Samuel Alito
Mentioned in 29 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A U.S. Supreme Court Justice frequently discussed across political podcasts for his conservative rulings and constitutional interpretations. He has been a notable dissenter in recent high-profile cases involving presidential authority and tariffs, while also drawing criticism for positions on voting rights and gun rights expansion. Podcasters reference him in debates about judicial ideology, institutional concerns, and potential Supreme Court retirements.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
O'Connor & Company · Apr 2, 2026
Broadway Memories, Trump’s Address on Iran, Supreme Court Recap
“Referenced Justice Scalia's microwave theft analogy to discuss applying old laws to new circumstances”
Fox News Hourly Update · Apr 2, 2026
8PM ET 04/01/2026 Newscast
“Questioned Trump administration's birthright citizenship executive order, noting illegal immigration was unknown during 14th Amendment adoption”
Morning Wire · Apr 1, 2026
Evening Wire: Birthright Citizenship On Trial & Artemis II On Track | 4.1.26
“Questioned enforcement of immigration laws and raised national security concerns in birthright citizenship arguments”
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · Apr 1, 2026
Preview: A Blowout for Birthright Citizenship at SCOTUS
“One of two justices identified as potentially open to upholding Trump's birthright citizenship order”
Advisory Opinions · Apr 1, 2026
Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments
“Most sympathetic justice to administration's position; extensive questioning about dual allegiance and jurisdiction”
IHIP News · Mar 11, 2026
Trump Gets Disaster News on Epstein Files and Immediately Turns Up the Heat on Iran War
“Supreme Court Justice; expected to support Trump's election federalization agenda”
Capitalisn't · Mar 5, 2026
The Hidden Economic Dangers Of Supreme Court Overreach - ft. Steve Vladeck
“Supreme Court Justice; quoted claiming Congress lacks constitutional power to regulate Supreme Court, contradicting Article III”
Morning Wire · Mar 3, 2026
Evening Wire: Iran’s Navy Devastated & Wyoming Trucking Crackdown | 3.3.26
“Supreme Court Justice writing majority opinion striking down New York redistricting order”
Fresh Air · Mar 3, 2026
A look at Trump's plans to restrict voting
“Supreme Court Justice whose concurrence signals opposition to race-conscious redistricting and Section 2 protections”
DSR's Words Matter · Feb 26, 2026
Our Chances for Restoring Our Democracy are Hanging by a Thread
“Supreme Court Justice disregarding constitutional limits and rule of law in voting rights and other cases”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 26, 2026
The Immunity Episode
“Supreme Court Justice; sided with conservative majority on postal service immunity case; below 50% on institutionalism scale”
Morning Joe · Feb 23, 2026
Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs
“Justice who dissented from tariff ruling; praised by Trump for dissent strength”
Pod Save America · Feb 22, 2026
1124: Trump Loses At Supreme Court, Handles It Well
“Supreme Court justice who ruled with Trump on tariff case”
Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 21, 2026
2/20/26 - Unpacking the Supreme Court's Confusing Tariff Ruling
“Justice joining Thomas dissent with strong constitutional arguments on presidential tariff authority”
The Daily · Feb 20, 2026
Special Episode: Trump's Tariffs Struck Down
“Conservative justice who dissented in favor of Trump's tariff authority”
Steve Deace Show · Feb 13, 2026
What Is Zionism, Anyway? | Guest: Josh Hammer | 2/13/26
“Supreme Court Justice predicted as more likely retirement candidate than Thomas before midterms”
Law and Chaos · Feb 10, 2026
Ep 203 — The Fifth Circuit Goes Full Korematsu
“Supreme Court justice whose 2018 Jennings v. Rodriguez decision clearly distinguished mandatory vs. discretionary immigrant detention provisions.”
5-4 · Jan 27, 2026
The Rise and Fall of the Voting Rights Act, Part II
“Supreme Court Justice who joined the Shelby County majority opinion striking down preclearance formula.”
Strict Scrutiny · Jan 26, 2026
S7: Will the Court Actually Push Back Against Trump’s Unlawful Firings?
“Supreme Court Justice who invoked Black Codes in Second Amendment argument while supporting gun rights expansion”
Strict Scrutiny · Dec 22, 2025
S7: Our Favorite Things, 2025
“Supreme Court Justice; subject of recurring jokes about skincare and referenced in Wisconsin redistricting opinion discussion”
The Find Out Podcast · Dec 16, 2025
There Is Something Seriously Wrong With Donald Trump
“Likely to retire during Trump's second term; replacement critical for Roe v. Wade jurisprudence”
5-4 · Dec 9, 2025
Trump v. Orr
“Supreme Court Justice mentioned as recipient of the appealed case”
Strict Scrutiny · Dec 5, 2025
S7: SCOTUS Greenlights Racial Gerrymandering in Texas
“Justice who authored Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of NAACP, establishing alternative map requirement standard”
Strict Scrutiny · Dec 1, 2025
S7: December Preview: SCOTUS Doubles Down on Its BS
“Cited in Judge Curry's opinion on interim appointment procedures; immunity opinion author”
5-4 · Nov 18, 2025
Department of Homeland Security v. Thuraissigiam
“Wrote majority opinion denying habeas corpus protections to asylum seekers in expedited removal”
Strict Scrutiny · Nov 17, 2025
S7: The Agonies of Brett Kavanaugh
“Sympathetic to military contractors; questioned Scalia's textualism in Hensley case”
Strict Scrutiny · Nov 10, 2025
S7: Will SCOTUS Say No to Trump’s Tariffs?
“Appeared frustrated and defeated; suggested alternative statutes government could invoke for tariff authority”
The Oath and The Office · Nov 6, 2025
The Case That Could Finally Stop Trump (with Dahlia Lithwick)
“Mentioned as part of conservative majority reshaping constitutional interpretation”
Strict Scrutiny · Oct 27, 2025
S7: Trump’s DOJ Shakedown
“Authored Dobbs opinion erasing pregnant individuals while detailing fetal development; denied state was harming pregnant women”