May 8th, 2009 · President Obama announced last week the retirement of Supreme Court Justice David Souter at the end of the court's current term. Since then, the legal world has been alive with speculation about the president's first nominee to the ultimate job in jurisprudence.
Aug 15th, 2006 · Prosecutors around the country are using anti-terror laws to punish students who plan or discuss planning mass killings like the one at Columbine High School in 1999. Host Alex Chadwick talks with Dahlia Lithwick, legal analyst for Day to Day and the online magazine Slate, about the trend.
Jun 13th, 2006 · We've all heard about the "laws of attraction" -- but what about the laws of Internet dating? Online dating services and some of their users have been accused of committing fraud. Madeleine Brand speaks with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick about the regulations, if any, that govern Internet dating.
Jun 12th, 2006 · Basing their decision on a 135-year-old civil rights law, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court rules Monday that death row inmates may challenge the use of lethal injection on the grounds it is cruel and unusual punishment. The court also announces that a condemned man in Tennessee may use DNA evidence to try to prove his innocence in a 20-year-old murder case. Alex Chadwick discusses these rulings with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick.
Jun 5th, 2006 · U.S. Supreme Court justices announce that they will review cases concerning the use of affirmative action in public schools. Madeleine Brand speaks with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick about the court's decision and other controversial issues on the docket.
May 30th, 2006 · The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling Tuesday that limits the rights of government whistle-blowers to seek compensation for firing or other retaliation. Alex Chadwick speaks to Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick about what the decision could mean for government employees who take their work concerns to the public.
May 23rd, 2006 · The Bush administration has asserted that it has the authority to prosecute journalists for publishing classified information. Madeleine Brand discusses the issue with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick.
May 16th, 2006 · President Bush has nominated several conservative judges for federal court seats. Madeleine Brand discusses those nominations and the political forces lining up against some of them with Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick.