Clarence Thomas
Mentioned in 65 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A U.S. Supreme Court Justice frequently discussed across political podcasts for his constitutional interpretations on tariffs, voting rights, and immunity doctrine. Podcast mentions highlight his dissenting opinions on presidential tariff authority, his majority opinion in Shelby County v. Holder restricting voting rights protections, and his originalist approach to historical constitutional analysis. His rulings and judicial philosophy generate debate across the political spectrum, with additional scrutiny regarding potential conflicts of interest and his wife's political activism.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Michael Knowles Show · May 21, 2026
Ep. 1979 - They Just Made Another Iconic White Character Black
“Wrote opinion on racial gerrymandering that Knowles notes was authored by a Black justice”
The Briefing with Albert Mohler · May 18, 2026
Monday, May 18, 2026
“Issued dissent characterizing mifepristone distribution as criminal enterprise under Comstock Act”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 15, 2026
Andrew Weissmann: Is Trump Going To Raid Fort Knox Next?
“Discussed for extreme positions on Comstock Act and mifepristone access in dissenting opinions”
The Michael Knowles Show · May 15, 2026
Ep. 1975 - BREAKING: Supreme Court Betrays Pro-Lifers?
“Dissented on abortion pill case, citing 1873 Comstock Act as legal basis for prohibition”
Up First from NPR · May 15, 2026
Trump's China Visit Wraps, SCOTUS Mifepristone, Keir Starmer Under Pressure To Resign
“Dissented from mifepristone decision, calling drug makers' work a criminal enterprise”
The Michael Knowles Show · May 12, 2026
Ep. 1972 - UK’s First LGBTQ Surrogate Parent Arrested For Exactly What You’d Think
“Authored opinion striking down racial gerrymandering in Louisiana v. Calais redistricting case”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 11, 2026
The Mass Exodus (Ep. 2512)
“Praised as 'the GOAT' for principled conservative jurisprudence and refusing to withdraw from confirmation despite attacks”
The Michael Knowles Show · May 8, 2026
Ep. 1970 - AOC Claims Black People Invented Democracy
“Wrote scorching opinion in Louisiana v. Calais striking down racial gerrymandering, contradicting Stacey Abrams' claims”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 8, 2026
Antisemitism Surge, Iran Deal Doubts, Europe’s Free-Ride, and California’s Breakdown | Victor Davis Hanson
“Praised as intellectually brilliant and principled originalist jurist”
DSR's Words Matter · May 7, 2026
The Disease that is Killing the Justice Department... and Much of DC
“Criticized for ethical violations and partisan voting record, approaching longest tenure after William O. Douglas”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 7, 2026
Obama Says The Unthinkable (Ep. 2510)
“Featured in segment about overcoming systemic racism and institutional obstacles to achieve success”
IHIP News · May 5, 2026
MAGA Voters Bailing, Demented Trump Admits He's Not Going To Leave Office Willingly
“Criticized for voting to gut Voting Rights Act protections despite being Black, described as corrupt and self-serving”
The Rubin Report · May 5, 2026
Hakeem Jeffries Humiliated as Ron DeSantis' Hakeem Impression Goes Viral
“Justice whose colorblind redistricting opinion is criticized by The View hosts as race traitorous”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 1, 2026
Trump Triggers Redistricting Chaos as GOP Pushes Power Grab Nationwide
“Wrote concurrence in voting rights case described as 'bone-chilling' by hosts”
The Michael Knowles Show · May 1, 2026
Ep. 1965 - Viral JP Morgan Exec Story Explained in 5 Mins
“Wrote concurring opinion in gerrymandering case going further than Alito on racial discrimination”
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 30, 2026
Ep. 1964 - Democrats Destroyed: SCOTUS Hands Conservatives HUGE Win
“Concurred with Alito, arguing Section 2 of Voting Rights Act does not regulate redistricting”
Mark Levin Podcast · Apr 30, 2026
4/29/26 - The Grave Threat Nobody is Talking About
“Wrote concurring opinion arguing race-based redistricting should never have been permitted under Voting Rights Act”
Bloomberg Law · Apr 26, 2026
Weekend Law: Powell Probe Dropped, SCOTUS & Religion in Schools
“Delivered speech attacking progressivism and administrative state; represents originalist jurisprudence”
IHIP News · Apr 26, 2026
Stephen Miller Cracking Under Pressure As His Evil Plan Blows Up In His Face
“Referenced as example of minority figure believing himself exception to systemic racism while supporting white supremacist policies”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Apr 24, 2026
Ep 1337 | Journalist Reveals Justice’s Embarrassing Tantrum— & other Untold SCOTUS Stories | Mollie Hemingway
“Compared to Alito as 'aircraft carrier' originalist; assigned Dobbs opinion to Alito despite having seniority”
Bloomberg Law · Apr 23, 2026
SCOTUS Unlikely to Curb SEC Remedy & Judge Rebukes RFK Jr
“Conservative justice who previously voted to bar disgorgement but indicated openness to SEC position due to 2021 statute”
The Jesse Kelly Show · Apr 22, 2026
Another Democrat RESIGNS From Congress In SHAME
“Discussed as potential retirement candidate and quoted on progressive threats to constitutional governance”
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
“Subject of Cruz's new biography; discussed extensively regarding his life journey, jurisprudence, and constitutional philosophy”
The Editors · Apr 21, 2026
Episode 867: Praising Clarence Thomas
“Delivered speech at University of Texas defending Declaration of Independence and originalism”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 21, 2026
VDH on Iran, Xi Summit, Clarence Thomas vs. Progressivism & the Left’s Double Standards
“Praised for speech on progressivism and constitutional originalism at University of Texas”
Selected Shorts · Apr 20, 2026
Tell Me More: Jodi Kantor
“Discussed in Kantor's reporting as surprisingly warm and jovial despite fierce public opinions”
The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 17, 2026
The Dems' Sinister Plot Revealed (Ep. 2497)
“Praised for speech on civic ownership and institutional participation; personal anecdote about courtesy during security detail”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 4, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Anchor Babies the Defy Logic and Spirit of 14th Amendment
“Praised for logical reasoning and restraint in judicial commentary compared to other justices”
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”
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”
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”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 1, 2026
How Trump and Billionaires Bend the Rules (And Get Away With It) — ft. Pablo Torre
“Referenced as example of Supreme Court justices lacking wisdom on birthright citizenship case”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 26, 2026
The Immunity Episode
“Supreme Court Justice; gave generous interpretation to immunity exceptions in postal service case; low institutionalism”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Deadline: White House · Feb 20, 2026
“A striking rebuke”
“Dissenting justice; Gorsuch's opinion appears to rebut Thomas's historical arguments about tariff power”
The Daily · Feb 20, 2026
Special Episode: Trump's Tariffs Struck Down
“Conservative justice who dissented in favor of Trump's tariff authority”
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”
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”
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”