Justice Antonin Scalia
Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows
A former Supreme Court justice and pioneering advocate for originalism and textualism in legal interpretation. He served as faculty advisor to the Federalist Society at Chicago Law School and authored work on the relationship between rule of law and formal legal rules. He is frequently referenced in legal podcasts as a foundational figure representing the formalist approach to constitutional jurisprudence.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 10, 2026
Tea, Rebellion & the Constitution. Tim Sandefur Talks to A&G
“Refused to join opinions citing Declaration, claiming it was not law”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 19, 2026
Justice Alito’s Next Moves
“Historical figure; faculty advisor to Federalist Society at Chicago Law School; originalism pioneer”
Scaling Laws · Feb 3, 2026
Alan and Kevin join the Cognitive Revolution.
“Former Supreme Court justice representing formalist/textualist end of legal interpretation spectrum; wrote 'Rule of Law is Law of Rules'”
U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 14, 2026
Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp.
“Joined Judge Bork's WMATA opinion regarding practical state funding commitments and sovereign immunity”
The Oath and The Office · Dec 11, 2025
Trump’s Supreme Court Power Grab (with Leah Litman)
“Deceased justice; foundational to unitary executive theory; dissent in Morrison v. Olsen shaped current conservative legal movement”