Guys, we made it a whole year! Today’s topics include a case that was just heard for oral arguments at SCOTUS about the constitutionality of a Delaware law requiring judges to be member of a particular party. The other is about a circuit split across the country involving sex change surgery and 8th Amendment cruel and unusual punishment.

Guys, we made it a whole year! Today’s topics include a case that was just heard for oral arguments at SCOTUS about the constitutionality of a Delaware law requiring judges to be member of a particular party. The other is about a circuit split across the country involving sex change surgery and 8th Amendment cruel and unusual punishment.

Plead the Fifth Turns 1!

RIP RBG. Religion is supposed to be separate from government. It’s one of America’s founding principles. But sometimes religion creeps into spaces we thought were wholly a matter of state. And sometimes, it’s not a creep, but a naked takeover of the government.  

RIP RBG. Religion is supposed to be separate from government. It’s one of America’s founding principles. But sometimes religion creeps into spaces we thought were wholly a matter of state. And sometimes, it’s not a creep, but a naked takeover of the government.

Religion Acting As Government

This is a recap of all the sexy cases SCOTUS dropped during the last couple weeks of the 2019-2020 term. Sure its delayed, but they are too good not to talk about!

This is a recap of all the sexy cases SCOTUS dropped during the last couple weeks of the 2019-2020 term. Sure its delayed, but they are too good not to talk about!

SCOTUS Coachella 2020

The “Bridgegate” scandal in New Jersey was one of the most blatant acts of corruption ever seen. We look at why SCOTUS found the conspirators not guilty. Also, we look at why a court decided that the statutory definition of the word “people” doesn't mean what it says.

The “Bridgegate” scandal in New Jersey was one of the most blatant acts of corruption ever seen. We look at why SCOTUS found the conspirators not guilty. Also, we look at why a court decided that the statutory definition of the word “people” doesn't mean what it says.

Corruption Isn't Always a Crime

Actually, it's pretty average. But it talks a lot about insanity. Well, the insanity defense. Also, it dabbles into how to examine driving without a valid license under the 4th Amendment.

Actually, it's pretty average. But it talks a lot about insanity. Well, the insanity defense. Also, it dabbles into how to examine driving without a valid license under the 4th Amendment.

This Episode is Insane

What do Led Zeppelin, Rita Ora, Notorious B.I.G., and a host of other famous musicians have in common? They’ve all been sued for copyright infringement. So who actually wrote their music, and did they do anything wrong?

What do Led Zeppelin, Rita Ora, Notorious B.I.G., and a host of other famous musicians have in common? They’ve all been sued for copyright infringement. So who actually wrote their music, and did they do anything wrong?

Who Wrote Stairway to Heaven?

This week updates you about what happened at the Supreme Court over the past couple weeks, but mostly focuses on one of their sexier cases of the term involving a child who was shot to death by a US Border Patrol agent while crossing from the US back into Mexico.Music cred: bensounds.com

This week updates you about what happened at the Supreme Court over the past couple weeks, but mostly focuses on one of their sexier cases of the term involving a child who was shot to death by a US Border Patrol agent while crossing from the US back into Mexico. Music cred: <a href="http://bensounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensounds.com</a>

Shooting Kids Across the Border

Florida recently enfranchised its felons under a state constitutional amendment so long as they completed “all terms of sentence”. The state thought this included things like fines, fees, and restitution. The 11th Circuit said that was unconstitutional, but its reasoning lead to more criticism than confidence.Music cred: bensounds.com

Florida recently enfranchised its felons under a state constitutional amendment so long as they completed “all terms of sentence”. The state thought this included things like fines, fees, and restitution. The 11th Circuit said that was unconstitutional, but its reasoning lead to more criticism than confidence. Music cred: <a href="http://bensounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensounds.com</a>

A Felon's Right to Vote in Florida

Kesha's case against her ex-producer is not as you may have heard. We also look at a case challenging the government's inaction on climate change by an unlikely group of plaintiffs.Music cred: bensounds.com

Kesha's case against her ex-producer is not as you may have heard. We also look at a case challenging the government's inaction on climate change by an unlikely group of plaintiffs. Music cred: <a href="http://bensounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bensounds.com</a>

Kesha and Her "Truth"

You can't tax people in Texas for going to a bar where women cover their nipples with liquid latex under the First Amendment. Yep. Also a change to Missouri’s liquor laws and an interesting case about a car theft ring out of Florida.Music cred: Bensounds.com

You can't tax people in Texas for going to a bar where women cover their nipples with liquid latex under the First Amendment. Yep. Also a change to Missouri’s liquor laws and an interesting case about a car theft ring out of Florida. Music cred: <a href="http://Bensounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bensounds.com</a>

Titties in Texas

Law is dumb. So am I. I break down recent topics in law in dumb terms because that’s how I understand them. Grab a beer and join me as I pretend to sound smart. I’m a lawyer, but don’t ask me for advice.

