Strict Scrutiny
by Strict Scrutiny
Is this your podcast?Strict Scrutiny is an independent podcast hosted by a collective of legal experts known for their insightful analysis of Supreme Court cases and their broader implications on society and culture. The hosts bring a wealth of knowledge from t…
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Audience Interest
- government policy analysis
- current news events
Podcast Focus
- legal and constitutional topics
- impact of law on society
Publishing Consistency
- active for six years
- weekly episode release
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- potentially broad audience
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 39 chart positions in 39 markets.
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- 🇺🇸US · Government#11M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Government#31M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Government#51M to 3M
- 🇩🇪DE · Government#12300K to 1M
- 🇧🇷BR · Government#9100K to 300K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
1.4M to 4.4M🎙 Daily cadence·403 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
4.7M to 15M🇺🇸21%🇨🇦21%🇦🇺21%+36 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.4M to 4.4M125K real followers tracked across platforms
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Dude Process, Not Due Process
Jul 27, 2026
1h 29m 20s
How Bad Is Trump's Attorney General Pick?
Jul 20, 2026
1h 26m 47s
Our Long Road Out of Autocracy
Jul 13, 2026
1h 27m 53s
Surveying the Wreckage of This Supreme Court Term
Jul 6, 2026
1h 32m 29s
SCOTUS Just Barely Preserves Birthright Citizenship
Jun 30, 2026
59m 24s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/27/26 | Dude Process, Not Due Process | Huge news for lawyers: You can now listen to Strict Scrutiny for CLE! More info at crooked.com/strict_cleFriend of the Pod Emily Amick of Emily in Your Phone joins Leah to break down the week’s legal news, and the various and sundry ways due process is getting railroaded by Trump, the courts, and the terrible (mostly) men therein. While no discussion of bad decisions would be complete without the Fifth Circuit, we also have an appearance from Senator Josh Hawley, whose effort to limit information on medical abortion options has disturbing links to the playbook used against gender-affirming care. Then, Leah speaks with Kalpana Kotagal, Commissioner at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, about being the lone Democratic appointee after Trump fired the others, and the work of the Commission in a post-independent agency world. Check out Emily’s Substack, Instagram, and her book, Democracy in Retrograde.Favorite things: Leah:The Off Campus Series, Elle Kennedy; Game of Rogues, Julie Anne Long; Andrew Tate's Empire of Abuse, Heidi Blake (+ Blake’s interview with WITHpod); Autonomy News; this decision from the Hawaii Supreme Court; Subpoenas About Reporting on Qatar Gifted Air Force One Are Withdrawn After Argument in SDNY, Matthew Russell Lee (Inner City Press) Emily: Careless People, Sarah Wynn-Williams; The God of the Woods, Liz Moore; Ride or Die (Amazon Prime); Smitten Kitchen’s zucchini pasta Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE on November 6th in Washington, DC: Crookedcon.comBuy Melissa’s book, The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern ReaderBuy Leah’s book, Lawless, now out in paperbackFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and BlueskyFor a transcript of an episode of Strict Scrutiny please email transcripts@crooked.com | 1h 29m 20s | ||||||
| 7/20/26 | Trump's Attorney Generaljudicial elections+3 | Katie PhangAmanda Litman+2 | Run for SomethingACLU of Kansas+4 | — | TrumpAttorney General+6 | — | 1h 26m 47s | ||
| 7/13/26 | democratic backslidingautocracy+4 | Kim Lane Scheppele | PrincetonEmil Bove Defended Trump in Court. Then Trump Made Him a Judge+8 | — | autocracydemocracy+5 | — | 1h 27m 53s | ||
| 7/6/26 | Supreme Courtlegal analysis+4 | — | The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern ReaderLawless+2 | Washington, DC | Supreme Courtterm review+5 | — | 1h 32m 29s | ||
| 6/30/26 | birthright citizenshiptrans rights+4 | — | NPRThe U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader+1 | — | Supreme Courtbirthright citizenship+5 | — | 59m 24s | ||
| 6/29/26 | Supreme Court decisionspresidential power+3 | — | Project 2025RNC+2 | Washington, DC | Supreme CourtTrump v. Slaughter+6 | — | 53m 39s | ||
| 6/29/26 | Second Amendmentimmigration decisions+4 | — | Hasan Minhaj’s podcastSDNY+3 | Washington, DC | Supreme Courtimmigration+5 | — | 1h 20m 52s | ||
| 6/25/26 | immigrationSupreme Court+5 | — | The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern ReaderLawless+1 | Washington, DC | SCOTUSimmigration policies+5 | — | 37m 42s | ||
| 6/22/26 | Supreme Courtlegal analysis+5 | Elie Mystal | The NationNetflix+2 | New York CityWashington, DC | SCOTUSopinions+6 | — | 1h 26m 53s | ||
| 6/15/26 | Supreme Court opinionslegal news+4 | Mary Moriarty | LawlessThe U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader+3 | — | Supreme CourtKetanji Brown Jackson+6 | — | 1h 18m 54s | ||
| 6/8/26 | affirmative actionvoting rights+5 | Judith Resnik | AlabamaMichigan+8 | Kreeger MuseumWashington, D.C. | Supreme Courtvoting maps+8 | — | 1h 24m 14s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Voting Rights Actlegal news+5 | Barbara McQuade | University of MichiganThe Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government+5 | — | Voting Rights ActDOJ+6 | — | 1h 37m 49s | ||
