Today's episode, sadly, reminds you of an entirely new way that you should be terrified. In a "please, tell me that Donald Trump's lawyers aren't listening to this" episode, Andrew breaks down a 1990s court decision surrounding a 1920s law to talk about the ultimate endgame for Trump and the census. Is it horrible? Yes. Are you better off being prepared? Absolutely.
We begin, however, with a quick trip up a rare Tuesday Yodel Mountain by examining ...
2019-08-20 04:18:29 +0000 UTC
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Thomas missed the bar exam question during the live show, which -- by a grossly unfair vote among Patrons -- now officially counts in the overall tally.
Thomas's Second-Chance law firm got this one right by narrowing the choices down to (A) and (C), but sadly, the correct answer is (C) meaning Thomas is now 76-for-140 (54.3%).
2019-08-18 23:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Parts 4 and 9 are too large for our website to handle... so we've posted them here and given even non-Patrons access!
2019-08-16 04:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Today's episode combines some very, very good news regarding young trans advocate Gavin Grimm... to some rather less good news regarding a proposed rule at the Department of Labor... to some truly bizarre news and a plea for sanity given the ever-changing circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.
We begin with what looks like the close of a saga that began more than five years ago, when a Virginia public school board -- at the instigation of bigots in the larger community -- forced Gav...
2019-08-16 03:46:33 +0000 UTC
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Please enjoy the audio from our live show at the People's Improv Theater in New York City, New York!
In addition to #T3BE, we have a deep dive on gun control and the recent Remington cert petition. Then, we have a lot of fun and we have nearly an hour of Q&A! Enjoy.. and come out and see us next time!
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Thomas thought this question was really difficult but analyzed it properly: the builder performed substantive work and the law is going to require that the landowner compensate him in some way, but at the end of the day, the question will turn on exactly how that will happen -- is it required to be in a separate suit or can it be raised in the same suit as an affirmative defense?
Ultimately, the right answer is (D) - the same suit for the lengthy reasons you'll hear on the next ep...
2019-08-11 23:00:00 +0000 UTC
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2019-08-09 03:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Today's pre-LIVE SHOW episode breaks down exactly what happened with the recent news story regarding Chelsea Manning being held in contempt of court. What's going on? Listen and find out! Oh, and we also revisit Katy Perry, discuss how Thomas Was Right! regarding John Cage, and take a brief visit to Yodel Mountain. You won't want to miss it!
We begin with a couple of updates to the2019-08-09 02:44:40 +0000 UTC
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Today's episode checks in on the record-setting $5 billion settlement that Facebook reached with the Federal Trade Commission for, among other things, violating a prior consent order by enabling developers like Cambridge Analytica to access your data without your permission. Is this a good deal for American consumers? It's complicated. Oh, and you also get more music law with Katy Perry, and so much more!
We begin with an update on the Senate's last-ditch push to nomin...
2019-08-06 02:16:41 +0000 UTC
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Thomas analyzed this question exactly correctly -- as usual -- and also managed to get the question correct (D), breaking his losing streak! Thomas is now 76-for-137 (55.5%).
2019-08-04 23:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Today's episode is all about democracy -- from the Russian efforts to de-legitimize a Clinton victory in 2016 with the #DemocracyRIP hashtag and media storm to those very same tactics being employed right now in 2019. Is a new California law requiring a presidential candidate to disclose his or her tax returns the answer? Listen and find out!
We begin with the release of the (Republican) Senate Intelligence Committee Report, Vol. I, which details the extent of the Russian go...
2019-08-02 03:20:02 +0000 UTC
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2019-08-02 02:59:59 +0000 UTC
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Today's episode focuses on a number of actual good developments in the news! From the second half of the Mueller testimony before the House Intelligence Committee, to a court's issuance of an injunction blocking Trump's illegal efforts to change the rules on asylum, it's a (rare) week of good news! Oh -- and there's a brand new intro for your enjoyment as well!
We begin with an update on Mueller's second round of testimony before the House Intelligence Committee, and answer ...
2019-07-30 01:37:46 +0000 UTC
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Thomas correctly eliminated (B) before getting caught between (C) and (D). Neither would have been correct -- does Andrew bear fault for pointing out that those were good distractive answers? In any event, Thomas incorrectly selected (D). He's now 75-for-136 (55.1%).
