Episode
The Constitution (Melissa's Version)
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- Strict Scrutiny
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- May 11, 2026
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- 6157
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Summary
Kate & Leah talk to Melissa about her new book, The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader , or, as we like to call it at Strict HQ, The Constitution (Melissa’s Version). Then all three unravel what happened with the Virginia Supreme Court invalidating voter-approved redistricting maps, along with other voting-related shenanigans in the wake of Callais . Finally, they talk with Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights, about why and how anti-abortion forces are once again targeting mifepristone. Favorite things: Kate: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke; NYC Mayor Mamdani skipping the Met Gala to hang out with fashion industry workers; Chris Hayes’ interview with Molly Crabapple on Why Is This Happening? ; the Artemis II crew answering kids’ questions on The Daily Leah: Middle of Nowhere , Kacey Musgraves; Dancing on the Wall , MUNA; “ Who Will Stand Up to the Supreme Court Justices? ” By Niko Bowie and Daphna Renan; “ John Roberts Believes in an America That Doesn’t Exist ,” by Jamelle Bouie Melissa: Amy Sherald’s Met Gala look Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2026! 6/20/26 – New York City Learn more: http://crooked.com/events Buy Melissa’s book, The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader Preorder a signed paperback of Leah’s book, Lawless, here . Follow us on Instagram , Threads , and Bluesky