| 5/25/26 | TrumpDOJ slush fund+5 | Dorothy Roberts | The Mixed Marriage Project: A Memoir of Love, Race, and FamilyLawless+2 | — | TrumpDOJ+7 | — | 1h 34m 47s | ||
| 5/18/26 | Supreme CourtVoting Rights+4 | Ari Berman | Supreme CourtMother Jones+8 | New York City | Supreme CourtVoting Rights Act+6 | — | 1h 44m 06s | ||
| 5/11/26 | U.S. Constitutionvoter-approved redistricting+3 | MelissaNancy Northup | Center for Reproductive RightsThe U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader+6 | New York City | Constitutionredistricting+5 | — | 1h 42m 37s | ||
| 5/4/26 | Supreme Court decisionsVoting Rights Act+4 | — | SCOTUSLegal Defense Fund+1 | New York City | Supreme CourtVoting Rights Act+6 | — | 1h 31m 38s | ||
| 4/29/26 | Supreme CourtVoting Rights Act+4 | Marc Elias | Democracy DocketSupreme Court+2 | LouisianaNew York City | Supreme CourtVoting Rights Act+5 | — | 40m 36s | ||
| 4/27/26 | Department of Justicelegal controversies+4 | Shaun Ossei-Owusu | Southern Poverty Law CenterThe Atlantic+2 | — | Department of JusticeSouthern Poverty Law Center+7 | — | 1h 36m 42s | ||
| 4/20/26 | Supreme Courtlegal news+4 | — | Harvard CrimsonFleetwood Mac+3 | — | Supreme Courtlegal news+5 | — | 1h 37m 39s | ||
| 4/13/26 | War CrimesChristian Nationalism+3 | Katie PhangEmily Amick | Levain BakeryCrooked Ideas+6 | — | Supreme CourtChristian Nationalism+3 | — | 1h 18m 06s | ||
| 4/6/26 | birthright citizenshipSupreme Court+4 | — | Trump administrationDepartment of Justice+8 | — | birthright citizenshipTrump v. Barbara+6 | — | 1h 25m 43s | ||
| 3/31/26 | Supreme Courtconversion therapy+3 | Shannon Minter | National Center for LGBTQ RightsThe U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader+1 | Colorado | Supreme Courtconversion therapy+4 | — | 32m 39s | ||
| 3/30/26 | mail-in votingSupreme Court+3 | Ian BassinElora Mukherjee | Protect DemocracyColumbia Law School+10 | — | SCOTUSmail-in ballots+3 | — | 1h 54m 58s | ||
| 3/23/26 | absentee ballotsasylum+4 | — | Republican National CommitteeU.S. District Court for the District of Columbia+9 | — | absentee ballotsSupreme Court+5 | — | 1h 18m 41s | ||
| 3/16/26 | corruptionjudicial branch+5 | Jimmy Gomez | The CourtHBO Max+11 | — | corruptionjudicial branch+6 | — | 1h 32m 32s | ||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Strict Scrutiny is an independent podcast hosted by a collective of legal experts known for their insightful analysis of Supreme Court cases and their broader implications on society and culture. The hosts bring a wealth of knowledge from their backgrounds in law and academia, making complex legal issues accessible to a general audience. The podcast stands out for its deep dives into current legal controversies and landmark decisions, often blending rigorous analysis with discussions on government, news, and philosophy. With over 400 episodes, the format typically features in-depth conversations, interviews, and listener interactions that encourage engagement and critical thinking. Listeners of Strict Scrutiny range from legal professionals to laypersons interested in understanding the intricacies of the law and its societal impact. They value the podcast for its ability to demystify legal jargon, provide context to current events, and foster informed discussions about the implications of judicial decisions.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 125K
- Total plays: 7.3M
- Total reviews: 5.6K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 1.8K
Castbox
- Followers: 24K
- Plays: 750K
- Reviews: 111
YouTube
- Subscribers: 90K
- Views: 6.6M
- Videos: 334
Podcast App
- Followers: 5.9K
- Reviews: 5.5K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 3.0K
- Reviews: 20
Audience
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Key insights
What the show covers
- legal and constitutional topics
- impact of law on society
- cultural implications of legislation
- government accountability and transparency
Audience interests
- government policy analysis
- current news events
- societal issues discussion
- philosophical debates
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- potentially broad audience
- growing listener base
- no specific platforms listed
Publishing consistency
- active for six years
- weekly episode release
- over 400 episodes produced
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for Strict Scrutiny
Peaked at #1 in United States, top 10 in 16 of 39 tracked markets, currently #1 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| BE | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Finland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Canada | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Denmark | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| NG | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Australia | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| TH | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| SG | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| HK | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| HU | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Brazil | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| GR | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| PH | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| KE | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| France | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| India | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| Germany | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| South Africa | — | #12 | #12 | — |
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.
Chart Positions
39 placements across 39 markets.