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“I want to 5/5 this podcast but it's hard for the hosts to separate their personal opinions from factual information of the cases. Once the legal talk starts, it's great and very insightful. But the heavy bias and clear partisan positions from which the cases are discussed, it's hard...”Read full review »
anonymous303720 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/23
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“This podcast is helmed by three articulate legal experts who present Supreme Court decisions in a manner that explores how many decisions by the court have resulted in the loss of rights for many. Their approach is humanitarian which something that seems to be lost in many discussions of law.”
jefferyuniverse via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/23
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“Hands down one of the best, funniest, darkest podcasts out there.”
LVK22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/23
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“I can only listen to one episode at a time because the subject matter, and outcomes, can be quite heavy. But in general I adore this podcast, the hosts, and that they read these sometimes shockingly poorly written opinions so I don’t have to.”
vtersigni via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/23
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“Rhiannon, Mike, and Peter host an eloquent and well paced show that manages to be engaging enough for actual lawyers but also spells out terminology and legal concepts for the rest of us. Fantastic pod, 5/4 stars.”
bbqgoldstar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/23
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“Down with the Supreme Court! The Court is rotten to the core and let’s discard it with the garbage as it deserves.
-Enemy of the Court”
nkfhjvffhjmvxs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/23
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“These three are amazing. They expertly, hilariously, and righteously tackle the court and the institution of law itself, exposing its foundational issues and the effects it has on our lives.
To the people writing negative reviews about their bias and the lack of “serious legal review,” you are...”Read full review »
Paper Suit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/23
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“Listening to 5-4 has become a personal act of validation for me as a disillusioned lawyer. Brianna, Mike and Peter do an outstanding job peering thru the decontextualized “lawyer-brain” veneer of conservative legal jargon at the ugly history of the Supreme Court as an activist reactionary...”Read full review »
Peeps & JJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/23
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“This podcast is extremely biased. They only talk about the rights of the people and the promises made by the constitution. They don’t consider the needs of the ultra rich and making the police’s job of harassing people easier. Should talk more about why the justices actually do understand the...”Read full review »
Russell goodman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/23
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“I stumbled upon this podcast looking for a good breakdown of Supreme Court decisions. This was not it. They don’t grasp the arguments or the decisions. But they do have lots of feelings.”
TheOktoberGuard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/23
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“I was listening to Nestle v. Doe and a cheery Walmart add played during the add break. What can you do but laugh?
This show is great.”
Kother via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/25/23
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“I’m a 2L and this is my favorite podcast. That is all.”
MikeAHead via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/23
“These three are so funny and bring levity to a judicial system that is becoming increasingly anti-democratic. I wish I was friends with them in real life. Love the work y’all do so much!!!!!
—Caroline, from the authoritarian, theocratic hellscape that is the great state of Texas”
versacetamagotchi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
“Started listening to get background on certain court decisions. Failed in this aspect. No comprehensive background on the cases. Very partisan and biased micro analysis before degrading into vulgar riffing on the opposing view. I was not dismayed by the fact that the pod was clearly biased but by...”Read full review »
enduro bro 3000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/23
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“As a law student who is constantly let down by a curriculum entirely devoid of criticism of the law— this podcast is quite literally the only thing keeping me going!”
AUSSIEDUBSTEPBOY via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/10/23
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“I can’t listen to too many episodes in a row because it makes me depressed. I was really dismayed by the Puerto Rican SSI story and all the ones about police. The reviews complaining that the analysis and commentary don’t consider “opposing viewpoints” are funny. Do you think supreme court...”Read full review »
miss dannon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/23
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“all i want is to hear Rhiannon’s rant about the nonprofit-industrial complex!! please! give her a special episode for it!”
doubledenimdyke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/23
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“This show is interesting but really could’ve been a lot better. It’s made by people who obviously care a lot about the issues they’re discussing and have a lot of passion. Still, it’s completely biased and heavily one-sided. There’s literally zero attempt to see any issue from any other...”Read full review »
Louisjams via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/23
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“and it makes me filled with rage”
anewunusednickname via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/23
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“This podcast lacks research on what the basis and background of many cases actually are. It makes it tough to know what is true and what is their conjecture. There is very little nuance and many of their arguments and statements do not stand up to gentle questioning or research”
wiscolegend via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/23
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“I really wanted to like this podcast but y’all are annoying. It’s funny to you that jurors were wasted? Bleak. Our justice system is a joke to begin with, hoping for a fair trial is a pipe dream at this point. Any jackass can host a podcast these days.”
internetbridget via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/23
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“Good balance of potty-mouthed irreverence and thoughtful analysis that translates court jargon into plain language and explodes the mythology of the justices as rare and infallible geniuses. Would love to hear a serial format where they take on the majority & minority opinion in one...”Read full review »
frantic crow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/23
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“5-4 absolutely lives up to its description in a great way! You’re going to get information AND commentary from a progressive perspective— if that’s not your vibe then, yeah, it’s not for you. As someone with 0 formal legal knowledge this show breaks things down in an understandable, meaningful...”Read full review »
buff baby m via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/23
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“Great podcast makes my day every time there’s a new episode. Rhiannon’s laugh is a treasure.
