Justice Samuel Alito
Mentioned in 25 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A U.S. Supreme Court Justice frequently discussed in legal and political podcasts for his dissents in recent high-profile cases, particularly a tariff case where he joined Kavanaugh and Thomas in arguing for broader presidential authority in foreign affairs. He has also been noted for his questioning during oral arguments on constitutional issues including Second Amendment rights and the historical use of Black Codes in constitutional analysis. Podcast discussions occasionally reference his potential retirement and ethics concerns related to stock ownership.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Political Gabfest · Apr 2, 2026
"Subject to the Jurisdiction Thereof"
“Only justice appearing clearly supportive of Trump administration's birthright citizenship challenge”
The Daily · Apr 2, 2026
The Supreme Court Takes On Birthright Citizenship
“Poses hypothetical about Iranian father and son to question whether children with foreign allegiance should be citizens”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 1, 2026
Episode 5263/5264: Historial Morning SCOTUS Hearing Arguments On Birthright Citizenship; Trump Live In The Courtroom
“Questioned applicability of domicile requirement and dual nationality issues”
Law and Chaos · Mar 27, 2026
Ep 216 — Zuck and Musk Get Pantsed In Court … Twice
“Authored Jennings v. Rodriguez distinguishing applicant for admission from seeking admission; Eighth Circuit dismissed as dicta”
5-4 · Mar 10, 2026
Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump
“Joined Kavanaugh's dissent supporting Trump's tariff authority”
Political Gabfest · Feb 26, 2026
The State of the Union is Endless
“Dissented in tariff case, supporting broader presidential power in foreign affairs”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 24, 2026
What’s Next After Friday’s Tariff Decision?
“Joined Roberts majority opinion on tariff decision”
Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast · Feb 23, 2026
Rick Wilson & Mallory McMorrow
“Supreme Court justice; sided with Trump on tariff authority in dissent”
Letters from an American · Feb 21, 2026
February 20, 2026
“Supreme Court justice who joined minority opposing the tariff ruling”
Divided Argument · Feb 21, 2026
Betty Boop or Shakespeare
“Joined Kavanaugh dissent; discussed as having stock ownership conflicts requiring recusal”
#SistersInLaw · Feb 21, 2026
280: The Red Queen’s Revenge
“Dissented in tariff case alongside Thomas and Kavanaugh, supporting presidential emergency powers interpretation”
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Feb 21, 2026
Trump’s Tariffs Overturned
“Dissented with Kavanaugh and Thomas in tariffs case”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 21, 2026
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
“Joined Kavanaugh's dissent arguing for broader presidential tariff authority in foreign affairs context”
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 Kavanaugh”
Law and Chaos · Feb 20, 2026
Ep 206 — Who’s Afraid of the Fourth Amendment?
“Hosts stock trading on Supreme Court; subject of discussion regarding ethics standards and potential dissent writing in tariff case.”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 19, 2026
Justice Alito’s Next Moves
“Supreme Court justice whose potential retirement is primary focus; described as introvert unlikely to seek traditional narcissistic validation”
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 workability, reliance interests, and narrow construction of tariff case”
The High Court Report · Feb 9, 2026
Oral Argument Re-Listen: Wolford v. Lopez | Must Gun Right Holders Receive Express Consent?
“Challenged petitioner on whether Hawaii's law relegates Second Amendment to second-class status and questioned use of Black Codes”
The Briefing with Albert Mohler · Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
“Supreme Court justice who asked definitional questions about sex categories in transgender sports case”
Divided Argument · Jan 22, 2026
Bok Choy
“Authored majority opinion in Howell martinization order denying further IFP filings to repeat litigant”
U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 20, 2026
Wolford v. Lopez
“Questioned whether Black Codes designed to disarm freed slaves should inform constitutional analysis of gun rights”
Supreme Court Oral Arguments · Jan 20, 2026
[24-1046] Wolford v. Lopez
“Questioned whether Black Codes should inform constitutional analysis and raised concerns about using unconstitutional laws as historical precedent”
Divided Argument · Jan 16, 2026
Lake Shrimp
“Joined majority in Bost; author of Clapper precedent on standing that conflicts with new approach”
The Matt Walsh Show · Jan 14, 2026
Ep. 1717 - Matt Walsh Reacts To The Trans Athlete SCOTUS Hearing
“Supreme Court justice who posed the fundamental question asking trans athlete attorney to define biological sex.”
Strict Scrutiny · Jan 12, 2026
S7: Debunking Trump’s Bullsh*t Legal Arguments for Invading Venezuela
“Dissented in Rahimi; likely to support expanded Second Amendment rights and restrictions on trans athletes”