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Supreme Court Chaotic Election History Exposed Right Before Midterms | Unprecedented Oct 10, 2026 1781 This week on the Unprecedented Podcast, Lisa Graves unpacks the real story behind Bush v. Gore and the fact the three of the Justices on the Supreme Court aided Bush’s efforts to stop the recount of ballots: John Roberts, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. She also discusses some of the voting rights decisions the Roberts Court has issued and how the past is prologue. Subscribe: https://www.

Justice Jackson Goes Nuclear in Powerful Dissents!!! Oct 8, 2026 705 Michael Popok and Lisa Graves discuss Justice Jackson’s forceful dissents, Amy Coney Barrett’s rising role as the right right center of the Court, and proposals to reform and expand the Supreme Court. Only on the Unprecedented podcast. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnL

Supreme Court Recusal Rocks Massive Case!!! Oct 6, 2026 764 Michael Popok and Lisa Graves preview the Supreme Court’s Big Oil showdown and explain why Alito’s recusal could matter for Boulder’s climate lawsuit. Watch the Unprecedented podcast and download the audio version. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join

Trump Backfires as even Sam Alito Can’t Stand his Attacks on the Court! Oct 3, 2026 2174 Popok and Lisa Graves are back to anchor the #1 United States Supreme Court podcast, Unprecedented. The anchors break down Monday's start to the new Supreme Court including a "fiery" first oral argument on the power of the States to sue Big Oil for billions in damages; the debate the question of just whose Court is it, Roberts or Amy Coney Barrett; and discuss Supreme Court reform that could lea

Justice Alito Makes Shock Recusal on Major SCOTUS Case!!! Oct 1, 2026 1177 Lisa Graves breaks down the issues involving Sam Alito's recusal from the case the Roberts Court is about to hear on climate change. She discusses the ethical issues and the substantive policies at stake in this case dubbed Suncor v. Boulder County, a details some of the history of fossil fuel investments by Alito and also how fossil fuel interests helped stack the appointments to the U.S. Supreme

Supreme Court prepares for Unprecedented New Term... Sep 29, 2026 586 Popok is joined by co-anchor and constitutional and Roberts Court expert, Lisa Graves, as Unprecedented returns from a short break to breakdown the imminent reopening of the US Supreme Court. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal A

Supreme Court Boxes Itself in on Midterm Election, Maps, and Voting!!! Sep 26, 2026 2391 The Unprecedented Podcast and its deep look at all things United States Supreme Court has relaunched with new host, constitutional scholar and Roberts Court expert, Lisa Graves, along with Popok. On today's episode, they take a hard look at the Shadow Docket decried by Justice Jackson in public comments; the Missouri Maps case, and a brand new ruling issued in the last 24 hours about our private

Trump Dumbfounded as Suits Move to Block Elections Commission Firing?!? | Unprecedented Jul 11, 2026 749 In the latest episode of Unprecedented,  the podcast hosted by Popok and Dina, Dina breaks down how Trump wasted no time invoking the Supreme Court's Slaughter decision to fire every member of the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission ahead of the midterms, but that it could backfire as new suits are lined up to be filed against it. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?su

Supreme Court Instantly Outmaneuvered as States Box Ruling Out?!?! Jul 11, 2026 746 As American voters grow increasingly concerned about the influence of money in politics, the Supreme Court has once again expanded the role of big money in elections by striking down limits on campaign contributions to political parties like the RNC and DNC. Meanwhile, Hawaii and Montana are pursuing a novel legal strategy to challenge the reach of Citizens United. Michael Popok and Dina Doll disc

Supreme Court Ruling Instantly Haunts Trump!!! Jul 10, 2026 729 The Supreme Court’s recent expansion of presidential power, coupled with a series of similar decisions, underscores the Court’s growing embrace of the unitary executive theory. Michael Popok and Dina Doll discuss the implications of the Court’s latest Slaughter ruling, what powers a future Democratic president could exercise under this framework, and what Congress can—and should—do to reassert its

