5-4 is a podcast about how much the Supreme Court sucks. It's a progressive and occasionally profane take on the ideological battles... more
Continuing its trajectory of abandoning tests that don't pass the vibe check, the Supreme Court ruled that states can prosecute... more
Live from the People's Parity convening in Washington, DC, we're talking about free speech and the right's obsession with cancel... more
Senator Elizabeth Warren, we can only assume against the advice of counsel, agreed to come on 5-4. We talked about... more
Imagine you are given a month and a half head start on a race. Do you A) start running, B)... more
John Roberts has decided that the standard for whether or not something is a "major question" is whether or not... more
In this case from the most recent term, the Court once again says we should look to history and tradition... more
This episode contains descriptions of violence against a child that may be challenging for some listeners. Please take care while... more
The Supreme Court has released the long-awaited Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. The news is bad. Ruling in... more
In this case the Court holds that you have no right to sue a federal official, even if a border... more
The hosts were recently guests on Know Your Enemy, talking about the origins of the conservative legal movement, and its... more
Imagine you are given a month and a half head start on a race. Do you A) start running, B) wait around... more