“The "consistently dissecting a topic with expertise while not taking yourself too seriously" approach stays winning. The law seems like a super dense subject, and it's refreshing to both understand the legal arguments in these cases and be consistently reminded that they're being made in service of the justices' own political agenda.”

- Eric Thurm, Wondery/Scamfluencers

5-4 is a fierce, funny, and deeply informed critique of the U.S. Supreme Court, delivered with the kind of irreverence that feels both cathartic and essential. Hosted by legal professionals Peter, Rhiannon, and Michael, the podcast dismantles the myth of judicial neutrality, exposing how many landmark decisions—far from being lofty interpretations of law—are grounded in ideology, prejudice, and raw power.

What makes 5-4 stand out isn’t just its legal acumen, though that’s plentiful—it’s the tone: acidic, profane, and often hilarious, without ever losing sight of the real human cost behind each decision. From Bush v. Gore to Citizens United, the show treats the Court not as sacred, but as deeply political, often wrong, and occasionally absurd.

It’s a show for the legally curious and politically disillusioned, where outrage meets analysis with theatrical flair. In a media world saturated with deference, 5-4 talks back—and it does so brilliantly.