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May 31, 2024 • 51min

TRUMP FOUND GUILTY!

CNN Legal Analyst Norm Eisen discusses Donald Trump's guilty verdict on 34 counts in the Manhattan election interference trial. They explore sentencing, possible appeal, and political fallout. The episode covers emotions in the courtroom, impact on voters, and branding Trump as a convicted felon.
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May 27, 2024 • 1h 22min

Time for Some Bad Decisions

Shefali Luthra, author of Undue Burden, discusses life and death decisions post-Roe. The podcast covers Justice Alito's opinion on voting discrimination, new merch, legal cases, and the complexities of abortion restrictions.
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May 20, 2024 • 1h 8min

The Alitos Let Their Freak Flag Fly

The podcast discusses the Alitos' controversial display of an upside-down flag, a Supreme Court opinion on CFPB funding, and a racial gerrymandering case in Texas. They critique Justice Alito's statement, explore absurd flag scenarios, and analyze the SCOTUS response to the Fifth Circuit. Community engagement and political action are encouraged for upcoming elections.
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May 13, 2024 • 1h 8min

The Pick-Me Boys and Girls of the Federal Judiciary

Legal expert Victoria Wenger from NAACP-LDF joins Kate and Leah to discuss redistricting efforts in Louisiana and a federal plan to penalize private institutions for not censoring speech. They also touch on controversial federal judges and upcoming Supreme Court cases.
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May 6, 2024 • 1h 11min

Asked and Answered: A Listener Mailbag Episode!

Legal experts Melissa, Leah, and Kate recap oral arguments in cases about unhoused people, immigration, and Starbucks unions. They address listener questions on fighting against the Comstock Act, trolling conservatives with lawsuits, and Democrat-appointed justices' behavior. They also promote their live event at the Tribeca Film Festival.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 24min

SCOTUS Seems to Normalize Authoritarianism

The podcast discusses Supreme Court cases on abortion legality and Trump's immunity from prosecution, highlighting concerns about authoritarianism. They critique conflicting laws on emergency medical treatment and abortion restrictions in Idaho. There's a focus on fetal personhood, women's rights, and potential implications of granting immunity to former presidents for election interference cases.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 19min

Will SCOTUS Let January 6 Defendants Off the Hook?

Legal experts Melissa, Leah, and Kate discuss SCOTUS cases on January 6, political corruption, malicious prosecution claims, right to counsel, gender-affirming care bans. They analyze implications of inciting a riot, First Amendment defenses, gifts vs. corruption, securities fraud, arbitration agreements, veterans' benefits, takings clause, DEI programs, and a controversial Arizona law on reproductive rights. They also touch on court culture, judicial criticism, and potential Supreme Court positioning.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 7min

SCOTUS’s Final Sitting of the Term Is A Doozy

Previewing SCOTUS cases on political corruption, criminalizing houselessness, abortion bans; updates on Arizona's total abortion ban and Fifth Circuit antics. Exploring legal debates, unanimous decisions, and implications for federal prosecutors. Discussing constitutional questions on criminalizing houselessness and legal battles over abortion access. Examining key Supreme Court cases on immigration rights and policy impact in the Fifth Circuit. Delving into the Arizona abortion law controversy and election year issues impacting children.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 4min

Florida Becomes a Battleground for Reproductive Rights

Errin Haines, Jill Habig, and Tyler Yarbro discuss judicial gerrymandering, Florida's abortion laws, Justice Sotomayor's potential retirement, and the impact of conservative efforts on state courts. They highlight the fight for reproductive rights, political complexities, and challenges to prosecutorial independence in various regions.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 16min

The Absurd Fiction of the Mifepristone Case

In the podcast, they discuss oral arguments challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone for medication abortion. They cover cases on Armed Career Criminal Act and Indian Health Services. Updates on lower court cases including immigration, guns, and Title IX are highlighted. The hosts also mention a quick reaction episode and upcoming live events.

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