Lisa Graves
Former deputy assistant attorney general of the United States. Director and founder of the policy research group True North Research and co-host of the podcast Legal AF.
Top 5 podcasts with Lisa Graves
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Aug 12, 2025 • 36min
Why Are Billionaires Messing With Public Education? Part 1
In this thought-provoking discussion, Lisa Graves, founder of True North Research, sheds light on the influence of wealthy donors and corporations over public education. She exposes the historical agenda to privatize schools and weaken unions, revealing their motivations and long-term impact. The conversation highlights the troubling rise of charter school fraud and the ideological push behind the school choice movement. Graves emphasizes the necessity of collective action to protect public education against billionaire-driven agendas and uphold democratic values.
May 28, 2024 • 52min
John Roberts May Be the Worst Chief Justice in Supreme Court History
Legal expert Lisa Graves discusses an alternate vision for the Supreme Court. Music critic Steven Hyden explores Bruce Springsteen's 'Born In The U.S.A.' and its political impact in the 80s. The podcast covers urgent calls for reforming the US Supreme Court, combating biases in court decisions, and analyzing state laws restricting abortion access.
Apr 3, 2024 • 50min
Stuart Stevens, Mary Ziegler & Lisa Graves
Political strategist Stuart Stevens discusses Trump's campaign mistakes, Lisa Graves reveals Republican AG Association plans, and legal historian Mary Ziegler talks women's autonomy. Topics: Trump's finances, Raga's influence, anti-choice laws evolution.
Mar 30, 2024 • 51min
When RAGA Rhymes with MAGA
Lisa Graves from True North Research discusses the influence of the Republican Attorneys General Association, revealing pay-to-play schemes and manipulation in legal and legislative outcomes. The discussion highlights connections to corporate funding, Justice Clarence Thomas, and Leonard Leo's Supreme Court influence. The role of the Rule of Law Defense Fund in election controversy and the impact of state attorneys general on anti-abortion laws are also explored.
Dec 2, 2020 • 28min
Moral Majority
Reverend Jennifer Butler, a faith leader advocating for justice, joins Elise Hoag, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, and Lisa Graves, director of True North Research, to explore the strategic creation of the Christian Right. They delve into how abortion was weaponized to maintain patriarchal control and how dark money has influenced political landscapes. Personal stories reveal the alienation faced by women challenging conservative norms, while the guests argue for multiracial solidarity and transparency to combat conservative messaging that manipulates fears.