Supreme Court Wraps Up Term with Bombshells!!! Jul 9, 2026 980 The march on the Capitol by hundreds of members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front on July 4 underscores the alarming rise of extremist activity amid the political climate surrounding the Supreme Court’s recent birthright citizenship decision. Michael Popok and Dina Doll discuss the Court’s ruling, the broader implications of its decision-making, and the growing visibility of white supre

Supreme Court Justice Issues Blistering Warning!!! Jul 8, 2026 708 Justice Sonia Sotomayor warns that "more people will die" after the Supreme Court allows the Trump administration's metering policy to remain in place effectively barring migrants from applying for desperately needed asylum, but really, as Dina Doll and Michael Popok discuss, this saying is just as true for the Supreme Court decision striking down Hawaii's gun law stand and its ruling barring canc

Justice Clarence Thomas Caught Right Before Key Ruling Jul 7, 2026 611 A day before the Supreme Court narrowly upholds birthright citizenship and days after it issues devastating immigration decisions, Justice Clarence Thomas is found in the halls of Congress, potentially having met with Speaker Mike Johnson, raising serious ethical concerns. Dina Doll and Michael Popok examines the consequential immigration cases roiling the country and how Justice Clarence Thomas

Supreme Court Leak Throws SCOTUS into Chaos Jul 6, 2026 723 In a dramatic reversal, NPR reports that Justice Samuel Alito is retiring, then immediately retracts the story and apologizes. Dina Doll and Michael Popok break down the retirement speculation swirling around Alito, and what his departure could mean for the Supreme Court. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.

Trump Freaks Out on his Supreme Court Picks as they Kill Off his Most Important Executive Orders!!! Jul 4, 2026 2781 On the latest episode of Unprecedented, Michael Popok and Dina Doll discuss how the Supreme Court ended its term by dramatically expanding presidential power, giving Trump broad authority to fire the heads of independent federal agencies while preserving protections for the Federal Reserve Governor. Chief Justice Roberts, in writing for the majority, upheld birthright citizenship decision, howeve

Trump Sweats as Alito Refuses to Leave Supreme Court Early?!? Jun 27, 2026 1852 In today’s episode of Unprecedented, Michael Popok and Dina Doll break down four devastating end-of-term Supreme Court decisions, including allowing Trump to end Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians, and ruling that the controversial "metering" policy—which prevents migrants from setting "foot on U.S. soil"—means they cannot apply for asylum. In a blistering

Trump Blindsided by Secret WH Revolt over using Insurrection Act?!? | Unprecedented Jun 20, 2026 2569 On the UnPrecedented Podcast, Popok is joined by Supreme Court scholar Lisa Graves to break down this week's Supreme Court newly released Opinions, including about Gun Rights and the Second Amendment, and discuss whether Cameras in the Supreme Court courtroom is a good thing. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https:/

Trump Gobsmacked by 9-0 Ruling at Supreme Court | Unprecedented Jun 13, 2026 2726 Join Popok and special guest host Lisa Graves on the Unprecedented podcast for an overview of this week’s historic Supreme Court rulings, one of which will rock Trump’s world. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: http

Supreme Court Makes Shock Move Ahead of Bombshell End Of Term | Unprecendented Jun 6, 2026 2030 In today’s episode of Unprecedented, Michael Popok and Dina Doll break down the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Alabama use a congressional map that lower courts found racially discriminatory despite the fact this will likely create chaos in the state’s election and further diminish the voting rights of black voters. Plus, Trump’s lawyer ask the Supreme Court to have both of the verdicts agains

SCOTUS Fast Tracks Racist Congress Maps Ruling?!?! | Unprecedented May 30, 2026 1968 You won't believe which Justices joined together to find that race was improperly used in jury selection in a death penalty case and will be shocked by who wrote the decision! Speaking of race, the Supreme Court has set a Monday deadline for the last brief before they either overturn or bless the racist Alabama congress map. And if you thought the "shadow docket" rulings were only temporary and

