Podcast appearances and mentions of sarah isgur

Sarah Isgur and David French explain the Supreme Court opinion in Trump v. Wilcox on presidential removal limits. Plus: an update on the religious charter schools case. The Agenda:—Future of religious charter schools—Trump v. Wilcox—Can Congress limit executive removals?—“Only two genders” T-shirt—The Court's First Amendment jurisprudence—“Beat the children with sticks”—A gumbo footnote—Tips for the bar exam: Don't do what Sarah and David did Show Notes:—Seila Law  Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Sunday podcast, Isaac talks with Sarah Isgur, Senior Editor at The Dispatch, to discuss the recent acquisition of SCOTUSblog by The Dispatch, the significance of nationwide injunctions, and the ongoing birthright citizenship case. She provides insights into the role of the Solicitor General and the current legal landscape under the Trump administration, emphasizing the importance of congressional power in legal matters. They also talk about the challenges faced by the Supreme Court in addressing complex legal questions and the implications of recent rulings.By the way: If you are not yet a podcast member, and you want to upgrade your newsletter subscription plan to include a podcast membership (which gets you ad-free podcasts, Friday editions, The Sunday podcast, bonus content), you can do that here. That page is a good resource for managing your Tangle subscription (just make sure you are logged in on the website!)Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to ReadTangle.com to sign up! You can also give the gift of a Tangle podcast subscription by clicking here.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was hosted by Ari Weitzman and Isaac Saul and edited and engineered by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75 and Jon Lall. Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Hunter Casperson, Kendall White, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Isgur is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Steve Hayes, and Michael Warren to discuss Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's new reporting out of Original Sin on Joe Biden's cognitive decline.  Plus, Dispatch Capitol Hill reporter Charles Hilu joins to break down the House's "big beautiful bill." The Agenda:—Big beautiful explanation—No tax on tips?—Biden's Original Sin—Media accountability—“The media gets a C minus at best.”—NWYT: Is AI taking entry-level jobs? Show Notes:—Rep. Keith Self on the “big beautiful bill”—Scott Lincicome on AI and jobs The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠The Dispatch⁠⁠⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—⁠⁠⁠click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonah Goldberg has found himself in some serious legal trouble, forcing him to invite Sarah Isgur to Chez Remnant to talk horrible bosses, the 14th Amendment, Kristi Noem's loose grasp of habeas corpus, and the increasing ennui associated with American politics. Plus: Sarah and Jonah's sage advice for the class of 2025 and the Isgur-Goldberg love line segment. The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including Jonah's G-File newsletter, regular livestreams, and other members-only content—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur and David French are joined by William Baude, professor at the University of Chicago Law School, to discuss the scandalizing origins of originalism. But first, a recap of SCOTUS cases. The Agenda:—Narrowing the Fourth Amendment— Where is Kilmar Abrego Garcia?—AARP v. Trump is an unfortunate case name—Facebook post raises eyebrows for Maine lawmakers—Correcting the color of our briefs—Dissents, dissental, disgrantle—Move over Robert Bork Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur and David French invite Judge Kevin Newsom of the 11th Circuit to discuss his time clerking for Justice David Souter and the strong humility that defines the late justice's legacy. Then, Sarah and David recap their annual Legal Eagles trip to Gettysburg. The Agenda:—Justice David Souter's independent mind and the significance of his judicial philosophy—6th Circuit Judge Chad Readler breaks down Legal Eagles trip to Gettysburg—The Constitution and the Civil War with 6th Circuit Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton—Chief Judge Edmund Sargus of the Southern District of Ohioshares the story of Thomas Drummond and his overlooked role in the Civil War—Pickett's Charge! Show Notes:—SCOTUSblog: “David Souter, Retired Supreme Court Justice, Dies at 85” Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special live Advisory Opinions x SCOTUSblog crossover event, Sarah Isgur was joined by David French, David Lat, Zachary Shemtob, and Amy Howe (live from the Supreme Court), to react to the oral argument in Trump v. CASA, Inc. The question: Whether the Supreme Court should stay the district court's nationwide preliminary injunction on the Trump administration's executive order ending birthright citizenship. Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur and David French are coming to you from Gettsyburg with two free speech cases. Is posting aborted fetuses a religious practice? The Agenda:—Join us May 15th for a special live Advisory Opinions—Substantial disruption and school dress codes—Free speech, employment rights, and religious discrimination—Do we need a third founding? Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonah Goldberg and David French join Sarah Isgur to discuss the emerging concept of “abundance” among Democrats while the current administration torpedoes the economy with tariffs. The Agenda:—Three bodies and two dolls—Abundance Democrats and no progress—No one's talking about DOGE anymore—Big beautiful bills—ICE raids in D.C.—Oh no for au pairs—Ross, Marc, and super-woke employees—NWYT: Alcatraz? The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dispatch⁠⁠⁠⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David French returns from his other job to discuss President Trump's transgender military policy with Sarah Isgur. Does the Supreme Court hate transgender people? (Hint: No.) The Agenda:—Transgender military policy reflects ongoing debates about authority and judicial deference—Demonstrating animus—Making David blush—You can't be an erotic dancer if you're under 21 in Florida—Weak and strong originalism and the role of precedent Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, ⁠click here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Advisory Opinions extended universe kicks off as SCOTUSblog's Amy Howe and David Lat join Sarah Isgur to discuss the St. Isidore of Seville religious charter school case and the debate over school choice. The Agenda:—A ‘public' public school or a ‘private' public school?—Justice Amy Coney Barrett's recusal—Will Chief Justice John Roberts be the swing vote?—Will birthright citizenship end?—May 15: Mark it on your calendar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur and David French explain the upcoming Supreme Court decision regarding the public chartering of religious schools and how it might implicate the establishment clause. The Agenda:—Justice Gorsuch is the new Justice Kennedy—More on SCOTUS lie-gate—Magic and Larry Bird (Lisa Blatt and Roman Martinez)—Lisa Blatt's apology—FBI knocks down the wrong door—Chartering religious schools—What is a charter school?—The establishment clause question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special livestreamed conversation, Steve Hayes and Sarah Isgur discussed our recent acquisition of SCOTUSblog and chatted with the newest Dispatcher, Amy Howe, about our plans to build out an extended universe of legal coverage and all things Supreme Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur and David French are joined by Amy Howe and David Lat, of The Dispatch's extended legal universe, to debate whether the Supreme Court should be more transparent. Sarah and David then separate  fact from the fiction in the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan. (Also: should there be cameras in the Supreme Court?) The Agenda:—Cameras at SCOTUS?—SCOTUS oral argument goes off the rails—Calling other lawyers the “L” word—The arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan—Immunity doctrine is a mess—Louis Vuitton and criminal contempt—Old Whig No. 5—Trump admin and disparate impact—Harvard Law Review's DEI Show Notes:—Apply to work at SCOTUSblog!—Judge helps criminal escape in 2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur, David French, Steve Hayes, and Jonah Goldberg discuss President Donald Trump's foreign policy and his staggered attempts to broker a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. The Agenda: —Trump says 'STOP!' to Russia —Of course President Zelensky is being difficult in negotiations —Vice President Mike Pence as an influencer and Vice President J.D. Vance as an enabler —MAGA makes money off Russian bots —'NASA is fake and gay' —What is even going on anymore? The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Howe, the voice of SCOTUSblog, joins Sarah Isgur and David French to discuss the news of The Dispatch's acquisition of SCOTUSblog. Also: What's the equity in equity dockets? The Agenda: —SCOTUSblog joins The Dispatch —Puppies (and pride?) —Harvard fights back —Equity dockets, revisited  Show Notes: —Read more on the acquisition Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur and David French react to Donald Trump's latest legal battles and talk to friend of the pod Judge Amul Thapar about his new wellness Substack. The Agenda: —Birthright citizenship oral argument —Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act blocked —The FAFO bucket —Criminal contempt proceedings against the Trump administration —'An opinion for the ages' —Judges Thapar's wellness advice Show Notes: —Justice Alito's dissent on Alien Enemies Act —William Baude on the birthright citizenship oral argument Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur, Michael Warren, Jonah Goldberg, and Steve Hayes discuss political capital when it comes to re-election prospects and reversing presidential decisions. Will public perception influence Trump's next moves? The Agenda: —Flash back to the George W. Bush administration —The Trump show —Stop tariffs via courts? Or let Trump sleep in his own bed? —Congress sucks! —Sarah asks a really good question —Bond market woes —Iran ‘to be great,' but without nuclear powers —We can't call war crimes ‘war crimes' because it will offend Russia —Policies and regime change —Reporter braves flirting assignment Show Notes: —Scott Lincicome on Wall Street and Main Street The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur and David French discuss the ongoing saga of Kilmar Abrego Garcia's illegal deportation and what's next for the man currently in a notorious El Salvadoran prison. The Agenda: —SCOTUS order: effectuate vs. facilitate —Emergency docket scorecard —Turnover at the solicitor general's office —MAGA's legal strategies backfiring —Tariff lawsuit in California challenges executive power —Papa Musk Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur, David French, and Jonah Goldberg discuss the sad state of the three branches of government and the wild, wild world of tariffs. The Agenda: —Judicial branch wins for the week —Congress does nothing —The youths yearn for the assembly line —Free trade is good —Abusing emergency powers —Trump's comments on Chris Krebs —Throw cheese slices at your kid? Show Notes: —Our editorial: Slouching Towards Tyranny —Thursday morning's TMD on the budget battle —For premium members: Dispatch Town Hall The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur and David French examine detainees' rights and habeas corpus before reacting to the Season 3 finale of White Lotus. The Agenda: —Gitmo: Hamdi and Rasul —Legal status of El Salvador detainees —Courts and human rights —The Associated Press' fight for free speech —White Lotus and evolutionary psychology —Friend groups should have even numbers Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur and David French explain how the tariff power may make its way to the Supreme Court as a “major question” and debate the ethics of arguing in front of your children. The Agenda: —IEEPA, explained —SCOTUS on USAID freeze —Make vaping great again —The most OCD employee —Natural law is real —In defense of legal activism —How to argue in front of your children Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur and David French review the Supreme Court's emergency decision on the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act. The Agenda: —Due process matters —The clean hands problem —More forum shopping —What is “reasonable notice”? —Firing probationary workers —Amy Coney Barrett and John Roberts are the new swing votes Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liberation Day has come … and Sarah Isgur is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Steve Hayes, and Michael Warren to help figure out exactly what we're being liberated from. The Agenda: —Party like it's 1889 —Tariff myths, debunked —Liberating Republicans from a midterm win —Are the experts right (on tariffs)? —“Every word of Trump's claim is false.” —Democrats win in Wisconsin —NWYT: Third terms The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur and David French discuss Wisconsin's unemployment tax case, which touches on the intersection of religious liberty and legal standards. When is an institution operating primarily for religious purposes? The Agenda: —We don't cover internet beefs —Trump v. All —Can Catholic Charities keep its tax-exempt status? —Wisconsin Supreme Court races are vicious and cruel —Generalists vs. specialists —Evolution of activist legal organizations —Answering listener questions about Trump running for a third term in office Show Notes: —Catholic Charities Bureau v. WI Labor Review Comm'n oral argument Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this “Not Even Mad” episode, Sarah Isgur of The Dispatch and former Obama speech writer Sarada Peri dig into “massive cuts under DOGE, Cory Booker's latest stemwinder, recent election results, and somehow, Chester A. Arthur crashes the party. Produced by Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist Subscribe to The Gist: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: GIST INSTAGRAM Follow Mikes Substack at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah Isgur and David French review the Trump administration's latest executive order targeting law firms, the legal challenge against the White House's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, and the problems surrounding universal injunctions. The Agenda: —David's dangerous brush with nature —Trump's non-strategic executive orders against law firms —Can the courts review a proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act? —Is immigration an “invasion”? —OPM ain't got no standing —Sued for cracking, then sued for packing (in a redistricting case) —The 0-9 prediction on nondelegation case Show Notes: —Executive order against Jenner & Block —Executive order against WilmerHale Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trump Admin put war plans on the signal app. A reporter was included on the chain. Sarah Isgur from ABC breaks down the good, bad and the ugly about it. Also, Reagan had it right on tariffs. Beer Dave wraps up the show!

