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OA699: Will Scumbag Payday Lenders Use the Supreme Court to Crush Liz Warren's Dreams??

Today, Liz and Andrew take a deep dive into Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America, a case that the Supreme Court just granted certiorari to review. Is the conservative Roberts court going to gut Liz Warren's signature accomplishment, the CFPB? Listen and find out!

(Yes, Andrew screwed up the numbering so you got episode #700 before #699... now everything should be good!)

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OA700: Rumors Of Trump's Testimony In Strzok Suit May Be Greatly Exaggerated

You may have seen the news accounts that a court ordered Donald Trump (and FBI director Chris Wray) to be deposed in connection with a lawsuit. Well, today, Liz and Andrew break down the DOJ's ongoing battle with Peter Strzok and Lisa Page. Why is the government still fighting this? Will they really get to depose Trump? Listen and find out!

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Notes
5 U.S.C. 552a
2023-02-28 16:46:54 +0000 UTC View Post

OA698: Will Clarence Thomas Break the Internet? (Probably Not.)

Liz and Andrew break down a much-requested case, Gonzalez v. Google, that the Supreme Court just heard on oral argument. Will it break the Internet? Listen and find out!

This is a free post on Patreon.

Notes
Legal Eagle video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzNo5lZCq5M&ab_channel=LegalEagle

OA 390
2023-02-27 16:25:03 +0000 UTC View Post

OA697: Feelin' the Brn(ovich)

Today is one of those good news/bad news episodes. In good news, Arizona has shined some light on a report that election denier Mark Brnovich tried to bury regarding (nonexistent) voter fraud and the 2020 election. In bad news, Florida is trying to overturn the Supreme Court because Ron DeSantis hates the press. And in great news... well, you'll just have to listen and find out!

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OA696: In Which James O'Keefe Pretends to Be A Journalist

Today, Liz and Andrew visit the strange world of James O'Keefe and his agitprop outfit, Project Veritas. Along the way we'll learn about a bunch of cases, the law of prior restraint, and much, much more!

This is a free post on Patreon.

Notes
Project Veritas $22 million
https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/272894856

Federal Dock...

OA695: Ken Paxton Isn't the Boss of You

Today, Liz and Andrew tackle some listener feedback, resume their discussion of the crime-fraud exception, and end with perhaps Ken Paxton's craziest lawsuit (and that's saying a lot)!

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Notes
Federalist Papers No. 68
https://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/fed68.asp

Crime/fraud NYT sto...

OA694: Dominion v. Fox: Defamation Suits Are Hard But Shutting Up is Harder

Today is one of those shows you'll want to share around. EVERYONE is talking about the bombshell revelations from Fox News, but only Liz and Andrew can help you understand how we got here and what it all means!

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Notes
Original Dominion-Fox Complaint
https://www.documentcloud.o...

OA693: Is It A Good Thing When Your Lawyer Is Subpoenaed by a Grand Jury to Testify Against You? (No.)

Today is a Rapid Response Friday, and Liz and Andrew break down all the developments with the two grand juries convened by Jack Smith to investigate Donald Trump's various crimes.  Oh, and we also analyze the released portions of the Fulton County grand jury report which reveals a bit more than you might think!

We've also learned that a bunch of Trump lawyers have been subpoenaed to testify or otherwise the subject of grand jury questions, and you may be wondering how that...

OA692: Mike Pence Can't Testify Against Trump 'Cause He's a Senator Now!

In today's episode, Andrew and Liz briefly discuss the breaking news that Mike Pence intends to assert the "speech or debate clause" as a reason to protect insurrectionists, delve into Ken Paxton's latest settlement, and update you on the World's Dumbest Supreme Court litigants!

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Notes
Paxton settlement
https://www.documentc...

Financial Statement

To the OA community:

I must address Thomas’s recent claims regarding Opening Arguments’ finances.

Thomas has stated that I have taken all the profits of our joint Opening Arguments bank account for myself. This could not be further from the truth, as I would never do this to anyone, let alone a friend and business partner.

As the attached screenshot shows, Thomas has taken nearly $42,000 out of the Opening Arguments account since February 1, including significant funds t...

OA691: Donald Trump and the Magical Classified Nightlight

Today, Liz and Andrew break down a number of stories, all of which are bad news for Donald Trump, and we put all of them into the context of Trump's crimes. We also preview the forthcoming release of part of the Fulton County, GA special purpose grand jury report. Phew!

First, Liz continues to update us on the E. Jean Carroll litigation, this time focusing on Trump's post-discovery stunt in which he now is willing to offer his DNA. Find out why this is a  disingenous stunt and find...

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OA690: Jack Smith Speaks Softly but Carries a Big Subpoena

In today's episode, Liz and Andrew break down all the developments in the two federal criminal investigations pending about former President Donald Trump that have been delegated to Special Counsel Jack Smith.

