Episodes 315
Avg. Duration 40m
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Apple Rating 4.5 (3,565)
Since Feb 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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5-4 is a podcast about how much the Supreme Court sucks. Hosted by Peter Shamshiri, Rhiannon Hamam, and Michael Liroff, it's a progressive and occasionally profane take on the ideological battles at the heart of the Court's most important landmark cases and an irreverent tour of all the ways in which the law is shaped by politics.

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5-4 is a production of Prologue Projects.

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Reform the Court and Your Love Life (Summer 2026 Mailbag) [TEASER]

Jun 09, 2026 4m Transcript

The 5-4 team dreams up a bigger, better Supreme Court, gives advice to overachieving undergrads and late-blooming law students, and clears up confusion about Rhiannon’s finances. Thanks for all of…

California v. Greenwood

Jun 02, 2026 52m Transcript

Raccoons are the police now. If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To hear this and other Premium-only episodes, access to our Slack community, and more, join at…

Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Chadha

May 26, 2026 44m Transcript

In 1983, the Supreme Court declared the legislative veto unconstitutional, forever kneecapping Congress’ ability to check the executive branch. Now you have to learn about bicameralism and…

Introducing: OnlyFantasy (Leon's New Podcast)

May 21, 2026 11m Transcript

In this provocative investigation into OnlyFans— the adult platform where subscribers around the world spent more than $7 billion in 2024— the guy who reads the intros on 5-4 teams up with comedian…

The People v. MrBeast [TEASER]

May 19, 2026 5m

We made 3 legal podcasters watch Mr. Beast and now they think he’s the antichrist. If you're not a Patreon member, you're not hearing every episode! To get exclusive Patreon-only episodes, discounts…

Louisiana v. Callais

May 07, 2026 1h Transcript

The end of the Voting Rights Act, brought to you by the Supreme Court.If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To hear this and other Premium-only episodes, access to our…

Brecht v. Abrahamson

May 05, 2026 47m Transcript

You have the right to remain silent. Unless you are a gay ex-con from Wisconsin. Then you’re a Bad Boy™.If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To hear this and other…

The Tea: Leaks, Gossip, and More Supreme Court Drama

Apr 28, 2026 1h Transcript

Peter, Rhiannon, and Michael talk about the memos leaked to the New York Times, Sotomayor v. Kavanaugh, and the potential Supreme Court vibe shift. Remember, you can always leak to 5-4!Thank you to…

The Tea: leaks, gossip, and more Supreme Court drama

Apr 28, 2026 1h

Peter, Rhiannon, and Michael talk about the memos leaked to the New York Times, Sotomayor v. Kavanaugh, and the potential Supreme Court vibe shift. Remember, you can always leak to 5-4!Thank you to…

Birthrights and Birthwrongs [TEASER]

Apr 21, 2026 4m Transcript

Peter and Rhiannon revisit the oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, aka the birthright citizenship case. If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To hear this and other…

Chiles v. Salazar

Apr 14, 2026 52m Transcript

It’s your therapist’s sacred First Amendment right to give you medically discredited advice. Thank you to our subscribers. 5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Alli…

Hudson v. Michigan

Apr 07, 2026 51m

If we live in a multiverse, are your constitutional rights ever truly violated??Thank you to our subscribers. 5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Alli Rodgers. Leon…

Dames & Moore v. Regan

Mar 24, 2026 47m Transcript

A 1981 case about how the president doesn’t really have to follow the text of the law if Congress already let them ignore it. Oh yeah, and Iran is involved. If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're…

No War Is Illegal (When They All Are) [TEASER]

Mar 17, 2026 5m Transcript

As President Trump leads the U.S. into his very own middle eastern war, now may be a good time to ask: what part of the government actually has the power to declare war? And why does this…

Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump

Mar 10, 2026 59m Transcript

Is the Supreme Court’s decision on tariffs a declaration of independence?? Only three columnists at the New York Times can say. If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode!…

Immigration Law in 2026: Fighting the Cruelty Machine

Mar 03, 2026 1h 24m Transcript

This week, Rhiannon and Michael talk to two immigration lawyers about what it’s like to practice under the second Trump administration, the unprecedented uncertainty their clients face, why habeas…

Meet Your Attorney General, Pam Bondi [TEASER]

Feb 24, 2026 5m Trailer Transcript

Was she assembled in a lab by the Heritage Foundation? Summoned from beyond the veil by a MAGA demonologist? Or is she simply an emergent feature of Florida’s political swamp? Learn the history of…

Pulsifer v. United States

Feb 17, 2026 50m

What does “and” REALLY mean?  If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To hear this and other Premium-only episodes, access to our Slack community, and more, join at…

Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Delgado

Feb 10, 2026 50m Transcript

The fourth amendment protects against unlawful searches and seizures…unless, of course, the search is just a friendly survey from your local armed immigration officer! If you're not a 5-4 Premium…

2026 Mailbag: Is Any Of This Legal? [TEASER]

Feb 03, 2026 5m Trailer Transcript

5-4 answers your questions about whether ICE agents can be prosecuted, why it’s worth knowing your rights, if the president can cancel the midterms and…whether there’s revolutionary potential in tax…

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