Law and Chaos
Liz Dye
Ignorance of the law is no excuse! That's true for a traffic stop, and it's true if you want to participate in whatever's left of American democracy. If the events since the 2016 election taught us anything, it's that tuning out is not an option. Legal journalists Liz Dye and Andrew Torrez break down the week's most important courtroom stories, so you can keep on top of this crazy news cycle. Whether it's Texas giving two middle fingers to the Supreme Court, or Donald Trump in all the courts at once, we've got you covered.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 44min
Ep 41 — Chief Justice Roberts Will Do Anything For Guns, But He Won't Do THAT
The podcast discusses Supreme Court decisions on gun control and prior offenses, the dismissal of Alex Jones's company from bankruptcy, and the impact of Justice Roberts on the Second Amendment. It also covers legal battles, including those related to domestic abusers' gun ownership and Alex Jones's bankruptcy case.
Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 13min
Ep 40 — Conservative Judges, Drunk On Power, Take The Wheel (feat. Amanda Marcotte)
Amanda Marcotte discusses conservative judges attacking Title IX in women's sports, and the rise of 'tradwives' tied to white supremacy. They explore Trump's abortion stance and the intersection of gender roles and societal expectations, delving into the dangerous link between 'tradwives' and right-wing ideologies.
Jun 18, 2024 • 59min
Ep 39 — Trump Lawyers Flop Like Ronaldo As Alex Jones Dances Out Of Bankruptcy
Discussing Alex Jones's bankruptcy tactics, Trump's lawyers taking a dive in court, and the legal complexities of Article I vs. Article III judges. Also, exploring the Supreme Court's latest decisions and challenges with bad faith litigants. Delving into Trump's case in Florida and the motion to dismiss for spoliation of evidence.
Jun 14, 2024 • 54min
Ep 38 — Alex Jones's Bankruptcy Is TURNIN' THE FREAKIN' FROGS GAY!
Discussing Hunter Biden's conviction, SCOTUS protection of medical abortion drugs, and the intense legal battle in Alex Jones's bankruptcy case filled with misinformation and complex proceedings.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 8min
Ep 37 — PA Dad Takes On Moms For Liberty (feat. Joy Ramsingh and Darren Laustsen)
Pennsylvania dad and lawyer reveal a school board plot to shadowban books. Darren Laustsen took action after books were removed from his daughter's school. Discussion on right-wing policies, book bans, and transparency in local education systems.
Jun 7, 2024 • 50min
Ep 36 — Bad News For Ken Chesebro. And For Asbestos!
Podcast covers fake elector charges in multiple states to keep Trump in power, Biden banning asbestos in 2024, involvement of Ken Chesbro in faked electors plot, legal battles against Trump, manipulation of electoral votes, implications of asbestos, and history of asbestos regulations in the US
Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 7min
Ep 35 — Judge Cannon Drops The Ball. Plus Your Trump Trial Questions Answered!
Topics include Judge Cannon's controversial actions in Trump's stolen documents case, Alito's interest in flags, a Supreme Court judge's hypocrisy, Supreme Court ruling on flag display, Trump's legal challenges and potential jail time, legal manipulations, judicial challenges faced by Judge Cannon, and ongoing legal motions in cases.
May 31, 2024 • 58min
Ep 34 — GUILTY
The podcast discusses Donald Trump's 34 felony convictions for falsifying business records, the legal implications, jury competence, and potential defense strategies. It also explores the complexities of sentencing, federal trials, appeals, and bail requirements in New York.
May 28, 2024 • 1h 7min
Ep 33 — Trump Trials: What Does The Manhattan DA Have To Do To Secure A Conviction?
Trump's false business records case goes to the jury in New York. Liz and Andrew break down the charges and the jury instructions, as well as debunking some of Trumpland's wildest lies about the law. Links: CITES NY PEN 175.05 https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/penal-law/pen-sect-175-05/ NY PEN 175.10 https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/penal-law/pen-sect-175-10/ Cohen plea deal https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/michael-cohen-pleads-guilty-manhattan-federal-court-eight-counts-including-criminal-tax NY Election law 17-152 New York Criminal Pattern Jury Instructions (CJI) https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/cji/5-SampleCharges/CJI2d.Final_Instructions.pdf FECA jury instruction https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24688857/2024-05-21-joint-feca-jury-charge-request.pdf accomplice liability jury instruction https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24688848/2024-05-21-joint-accomplice-as-a-matter-of-law-jury-charge-request.pdf elements of the offense jury instruction https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24688855/2024-05-21-joint-falsifying-business-records-charge-request.pdf 17-152 jury instruction https://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/24688854/2024-05-21-joint-election-law-17-152-jury-charge-request.pdf Written retainer agreement issue https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-york/title-22/subtitle-B/chapter-IV/subchapter-E/part-1215 Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod Patreon: patreon.com/LawAndChaosPod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 24, 2024 • 50min
Ep 32 — SCOTUS Says Racial Gerrymanders Are Very Cool and Very Legal
Exploring Supreme Court's approval of racial gerrymandering, Rudy Giuliani's legal troubles, bankruptcy court denials, Trump's stolen docs case in Florida, and implications of the court decisions on democracy and elections
