Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joins Sarah Isgur and David French to give advice to all young attorneys and aspiring legal professionals. Plus: some war stories from Trump Force One.
The Agenda:—Frenemies—Christie’s time as a U.S. attorney—The difference between a podium and a lectern—No class reunions at the White House—We’ve all crashed out at some point—‘I’m not a potted plant’—Should Christie wear make-up?—VeggieTales and David French
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Abraham Lincoln, Originalist | Interview: Akhil Amar
Akhil Amar, Sterling Professor of law and political science at Yale, joins Sarah and David for a deep dive into the constitutional battles and amendments that ended slavery, offering a preview of his forthcoming book, Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840–1920.
The Agenda:—Exploring originalism and American identity—Our canonical texts—The Second Amendment and originalism—The evolution of constitutional interpretation—‘His errors were symmetric’—Harriet Beecher Stowe: America’s first female superstar
Show Notes:—Read "Brothers In Law"
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Drive-By Rulings | Interview: J. Joel Alicea
J. Joel Alicea, professor at Catholic University's Columbus School of Law, joins Sarah Isgur and David French to discuss race-conscious redistricting. Then, they viciously attack Professor Alicea for thinking text, history, and tradition right.
The Agenda:—Congressional acquiescence—Louisiana v. Callais—On questions presented—Bruen Was Right by J. Joel Alicea—The three eras of originalism—Listener email: Has Bruen made any babies?
Show notes:—SCOTUSblog coverage of Louisiana v. Callais—Allen v. Milligan
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Getting Into Law School | Interview: Miriam Ingber and Kristi Jobson
Sarah Isgur and David French are joined by Miriam Ingber, associate dean of admissions & financial aid at Yale Law School, and Kristi Jobson, dean of admissions at Harvard Law School, to discuss what they’re looking for in applicants.
The Agenda:—Who even reviews applications these days?—The influx of applications—AI applications—Up in arms about the LSAT—The role of accommodations—Financial aid decisions
Show Notes:—Ingber and Jobson’s podcast
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Guns, Gays, and Birthright Citizenship
Sarah Isgur and David French break down a few 9th Circuit cases, including one on gender ideology and free speech rights. Plus, a super sexy snippet on state standing.
The Agenda:—First Amendment and foster parents—15 minutes to buy a gun—No background checks for ammunition—Lower courts struggle with text, history and tradition—The hot mess of state standing—What heavy metal band is each Supreme Court justice?—The great professionalization shift of the 21st centuryÂ
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