Sarah Isgur and David French discuss the Supreme Court's ruling to uphold the the ban on ghost guns. Is it really about the Second Amendment? Sarah and David are then joined by Gregg Costa—partner at Gibson Dunn and former Fifth Circuit judge—to explain the issue with universal injunctions and forum shopping. The Agenda: —I ain't afraid of no ghost (gun) —A big week for Justice Neil Gorsuch —Mens rea and regulation —False vs. misleading —$660 million, baby —Judiciary is politicized —Administrative Procedure Act and universal injunctions —Predicting SCOTUS outcomes Show Notes: —Gregg Costa's podcast: A View from the Bench Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur and David French give us an update on the Paul Weiss legal drama and the frontal attacks on the law firm from the Trump administration. Plus, video dissents and a bill tackling injunctions. The Agenda: —The deal —The Texas Lawbook responds to Trump administration —Skadden Arps and the backlash —Paul, Weiss chair's Sunday afternoon memo —Dinesh D'Souza, for some reason —The Dissenting Judge —The end of universal injunctions? Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur is joined by Megan McArdle, Jonah Goldberg, and Steve Hayes to discuss the rise of “Abundance Democrats” and Donald Trump's attack on judicial independence. The Agenda: —Chuck Schumer falls into the John Boehner trap —What are “Abundance Democrats”? —Libs discover supply-side matters —People don't care about procedure —Did Vladimir Putin laugh at Trump? —Gaza ceasefire breakdown —NWYT: Sad beige homes The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur and David French discuss Chief Justice John Roberts' recent rebuke of President Donald Trump and the proper way to criticize a court's opinion. The Agenda: —Judicial independence and integrity —Orin Kerr and Michael C. Dorf debate —The “confusing” McDonnell Douglas framework —Parental due process rights —Age restrictions on the 2A —Free speech for professors —SCOTUS' lottery system Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump is upset over some judges ruling against him on his EO's. Sarah Isgur from ABC breaks it down. More JFK files were releases and Brad Garrett has the details.

