-Quarter Orders in Military OperationsJudicial Independence Under Attack and Judge Intimidation
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Strict Scrutiny

Strict Scrutiny · Dec 1, 2025

S7: December Preview: SCOTUS Doubles Down on Its BS

Concurrence cited in Judge Curry's opinion on statutory interpretation and judicial authority

Humphrey's Executor doctrine and unitary executive theoryCrisis pregnancy center regulation and First AmendmentFederal Trade Commission removal authority
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5-4

5-4 · Nov 18, 2025

Department of Homeland Security v. Thuraissigiam

Filed concurrence arguing habeas corpus applies only to detention without bail or trial in criminal cases

Habeas Corpus Rights in Immigration LawExpedited Removal ProceedingsDue Process Protections for Non-Citizens
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Strict Scrutiny

Strict Scrutiny · Nov 10, 2025

S7: Will SCOTUS Say No to Trump’s Tariffs?

Served as second chair for government, throwing friendly questions and alternative statutory theories

Presidential Tariff Authority Under IEPAMajor Questions Doctrine ApplicationTariffs as Taxes and Revenue Raising
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The Oath and The Office

The Oath and The Office · Nov 6, 2025

The Case That Could Finally Stop Trump (with Dahlia Lithwick)

Discussed for extreme originalism positions and undisclosed financial benefits

Presidential Immunity and Executive Power ExpansionMilitary Deployment and Insurrection Act AuthorityTariffs and Congressional Power Over Trade
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