Let The Record Show

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The Case That Gave the Modern Supreme Court Its Power

October 07, 2026

Did you know that today’s justice system in the United States originated from a hiring dispute? This week, Matt and Shereen are taking us back to the early 1800s to explore the origins of judicial review — and all the gossip, intrigue, and spilled ink that brought us our modern U.S. courts.  Joining us to make sense of it all is Louise Melling, a deputy legal director at the ACLU and the director of the ACLU’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg Center for Liberty.

What Happens When the President Defies a Judge?

September 23, 2026

On March 15, 2025, the Trump administration deported more than 100 people to a notoriously brutal prison in El Salvador — in defiance of a federal judge’s orders. They hadn’t been found guilty of being gang members. They never got their day in court. That blatant disregard for due process should concern us all.  This week, on our premiere episode, Shereen and Matt are exploring J.G.G. v. Trump and the related lawsuits that emerged from that fateful day in March. They’re some of the most...

Introducing: Let The Record Show

September 22, 2026

Marbury v. Madison. Brown v. Board of Education. Obergefell v. Hodges.  These face-offs aren’t just part of legal history, they’re still shaping our lives today. On every episode of “Let The Record Show,” a new podcast from the American Civil Liberties Union, hosts Shereen Marisol Meraji and Matt Beat are taking major U.S. court cases off the shelf to learn about the people and stories behind them — and the ...

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Let The Record Show is hosted by Shereen Marisol Meraji and Matt Beat. Its publicly listed emails are membership@aclu.org and sriddell@aclu.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Let The Record Show?

The publicly listed emails for Let The Record Show: membership@aclu.org and sriddell@aclu.org.

How many listeners does Let The Record Show have?

Podseeker estimates Let The Record Show reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Let The Record Show?

Let The Record Show typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Constitutional scholars, civil-rights attorneys, legal historians, advocates, and individuals with direct involvement in landmark court cases or significant civil-liberties litigation. Common among recent guests: Major civil-rights or constitutional litigation; Recognized legal scholarship or historical research; Direct involvement in landmark court cases or rights advocacy. Recent guests include Lee Gelernt.

How hard is it to get booked on Let The Record Show?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Let The Record Show cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Legal History, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, and Supreme Court. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.