Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable

<p>First things first: <a href="https://twitter.com/StrictScrutiny_/status/1633470065063649280?s=20">WE WON AN AMBIE</a>!  Leah, Kate, and Melissa gather to raise a glass and celebrate this huge honor. Then, Kate and Melissa talk with Joanna Schwartz about her new book, <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/shielded-how-the-police-became-untouchable-joanna-schwartz/18485512?ean=9780593299364">Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable</a>. Plus, a quick overview of what we expect from the Supreme Court before it ends its term in late June.</p><ul>

<li>Order <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/shielded-how-the-police-became-untouchable-joanna-schwartz/18485512?ean=9780593299364">Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable</a> at <a href="http://Bookshop.org">Bookshop.org</a>. Use code STRICT10 at checkout to get 10% off your order!</li>

<li>Follow @CrookedMedia on Instagram and Twitter for more original content, host takeovers and other community events.</li>

</ul><p></p><p>Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2025! </p><ul>

<li>3/6/26 – San Francisco</li>

<li>3/7/26 – Los Angeles</li>

</ul><p></p><p>Learn more: <a href="http://crooked.com/events">http://crooked.com/events</a></p><p>Order your copy of Leah's book, <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lawless/Leah-Litman/9781668054628">Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes</a></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/strictscrutinypodcast/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@strictscrutinypodcast">Threads</a>, and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/strictscrutiny.bsky.social">Bluesky</a></p>