The podcast episodes discuss how the Supreme Court and the broader judicial system are increasingly asserting their power and influence over government agencies and the other branches of government.

In the first episode, the hosts analyze two recent Supreme Court rulings that limit the regulatory authority of the EPA and SEC, part of a broader trend of the conservative legal movement and its billionaire funders seeking to constrain the administrative state. This relates to the court's role in reviewing and curtailing the powers of executive agencies.Opinionpalooza: SCOTUS and MAGA's Shared Vision For Government Comes Into View

The second episode touches on several ways the courts are shaping key political and social issues, including through cases related to free speech and antisemitism on college campuses, the legal prosecution of former President Trump, and abortion rights. This demonstrates the courts' central role in adjudicating disputes over civil liberties and fundamental rights.Is Harvard Antisemitic?