David French

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

Legal analyst and New York Times columnist who co-hosts the Advisory Opinions podcast, providing constitutional and legal commentary on major policy decisions and institutional issues. Frequently appears on political and legal podcasts to discuss topics including Supreme Court decisions, executive power, and threats to constitutional governance. Known for analyzing the Trump administration's legal and constitutional implications.

Appears On

Morning Joe Advisory Opinions 5-4 The Bulwark Podcast The Dispatch Podcast The Shawn Ryan Show Maintenance Phase

Episode Appearances

Morning Joe · Apr 8, 2026

David Ignatius: Sigh of relief as U.S. and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire

“Criticized Trump's genocidal rhetoric as war crimes threat, compared to Putin's Ukraine infrastructure campaign, and 'Lions led by donkeys' military analysis.”

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Negotiations and Nuclear Program StatusStrait of Hormuz Control and Global Oil Market ImplicationsTrump Administration War Crimes Rhetoric and International Law

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Advisory Opinions · Apr 1, 2026

Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments

“Co-host providing legal analysis and commentary on the oral arguments and constitutional implications”

Birthright Citizenship Constitutional Interpretation14th Amendment Jurisdiction Clause AnalysisExecutive Order Constitutional Authority

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5-4 · Mar 10, 2026

Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump

“New York Times opinion writer; questioned if tariff case is most important of the century”

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA) statutory interpretationPresidential tariff authority and emergency powersMajor questions doctrine application to taxation and foreign affairs

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Morning Joe · Feb 25, 2026

Unrelenting bigotry, lies and attacks: Joe reacts to Trump’s State of the Union

“New York Times columnist discussing Supreme Court independence and Trump's institutional challenges”

State of the Union Address Fact-CheckingEconomic Misinformation and GDP Growth ClaimsEpstein Files Missing Documents and DOJ Transparency

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Advisory Opinions · Feb 21, 2026

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

“Co-host of Advisory Opinions podcast providing legal analysis and constitutional commentary on tariff decision”

Major Questions Doctrine Application to Executive PowerPresidential Tariff Authority Under IEPASeparation of Powers and Congressional Delegation

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Advisory Opinions · Feb 12, 2026

Naw Dawg to the DOJ

“Co-host of Advisory Opinions podcast, legal analyst discussing DOJ prosecutions and judicial conduct”

Department of Justice prosecutorial overreach and institutional credibilityGrand jury rejection of indictments under 18 U.S.C. Section 2387Presumption of regularity doctrine and judicial deference to government

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The Bulwark Podcast · Feb 6, 2026

David French: Our State of National Shame

“Guest; New York Times opinion columnist and co-host of Advisory Opinions podcast discussing Trump's normalization of authoritarianism”

Executive Immunity and Presidential Pardon PowerFederal Civil Rights Liability Reform (42 U.S.C. Section 1983)Immigration Detention and Due Process Violations

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The Dispatch Podcast · Feb 6, 2026

Is It Time to Panic?

“New York Times columnist and Dispatch contributor; argues Trump administration represents assault on First Amendment and rule of law”

Administrative Subpoenas and Government SurveillanceFirst Amendment Protections and Free Speech RightsDepartment of Homeland Security Overreach

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The Shawn Ryan Show · Jan 19, 2026

#272 Elizabeth Phillips - Inside Camp Kanakuk: One of America’s Darkest Child Summer Camps

“Exposed Robbie Zacharias scandal, published Kanakuk investigation, mentioned scandal in NYT opinion pieces”

Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in child sexual abuse settlementsStatute of limitations reform for child sexual abuse victimsSummer camp industry regulation and licensing requirements

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Maintenance Phase · May 9, 2024

"Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria" Part 1: The Cooties Theory of Transgender Identity

“National Review columnist who published 'The Tragic Transgender Contagion' article, helping mainstream ROGD concept in conservative media.”

Rapid-Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD) concept and its originsSocial contagion theory applied to transgender identityYouth gender-affirming medical care and standards of care

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