Opening Arguments
By Thomas Smith and Andrew Torrez
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Description
Every episode, legal expert Andrew and comic relief Thomas will tackle a popular legal topic and give you all the tools you need to understand the issue and win every argument you have on Facebook, with your Uncle Frank, or wherever someone is wrong on the Internet. It's law. It's politics. It's fun. We don't tell you what to think, we just set up the Opening Arguments.
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CleanOA171: Andrew Seidel Joins the Five-Timers Club | Today’s episode welcomes back one of our favorite guests — and the show’s only five-time guest, Andrew Seidel, attorney with the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Together, Andrew, Andrew, and Thomas tackle a bunch of church and state... | 5/7/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA170: All Yodel, All the Time | Well, it's another Rapid Response Friday, and we're here with everything you need to know about Yodel Mountain, including: Breaking news regarding the wiretap of Michael Cohen's office several weeks before the search warrant issued and that the... | 5/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA169: Wells Fargo Goes To Jail? | Today's episode discusses the recent fines levied against Wells Fargo in connection with two specific acts of egregious fraud against consumers. Is it enough? Is it proof that Trump (and Mick Mulvaney) intend rigorous defense of consumers... | 4/30/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA168: Michael Cohen Takes Five | In the main segment, we discuss the intersection between the Paul Manafort criminal trial and the public's right to know about the Mueller investigation. Oh, and ... isn't there a bill pending to protect Mueller? We break down that, too.... | 4/26/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA167: Neil Gorsuch, Secret Liberal? | Today's episode tackles the recent (and shocking) Supreme Court decision in which Neil Gorsuch voted with the Court's liberal justices to produce a very unusual 5-4 alignment. Is this a sign that Gorsuch isn't the right-wing hack we all thought... | 4/23/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA166: The Taint Team (& Also, Alex Jones) | In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew take a look at the attorney-client privilege issues relating to the FBI's search of the offices of Michael Cohen, alleged lawyer to Donald Trump and... Sean Hannity?!? First, we begin with a finishing... | 4/18/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitOA165: You Heard It Here First! (Abortion Rights, Gun Control, and Offensive Trademarks) | Note: The "C" segment of this episode (and the show notes) contain hilarious explicit language in order to discuss a recent development in trademark law. You've been warned! In the preshow, we tamp down on some unwarranted liberal freakout... | 4/17/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA164: As American As Baseball, Hush Money, and... Segregated Schools? | In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew take a look at the FBI's search of the offices of Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's personal lawyer and alleged "fixer." First, we begin with a discussion of a curious legal move by the Miami Marlins,... | 4/12/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA163: Whatcha Gonna Do, Brother? OA vs. Sinclair Broadcasting, the CLOUD Act & the WWE | Today's episode runs wild with an in-depth look a the CLOUD Act slipped in to the latest omnibus spending bill. First, however, we break down the recent viral video from Deadspin showing dozens of Sinclair-owned TV stations reading pro-Trump... | 4/9/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA162: Tariffs and Trade | In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew take a look at the Trump administration's recently-announced tariffs on China, China's response, and the future of free trade. In the pre-show segment, it's time for a lengthy Andrew Was Wrong... | 4/5/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA161: Gun Control & the Constitution | Today's episode takes an in-depth look at gun control. First, we answer two listener questions about originalism and the Second Amendment, including a provocative one about whether DC v. Heller deserves stare decisis respect under... | 4/2/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA160: Schrodinger's Andrew | In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew take a look at the things Andrew Was Right about over the past few weeks (yay!) as well as the things Andrew Was Wrong about (boo!). It's Schrödinger's Andrew Day! In the pre-show segment, the... | 3/29/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA159: What Was So Bad About Watergate? Part 1: The Saturday Night Massacre | Today's episode takes our time machine back to 1972, as Richard Nixon's Committee to Re-Elect the President ("CREEP") planned the break-in to the Watergate Hotel Complex that set in motion the criminal conduct that led to the only time in our nation's.. | 3/26/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA158: Cambridge Analytica | In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew discuss the scandal regarding Cambridge Analytica. Is there a legal angle? Have crimes been committed? Listen and find out! In the pre-show segment, Andrew helps out our reporters by... | 3/22/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA157: Are Originalist Judges Qualified? (w/guest David Michael) | Way back in Episode 49, Andrew argued that lawyers who claim to follow in the footsteps of Antonin Scalia-style originalism should be disqualified from serving on the U.S. Supreme Court, and that Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee need to be.. | 3/19/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA156: Conor Lamb & Pennsylvania Recounts | In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew discuss Congressman-elect Conor Lamb's victory in Tuesday's PA-18 special election