Boom! Lawyered
Rewire News Group's Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy
Every week, Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy take you on a wild ride through the latest legal battles in the fight for reproductive justice. On everything from abortion rights to trans discrimination to racial justice, Boom! Lawyered will help you get smart, stay mad, have fun, and fight back.
Produced by Rewire News Group.
Produced by Rewire News Group.
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Sep 28, 2018 • 21min
Ford Shines, Kavanaugh Whines
Imani and Jess break down an unforgettable day of testimony from Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Sep 24, 2018 • 21min
Meet the Awful Person Who Could Take Over the Mueller Investigation
Solicitor General Noel Francisco is well-positioned to take over supervision of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian election interference should Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein resign or be fired. Everyone should be concerned about this line of succession.
Sep 18, 2018 • 22min
The Kavanaugh Allegations
Imani and Jess discuss the attempted rape allegations against Brett Kavanaugh and whether they will meaningfully impact his nomination to the Supreme Court.
Sep 8, 2018 • 31min
Kavanaugh Day 4: Witness
On the final day of the Bretty Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, Imani and Jess discuss the witnesses who spoke and what will happen next in the process.
Sep 7, 2018 • 19min
Kavanaugh Day 3: Exposed
Jess and Imani explain the intrigue and events of day three of the Kavanaugh hearings.
Sep 6, 2018 • 21min
Kavanaugh Day 2: Stolen Emails?
Imani and Jess recap the twists, turns, and gotchas of day two (which is still ongoing!) of the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Sep 4, 2018 • 17min
Kavanaugh Day 1: Changing the Rules
Imani and Jess recap and explain the most important takeaways—and most infuriating moments—from day one of the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Aug 23, 2018 • 30min
What Are Republicans Hiding in Kavanaugh's Documents?
Jess and Imani make sense of the Senate battle over the release of hundreds of thousands of documents related to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Why have the Democrats threatened to sue, and what might we learn from the mountain of files if they are all released? Find out on Boom! Lawyered.
Jul 10, 2018 • 11min
Emergency Pod on Brett Kavanaugh Nomination
Tonight, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy on the U.S. Supreme Court. On yet another emergency episode of Boom! Lawyered, Rewire.News legal eagles Imani Gandy and Jessica Mason Pieklo explore Kavanaugh’s history on the bench and what his confirmation could mean for the Court and our rights.
Jul 5, 2018 • 35min
Who Can Stop Trump's Court Takeover?
In the final Boom! Lawyered episode of this Supreme Court term, Imani and Jess sift through the wreckage of the Court's decisions, explore how deep Trump's stacking of other federal courts goes, and discuss the end-game options for progressives who want to turn the tide.