2019-07-28 22:00:02 +0000 UTC
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2019-07-25 02:59:59 +0000 UTC
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It's Mueller Time! Today's episode drops early to give you our instant reaction to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. (This only covers the testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, not the subsequent testimony before the House Intelligence Committee.)
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Today's episode takes a deep dive into an 1832 decision, Worcester v. Georgia, to try and answer the question of what happens when the executive and judicial branches come into conflict. Yes, there's a lesson to be drawn to today's Supreme Court-vs.-Donald Trump showdown over the citizenship question on the census.
We begin, however, with a pair of updates to previous ...
2019-07-23 05:29:29 +0000 UTC
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2019-07-23 04:15:59 +0000 UTC
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Thomas -- despite (erroneously) thinking that this had something to do with the underlying dispute over the oral contract (it doesn't) -- ultimately analyzed this question correctly, by asking which standard was the most permissible. He correctly eliminated (A) and (C), too.
Sadly, Thomas chose (D) -- not the most permissible standard -- and is now 75-for-135 (55.6%).
2019-07-21 23:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Andrew talks abortion with a bunch of Canadians, who (reasonably) would like to know why our laws are so screwed up. If you like deep dives, you'll like this episode & also check out the rest of their stuff!
2019-07-20 15:37:44 +0000 UTC
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Today's episode tackles the recently-released trove of unredacted documents in the Southern District of New York in Michael Cohen's case and explains why Hope Hicks might have been ensnared by America's greatest legal mind, Stormy Daniels. Oh, and have you heard that the Congress ordered the DOJ to investigate... whether the military weaponized ticks and if so, whether those ticks were released against Americans? It's a weird story that can't possibly be true... can it?
We b...
2019-07-19 03:17:04 +0000 UTC
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Hey! You're receiving this link because you're a patron of our show and we wanted you to get first crack at our LIVE SHOW event in New York City on Saturday, August 10, 2019 (with a special Platinum event the day before on Friday, Aug. 9). We will be at The People's Improv Theater ("The PIT"), 123 East 24th Street, New York, NY 10010.
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2019-07-17 15:33:03 +0000 UTC
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What do you get when you combine Cher, Marty Crane, Dennis Quaid and Liam Neeson with massive helpings of good law, and a heavy dose of REALLY BAD LAW? You get Suspect from 1987, perhaps our favorite LAM movie ever! This one was so fun we went over 2 hours. Hope you enjoy the bonus bonus content!!!
2019-07-17 05:11:13 +0000 UTC
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We're almost at lucky episode #300, so you know what that means... it's time to submit your 15-second clips for inclusion in our introduction!
Please do the following:
* Limit the clip to 15 seconds or less
* Find a good audio source!
* Link TO THE CLIP, not just "hey, somewhere around the 84-minute mark here is a pretty funny bit"
* Vote up with the "heart" the clips you like best!
Submit away!
2019-07-16 23:03:32 +0000 UTC
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Today's episode features a grab-bag of stories that have been making the rounds, including the recent ruling out of the Second Circuit regarding Donald Trump's use of Twitter, a setback for our buddy Brian Frosh's efforts to enforce the Emoluments Clauses of the Constitution, and an update on the real-word consequences of the Janus v. AFSCME decision we decry so much around here.
We begin with the Second Circuit's ruling in 2019-07-16 04:34:07 +0000 UTC
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Is hissing "You'll be sorry if you mess with me" by someone pretending to be the son of the mayor -- followed by the clerk being intimidated -- the threat of force?
2019-07-16 04:02:00 +0000 UTC
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In a continuing trend, Thomas analyzed this question exactly correctly, narrowed it down to the two best choices.. and then, sadly, talked himself out of the right answer at the last minute. Sadly, Thomas is now 75-for-134 (56.0%).
2019-07-14 22:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Today's episode gives you the legal background you need to understand all of the different legal fronts in the various pending proceedings involving Jeffrey Epstein and the allegations of underage sex trafficking, including the recent criminal indictment in the Southern District of New York, currently pending civil defamation lawsuits against Epstein associates (including Alan Dershowitz), and the effort to reverse the non-prosecution agreement in Florida.
We begin, however, with ...
2019-07-12 03:11:45 +0000 UTC
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