A special episode about Supreme Court cases involving Mexicans or Mexico in honor of my trip to Cabo and Puerto Vallarta.

A special episode about Supreme Court cases involving Mexicans or Mexico in honor of my trip to Cabo and Puerto Vallarta.

Mexico Especial Episode

A hodgepodge of cases are discussed, including one about a lawyer who is obsessed with some goats, but also things like the 8th Amendment.Music cred: http://www.bensounds.com

A hodgepodge of cases are discussed, including one about a lawyer who is obsessed with some goats, but also things like the 8th Amendment. Music cred: <a href="http://www.bensounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bensounds.com</a>

A Lawyer's Goat Obsession

The city of Austin, Texas tried to stop bachelor and bachelorette parties from staying in AirBNBs. Their ban went too far.

The city of Austin, Texas tried to stop bachelor and bachelorette parties from staying in AirBNBs. Their ban went too far.

Austin's Bachelorette Party Problem

The Supreme Court heard a case about the Second Amendment… or was it about mootness? I also talk about the duty of care owed to hockey players.Music Cred: http://www.bensounds.com

The Supreme Court heard a case about the Second Amendment… or was it about mootness? I also talk about the duty of care owed to hockey players. Music Cred: <a href="http://www.bensounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bensounds.com</a>

Mootness and the Second Amendment

This week we ask whether states can punish faithless electors and look at the constitutionality of the most recent law passed by Congress to protect animals.Music cred: http://www.bensounds.com

This week we ask whether states can punish faithless electors and look at the constitutionality of the most recent law passed by Congress to protect animals. Music cred: <a href="http://www.bensounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bensounds.com</a>

Faithless Electors & Animal Crush Videos

The Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment provides compensation when the government takes your property. But not always. There is also a summary about oral arguments from last week’s DACA case.Music Cred: www.bensounds.com

The Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment provides compensation when the government takes your property. But not always. There is also a summary about oral arguments from last week’s DACA case. Music Cred: <a href="http://www.bensounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bensounds.com</a>

Uncle Sam Destroys a House & Doesn’t Have to Pay

I found a way to file a lawsuit past the statute of limitations. Also, marijuana is sometimes legal, sometimes not. This makes investigations difficult under the Fourth Amendment.Music cred: http://www.bensounds.com

I found a way to file a lawsuit past the statute of limitations. Also, marijuana is sometimes legal, sometimes not. This makes investigations difficult under the Fourth Amendment. Music cred: <a href="http://www.bensounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bensounds.com</a>

Marijuana Stuff and Violating the SOL without being SOL

The case for and against impeaching Trump is laid out based on the charge that he violated campaign finance laws. It’s not as simple as you might think, so I simplified it for you!Music cred: http://www.bensounds.com

The case for and against impeaching Trump is laid out based on the charge that he violated campaign finance laws. It’s not as simple as you might think, so I simplified it for you! Music cred: <a href="http://www.bensounds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bensounds.com</a>

Impeaching Trump: Likely Charges and Defenses

In this Halloween episode, the show examines a type of evidence no longer accepted in law, but was used heavily during the Salem Witch Trials: spectral evidence.

In this Halloween episode, the show examines a type of evidence no longer accepted in law, but was used heavily during the Salem Witch Trials: spectral evidence.

Spectral Evidence and the Salem Witch Trials

Four people challenged the No-Fly List. It didn’t work. Why is a bit concerning.Music cred: http://www.bensound.com

Four people challenged the No-Fly List. It didn’t work. Why is a bit concerning. Music cred: <a href="http://www.bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bensound.com</a>

Challenging the No-Fly List

Fun and interesting account of some recent topics in law

Good listen

Very fine first podcast. Informed and precise planning. Good topics and interesting opinions.

Pleas the Fifth

Plead the Fifth

The Best Multi-Part Documentaries, with documentaries on Obama, Federer vs Nadal, the making of Star Wars, Netflix vs Blockbuster and more. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

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The best podcasts on investing. For anyone interested in the stories in the investing industry, whether it's an interview with Ray Dalio or Ed Thorp to the writer of The Big Short. This topic includes the most fascinating stories from all the best investors. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!