John Roberts
Type: Person
As of November 2026, John Roberts has been mentioned in 6 episodes across 4 podcasts, first heard Sep 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show. Discussed as the Chief Justice allegedly implementing NDAs for Supreme Court-related staff and as part of a broader critique of the Court’s legitimacy and use of the shadow docket.
John Glover Roberts Jr. is an American jurist who has served since 2005 as the 17th chief justice of the United States. Though primarily an institutionalist, he has been described as having a moderate conservative judicial philosophy. Regarded as a swing vote in some cases, Roberts has presided over an ideological shift toward conservative jurisprudence on the high court, in which he has authored key opinions.
| Mentioned in | 6 episodes on 4 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on The Ezra Klein Show |
| Role | Chief Justice of the United States |
| Affiliation | Supreme Court of the United States |
| Field | Law |
What do podcasts say about John Roberts?
4 quotes, recorded on MeidasTouch and Half as Interesting.
The 6-3 right-wing majority led by Chief Justice John Roberts.
MeidasTouch · · Hear itHosted by Chief Justice John Roberts...
MeidasTouch · · Hear itJustice John Roberts mentions.
Half as Interesting · · Hear itThat’s Chief Justice Roberts... siding with the Libs.
Megyn Kelly · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about John Roberts?
4 shows discussed John Roberts in these episodes; MeidasTouch leans critical.
- MeidasTouch — 3 episodes; leans critical
The 6-3 right-wing majority led by Chief Justice John Roberts.
🚨SCOTUS Makes SECRET AGREEMENT after Trump Rulings - Megyn Kelly — 1 episode
That’s Chief Justice Roberts... siding with the Libs.
Today Show Cattiness, "Love Story" Lies, and SCOTUS on Tariffs, w/ Maureen Callahan and Chamberlain - Half as Interesting — 1 episode
Justice John Roberts mentions.
Why It Was Illegal to Sell All Your Raisins Until 2015 - The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode
Which podcasts has John Roberts appeared on?
John Roberts came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Megyn Kelly.
- 🚨SCOTUS Makes SECRET AGREEMENT after Trump Rulings on MeidasTouch (Feb 2026)
- Trump DOJ Judge Complaint BACKFIRES with TOTAL EXONERATION on MeidasTouch (Feb 2026)
- Why It Was Illegal to Sell All Your Raisins Until 2015 on Half as Interesting (Dec 2025)
- Today Show Cattiness, "Love Story" Lies, and SCOTUS on Tariffs, w/ Maureen Callahan and Chamberlain on Megyn Kelly (Feb 2026)
- 🚨Chief Justice sends WARNING to Trump in ANNUAL REPORT on MeidasTouch (Jan 2026)
- The Supreme Court Is Backing Trump's Power Grab | The Ezra Klein Show on The Ezra Klein Show (Sep 2025)
Which podcasts mention John Roberts most?
MeidasTouch (3 episodes), Megyn Kelly (1 episode) and The Ezra Klein Show (1 episode) mention John Roberts most.
- MeidasTouch — 3 episodes · More people from MeidasTouch
- Megyn Kelly — 1 episode · More people from Megyn Kelly
- The Ezra Klein Show — 1 episode · More people from The Ezra Klein Show
- Half as Interesting — 1 episode · More people from Half as Interesting
What is John Roberts mentioned alongside?
John Roberts is most often mentioned alongside Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Justice Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.
Mentioned together: Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Justice Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Brett Kavanaugh, Pakistan, Megan Kelly Show, Jennifer Aniston, Claudia Banks, Justice Neil Gorsuch, MK Media