John Roberts
Mentioned in 63 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Chief Justice of the United States who has been extensively discussed across podcasts for writing the majority opinion striking down Trump's tariff authority under the IEEPA as unconstitutional, a decision that prompted presidential criticism and expected confrontation at the State of the Union. He is also noted for implementing non-disclosure agreements for Supreme Court clerks, his institutionalist approach to the judiciary, and previous landmark decisions including the Voting Rights Act gutting and Citizens United ruling. Podcasts discuss him due to his central role in major constitutional decisions and his complex relationship with the current administration.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
DSR's Words Matter · May 7, 2026
The Disease that is Killing the Justice Department... and Much of DC
“Criticized for partisan decision-making and immunity ruling enabling Trump's use of DOJ as personal law firm”
The Powers That Be: Daily · May 6, 2026
Will Prediction Markets Ruin Pro Sports?
“Reporter who received screenshot from Trump showing evidence of June 7th call with Newsom”
IHIP News · May 5, 2026
MAGA Voters Bailing, Demented Trump Admits He's Not Going To Leave Office Willingly
“Analyzed as having lifelong mission to dismantle Voting Rights Act since 1981, protecting Trump from legal consequences”
Bloomberg Law · Apr 30, 2026
Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act & Bayer Litigation
“Questioned whether states should be barred from warning consumers about emerging health risks in Bayer case”
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
“Identified as architect of decades-long effort to dismantle the Voting Rights Act”
All In with Chris Hayes · Apr 30, 2026
Hayes RIPS Supreme Court ruling: Back towards 'policies of Jim Crow'
“Led conservative majority in gutting Voting Rights Act Section 2, continuing decades-long effort to dismantle voting protections”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Apr 29, 2026
Supreme Court deals another blow to Voting Rights Act
“Led 2013 Shelby County decision and has prioritized eliminating race from redistricting for 40 years”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Apr 27, 2026
Shots Fired at WHCD in Apparent Assassination Attempt, Omar's Husband Shuts Winery: AM Update 4/27
“Reported shooter was over 100 feet away from president when tackled by police”
Bloomberg Law · Apr 26, 2026
Weekend Law: Powell Probe Dropped, SCOTUS & Religion in Schools
“Leaked memos reveal he orchestrated emergency ruling blocking Obama's Clean Power Plan in five days”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Apr 24, 2026
Ep 1337 | Journalist Reveals Justice’s Embarrassing Tantrum— & other Untold SCOTUS Stories | Mollie Hemingway
“Discussed as wanting to uphold Mississippi law without overturning Roe; operates on 'great country' philosophy”
The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya · Apr 21, 2026
Kristen Schaal and the Science of "Bricked" with Katya
“Plays Linda on Bob's Burgers; performs in guest's solo show; noted as Julia Roberts' brother”
NPR News Now · Apr 2, 2026
NPR News: 04-02-2026 6PM EDT
“Commented on survey findings about retirement readiness and savings concerns”
IHIP News · Apr 2, 2026
Trump Fails To Intimidate SCOTUS? MAGA Justices Humiliate Trump To His Face
“Criticized for granting Trump immunity while showing skepticism toward birthright citizenship arguments; noted as invested by billionaires”
VINCE · Apr 2, 2026
SCOTUS’ Most Consequential Case in Years | Episode 259
“Questioned government's birthright citizenship argument, suggesting narrow exceptions cannot logically extend to large groups”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 2, 2026
Broadway Memories, Trump’s Address on Iran, Supreme Court Recap
“Questioned solicitor general on birth tourism and 14th Amendment interpretation during oral arguments”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 2, 2026
Mark Krikorian, More SCOTUS Arguments, DHS Compromise, Newsom News
“Referenced for his statement 'it's the same constitution' during oral arguments on birthright citizenship”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 2, 2026
Mark Krikorian on the Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Debate
“Chief Justice whose potential decision on birthright citizenship is analyzed; legacy implications discussed.”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 2, 2026
Kurt Schlichter on 'Blue Flame' and the Constitutional Birthright Battle
“Discussed as likely to reach same conclusion on birthright citizenship despite different reasoning than Justice Jackson”
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 2, 2026
Hour 2 of NMN, ICE in Airports + SCOTUS Hears Case
“Questioned whether birth tourism was a 19th century problem, predicted to vote with liberals on birthright citizenship”
IHIP News · Apr 1, 2026
Disgusting Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Gay Conversion Camps?
