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The Supreme Court decides a few dozen cases every year; federal appellate courts decide thousands. So if you love constitutional law, the circuit courts are where it’s at. Join us as we break down some of the week’s most intriguing appellate decisions with a unique brand of insight, wit, and passion for judicial engagement and the rule of law. ij.org/short-circuit

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The U.S. government seized over $600,000 from a business, tried to forfeit the money, never filed criminal charges against anyone, and then three years later said “nevermind!” and dismissed the case and gave the money back. At the same time, the busi... more

What happens if you sue your employer and your boss’s boss is a federal judge? It’s kind of complicated. Aliza Shatzman of the Legal Accountability Project rejoins us to detail a recent Fourth Circuit case where an employee who worked in a federal pu... more

Can a city require you to get a permit if you’re having a few people over to pray? In an Ohio town it was a little unclear. As IJ’s Suranjan Sen explains, an Orthodox Jewish man wanted to have enough people over that he could hold a proper service fo... more

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In a special episode, IJ’s Anya Bidwell interviews Matteo Godi of USC Law about his new article “Section 1983: A Strict Liability Statutory Tort.” Professor Godi provocatively argues that the basis of most modern civil rights litigation—originally pa... more

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Recent Guests

Aliza Shatzman
Founder and director of the Legal Accountability Project
Legal Accountability Project
Episode: Short Circuit 405 | Judges as Employers
Matteo Godi
Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Southern California, specialized in tort law and statutory torts
University of Southern California
Episode: Short Circuit 403 | Strict Liability for Civil Rights Violations
Reb Masel
A lawyer in California active on social media, providing legal insights
Episode: Short Circuit 402 | They Very Rarely Involve Murder
Carol Garvan
Legal Director at the ACLU of Maine, experienced litigator working on civil rights cases
ACLU of Maine
Episode: Short Circuit 393 | As Goes Maine So Goes the Constitution
Daniel Woislaw
Fourth Amendment specialist and seasoned litigator
Institute for Justice
Episode: Short Circuit 393 | As Goes Maine So Goes the Constitution
David Porter
Partner at Keenbaum, Hardy, Viviano, Pelton and Forrest, former clerk for the Sixth Circuit
Keenbaum, Hardy, Viviano, Pelton and Forrest
Episode: Short Circuit 389 | On Walden Fourth Amendment
Sean Dutton
Attorney at Keenbaum, Hardy, Viviano, Pelton and Forrest, former clerk for the Sixth Circuit
Keenbaum, Hardy, Viviano, Pelton and Forrest
Episode: Short Circuit 389 | On Walden Fourth Amendment
Steve Lehto
A Michigan legend and consumer protection attorney
Lehto's Law
Episode: Short Circuit 386 | Lehto’s License Plates
Kyle Singhal
Criminal lawyer and appellate law expert with experience in multi-level marketing cases.
Independent legal practitioner
Episode: Short Circuit 385 | Pyramid Power

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Anthony Sanders
Director of the Center for Judicial Engagement at the Institute for Justice and a recurring host focusing on various legal discussions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • Very hit or miss

    Some of the people they have on are brilliant, some not so much. Theme music is bangin though

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    Lennygetsome
    United States2 years ago
  • Almost perfect

    If only they didn’t regard corporate speech so highly….

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    ahdnchfjrjr
    United States2 years ago
  • A bit of an Echo Chamber

    The podcasts are hit and miss. There are some really good, informative podcasts with some great legal analysis. But, there are others that sound like a cheap plaintiff’s attorney commercial, all bluster and no logical analysis, especially when talking about law enforcement. IJ could really use some diversity in their ranks. Right now it’s an echo chamber.

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    SamoanPower
    United States2 years ago
  • Not what it once was

    The show has gotten sillier and duller. Emphasis on court activities has been replaced by emphasis on lawyers, and lawyers are a bore. If you care how “en banc” is pronounced, this is the show for you. I prefer knowing what is happening with the law.(And in the months since I wrote this it has gotten worse. Lawyers talking about and celebrating lawyers. Yuk.) Frankly, it’s sickening to hear IJ lawyers defending the War on Drugs. Lockeans they are not.

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    nicmart
    United States2 years ago
  • Often ill-informed hot takes

    I used to think this podcast provided some useful insights into areas of the law that I wasn’t familiar with. But then they started talking about areas of the law I was familiar with, and it wasn’t even slanted commentary—it was flat out wrong or, at best, half truths. This is particularly prevalent in the podcast’s “unpublished opinions” series. I don’t know where they found the people for the commentary in those episodes, but as someone who practices in some of the jurisdictions they discuss, ... more

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    Lennygetsome
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the accessible nature of complex legal topics.
Engaging mix of serious legal analysis with a light-hearted presentation style.
Good analysis from legal experts on appellate cases and rights-related issues.
Some episodes are criticized for lacking depth or presenting biased viewpoints.
The variety of guests adds to the richness, though there are varying opinions on their contributions.

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Short Circuit 403 | Strict Liability for Civil Rights Violations
Q: What are the fundamental assumptions about 1983 that you wanted to point out?
Godi explains that the predominant mindset in law often overlooks the essential nature of torts as a means to address statutory violations and instead prioritizes conduct and state of mind over the actual harm inflicted.
Short Circuit 401 | Government Fails Rational Basis Test for Once
Q: Did the court adequately address the balance between campus safety and free speech?
The court recognized that there has to be a balance, but it rejected calls for censorship regarding political expression.
Short Circuit 401 | Government Fails Rational Basis Test for Once
Q: What are your thoughts on the ruling about short-term rentals in New Orleans?
The Fifth Circuit ruling highlights that the restrictions imposed were arbitrary and irrational, emphasizing economic liberty and property rights.
Short Circuit 396 | Voting and Carrying in History
Q: What is the twist in the case you're discussing?
Instead of being a convicted felon, we have an indicted felon and the case involves traveling across state lines with a gun.
Short Circuit 375 | Unsympathetic Clients
Q: What are your thoughts about this in the Fourth Amendment?
It’s important to ensure that rights are being protected regardless of how sympathetic the client is.

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