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First Mondays

OT2016 #14: "Stone Cold, Lead Pipe Lock"

Feb 27th, 2017 1h 28m

This week we try to get to the bottom of a dissent to denial from Justice Sotomayor. (Two words: firing squad.) We also talk to immigration attorney Andrea Sáenz about the upcoming case, Esquivel-Quintana v. Sessions, and Leah teaches us the ke

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Amici Teaser: #BadLawyerGate

Feb 22nd, 2017 1m 34s

Hear an excerpt of our interview with powerhouse Supreme Court advocate Lisa Blatt. She has argued in front of the Court 34 times and has only lost twice. After Dan and Ian started a Twitter fight about first-time Supreme Court advocates, we wa

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OT2016 #13: "Harriet Miers Bobblehead"

After a long break, the Supreme Court is back in session, and we resume our regularly schedule programming. We analyze the March and April argument calendars (you'll never believe which case finally got scheduled), and we take a deep dive into

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Good Behaviour #2: "Disheartening and Demoralizing"

In this second episode of the Good Behaviour miniseries, Dan and Ian continue to chronicle the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. What is it with Judge Gorsuch and his yearbooks? How much cash did he have on hand in 2006? An

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Good Behaviour #1: "Grist of a Judge's Life"

We debut a brand new series, "Good Behaviour," to track the confirmation process of Judge Neil Gorsuch, who President Trump just nominated to fill Justice Scalia's vacant seat. For an insider's perspective, Dan and Ian talk to Jason Murray, who

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OT2016 #12: "That Makes No Sense"

This week, Dan and Ian have a conversation with Adam Liptak, the Supreme Court correspondent for the New York Times. During argument recaps, you'll learn the circumstances under which you should rethink all the choices that led you to argue in

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OT2016 #11: "Close to Using a Swear"

Last week, the Supreme Court heard its first arguments of 2017, and Dan & Ian have the recaps. And as we gear up for arguments in crimmigration case Dimaya v. Lynch, First Mondays welcomes attorney Brian Goldman. It's the first time we've hoste

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OT2016 #10: "You Would Wear a Stroller"

The Supreme Court is (finally) back in session, and Dan and Ian are ready with previews of Expressions Hair Design v. Schneiderman, and Nelson v. Colorado. They'll also talk to Gabe Roth of Fix the Court about Chief Justice Robert's recent cont

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101 First Street #2: "The Most Exciting Parts"

In this second episode in our 101 First Street series, we go inside oral arguments at the Supreme Court. Who talks first? How long until they get interrupted? After it's over, then what?

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OT2016 #9: "What's Not on That February Calendar"

In this holiday bonus episode of First Mondays, we introduce our new producer, Melody Rowell. We also break down the Court's new grants, the release of the February calendar, and the supplemental briefing order in Jennings.

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101 First Street #1: "Ser-shee-or-RARE-eye"

How does the Supreme Court actually work? How does the Court decide what cases to hear? How do you pronounce "certiorari?" What's the difference between a relist and a reschedule? Why are some briefs grey?

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OT2016 #8: "Don't Think It's Going To Be 9-0"

The Slants have released a new song, the Supreme Court has released opinions, and Justice Breyer has got an idea for an innovative gold heist.

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OT2016 #7: "Do We Even Really Know the Name?"

The holiday season is in full swing—with the first opinion announcement of the year.

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OT2016 #6: "Live By The Sword, Die By The Sword"

It's a jam-packed holiday episode of First Mondays!

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OT2016 #5: "Why Do We Wear Robes?"

Justice Breyer's got theories about fashion, and the First Mondays team is on it. This week, we begin with the special meeting of the Supreme Court's bar to honor Justice Scalia, and the Chief Justice's courtesy vote to stay an execution. We al