In this less-than-cheerful episode, Sarah Isgur and David French discuss threats to the judiciary external and internal, exploring the Trump administration's legal maneuvers against law firms and drawing parallels to historical events like the Alien and Sedition Acts. The Agenda: —SCOTUS Update: All B cases —A judge's gamesmanship on birthright citizenship —Leave Justice Amy Coney Barrett's sister alone —Paul, Weiss and Trump's threats to the rule of law —Venezuelans are being deported —Defying TROs —Integralism rears its ugly head Show Notes: —Chief Justice John Roberts early tenure interview in The Atlantic —Sarah's op-ed for the New York Times Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of The Dispatch Podcast, Sarah Isgur, Michael Warren, Steve Hayes, and David French discuss the battle for the First Amendment. Should Columbia University student protester Mahmoud Khalil be deported over speech? The Agenda: —Mahmoud Khalil's arrest raises 1A concerns —Shout F.I.R.E and deport Charlie Cooke —How much economic pain will Trump tolerate? —Steve Hayes hardest hit from Spanish wine tariffs —De Gaulle was right —NWYT: secret videotaping and crying children Show Notes: —Trump's Polk painting —Jonah Goldberg: Free Speech Rites —Nick Catoggio: Lesser Evils The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the University of Michigan, Sarah Isgur and David French are joined by law professors Josh Chafetz, Aaron Nielson, Jennifer Mascott, and other special guests, to explain Humphrey's Executor and the executive power of removal. The Agenda: —Myers v. United States —Humphrey's Executor v. United States —Peekaboo —The “illimitable power of removal” —Was Madison right about “liquidation”? —Congressional accountability —Civil service reform —Justice Barrett Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between President Donald Trump's executive order targeting Perkins Coie and interim D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin sending letters to Georgetown Law, it has been quite the week for weaponized government. Sarah Isgur and David French dive into these two headliners, as well as a First Amendment debate involving green card holders. The Agenda: —More Sarah lore: Combative hula-hooping —Perkins Coie and President Trump's executive orders —FIRE's response to the Trump administration's threat to deport anti-Israel protesters —Eugene Volokh's fact sheet on aliens and speech —Another letter —‘We're a Jesuit, school go to hell' —Smith & Wesson v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos —Justice Amy Coney Barrett vs. MAGA —EPA and San Francisco's sewage waste —Richard Glossip avoids death row ... again Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Stras, appeals judge for the 8th Circuit, joins Sarah Isgur and David French at the University of Chicago Law School to discuss complexities of case selection in the Supreme Court, the quality and clarity of judicial opinions, and disagreements with Justice Clarence Thomas. The Agenda: —Recent SCOTUS cases —Supreme Court denies Trump request —SCOTUS kicks bias response teams —Judge Stras' background from Holocaust survivor grandparents —Decline in Supreme Court cases —Cert pool theory —Professionalization of justices has changed the landscape of the court —Post-Rahimi decision-making Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur invites former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and special counsel Robert Hur to discuss the significance of special counsels, including the appointment process involved and the public's perception of their independence and accountability. The Agenda: —Historical context of special counsels —Evolution of special counsel regulations —The personal impact —Role of predication —Public confidence —Q&A! Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, the first several weeks of the second Trump administration has feltchaotic. Many a crazy thing has been spoken, declared, and tweeted.But on today's episode, Sarah Isgur, Steve Hayes, Jonah Goldberg, and David French discuss what Trump has actually done. The Agenda: —NIH cuts causing chaos in the medical field —Foreign policy shift during the recent UN security council vote —Political favoritism —Should there be kid-free spaces? —Anti-woke chili will have to wait Show Notes: —Yuval Levin's piece for The New Atlantis on NIH cuts The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David French is off doing David French things, so Sarah Isgur takes over the podcast and invites Judge Charles Eskridge of the Southern District of Texas and Judge Brantley Starr of the Northern District of Texas to discuss all things Texas—and the powers of the executive branch. The Agenda: —What's exciting about Locke? —Here comes the Old Whig —King of England vs. the American president —Appeal to heaven —Second terms are bad news —The shallow state —Departmentalism and lawsuits Show Notes: —Origins Pt. 2 —Origins Pt. 4 —Origins Pt. 7 —Massachusetts Constitution —Previous AO episode with Judges Eskridge and Starr Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamelle Bouie and David French of The New York Times, Sarah Isgur of The Dispatch, and Melissa Murray of NYU School of Law join Jeffrey Rosen to discuss the relationship between the Roberts Court and the Trump administration. They discuss how the Supreme Court might resolve open legal questions—including impoundment and the unitary executive theory—and debate the Court's role in maintaining the separation of powers.   