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Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

Podcast · slate.com/podcasts/amicus · EN
Hosted by Dahlia Lithwick

Amicus with Dahlia Lithwick, published by Slate Audio, covers law, justice and the Supreme Court's role in interpreting the Constitution. The show has 488 episodes released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of about $90 to $630 per episode. One distinctive detail is its multi-part series on individual justices.

Why brands sponsor Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

Weekly Supreme Court analysis reaching a politically engaged, mostly American audience

  • 488 episodes released weekly since 2014 build a long-running, consistent listener habit.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 3,383 ratings averaging 4.6 stars, signaling an engaged audience.
  • Slate's high production values and a respected host support credibility for sponsors.
Best forcivic and legal education productssubscription or membership campaignsbrands seeking an audience of informed US adults
Watch forHighly political content may deter brands wanting neutral or apolitical adjacency.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Politics60%
Law, Government & Politics30%
News10%
Formats
co-hosted analysis, interview, narrative series
Tone
analytical, critical
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
40 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment55/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 3,383 Apple ratings points to the 5,000 to 25,000 band, nudged up by the Slate network, weekly cadence over 488 episodes, and Podcast Index popularity of 9, with the Plus paywall likely reducing free downloads.
Audience asks aboutHow will recent Supreme Court rulings affect everyday rights?What is the history behind a justice's confirmation?How do Justice Department actions fit constitutional limits?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Slate Plus
Categories promoted
subscription media
Affiliate links
Yes

The description promotes Slate Plus subscriptions and ad-free listening, with no visible sponsor mentions in the last 20 episode titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicshigh

Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Trump's DOJ Finds Yet Another Basement' and 'Cruel and Unusual, Bought and Paid For' show overt political and legal commentary, though no explicit content is flagged.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 100 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Trump’s DOJ Finds Yet Another Basement2026-10-1740 min
Grab Them by the Constitution2026-10-1053 min
Cruel and Unusual, Bought and Paid For2026-10-031 h 14 min
Everybody Out of the Pool2026-09-2646 min
One Ballot After Another2026-09-191 h 6 min
Capitulation Nation2026-09-1255 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

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About Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

Amicus with Dahlia Lithwick is a law and courts podcast produced by Slate Audio and hosted on Acast. According to the show feed and its Slate website page, it examines the nine Supreme Court justices and the constitutional questions shaping American life. Episodes publish roughly weekly, run a median of about 50 minutes, and the show has 488 episodes in its feed. Its recent catalog includes multi-part series on individual justices and the Court's term-end decisions.

Apple Podcasts lists 3,383 ratings with a 4.6 average, and the show is categorized under News and Government. Listener estimates are based on these ratings and the show's age, and point to roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with a majority of listeners likely in the United States. The show's feed shows no sponsor mentions, and it promotes Slate Plus memberships instead.

Estimated host-read ad rates are about $90 to $630 per episode, according to Starbooked's rate model. Sponsors in civic education, legal services, or subscription media could be a good fit for an audience interested in law and politics.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

How much does Amicus with Dahlia Lithwick charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll ad at about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads and a rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads. Exact pricing is set by the show.

What is Amicus with Dahlia Lithwick about?

The show covers law, justice and the Supreme Court, examining the justices and the constitutional questions they decide. It is produced by Slate Audio and published roughly every week.

How do I contact Amicus with Dahlia Lithwick about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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