Neil Gorsuch
Mentioned in 58 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A Trump-appointed Supreme Court Justice known for joining the liberal majority to strike down Trump's tariff authority, writing influential opinions defending congressional legislative power and constitutional separation of powers. Podcasts frequently discuss his decisions across high-profile cases involving executive power, immunity, and voting rights, often highlighting the tension between his Trump appointment and his jurisprudence limiting executive overreach. His willingness to rule against the administration that nominated him has made him a notable figure in debates about judicial independence and constitutional interpretation.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Strict Scrutiny · Jun 8, 2026
Affirmative Action for Mediocre Men
“Authored unanimous opinion in Stripetch v. SEC on SEC disgorgement authority”
Strict Scrutiny · Jun 1, 2026
Ballrooms, ‘Bama and (Very) Bad Behavior
“Authored unanimous opinion in Flowers Foods v. Brock on Federal Arbitration Act worker exception”
The Oath and The Office · May 14, 2026
Can Trump Rewrite the 14th Amendment? (with ACLU’s Cecilia Wang)
“Trump appointee who questioned administration's birthright citizenship argument; criticized by Trump for lack of loyalty”
The Opinions · May 6, 2026
Justice Neil Gorsuch on the ‘Miracle’ of Agreement on the Court
“Guest discussing his new children's book 'Heroes of 1776' about the Declaration of Independence and his originalist judicial philosophy”
The Editors · May 5, 2026
Episode 871: So Long, Spirit
“Interviewed by Dan McLaughlin about founding, 1776 children's book, and court collegiality”
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 30, 2026
Ep. 1964 - Democrats Destroyed: SCOTUS Hands Conservatives HUGE Win
“Joined Thomas's concurrence on Voting Rights Act interpretation”
Bloomberg Law · Apr 26, 2026
Weekend Law: Powell Probe Dropped, SCOTUS & Religion in Schools
“Fifth Circuit adopted his concurrence on Establishment Clause to reject Ten Commandments challenge”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Apr 24, 2026
Ep 1337 | Journalist Reveals Justice’s Embarrassing Tantrum— & other Untold SCOTUS Stories | Mollie Hemingway
“Criticized for Bo Stock decision; discussed as less reliable than Alito/Thomas despite Trump appointment”
Bloomberg Law · Apr 23, 2026
SCOTUS Unlikely to Curb SEC Remedy & Judge Rebukes RFK Jr
“Justice suggesting defendants may have Seventh Amendment jury trial rights if SEC keeps disgorgement awards”
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer · Apr 22, 2026
Law Firms Are Drowning In Cash. Trump's PAC Is Drowning In Legal Bills.
“Referenced as unreliable by Trump supporters; didn't support tariff case”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 3, 2026
The Best Weekend Talk Show In America April Week One Hour One
“Questioned attorney about domicile requirements and constitutional interpretation during birthright citizenship oral arguments”
Breakpoint · Apr 3, 2026
The Supreme Court Strikes Down Colorado's Counseling Law, A Tragic Assisted Suicide in Spain, Easter and Christian Morality, and the NBA's Speech Police
“Authored 8-1 majority opinion in Chelsey case striking down Colorado conversion therapy ban”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 2, 2026
Pam Bondi Fired as Trump Promised BIG News on the Iran War… Delivered NOTHING (ft. Marc Elias)
“Noted for consistently questioning government on Native American impacts during birthright citizenship oral arguments”
IHIP News · Apr 2, 2026
Trump Fails To Intimidate SCOTUS? MAGA Justices Humiliate Trump To His Face
“Criticized Trump administration's reliance on Roman law in birthright citizenship arguments”
O'Connor & Company · Apr 2, 2026
Mark Krikorian, More SCOTUS Arguments, DHS Compromise, Newsom News
“Questioned Native American citizenship implications during oral arguments from Western perspective”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 1, 2026
WarRoom Battleground EP 979: Finnish Politician Cites Romans 1 — And Is Convicted Under “War Crimes And Crimes Against Humanity”
“Author of majority opinion in 8-1 conversion therapy ruling on free speech grounds”
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Apr 1, 2026
Preview: A Blowout for Birthright Citizenship at SCOTUS
“Trump appointee who was outright hostile to Solicitor General's arguments on birthright citizenship”
Advisory Opinions · Apr 1, 2026
Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments
“Questioned why text doesn't include 'parent' language; appeared sympathetic to textualist originalist arguments”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 1, 2026
Who's Your Daddy? I'm Your Daddy.
“Expressed skepticism toward administration's historical arguments in birthright citizenship case”
Morning Wire · Apr 1, 2026
Energy War Divides West & Trump Targets Filibuster | 4.1.26
“Authored majority opinion in 8-1 Childs v. Salazar free speech decision”
Breakpoint · Apr 1, 2026
In (Another) Ruling Against Colorado, Supreme Court Protects Speech
“Wrote majority opinion calling Colorado's law an egregious and blatant First Amendment violation”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Mar 31, 2026
March 31, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Writing majority opinion siding with therapist challenging Colorado conversion therapy ban on First Amendment grounds.”
Morning Wire · Mar 31, 2026
Evening Wire: Hegseth’s ‘Secret Mission’ & AOC’s Ethics Complaint | 3.31.26
“Wrote majority opinion in 8-1 decision protecting Christian counselor's First Amendment speech rights”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Mar 31, 2026
I Might Need The Paddles!