This conversation was originally recorded on February 22, 2025, as part of the NCC's President's Council Retreat in Miami, Florida.  Resources Melissa Murray (with Leah Litman and Kate Shaw), “Yes, We're in a Constitutional Crisis” Strict Scrutiny podcast (Feb. 17, 2025)  Jamelle Bouie, Michelle Cottle, David French, and Carlos Lozada, “Opinion: Don't be Fooled, ‘Trump is a Weak President'” The New York Times (Feb. 14, 2025)  David French, “The Trump Crisis Deepens,” The New York Times (Feb. 6, 2025)  Sarah Isgur and David French, “Lawless or Unwise?” Advisory Opinions podcast (Feb. 14, 2025) Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr. Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate. Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen. Join us for an upcoming live program or watch recordings on YouTube. Support our important work. Donate

Sarah Isgur and David French chased down a handful of authors over the weekend at the National Constitution Center for hallway interviews about life, liberty, and ... witches. The Agenda: —Jeff Rosen teaches us about happiness —Virtue vs. pleasure —Salem witch trials! —Nobody burns, they hang —What does it mean to be a lawyer? —Living beyond the billable hour Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Mike Warren, and Steve Hayes to discuss Trump's social media post calling Zelensky a "dictator," the downside of DOGE, and the White House's monarchy "joke." The Agenda: —Zelensky, “a dictator without elections” —Are we now a pro-Russian country? —Good guys vs. bad guys —Banning the Associated Press from the press room —AP name games —The downside of DOGE —Entitlement reform —“Long live the king” Show Notes: —Peter Baker: Trump flips the switch on Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pippa and Zoë have chastised Jonah Goldberg for the recent lack of female voices on The Remnant, so Sarah Isgur has staged a Steinem-style takeover of the show alongside Caroline Criado-Perez to discuss one of Sarah's favorite books, Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men. Sarah and Caroline dig into the glaring gender bias in data science, econometrics, clinical research, and healthcare. Plus: a debate over the potential for a misandrist pendulum swing in the progressive era. Show Notes: —Caroline's book, Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including Jonah's G-File newsletter, regular livestreams, and other members-only content—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Lat joins Sarah Isgur and David French to analyze what's behind the Department of Justice's motion to dismiss the case agains New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The Agenda: —Friends get benefits in the Trump admin —Attorneys operating under a dual sovereignty —How good of a narc can you be? —Listener questions! —How Rome falls —Retribution —Grading the judiciary Show Notes: —Will Chamberlain's tweet —Denise Cheung resigns —AO's emergency-ish episode on Sassoon Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an emergency-ish episode, Sarah Isgur and David French go over the timeline of the Thursday Afternoon Massacre and its immediate fallout. What does the past week portend for President Donald Trump's Department of Justice? The Agenda: —Danielle Sassoon's letter and future —Worst possible way to do a not-insane thing —The state of the DOJ —Trump's Napoleon tweet —How much power does Elon Musk actually have? Show Notes: -Nick Catoggio on Danielle Sassoon Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. (edited) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is President Donald Trump breaking the Justice Department or simply reshaping its priorities? As federal prosecutors resign, Sarah Isgur and David French debate whether we're looking at another Saturday Night Massacre—and whether that's how the justice system should work. The Agenda: —What is (and isn't) lawless? —More on the independence on federal agencies —One magnificent speech away —Justice Brett Kavanaugh on fiduciary discretion —“F— cheerleading” Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Isgur and David French steal away to sunny Stanford University to talk shop with law students and bask in a friendlier climate. The Agenda: —Casual antisemitism at Cooper Union? —How to handle disagreement at elite schools —Gender identifiers for government employees —Bad injunction takes —Rejecting the president's understanding of the Constitution —Q&A Advisory Opinions is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why has the Supreme Court become such a hot topic of debate? Sharon McMahon is joined by co-host of the Advisory Opinions podcast and former director in the DOJ, Sarah Isgur, for a spirited discussion about why the Court has become so political. Sarah shares her theories on the reason public opinion of SCOTUS has plummeted, and why she believes it's a good thing that the Court doesn't always agree with the majority opinion. Sarah also gives us her insider predictions on which justices might retire or be replaced during the next presidency. Credits: Host and Executive Producer: Sharon McMahon Supervising Producer: Melanie Buck Parks Audio Producer: Craig Thompson To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices