Advisory Opinions Podcast
1) Free Speech and ‘The Executive Power’ | FIRE Crossover
David French and Sarah Isgur speak with Nico Perrino to discuss the origin story of Advisory Opinions and the few free speech issues where they disagree with the Foundation for Individual Rights and E...Show More
2) When Flag Burning Becomes a Crime | Interview: Sanford and Cynthia Levinson
Sarah Isgur and David French talk about flag burning and protected free speech in the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order on the same subject. Then, husband-wife duo Sanford and Cynthia ...Show More
3) Political Retribution? | Interview: Saikrishna Prakash
Sarah Isgur and David French analyze the legalities of the FBI’s raid on former National Security Adviser John Bolton’s home. Then, an interview with Saikrishna Bangalore Prakash on his forthcoming bo...Show More
4) Are Age Verification Laws Constitutional?
Sarah Isgur and David French analyze Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s concurrence in the NetChoice v. Mississippi case and whether or not states can enforce unconstitutional laws. The Agenda:—Battle of the ...Show More
5) Federalizing D.C. | Live From the Alaska Bar Association
Sarah Isgur and David French are joined by 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Chad Readler to break down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching use of executive powers—from calling in the National Guar...Show More
6) Hookers and Kushners | Interview: Chris Christie
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 Agend...Show More
7) 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 ...Show More
8) 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 ...Show More
9) 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 ...Show More
10) 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...Show More