Crooked Media's Strict Scrutiny Podcast: Supreme Court Ruling Against Trans Youth

About This Project

Summary

In this emergency episode of Strict Scrutiny, hosts Melissa, Kate, and Leah analyze the Supreme Court Justice’s opinions on the Skrmetti case prohibiting gender affirming care for trans youth. They speak with Chase Strangio (ACLU) about the language of the court’s opinions, the future implications of the ruling, and how to support the fight for trans rights moving forward. The three hosts expertly break down the majority opinion and challenge the court’s contradictions in their reasoning.

Goals & Objectives

Strict Scrutiny aims to educate listeners about SCOTUS. In this episode, the hosts clearly explain what the case means for the future of LGBTQ+ rights; not just breaking down the case & opinion, but focusing on the real-world impact and speaking with an expert directly connected to the fight.

Results & Impact

With 150k+ downloads, the episode offers much-needed analysis and catharsis in the wake of a stressful and chaotic term and offers resources via the ACLU. Fans, including a family from Idaho with a trans teen, reached out to express their gratitude for the coverage.