Elena Kagan
Mentioned in 32 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A Supreme Court Justice discussed across multiple podcasts for her contributions to major rulings on tariffs, statutory interpretation, and constitutional doctrine. Known for her institutionalist approach and narrow legal readings, she is frequently featured in legal analysis podcasts examining significant Court decisions and their implications for congressional power and civil rights protections.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
5-4 · Jun 16, 2026
The Supreme Court v. The First Step Act
“Joined Sotomayor's concurrence in Fernandez, opposing the majority's categorical bar on innocence claims.”
Strict Scrutiny · Jun 1, 2026
Ballrooms, ‘Bama and (Very) Bad Behavior
“Concurred and dissented in criminal justice cases on compassionate release and sentencing”
Pod Save America · May 1, 2026
Did Trump's Supreme Court Rig the Midterms?
“Issued scathing dissent on Voting Rights Act ruling, warning of grave consequences for racial equality in elections”
The Headlines · Apr 30, 2026
What the Voting Rights Act Decision Means, and Hegseth’s Heated Testimony
“Issued strongly worded dissent on Voting Rights Act ruling”
The Briefing with Jen Psaki · Apr 30, 2026
'It's the incompetence!': Hegseth roasted by Democrats in congressional hearing
“Authored dissent explaining voting rights history and impact of gutting Section 2”
Bloomberg Law · Apr 30, 2026
Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act & Bayer Litigation
“Authored dissent in Voting Rights Act case; cited Law Review article on Brnovich's effects”
The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell · Apr 30, 2026
Lawrence: The first six Americans killed in Trump's war died because Hegseth left them defenseless
“Authored dissent describing Voting Rights Act as 'all but a dead letter' after court decision”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Apr 24, 2026
Ep 1337 | Journalist Reveals Justice’s Embarrassing Tantrum— & other Untold SCOTUS Stories | Mollie Hemingway
“Allegedly screamed at Justice Breyer to prevent dissent release, delaying Dobbs decision announcement”
Selected Shorts · Apr 20, 2026
Tell Me More: Jodi Kantor
“Subject of Kantor's reporting on strategic conflict with Justice Jackson regarding judicial philosophy and approach”
Breakpoint · Apr 3, 2026
The Supreme Court Strikes Down Colorado's Counseling Law, A Tragic Assisted Suicide in Spain, Easter and Christian Morality, and the NBA's Speech Police
“Signed concurring opinion with Sotomayor on Chelsey case regarding state regulatory alternatives”
IHIP News · Apr 2, 2026
Trump Fails To Intimidate SCOTUS? MAGA Justices Humiliate Trump To His Face
“Liberal justice who noted Trump administration relying on obscure sources for birthright citizenship argument”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 1, 2026
WarRoom Battleground EP 979: Finnish Politician Cites Romans 1 — And Is Convicted Under “War Crimes And Crimes Against Humanity”
“Progressive justice joining majority in conversion therapy free speech ruling”
IHIP News · Apr 1, 2026
Disgusting Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Gay Conversion Camps?
“Left-leaning justice who sided with majority on free speech grounds rather than LGBTQ+ protection”
Morning Wire · Apr 1, 2026
Evening Wire: Birthright Citizenship On Trial & Artemis II On Track | 4.1.26
“Rebuked Justice Jackson's dissent on conversion therapy free speech ruling”
Advisory Opinions · Apr 1, 2026
Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments
“Asked tough questions of both sides; questioned retroactive application implications”
VINCE · Apr 1, 2026
Trump's Most Challenging Week Yet | Episode 258
“Joined 8-1 majority protecting therapist speech rights in First Amendment case”
Breakpoint · Apr 1, 2026
In (Another) Ruling Against Colorado, Supreme Court Protects Speech
“Concurred that this was a textbook case of viewpoint discrimination despite liberal judicial perspective”
Morning Wire · Mar 31, 2026
Evening Wire: Hegseth’s ‘Secret Mission’ & AOC’s Ethics Complaint | 3.31.26
“Wrote concurring opinion in Christian counselor First Amendment case”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Mar 31, 2026
I Might Need The Paddles!
“Wrote concurring opinion in conversion therapy counseling First Amendment ruling”
Capitalisn't · Mar 5, 2026
The Hidden Economic Dangers Of Supreme Court Overreach - ft. Steve Vladeck
“Supreme Court Justice; discussed as potential coalition-builder attempting to counter ideological majority through strategic dissents”
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Feb 28, 2026
Yes, Supreme Court Decisions Really Matter
“Supreme Court Justice; wrote concurrence in tariffs case emphasizing Congressional intent on power transfer”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 26, 2026
The Immunity Episode
“Supreme Court Justice; one of four most institutionalist justices who attended State of the Union; advocates narrow reading of immunity exceptions”
Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 21, 2026
2/20/26 - Unpacking the Supreme Court's Confusing Tariff Ruling
“Justice joining majority opinion on tariff ruling”
5-4 · Feb 17, 2026
Pulsifer v. United States
“Supreme Court Justice who authored the majority opinion reinterpreting the statute's use of "and" as "or"”
Strict Scrutiny · Jan 19, 2026
S7: Will SCOTUS Keep Trans Kids Out of Sports?
“Supreme Court Justice; questioned limiting principles in sex discrimination doctrine and intervened on chess club hypothetical to challenge biological essentialism”
Strict Scrutiny · Dec 22, 2025
S7: Our Favorite Things, 2025
“Supreme Court Justice; quoted in oral arguments opposing agency dismantling; hosts express desire for her to write fiction”
Strict Scrutiny · Dec 5, 2025
S7: SCOTUS Greenlights Racial Gerrymandering in Texas
“Justice who wrote dissent criticizing Court's disregard for facts and creation of 'near-dispositive' inference standard”
Strict Scrutiny · Dec 1, 2025
S7: December Preview: SCOTUS Doubles Down on Its BS
“Authored dissents in Trump v. Wilcox and CPSC cases criticizing unitary executive theory expansion”
Strict Scrutiny · Nov 17, 2025
S7: The Agonies of Brett Kavanaugh
“Tagged with Justice Jackson on spending clause legislation enforceability in RUPA case”
Strict Scrutiny · Nov 10, 2025
S7: Will SCOTUS Say No to Trump’s Tariffs?
“Posed pointed questions about statutory interpretation and limits on presidential emergency declarations”
The Oath and The Office · Nov 6, 2025
The Case That Could Finally Stop Trump (with Dahlia Lithwick)
“Dissenting voice questioning threats to democracy and judicial abdication”
Strict Scrutiny · Oct 27, 2025
S7: Trump’s DOJ Shakedown
“Joined Sotomayor's dissent in nitrogen asphyxiation execution case”