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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Mentioned in 17 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

A U.S. Supreme Court Justice who has gained podcast attention for her written opinions and oral argument questioning across major cases involving tariffs, gun rights, and voting access. She is frequently noted for her intellectual rigor, joining liberal justices in key decisions and authoring notable concurrences and dissents, particularly regarding statutory interpretation and the application of constitutional frameworks to historical discrimination. Podcasts discussing Supreme Court decisions and legal analysis regularly feature commentary on her positions and judicial philosophy.

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

Questioned whether framers intended to depart from common law and challenged allegiance theory

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

Wrote solo concurrence using legislative history to show IEPA doesn't authorize tariffs

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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Law and Chaos

Law and Chaos · Feb 24, 2026

Ep 207 — Tariff Decisions Reveals SCOTUS Slapfight

Wrote brief concurrence calling tariff decision 'nuts,' described as smartest justice on bench by hosts

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPA) tariff authoritySection 122 Trade Act of 1974 balance of payments tariffsSupreme Court major questions doctrine and non-delegation doctrine
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Advisory Opinions

Advisory Opinions · Feb 24, 2026

What’s Next After Friday’s Tariff Decision?

Joined Kagan's position rejecting major questions doctrine; argued ordinary statutory interpretation dooms tariffs

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff authorityMajor questions doctrine application and consistencyStatutory construction vs. clear statement rules in delegation
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Divided Argument

Divided Argument · Feb 21, 2026

Betty Boop or Shakespeare

Concurred in judgment; defended use of legislative history in statutory interpretation

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

Joined liberal justices in majority striking down tariffs, rejecting major questions doctrine as unnecessary to statutory interpretation

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

Joined Kagan's concurrence in tariffs case

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

Joined Kagan-Sotomayor concurrence and wrote separate concurrence on major questions doctrine application

Major Questions Doctrine Application to Executive PowerPresidential Tariff Authority Under IEPASeparation of Powers and Congressional Delegation
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Finding Peak w/ Ryan Hanley

Finding Peak w/ Ryan Hanley · Feb 17, 2026

Why smart people believe stupid things | Margie Warrell

Supreme Court justice observed applauding Billie Eilish's logically inconsistent statement at Grammys

Courage cultivation and comfort zone psychologySelf-destructive behavior patterns in high-achieversThe knowledge-action gap in personal development
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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?

Raised concerns about Bruen test's treatment of outliers and questioned whether Black Codes should be excluded from analysis

Second Amendment Right to Public CarryPrivate Property Open to Public AccessExpress vs. Implied Consent Doctrine
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Divided Argument

Divided Argument · Jan 22, 2026

Bok Choy

Authored dissent in Howell martinization case; reviving Justice Stevens' position on prisoner access to courts

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

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

Wolford v. Lopez

Questioned whether Black Codes should be excluded as outliers and explored state action in property default rules

Second Amendment Right to Public CarryPrivate Property Owner Consent RequirementsHawaii Firearm Licensing Law (Act 52)
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Supreme Court Oral Arguments

Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 20, 2026

[24-1046] Wolford v. Lopez

Questioned whether Black Codes should be excluded from historical analysis and raised concerns about the Bruin framework's treatment of discriminatory laws

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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Divided Argument

Divided Argument · Jan 16, 2026

Lake Shrimp

Dissented in Bost v. Illinois, arguing majority ignores voter interests in favor of candidate rights

Standing Doctrine and Article III RequirementsElection Law and Candidate StandingFourth Amendment Emergency Aid Exception
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Strict Scrutiny

Strict Scrutiny · Dec 15, 2025

S7: SCOTUS Is About to Turbocharge Presidential Power

Democratic appointee who challenged unitary executive theory as anti-democratic and dangerous to liberty.

Presidential Removal Power and Administrative IndependenceHumphrey's Executor Precedent OverrulingUnitary Executive Theory Constitutional Doctrine
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The Oath and The Office

The Oath and The Office · Dec 11, 2025

Trump’s Supreme Court Power Grab (with Leah Litman)

Liberal justice; raised concerns about handing power to 'wannabe monarch' during oral arguments

Unitary Executive Theory and Presidential Power ExpansionIndependent Agency Protection and Humphrey's Executor PrecedentFTC Commissioner Firing Authority and Political Removal
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Strict Scrutiny

Strict Scrutiny · Nov 3, 2025

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

Criticized by colleagues for detailed conference preparation; spoke at Mount Holyoke College about effort and perseverance

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