Supreme Court Chief Justice Caught in Voting Scandal | Unprecedented May 16, 2026 2323 Popok is joined by Chief Justice John Roberts expert and constitutional scholar Lisa Graves, sitting in for a traveling Dina Doll, to update the audience on what could happen next with voting maps at the US Supreme Court in the month of May, and its 7-2 shock decision to allow women nationwide to have access to an abortion drug even in states that ban abortion. https://politics-prose.com/book/978

Supreme Court Caught on Camera Playing Politics | Unprecedented May 9, 2026 1444 On this episode of Unprecedented, Michael Popok and Dina Sayegh Doll discuss the Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which critics argue further weakens the Voting Rights Act and could reshape representation for Black voters across the South. They also break down the Court’s emergency intervention in the latest battle over the abortion pill mifepristone, after Justice Samuel Alito te

Supreme Court Goes Nuclear as Trump Collapses | Unprecedented May 2, 2026 2717 On this episode of Unprecedented, Michael Popok and Dina Sayegh Doll discuss the decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which effectively dismantles the landmark Voting Rights Act and ushers in a new era of politics that could disenfranchise millions of Black voters. The Supreme Court also heard oral arguments this week in a case that will decide whether Kristi Noem’s decision to cancel Temporary Prote

Supreme Court Hears Major Cases with Massive Consequences | Unprecendented Apr 25, 2026 2419 On this episode of Unprecedented, Michael Popok and Dina Sayegh Doll break down the lay Supreme Court’s moves including a new filing from CNN urging the Court not to take up Alan Dershowitz’s defamation case, in which he is asking the Court to radically change protections for the free press. Also this week, the Court agreed to hear a Colorado case over funding for a Catholic preschool that refused

Supreme Court Makes Major Move on Trump Case as Justices Speak Out | Unprecedented Apr 18, 2026 1084 On this episode of Unprecedented, Dina Doll breaks down the Supreme Court’s new Chevron decision and what it signals beyond environmental regulation—potentially shaping how the Court will view the legality of Minnesota County new arrest warrant issued against an ICE agent for second-degree assault with a deadly weapon. Also, this week Clarence Thomas disturbingly claimed that “progressivism,” was

Trump Loses It on Supreme Court and Demands Retirement?!?! | Unprecedented Apr 4, 2026 2179 The Unprecedented Podcast with Dina Doll and Popok are back to drill down on birthright citizenship, a new devastating first amendment case; whether Trump is pressuring Alito to retire so he gets his 4th Supreme Court seat, and so much more. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnL

Trump Panics as SCOTUS Hears Massive Cases | Unprecedented Mar 28, 2026 1984 Unprecedented, the podcast devoted to giving you what you need to know about what's happening at and around the United States Supreme Court, is back with anchors Dina Doll and Popok, joined by Supreme Court scholar Lisa Graves, for this week's update, including a review of oral arguments on mail in ballots and voting, immigration policy and a preview of next week's "birth right citizenship" oral a

Supreme Court Makes Massive Moves as Roberts Calls Out Trump | Unprecedented Mar 21, 2026 2555 On the latest episode of Unprecedented, Michael Popok and Dina Doll break down major legal battles shaping the moment. They cover Monday’s high-stakes argument in Watson v. RNC on whether mail-in ballots can be counted after Election Day, a decision with major implications for the midterms. They also dive into Tuesday’s case, Noem v. Al Otro Lado, examining whether asylum seekers blocked by “meter

Supreme Court in Chaos as Justices' Feud Goes Public Mar 14, 2026 792 On the latest Unprecedented, Dina Doll breaks down the public feud between Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Brett Kavanaugh over the Supreme Court’s controversial use of the “shadow docket, as highlighted by the recent shadow docket decisions involving California school policies affecting transgender students and TPS status of Haitian immigrants Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?su

