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Andrew Rice, features writer for New York Magazine, discusses Trump's lawyer Todd Blanche and his unexpected representation of the former president. They explore the challenges of legal representation, courtroom drama, and the potential political implications of the ongoing legal cases.

Slate staff writer Aymann Ismail explores the protests at Columbia University, highlighting tensions, media portrayals, and comparisons to the Black Lives Matter movement. The podcast delves into the student perspectives on the protest movement amidst the war in Gaza, campus turmoil between Palestine solidarity and pro-Israel groups, and student reactions to provocative actions by professors and counter-protest attempts.

Ian Milhiser, senior correspondent for Vox, discusses the Fifth Circuit Court's impact on the right to protest. They delve into legal implications of protest organizer liability, judicial biases, and Supreme Court's response. The discussion highlights the risks protesters face and the need for discipline within the court system.

Lindsay Gibbs discusses the salary disparities in the WNBA, comparing them to the NBA rookie salaries. The podcast explores the challenges faced by WNBA players, the efforts to address wage gaps, and the potential for future growth and recognition of women's basketball.

Kate Knibbs, senior writer at Wired, discusses the Internet Archive's challenges with lawsuits over pandemic-era lending libraries and digitizing 78 rpm records. Explore the Wayback Machine's significance in preserving internet history and threats the Archive faces from AI data practices.

Bloomberg reporter Dana Hull joins to discuss Tesla's recent market cap drop, layoffs, and the ongoing struggles with the Cybertruck. They explore Elon Musk's influence and the uncertainty surrounding Tesla's future, including succession plans and Musk's desire for a larger stake in the company.

Investigative journalist Esme Deprez discusses the prevalence of PFAS chemicals in our environment, the recent EPA regulations on these 'forever chemicals', the history of corporate concealment of health risks, and the challenges in regulating these harmful substances. The podcast explores personal health concerns and the gaps in chemical safety regulations amidst the pervasive presence of PFAS in everyday items.

Anna Hochkammer and Grace Panetta discuss the impact of impending abortion restrictions in Florida and Arizona on the upcoming election. They delve into the challenges of gathering signatures for abortion referendums, bipartisan implications of abortion amendments, and legal and political ramifications of abortion bans in these states.

Graeme Wood from The Atlantic discusses Iran's recent attack on Israel and the role of Israel's regional allies. The podcast explores the tensions in the Middle East, Israel's response to threats, and the implications of the attack. It also delves into the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the Israeli government's strategy, and the challenges with Hamas in Gaza.

Jeremy Stahl, jurisprudence editor at Slate, discusses Donald Trump's upcoming criminal trial, the delay tactics employed, legal implications of the Stormy Daniels case, and potential consequences for the former president. The podcast explores past legal inaction, charges filed by the Manhattan DA, details of the Trump-Cohen legal battle, survival strategies in legal challenges, and Judge Juan Mershan's role in the trial.