Justice Kavanaugh

Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows

A U.S. Supreme Court Justice frequently discussed across legal and political podcasts for his positions on major constitutional issues. His notable contributions include a lengthy dissent on tariff implementation authority, advocacy for strict historical approaches to Second Amendment interpretation, and active questioning during oral arguments on issues ranging from federal independence to employer liability. Podcast discussions also reference his receipt of threats and his potential positions on immigration enforcement and gun rights cases.

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Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis America At Night with McGraw Milhaven It's Open with Ilana Glazer Advisory Opinions Show Archives – Armed American Radio |The Lawfare Podcast Divided Argument Supreme Court Oral Arguments U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments

Episode Appearances

Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Feb 26, 2026

Hour 3 of NMN, The Guest Hour

“Supreme Court justice whose dissent on tariff ruling outlined alternative legal mechanisms for tariff implementation”

Real Wage Growth and Purchasing Power AnalysisInflation Rate vs. Price Level DistinctionTariff Policy and Legal Implementation Mechanisms

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America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 25, 2026

Greg Willard on SCOTUS Tariffs, Matt Poppleton on the St. Croix River

“Wrote 63-page dissent arguing tariff power can be inferred from IEPA in foreign affairs context”

Supreme Court Tariff Decision (IEPA)Presidential Power and Constitutional LimitsMajor Questions Doctrine

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It's Open with Ilana Glazer · Feb 19, 2026

Chase Strangio

“Wrote controversial concurrence on ICE stops; walked back position after public backlash and 'Kavanaugh stops' discourse”

Trans rights litigation at the Supreme CourtChelsea Manning case and whistleblower protectionsMarriage equality legal strategy and cultural organizing

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Advisory Opinions · Feb 12, 2026

Naw Dawg to the DOJ

“Supreme Court justice who received threats and assassination attempt”

Department of Justice prosecutorial overreach and institutional credibilityGrand jury rejection of indictments under 18 U.S.C. Section 2387Presumption of regularity doctrine and judicial deference to government

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Show Archives – Armed American Radio | · Feb 12, 2026

02-11-26 Mark takes a deep dive into VA as THE playbook for things to come

“Supreme Court Justice; signaled willingness to take gun rights cases that could be game-changers for Virginia laws”

Virginia HB 217 assault weapons ban and magazine restrictionsBruen Supreme Court framework and post-Bruen constitutional analysis of gun lawsSafe storage requirements and criminal penalties for unsafe storage

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The Lawfare Podcast · Feb 10, 2026

Lawfare Daily: What To Expect on the Immigration Front in Year 2 of Trump's Second Term

“Supreme Court justice; may have endorsed racial profiling as factor in reasonable suspicion for immigration enforcement”

ICE Detention Expansion and Warehouse ConversionMandatory Detention Policy and Habeas Corpus LitigationImmigration Enforcement Officer Hiring and Training Standards

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Divided Argument · Feb 4, 2026

Ayn Rand Graffiti

“Justice advocating for strict historical test without purpose analysis in Second Amendment cases”

Second Amendment - Right to Carry in PublicSecond Amendment - Drug User ProhibitionConstitutional Property Rights and Default Rules

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Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 21, 2026

[25A312] Trump v. Cook

“Justice exploring balance between Fed independence and presidential accountability; concerned about future politicization”

Presidential Removal Power and Statutory LimitsFederal Reserve Governance and IndependenceFor-Cause Removal Standards and Judicial Review

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U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 21, 2026

Trump v. Cook

“Supreme Court Justice; explored purpose of Fed independence and risks of weak cause standard”

Presidential Removal Power and Constitutional LimitsFederal Reserve Independence and Monetary PolicyFor-Cause Removal Standards and Statutory Interpretation

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Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 20, 2026

[23-1209] M & K Employee Solutions, LLC v. Trustees of the IAM National Pension Fund

“Questioned impact of discount rate changes on employer withdrawal decisions and Section 1021L estimate provisions”

ERISA Section 1391 Withdrawal Liability Timing RulesActuarial Assumptions and Discount Rate SelectionPension Plan Unfunded Vested Benefits Calculations

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

M & K Employee Solutions, LLC v. Trustees of the IAM National Pension Fund

“Expressed concern about employers facing millions in unexpected liability from post-withdrawal assumption changes”

ERISA Section 1391 Withdrawal Liability Timing RulesActuarial Assumptions and Valuation DatesMultiemployer Pension Plan Funding

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

Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp.

“Noted case arose after Nevada v. Hall overruling; questioned significance of state's non-liability provision”

State Sovereign Immunity DoctrinePublic Corporation Legal StatusEleventh Amendment Jurisdiction

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Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 14, 2026

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

“Supreme Court Justice; noted timing of case post-Nevada v. Hall overruling and questioned significance of formal vs. functional liability.”

State Sovereign Immunity DoctrinePublic Corporation Legal StatusEleventh Amendment Jurisdiction

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