Supreme Court Makes Massive Rulings Before Midterms | Unprecedented Mar 7, 2026 1950 On the latest episode of Unprecedented, Michael Popok and Dina Doll discuss the latest Supreme Court developments regarding voting rights and the free press — including the Court blocking New York from redrawing a district found to dilute Black and Latino voting power, the Court’s rejection of a right-wing bid to turn the Motor Voter law into a voter purge machine and the Alan Dershowitz defamatio

Supreme Court Makes Shocking Ruling Ahead of Elections | Unprecedented Mar 2, 2026 1468 In the latest episode of Unprecedented, Dina Doll breaks down the stunning new Supreme Court decision and its major ramifications for mail-in ballots this November. Meanwhile, Democratic members of Congress speak out about ensuring fair and free elections for the midterms. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www

Trump FACES His RECKONING at the Supreme Court | Unprecedented Feb 23, 2026 1481 Michael Popok and Dina Doll drill down on all the new developments at the US Supreme Court, including the Tariff decision and its aftermath only on the UnPrecedented podcast. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: https

Trump Panics as SCOTUS Screws His Midterm Scheme | Unprecedented Feb 7, 2026 2050 Supreme Court precedent and the courts are firmly lined up against Trump and his efforts to violate the plain language of the Constitution and try a Federal/Presidential take over of State-run Federal Elections, He's nibbling around the corners, trying to use the CIA to take over voting machines, and search warrants to grab voting data and machines. But what will the Supreme Court do, especially s

Supreme Court Takes Up Trump’s Attack on Babies | Unprecedented Feb 2, 2026 1778 Dina Doll and Popok provide breaking Supreme Court updates about birthright citizenship, mail in ballots for the midterms, and Trump Tariffs on the UnPrecedented podcast. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: https://m

Supreme Court MOVE BACKFIRES as DISASTER Plays Out in REAL TIME | Unprecedented Jan 26, 2026 1103 In a special episode of Unprecedented, Dina Doll is joined by Melba Pearson (Aka the Resident Legal Diva) for a crucial breakdown of a Supreme Court case on police entry without a search warrant and what it could mean for ICE enforcement nationwide. They also examine alarming accounts from a Minneapolis-area police chief who says off-duty officers—each a person of color—are being aggressively stop

Supreme Court STUNS Trump as He HEADS For TARIFF LOSS?!? | Unprecedented Jan 24, 2026 2318 On the latest Unprecedented Podcast, Dina Doll and Popok break down—at the molecular level—how the MAGA wing of the Supreme Court may be poised to hand Donald Trump a major loss. From his failed attempt to seize control of the Federal Reserve to why even right-wing justices led by Amy Coney Barrett could strike down his tariff scheme and resulting taxes as unconstitutional, we explain what’s reall

Trump Panics at SCOTUS as He Gets Brutally Rebuked | Unprecedented Jan 17, 2026 2400 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 On today’s episode of the Unprecedented Podcast , Dina Doll and Popok break down a pivotal week at the Supreme Court—from the transgender rights oral argument to a ruling that opens the door to continued attacks on mail‑in voting. We also analyze the high‑stakes fight over Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s seat, as Donald Trump’s escalating

Supreme Court Stuns Trump as They’re Set to Rebuke Him | Unprecedented Jan 10, 2026 2113 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Join Popok, Dina Doll and special guest Supreme Court expert Lisa Graves for an overview of the Supreme Court’s new rulings and oral arguments. Exclusively on Legal AF’s UnPrecedented Podcast. Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal

Supreme Court Stuns Trump amid Major Cases Jan 6, 2026 2051 Join Popok and Dina Doll for a special Holiday Edition of the UnPrecedented podcast, focused on 4 BIG CASES with oral argument before the Supreme Court in January on guns, the Federal Reserve, and transgender sports. Popok and Dina also discuss whether the National Guard ruling against Trump has in impact on the Tariffs ruling we have all been waiting on.

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