First, in the documents case, Liz and Andrew discuss why -- all of a sudden -- Trump's team seems to be voluntarily turning over documents, along with a grand jury appearance by Trump's lawyer, Evan "the Cork" Corcoran. Is this normal? (No.)

Then, Andrew and Liz bre...

OA689: Lawsuit or Interpretive Dance? Why Not Both!

Today's episode begins with a brief mention of the breaking news about Mike Pence that we will be covering in depth as soon as we know more!

Then, we look at a couple of lawsuits and learn why Liz isn't always a fan of the OA "read the complaint backwards" method. Does she convince Andrew? Listen and find out!

We break down the latest conspiracy counterclaims from One America Network News, while learning the difference between the conservative persecution complex worldview -- that...

OA688: Oh No, the Privilege is MINE!

Today, Liz and Andrew have two stories for us, each touching on executive privilege.

We begin with a quick fun Liz story where what comes around, goes around, particularly in Georgia.

Then, for the first main story, Liz gives us a detailed update in the E. Jean Carroll litigation, where Trump has finally replaced Alina Habba with an actual lawyer. How's that going to go for him? Hint: probably still not great.

After that, Andrew picks up a story involving the January 6th Com...

Andrew Torrez Apology

This is my apology and response to recent events.

OA687: Trump Sues Woodward, Gets Close to Making a Valid Legal Argument

A new record for him! Today Liz Dye has two stories for us. First, Trump has sued Bob Woodward for profiting off of his voice in his new book. Does he have a case? Well, almost assuredly not. But he happens to come close to a real argument, and you know, that's like really impressive!
Then, Liz breaks down new news on Hunter Biden's laptop. It's still so confusing but Liz helps us make sense of it!

OA686: The Robot Lawyers Are Coming! ...Or Are They?

It's Liz ThursDYE! Lots has been made of the robots coming for the lawyer jobs... But is it all it's cracked up to be? Should a human use a lawyer to argue in front of the Supreme Court? Or is that... the single stupidest idea in history? Find out, with Liz Dye!

OA685: The Alec Baldwin Charges

It's the return of Mo's Poplaw Lawpod! Ace associate Morgan Stringer breaks down the tragic death of up-and-coming cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Charges were filed against Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.

OA684: Why We Haven't Seen the Georgia Grand Jury Report Yet

Some people are pissed about this, but should they be? What's happening and will Trump be charged in Georgia over his "perfect phone call?" Find out!

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OA683: Peter Navarro Pursues Executive Privilege Through the Sands of Time

Lots of news today! Secret documents found in Mike Pence's house and also in your house and your spouse is actually secret documents. Then Andrew brings us some really interesting speculation on why Ken Cuccinelli was called in to before Jack Smith's grand jury that no one else has talked about. And finally, asshole Peter Navarro has pulled out all the stops in pursuit of his executive privilege claim, including now... time travel?

2023-01-27 06:48:33 +0000 UTC View Post

OA 683-85 Show Notes

LIVE Q&A, Sat. Feb 4th at 5 pm Pacific / 8 pm Eastern

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OA682: Trump Forced to Pay SO Many Other People's Legal Fees...

It's Liz WednesDye! Liz brings us the delightful schadenfreude of Trump's many vexatious lawsuits blowing up in his face, resulting in paying a lot in legal fees for other people's lawyers. But is it enough?

LAM66: The Ginni Thomas Deposition

Holy wow, people did not talk about this enough. So, we're doing it. It's bad. She's nuts.

#T3BE 312 - Early Answer for Patrons

Thomas nailed it again, picking (B).  He's now 167-for-312 (53.5%) and absolutely crushing both the test and the hapless ChatGPT, which drops to 0-for-3.

OA681: The New Republican House Rules Are... Yikes.

Action packed show today! The House Jan 6 Committee still has effects from beyond the grave. Fireball whiskey is making knockoffs of itself? And yeah, those new Republican House Rules are garbage and should feel like garbage.

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OA680: The Pathetic SCOTUS Leak Investigation Fizzles

THEY DIDN'T EVEN ASK ALITO about the allegations of him leaking a prior decision. These weren't like, tabloid Occupy Democrats allegations either. These were in the New York gdamn Times. Didn't even look into it.  
Then, Reynal not sanctioned in CT but like, he might as well have been. And Dersh is STILL lying his ass off. This isn't a repeat. It's a new more pathetic set of lies every episode almost.

2023-01-23 07:09:07 +0000 UTC View Post

#T3BE 312 - Full Question Text for Patrons

First, let's bring Thomas's score up to date: he got #311 correct, picking (D), and is now 166-for-311 (53.4%).  He's smoking the chatbot, which is a sad 0-for-2.

OA679: Norm Can't Stop Effing Up At Lawyering

Plus, commingling secret documents with personal things: bad when Trump does it, but not when Biden does it? Is the left being hypocritical on that? And, EVEN MORE lawyer sanctioning as Reynal gets slapped down in Texas.

Here are the entire show notes and links.