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Federalist Society

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INSIDE the Supreme Court Coup that Happened Right in Front of Us
Conservative Legal MovementSupreme CourtJudicial Philosophy
Jun 21, 2026

INSIDE the Supreme Court Coup that Happened Right in Front of Us

This episode unpacks how Justice Samuel Alito became a pivotal figure in the conservative legal movement's methodical, decades-long effort to reshape American law and the Supreme Court.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Pressure MOUNTS as Nation DEMANDS REFORM at Supreme Court!!!
Supreme Court ReformJudicial SupremacyConstitutional Interpretation
Jun 2, 2026

Pressure MOUNTS as Nation DEMANDS REFORM at Supreme Court!!!

Following the Supreme Court's decision to gut the Voting Rights Act, this episode explores the historical roots of judicial supremacy and Congress's forgotten power to check the court, challenging the notion that the judiciary holds ultimate constitutional authority.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Trump’s Crooked Fed Chair Nominee; GOP Plotting Next Supreme Court Pick? w/ Elie Mystal | MR Live
Judicial AppointmentsPolitical StrategyDonald Trump
Apr 21, 2026

Trump’s Crooked Fed Chair Nominee; GOP Plotting Next Supreme Court Pick? w/ Elie Mystal | MR Live

Elie Mystal and Sam Seder discuss the strong political signals indicating Justice Alito's imminent retirement and the GOP's strategic plan to replace him before the 2026 midterms, alongside the concerning origins of the Supreme Court's 'shadow docket'.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
How Alito Paved the Way for the Trump MESS
Samuel AlitoFederalist SocietyConservative Legal Movement
Apr 8, 2026

How Alito Paved the Way for the Trump MESS

This episode details Justice Samuel Alito's calculated rise through the conservative legal movement, from the Federalist Society's humble beginnings to his pivotal role in overturning Roe v. Wade and shaping presidential immunity doctrine.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Big Law Bends The Knee To Trump | Rachel Cohen | TMR
Legal SystemPolitical WeaponizationTrump Administration
Feb 22, 2026

Big Law Bends The Knee To Trump | Rachel Cohen | TMR

Rachel Cohen, a former big law attorney turned activist, details how the Trump administration weaponized the legal system against its opponents, forcing elite law firms to capitulate and hollowing out the Department of Justice, while advocating for a justice-oriented approach to law and society.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder