Alaska v. a Charter Plane and a Six-Pack of Beer
The podcast episode of Advisory Opinions discusses the seizure of an Alaskan charter plane over a six-pack of beer and its implications for excessive fines under the Eighth Amendment. The hosts also examine Title IX due‑process concerns on college campuses and critique Chief Justice John Roberts’ role in moderating court debates. Additional topics include antisemitism under Title VI and the influence of legal scholars on court‑packing discussions.
- ▪An Alaskan charter plane was seized by authorities because it was carrying a six‑pack of beer, raising questions about excessive fines.
- ▪Sarah Isgur and David French explore how Title IX due‑process rights affect university disciplinary procedures.
- ▪Harvard Law professor Richard Re argues that Chief Justice John Roberts is actively shaping the Supreme Court’s public discourse.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 32 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean right. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Alaska Pilot's Plane Seized Over Six-Pack of Beer — RealClear Investigations
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| Canonical URL | https://thedispatch.com/podcast/advisoryopinions/alaska-v-a-charter-plane-and-a-six-pack-of-beer/ |
| Publication time | Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 |
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Alaska v. a Charter Plane and a Six-Pack of Beer Sarah Isgur & David French / July 23, 2026 Unlocked Advisory Opinions Listen on your player of choice Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email (0) Open and scroll to the comments section Episode Transcript Sarah Isgur and David French explain a case in which an Alaskan charter plane was seized over a six-pack of beer and discuss Title IX due-process rights on college campuses. Sarah and David are then joined by Harvard Law professor Richard Re to break down his column arguing that Chief Justice John Roberts is moderating from the front.
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