The negative reviewers seem to be very right-leaning or pro legal system. Maybe they can consider the benefits of legal reform even if they don’t agree with everything.”
anne72748 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/23
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“LOL’ing at the people in the comments acting like being more conservative somehow makes someone or something more “balanced.” No dude, it just makes you more wrong. Like the right answers to things are not just arbitrarily in the exact compromise point between two opinions.
Like if someone says...”Read full review »
VoiceTeacherNYC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/23
“The cases that the hosts discuss are really interesting and their analysis of them is thoughtful and well executed. I cannot handle the laughing at their own jokes constantly. It’s so insensitive and inappropriate given the topics they’re covering. I don’t think they’re insensitive people. I get...”Read full review »
burnettele via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/23
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“Love your podcast. Huge fan. I had a Patreon membership and loved listening to the side episodes. However, since the unfortunate job departures, it seems like there have been far fewer Patreon exclusive episodes.
Will you be ramping up that content again soon? Understand if it’s difficult given...”Read full review »
Just Any Guy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/23
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“This is the podcast that Peter, Rhiannon, and Michael knew we all needed. Their liberal critique of the Supreme Court is unmatched and much needed. Their work illuminates how SCOTUS — as a political-laden, bigoted, dogmatic, racist institution — continues to perpetuate inequitable, unjust...”Read full review »
Lkjjhgfkjiuyftg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/23
“and rhiannon’s laugh is the best sound 😂😩 so cute”
xSMNRSx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/23
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“That is all.”
SwanFL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/23
“Searched for explainer on Bush v Gore… the only thing I learned from 45 min podcast is that these aren’t serious people and this isn’t a serious podcast.”
epg- bookish via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/23
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“I listen to the podcast more as entertainment than actual fact. If they had a more conservative voice on it then the podcast would lend to more of a balanced opinion. In 2021 (I believe, can’t remember the actual episode) they talk of qualified immunity. Specifically stating that municipalities...”Read full review »
Remember History via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/23
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“Go back to Antifa”
Chubileto via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/23
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“But I didn’t know how MUCH I didn’t know.”
Sass ace via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/23
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“Im not a lawyer, im barely even an intellectual at this point. It does not matter, because I adore this podcasts hosts and how they really just pull back the curtain to expose the absolute clownery of the court. Throughly enjoying getting to know the lore behind the justices, and the law behind...”Read full review »
The--Queen via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/10/23
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“Thanks for horrifying me on a regular basis I guess.
No, seriously.”
Court_Must via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/23
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“This pod has helped me (and many around me) to understand the mechanics of our high court. As a sommelier by trade I find value in knowing why things are the way that they are. I feel like the gang at 5-4 does exactly that for those of us who don’t know about the industry that is law. Thank you...”Read full review »
eymarcocheese via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/23
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“I do”
andersonjase via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/22
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“Utterly inflammatory and biased.”
Hekla148 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/22
“I appreciate how the hosts break down the cases and the underlying assumptions (and obfuscations). Is it polarized? Yes, refreshingly so because so much discussion surrounding the Supreme Court is fundamentally dishonest—the attempt to present both sides has led to outright propaganda of this...”Read full review »
DysfunctionalPotato via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/22
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“This is by far the funniest legal podcast I’ve heard. It’s nice that they don’t follow the weekly news cycle and instead they cover cases with relevant cultural topics. They also don’t pull their punches if they see liberals coming up short.”
Andrew-Duff!!! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/22
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“I’m not a lawyer, but am interested in the law. I found this podcast through Peter’s “If Books Could Kill” which I also really enjoy. I love the dynamic of this group. Peter’s sense of humor rocks. Highly recommend, especially if you like obscenities in your legal analysis.”
KMcD80 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/22
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“Truth is this is half intelligent commentary and, sadly, half pathological malice —
toward anyone with a different opinion.
Their explanation of Legal Realism is coherent and engaging.
Their presentation of historical cases illuminates the practical application of this perspective.
The three...”Read full review »
KJMLALA16 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/22
“I love the informative breakdowns and the side tangents with relevant anecdotes or completely random non sequiturs. I love the laughter and the drink clinking. When talking about ineffective cops or death penalty cases, sometimes the only way to get through these objectively horrific opinions is...”Read full review »
LameSilverado via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/22
“Love this podcast! I learn so
much from every episode. They break it all down, clearly defining legal terms, history, precedent, the reasoning of the rulings, the constitutional basis.
One thing I'd love would be if they were a bit more historical-tell us more about the precedents that were...”Read full review »
Thegoodgoodbadted via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/22
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“I started listening after hearing Peter speak with Michael Hobbs on the (also excellent) If Books Could Kill podcast, and this has quickly become one of my favourite podcasts. Even though I’m often pretty out of the loop as an Australian with no legal expertise or familiarity, each episode leaves...”Read full review »
katytron via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/24/22
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“Even when I disagree with their analysis, the show doesn’t fail to be entertaining and informative.”
ZJS3000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/22
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“I feel for these folks… all three are probably estranged from their families. If you’ve given up and life and love the law this is for you”
Nicolassalter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/22
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“I love the passion and the politics and the preparation. Sometimes their capacity to see and acknowledge nuance is limited.”
Lady Lawyer Listening via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/22
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“This is overall good. I learn so
Much . But some times the side tangents are annoying”
MomJvAL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/22
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