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Justice Clarence Thomas

Mentioned in 25 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

A U.S. Supreme Court Justice known for his originalist constitutional approach, particularly regarding historical analysis of firearms regulations and the Second Amendment. Podcasts frequently discuss his dissents in recent tariff cases where he argued for broader presidential delegated authority, as well as his controversial receipt of gifts from wealthy benefactors that have raised ethics questions. His distinctive jurisprudential approach and influential role on the Court make him a recurring subject across legal and political podcast commentary.

Episode Appearances

Bannon`s War Room

Bannon`s War Room · Apr 1, 2026

Episode 5263/5264: Historial Morning SCOTUS Hearing Arguments On Birthright Citizenship; Trump Live In The Courtroom

Asked questions about Dred Scott and state citizenship during oral arguments

14th Amendment Citizenship Clause interpretationBirthright citizenship and jus soli doctrineSubject to the jurisdiction thereof—allegiance vs. territorial presence
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5-4

5-4 · Mar 10, 2026

Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump

Dissented arguing taxing is not core legislative power; relied on British common law and natural law theory

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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Political Gabfest

Political Gabfest · Feb 26, 2026

The State of the Union is Endless

Dissented in tariff case, supporting broader presidential power in foreign affairs

State of the Union Economic Claims and Fact-CheckingSupreme Court Tariff Ruling and Major Questions DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Congressional Delegation
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Advisory Opinions

Advisory Opinions · Feb 24, 2026

What’s Next After Friday’s Tariff Decision?

Joined Roberts majority opinion on tariff decision

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff authorityMajor questions doctrine application and consistencyStatutory construction vs. clear statement rules in delegation
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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast · Feb 23, 2026

Rick Wilson & Mallory McMorrow

Supreme Court justice; sided with Trump on tariff authority in dissent

Trump Tariff Policy and Supreme Court ChallengesDOJ Document Suppression and Epstein FilesICE Enforcement and Detention Center Expansion
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Letters from an American

Letters from an American · Feb 21, 2026

February 20, 2026

Supreme Court justice who joined minority opposing the tariff ruling

Constitutional limits on executive emergency powersInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA) interpretationTariff policy and economic impact analysis
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Divided Argument

Divided Argument · Feb 21, 2026

Betty Boop or Shakespeare

Dissented; proposed novel non-delegation doctrine limited to deprivations of life, liberty, and property

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) statutory interpretationMajor questions doctrine: substantive canon vs. linguistic principle vs. non-delegationPresidential tariff authority and trade policy
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#SistersInLaw

#SistersInLaw · Feb 21, 2026

280: The Red Queen’s Revenge

Dissented in tariff case with reasoning that appeared to defer to presidential authority without clear constitutional rationale

Supreme Court Tariff Decision and IEPA AuthorityMajor Questions Doctrine Application and LimitsFCC Equal Time Rule Enforcement and Political Speech
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Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Feb 21, 2026

Trump’s Tariffs Overturned

Dissented, created new exception to non-delegation doctrine for 'powers of the crown' to justify tariff authority

Tariff Authority and Presidential Power Under IEPAMajor Questions Doctrine in Constitutional LawSeparation of Powers and Congressional Prerogatives
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Advisory Opinions

Advisory Opinions · Feb 21, 2026

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

Wrote separate dissent arguing Congress may delegate tariff powers completely as importing is matter of privilege not deprivation

Major Questions Doctrine Application to Executive PowerPresidential Tariff Authority Under IEPASeparation of Powers and Congressional Delegation
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Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 20, 2026

A Woo Liu Boo Gu Tattoo!

Supreme Court Justice who dissented from majority in tariff ruling alongside Alito and Kavanaugh

Supreme Court Tariff Ruling and Separation of PowersEmergency Powers and Congressional DelegationJudeo-Christian Values as Foundation of Western Democracy
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Law and Chaos

Law and Chaos · Feb 20, 2026

Ep 206 — Who’s Afraid of the Fourth Amendment?

Receives gifts including RVs, vacations, and expensive wine from wealthy benefactors; subject of ethics discussion on Supreme Court.