“Referenced for Citizens United ruling that enabled current political and judicial landscape”
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
“Reportedly skeptical of government's birthright citizenship case at Supreme Court”
Advisory Opinions · Apr 1, 2026
Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments
“Delivered pivotal line 'It's a new world. It's the same constitution' challenging policy-based constitutional arguments”
DSR's Words Matter · Mar 19, 2026
A Fiasco Wrapped In A Disaster Inside a Catastrophe
“Criticized for unleashing Trump through unitary executive decisions and now complaining about criticism of justices”
Law and Chaos · Mar 13, 2026
Ep 212 — Trump Comes Up With Magical Insurance Plan To Make Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz
“Presides over DC Circuit; gave plaintiffs until Monday to respond in Syrian TPS case”
IHIP News · Mar 11, 2026
Trump Gets Disaster News on Epstein Files and Immediately Turns Up the Heat on Iran War
“Supreme Court Chief Justice; expected to support election federalization despite democratic concerns”
Capitalisn't · Mar 5, 2026
The Hidden Economic Dangers Of Supreme Court Overreach - ft. Steve Vladeck
“Chief Justice of Supreme Court; discussed as potentially trapped by ideological majority and concerned about institutional legacy and credibility”
Music Saved Me Podcast · Mar 4, 2026
From Cancer Survivor to Inspiring Music Artist: Danielia Cotton on Emotional Healing and the Power of Authenticity-Encore Episode
“Cotton's great-uncle, one of four Woodstock organizers, died of leukemia, inspiring her cancer awareness marathons”
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Feb 28, 2026
Yes, Supreme Court Decisions Really Matter
“Chief Justice; authored tariffs opinion recognizing executive overreach; called out DOJ pretext in census and DACA cases”
IHIP News · Feb 26, 2026
Mamdani Refuses to Bend the Knee to MAGA and Dem Gov. Goes Dark Woke
“Supreme Court Chief Justice whose Citizens United ruling is blamed for enabling corporate influence over Democratic Party.”
DSR's Words Matter · Feb 26, 2026
Our Chances for Restoring Our Democracy are Hanging by a Thread
“Chief Justice who gutted Voting Rights Act Section 5 preclearance; now facing Section 2 challenge to voting rights enforcement”
IHIP News · Feb 26, 2026
Hakeem Jeffries Caught Funneling Secret AIPAC Money in Shady Move That Helps Trump
“Supreme Court Chief Justice allegedly addressed by Trump regarding voter ID and election integrity policy”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 26, 2026
The Immunity Episode
“Chief Justice; most institutionalist justice; invokes major questions doctrine for consistency across administrations”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 25, 2026
Ketchup Makes Me Sweat
“Chief Justice who shook hands with Trump at State of the Union; appeared distant compared to other justices.”
Anderson Cooper 360 · Feb 25, 2026
Sources: Top Dems Will Refuse To Escort Trump Into House Chamber
“Chief Justice who wrote Supreme Court opinion striking down Trump's tariff policy as illegal”
IHIP News · Feb 24, 2026
Dem Senator's Boycott of Trump's State of the Union Has Him in Meltdown
“Chief Justice discussed as potentially influenced by corporate interests and Trump ecosystem”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 24, 2026
Trump’s Polls Stink. Will SOTU Turn Them Around?
“Chief Justice; Trump blamed for Supreme Court decision throwing out IEPA tariff authority”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Feb 23, 2026
2/23/26: Tucker Vs Huckabee On Israel, Sachs Flames Trump On Iran And Tariffs
“Chief Justice; authored Supreme Court opinion striking down Trump's IEPA tariff authority as unconstitutional”
Democracy Now! Audio · Feb 23, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-02-23 Monday
“Chief Justice writing majority opinion striking down Trump's global tariffs under emergency powers”
Morning Joe · Feb 23, 2026
Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
“Chief Justice who wrote majority opinion striking down Trump's tariffs under IEEPA, joined by Gorsuch and Barrett”
Inside Trump's Head · Feb 22, 2026
Why Cornered Trump Is Turning On His Own Justices
“Chief Justice who wrote tariff decision against Trump; now target of presidential attacks and expected State of Union confrontation”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 21, 2026
Guest Host Dan Mandis with Gen. Richard Newton on Iran, Zach Schoenfeld on SCOTUS, and John Rich
“Chief Justice who joined majority ruling against Trump's tariff authority”
Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 21, 2026
2/20/26 - Unpacking the Supreme Court's Confusing Tariff Ruling
“Chief Justice criticized for result-oriented decision-making and concern about press coverage rather than constitutional law”
The Daily · Feb 20, 2026
Special Episode: Trump's Tariffs Struck Down
“Chief Justice who wrote majority opinion striking down Trump's tariffs”
Strict Scrutiny · Feb 9, 2026
S7 Ep18: Are You There, God? It’s Me, the Constitution.
“Chief Justice who implemented NDAs for Supreme Court staff to control leaks about institutional dysfunction”
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
“Chief Justice highlighting contradiction in New Jersey's position: claiming state status while disclaiming treasury liability”
Diabolical Lies · Feb 8, 2026
Usha Vance, Rama Duwaji, & the Tragedy of Heterosexuality
“Chief Justice of US Supreme Court for whom Usha Vance clerked early in her legal career”
The Al Franken Podcast · Feb 8, 2026
Dahlia Lithwick on Defending Our Constitution
“Chief Justice implementing non-disclosure agreements for Supreme Court clerks”
5-4 · Jan 27, 2026
The Rise and Fall of the Voting Rights Act, Part II
“Chief Justice who drafted memos opposing 1982 VRA amendments as Reagan staffer and wrote Shelby County opinion gutting preclearance as Chief Justice.”
Strict Scrutiny · Jan 26, 2026
S7: Will the Court Actually Push Back Against Trump’s Unlawful Firings?
“Chief Justice who intervened to stop John Sauer from interrupting female justices during oral arguments”
DSR's Words Matter · Jan 22, 2026
The One Big Thing We Need to Do to Save the Country
“Chief Justice criticized for redefining corruption standards and enabling executive immunity through Supreme Court rulings”