“Wrote majority opinion in 8-1 conversion therapy counseling First Amendment ruling”
Law and Chaos · Mar 13, 2026
Ep 212 — Trump Comes Up With Magical Insurance Plan To Make Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz
“Indignantly defended shadow docket orders; excoriated lower court judges for not following unclear guidance”
Law and Chaos · Mar 2, 2026
Ep 209 — Gorsuch, Gummies, and Government Lies About Iran
“Supreme Court Justice who questioned government's drug user gun ban theory using founding-era alcohol consumption examples”
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Feb 28, 2026
Yes, Supreme Court Decisions Really Matter
“Supreme Court Justice; wrote concurrence in tariffs case focusing on common sense interpretation of Congressional intent”
KCRW's Left, Right & Center · Feb 27, 2026
Does Trump’s Economic Vision Match What Americans See?
“Trump-appointed Supreme Court justice who wrote scathing concurrence against tariff powers, ruling against executive expansion”
DSR's Words Matter · Feb 26, 2026
Our Chances for Restoring Our Democracy are Hanging by a Thread
“Supreme Court Justice who argued immunity decision was 'ruling for the ages' despite immediate authoritarian consequences”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 26, 2026
The Immunity Episode
“Supreme Court Justice whose jurisprudence opposes power abuse against individuals; joins liberals on immunity cases despite ideological differences”
Making Sense with Sam Harris · Feb 25, 2026
#461 — Dictators Always Tell You What They'll Do
“Supreme Court justice who wrote opinion criticizing partisan voting patterns among justices”
Anderson Cooper 360 · Feb 25, 2026
Sources: Top Dems Will Refuse To Escort Trump Into House Chamber
“Supreme Court Justice appointed by Trump who voted against tariff policy, angering the president”
IHIP News · Feb 24, 2026
Dem Senator's Boycott of Trump's State of the Union Has Him in Meltdown
“Supreme Court Justice discussed as potentially influenced by corporate interests and Trump ecosystem”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 24, 2026
Trump’s War on Republican “Traitors”
“Supreme Court justice appointed by Trump; voted against him on tariffs ruling; Trump expressed regret about nomination”
Pivot · Feb 24, 2026
Tariff Turmoil, Trump's Netflix Threat, and SOTU Predictions
“Supreme Court Justice who wrote eviscerating opinion on congressional responsibility”
Democracy Now! Audio · Feb 23, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-02-23 Monday
“Trump-appointed Supreme Court justice joining liberal justices to reject tariff authority”
Morning Joe · Feb 23, 2026
Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
“Supreme Court Justice who wrote influential concurrence defending congressional legislative authority and constitutional separation of powers”
Inside Trump's Head · Feb 22, 2026
Why Cornered Trump Is Turning On His Own Justices
“Trump-appointed justice who voted against him on tariffs; called unpatriotic by Trump”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 21, 2026
Guest Host Dan Mandis with Gen. Richard Newton on Iran, Zach Schoenfeld on SCOTUS, and John Rich
“Supreme Court justice appointed by Trump who voted against tariff authority”
All In with Chris Hayes · Feb 21, 2026
‘Like a baby’: Schumer BLASTS Trump’s tantrum over tariff defeat
“Trump-nominated Supreme Court Justice who wrote opinion warning against executive power overreach in tariff ruling”
Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 21, 2026
2/20/26 - Unpacking the Supreme Court's Confusing Tariff Ruling
“Justice criticized for disappointing ruling and finding 'fool's gold' in legal reasoning on tariffs”
Deadline: White House · Feb 20, 2026
“A striking rebuke”
“Trump appointee who joined majority opinion; highlighted congressional authority over tariffs”
The Daily · Feb 20, 2026
Special Episode: Trump's Tariffs Struck Down
“Trump-appointed justice who joined majority and wrote concurrence on legislative process”
PBD Podcast · Feb 20, 2026
Supreme Court's Trump Tariff Ruling & Wexner's Epstein Depo w/ Rep. Randy Fine | PBD #743
“Supreme Court justice appointed by Trump; voted with liberal majority against tariff authority”
5-4 · Feb 17, 2026
Pulsifer v. United States
“Supreme Court Justice who authored a detailed dissent criticizing the majority's textual interpretation and practical impact”
The World and Everything In It · Feb 9, 2026
2.9.26 Sovereign immunity and corporate state agencies, the Dow hits a milestone, and the example of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“Supreme Court Justice questioning why New Jersey asserted sovereign immunity rather than 11th Amendment jurisdiction argument”
Strict Scrutiny · Jan 26, 2026
S7: Will the Court Actually Push Back Against Trump’s Unlawful Firings?
“Supreme Court Justice who authored Ramos decision and invoked Black Codes in Second Amendment oral argument”
Strict Scrutiny · Jan 19, 2026
S7: Will SCOTUS Keep Trans Kids Out of Sports?
“Supreme Court Justice; explored discrete and insular class status for transgender individuals and spending clause theories for deciding case”
The Oath and The Office · Jan 15, 2026
ICE Kills Renee Good: Can Minnesota Charge? + Trump’s White-Grievance Politics
“Supreme Court Justice who protected transgender employment rights under Civil Rights Act despite conservative ideology”
The Briefing with Albert Mohler · Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
“Conservative appointee who authored 2020 majority opinion on Title IX gender identity definition; his position on current cases is uncertain”