Mandatory detention policy for immigrants and habeas corpus litigationSupreme Court elimination of nationwide injunctions and fragmentation of reliefFourth Amendment privacy expectations in digital surveillance era
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Advisory Opinions

Advisory Opinions · Feb 19, 2026

Justice Alito’s Next Moves

Supreme Court justice considered unlikely to retire voluntarily; leads influential clerk network (Thomas Mafia)

Supreme Court Retirement Speculation and TimingJustice Samuel Alito's Potential RetirementOriginalism vs. Alternative Legal Philosophies
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Verdict with Ted Cruz

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 focused on historical tariff practice and original constitutional understanding

Virginia Gerrymandering and Congressional RedistrictingICE Cooperation and Immigration EnforcementSupreme Court Tariff Authority Case (AIPA)
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The High Court Report

The High Court Report · Feb 9, 2026

Oral Argument Re-Listen: Wolford v. Lopez | Must Gun Right Holders Receive Express Consent?

Questioned whether 14th Amendment context affects analysis of post-Reconstruction laws and challenged consent-based limitations

Second Amendment Right to Public CarryPrivate Property Open to Public AccessExpress vs. Implied Consent Doctrine
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The Matt Walsh Show

The Matt Walsh Show · Feb 3, 2026

Ep. 1728 - This Court Case Has Gotten Little Attention But Just Changed Everything

Wrote Supreme Court opinion criticizing WPATH for basing guidance on insufficient evidence and political influence

Gender-affirming medical malpractice litigation and liability exposureWPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) credibility and medical standardsIllegal immigrant crime statistics and enforcement data tracking
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Divided Argument

Divided Argument · Jan 22, 2026

Bok Choy

Co-authored concurrence in Ellenberg questioning Calder v. Bull precedent and proposing originalist public/private wrongs test

Martinization and prisoner access to federal courtsEx post facto clause and retroactive criminal punishmentSubstantive versus procedural law in diversity jurisdiction
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Supreme Court Oral Arguments

Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 20, 2026

[24-1046] Wolford v. Lopez

Asked questions about historical traditions, Black Codes, and whether subsequent constitutional amendments affect historical analysis of firearms regulations

Second Amendment scope and private property rightsHawaii's presumptive ban on concealed carry without express consentHistorical anti-poaching laws as constitutional analogs
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U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments

U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 20, 2026

Wolford v. Lopez

Asked questions about whether Black Codes should inform constitutional analysis and property owner exclusion rights

Second Amendment Right to Public CarryPrivate Property Owner Consent RequirementsHawaii Firearm Licensing Law (Act 52)
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Divided Argument

Divided Argument · Jan 16, 2026

Lake Shrimp

Joined majority in Bost v. Illinois on candidate standing in election cases

Standing Doctrine and Article III RequirementsElection Law and Candidate StandingFourth Amendment Emergency Aid Exception
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Supreme Court Oral Arguments

Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 14, 2026

[24-1021] Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp.

Supreme Court Justice; questioned both sides on precedent, particularly State Highway Commission of Wyoming v. Utah Construction Company.

State Sovereign Immunity DoctrinePublic Corporation Legal StatusEleventh Amendment Jurisdiction
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U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments

U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 14, 2026

Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp.

Asked about precedent supporting corporate form immunity; referenced State Highway Commission of Wyoming case

State Sovereign Immunity DoctrinePublic Corporation Legal StatusEleventh Amendment Jurisdiction
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Strict Scrutiny

Strict Scrutiny · Jan 12, 2026

S7: Debunking Trump’s Bullsh*t Legal Arguments for Invading Venezuela

Sole dissenter in Rahimi; likely to push for stricter Second Amendment originalism and trans restrictions

Transgender Student-Athlete Sports EligibilityTitle IX Sex Discrimination in EducationEqual Protection Clause and Gender Identity
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The Oath and The Office

The Oath and The Office · Nov 13, 2025

Trump Ends His Shutdown — What’s Behind Jackson’s Puzzling SNAP Call?

Wants to overturn marriage equality precedent Obergefell v. Hodges

Government Shutdown and SNAP Benefits LitigationSupreme Court Tariff Authority Case (No Taxation Without Representation)Voting Rights Act Challenges and Mail-In Ballot Restrictions
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Strict Scrutiny

Strict Scrutiny · Nov 3, 2025

S7: The Legal Battles Over Trump’s War on Blue Cities

Calling for Bivens doctrine to be overruled, limiting damages remedies against federal officers

Federal Militarization of Domestic Law EnforcementNational Guard Deployment Legal AuthorityICE Operations and Border Patrol Conduct in Chicago
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