Justice Brett Kavanaugh
Mentioned in 29 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A Trump-appointed Supreme Court justice frequently discussed across news and legal podcasts for his controversial dissents in recent tariff cases, where he argued for broad executive authority under foreign affairs and emergency powers while proposing a foreign affairs exception to the major questions doctrine. Kavanaugh has also been examined in podcast discussions regarding Second Amendment jurisprudence, particularly his questioning during oral arguments on gun regulations and the Bruen framework. His opinions and positions are analyzed as indicative of broader ideological divisions on the Court and shifting judicial approaches to executive power.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 10, 2026
Well Meaning Softheads
“Contrasted with Sotomayor for law-and-precedent-based judicial philosophy on immigration reasonable suspicion”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 1, 2026
Episode 5263/5264: Historial Morning SCOTUS Hearing Arguments On Birthright Citizenship; Trump Live In The Courtroom
“Examined textual differences between Civil Rights Act of 1866 and 14th Amendment language”
5-4 · Mar 10, 2026
Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump
“Wrote 63-page dissent joined by Thomas and Alito; signaled alternative statutory routes for Trump”
Political Gabfest · Feb 26, 2026
The State of the Union is Endless
“Wrote dissent supporting Trump's tariff authority and proposing foreign affairs exception to major questions doctrine”
Law and Chaos · Feb 24, 2026
Ep 207 — Tariff Decisions Reveals SCOTUS Slapfight
“Wrote 63-page dissent suggesting Trump could impose tariffs under alternative statutes, signaling pathway for future tariffs”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 24, 2026
What’s Next After Friday’s Tariff Decision?
“Dissented, arguing foreign affairs context and emergency authority justify broad IEEPA delegation; consistent with pro-executive jurisprudence”
Morning Brew Daily · Feb 23, 2026
SCOTUS Shuts Down Trump’s Tariffs & TSA PreCheck Pause Causes Confusion
“Noted that the refund process for $170 billion in collected tariffs would likely be 'a mess'”
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast · Feb 23, 2026
Rick Wilson & Mallory McMorrow
“Supreme Court justice; sided with majority against Trump on tariffs, suggested legal workarounds”
Letters from an American · Feb 21, 2026
February 20, 2026
“Trump-appointed Supreme Court justice who joined minority opposing the tariff ruling”
Divided Argument · Feb 21, 2026
Betty Boop or Shakespeare
“Dissented in 63-page opinion; argued major questions doctrine should not apply to foreign affairs”
#SistersInLaw · Feb 21, 2026
280: The Red Queen’s Revenge
“Dissented in tariff case, arguing emergency declaration justified tariffs; provided roadmap for future tariff authority”
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Feb 21, 2026
Trump’s Tariffs Overturned
“Dissented, arguing major questions doctrine doesn't apply to foreign affairs; criticized for abandoning own doctrine to support Trump”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 21, 2026
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
“Wrote principal dissent arguing tariff authority meets major questions doctrine standard and foreign affairs exception applies”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 21, 2026
February 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Authored dissenting opinion noting tariff refund issue would be a 'mess' to litigate”
Consider This from NPR · Feb 20, 2026
What the Supreme Court’s tariff decision means for small businesses
“Wrote 63-page dissent warning refund process could be a mess; expressed concerns about tariff refund administration”
Deadline: White House · Feb 20, 2026
“A seismic ruling today from the Supreme Court”
“Conservative justice who wrote dissent questioning whether government should return $240 billion in collected tariff revenue”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 20, 2026
A Woo Liu Boo Gu Tattoo!
“Supreme Court Justice who dissented from majority in tariff ruling alongside Thomas and Alito”
Marketplace Morning Report · Feb 20, 2026
Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
“Authored Supreme Court opinion noting that multi-billion dollar tariff refunds would have significant Treasury consequences”
Verdict with Ted Cruz · Feb 14, 2026
Virginia is for Loving Liberal Policy, Tariffs on Trial at SCOTUS & Save America Act heads to the Senate Week In Review
“Supreme Court justice most receptive to tariff authority, emphasizing historical foreign affairs delegation practice”
The High Court Report · Feb 9, 2026
Oral Argument Re-Listen: Wolford v. Lopez | Must Gun Right Holders Receive Express Consent?
“Explored whether pretext analysis is part of Bruen framework or separate inquiry and questioned burden-shifting mechanics”
Divided Argument · Jan 22, 2026
Bok Choy
“Authored majority opinion in Ellenberg v. United States on ex post facto clause and restitution requirements”
U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 20, 2026
Wolford v. Lopez
“Discussed Heller Part 3 on sensitive places and whether historical analogs must be exact duplicates”
Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 20, 2026
[24-1046] Wolford v. Lopez
“Explored the distinction between property open and closed to the public and questioned whether pretext analysis is part of Bruin Step 2”
Divided Argument · Jan 16, 2026
Lake Shrimp
“Joined majority in Bost v. Illinois on candidate standing in election cases”
The Briefing with Albert Mohler · Jan 15, 2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026
“Appeared to support states' right to restrict transgender athletes but characterized issue as ongoing experiment”
Strict Scrutiny · Jan 12, 2026
S7: Debunking Trump’s Bullsh*t Legal Arguments for Invading Venezuela
“Wrote concurrence in National Guard case with gratuitous footnote on racial profiling in immigration enforcement”
Strict Scrutiny · Dec 15, 2025
S7: SCOTUS Is About to Turbocharge Presidential Power
“Republican appointee who joked with Francisco about future campaign finance litigation targets.”
The Oath and The Office · Dec 11, 2025
Trump’s Supreme Court Power Grab (with Leah Litman)
“Conservative justice; asked solicitor general to confirm Court's theories during FTC oral argument”
Strict Scrutiny · Nov 3, 2025
S7: The Legal Battles Over Trump’s War on Blue Cities
“Subject of 'Kavanaugh stops' phrase; may feel pressure to not be yes-man to president on National Guard case”