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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Nov 1, 2018 • 29min
Will Voter Suppression Swing the 2018 Midterms?
Voter suppression in the 2018 midterms is real, and it's scary. In this episode of Boom! Lawyered, Imani and Jess explain the creative and alarming ways Republicans in three states are trying to prevent people from voting.
Oct 30, 2018 • 34min
They're Coming for Birthright Citizenship
President Trump claims he can end birthright citizenship with an executive order. Jess and Imani explain why that's simply not true—but how this move might be part of a scarier and potentially effective long-term strategy.
Oct 30, 2018 • 3min
Trailer: Unladylike
Here's a podcast we think you’ll love. It’s called Unladylike, and it’s all about gender rules and the folks who break them. They put together this trailer to tell you more about the show and how to listen. Check it out!
Oct 22, 2018 • 22min
Meet the Official Who May Lead the Attack on Transgender Rights
Imani and Jess introduce you to Roger Severino. He runs the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He decorates his office with a Clarence Thomas bobblehead and a crucifix. And he’s the person likely to be driving the Trump Administration’s reported efforts to eliminate transgender
Oct 6, 2018 • 23min
Kavanaugh Confirmed. Now What?
Well, that happened. What does it mean and where do we go from here? Jess and Imani break it down.
Also, be sure to check out Jessica's latest piece on the confirmation at Rewire.News. And donate to support our work at rewire.news/donation.
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.