and whether the Republicans will be able to recount the results. After that, Andrew walks through the history of prior.. | 3/15/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA155: Corporations Are People, My Friend... (and More Stormy) | Today's episode tackles a popular article in The Atlantic which implies that, but for the machinations of one dude in the 1880s, corporations might not be "people," today. Is it true? Listen and find out! First, though, we continue to... | 3/12/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA154: Stormy Daniels is a Legal Genius | This emergency episode examines the Complaint filed by Stormy Daniels seeking a legal determination that the Settlement Agreement entered into between her, Donald Trump's lawyer, and (allegedly) Donald Trump is not legally binding. We... | 3/7/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA153: March Madness on Yodel Mountain | Today's episode takes an in-depth look at the recent FBI investigation into NCAA basketball. First, though, the guys take another trip to Yodel Mountain, stopping at base camp to discuss Michael Rogers, Hope Hicks, Jared Kushner, Rick Gates, and... | 3/5/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA152: Discrimination is for Dick's? | In this rapid-response episode, Thomas and Andrew discuss the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals' en banc decision in Zarda v. Altitude Express, ruling that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964's ban on discrimination on the basis of sex... | 3/1/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA151: Equal Access, the Americans With Disabilities Act, and HR 620 | Today's episode takes a look at HR 620. What does it mean, and why does Congress want to make changes to one of the most successful, bipartisan, and beloved pieces of legislation in the past 30 years? First, though, the guys update break... | 2/26/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA150: Janus, The Angry Roman God Of Doorways (And Labor Law?) | In this fast-breaking episode, Thomas and Andrew preview a significant labor case scheduled for oral argument before the Supreme Court this coming Monday, Janus v. AFSCME. You'll know all about it before the news breaks! In the initial... | 2/22/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA149: Russian Indictments & Utah Silence (feat. Bryce Blankenagel) | Today's emergency episode breaks down the indictments issued in the Mueller probe on Friday, focusing on the shadowy, Putin-funded Internet Research Agency. What does this mean in terms of Yodel Mountain? Listen and find out! After that,... | 2/19/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA148: The Parkland Massacre | In this emotional episode, Thomas and Andrew begin by discussing the recent school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS in Parkland, Florida. After that, the guys break down the recent settlement between Waymo (the Google-backed automotive company).. | 2/15/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA147: The Satanic Temple (featuring Lucien Greaves) | Today's episode features a full-length interview with the co-founder of The Satanic Temple, Lucien Greaves. This episode is part of a two-part crossover with Episode 119 of Serious Inquiries Only. In this episode, we talk about TST's... | 2/12/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA146: Clearing the White Board! | In this "lightning round" episode, Andrew tackles more than the typical three stories we cover on the show. How much more?? Listen and find out! Potential topics include: the budget showdown and sequestration, the recent Supreme... | 2/8/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA145: Britt Hermes and German Defamation Law | Today's episode features a full-length interview with former naturopath turned whistleblower Britt Marie Hermes. We talk about her amazing career and the recent defamation lawsuit filed against her under German law. After that, we answer a... | 2/5/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA144: Our Football-Free Superb Owl Edition | If you want football-themed Opening Arguments, check out Episode 57 and Episode 58, which tell the tale of how one Donald J. Trump destroyed the USFL. Everyone else can enjoy today's sports-free episode, which begins with a discussion of... | 2/1/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA143: Same-Sex Couples and Citizenship | Today's episode features a deep dive into two recently-filed lawsuits on behalf of same-sex couples where the government literally wants to break up their families. And don't forget to tune in for our LIVE Q&A this Wednesday, 1/31, at 7 pm... | 1/29/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA142: The Opioid Crisis -- A (Mostly) Non-Partisan Friday | Today's episode features a deep dive into our nation's opioid crisis. First, the guys take a look at a recent bad court thingy filed by Paul Manafort's lawyers in connection with his criminal prosecution. What does it mean? Listen and find... | 1/25/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA141: Stormy Daniels Answers Your Tax Questions | Today's episode features a full-length interview with Tony DiFatta, accountant to the podcasting stars. He answers your questions about the 2017 omnibus tax bill that were posted in this Patreon thread. First, though, we take a look at whether... | 1/22/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA140: DACA and More! | Today's episode features a deep dive in the latest legal news surrounding the DACA program. First, the guys tackle a listener question regarding the difference between the James Damore case against Google and Colin Kaepernick's grievance against the... | 1/18/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA139: Cara Santa Maria & Why Two Dudes Named Iqbal and Twombly Are Hanging Out On Yodel Mountain | Today's episode features a full-length interview with the one and only Cara Santa Maria! First, though, we pore through the Fusion GPS testimony that was leaked by Sen. Dianne Feinstein and we look at a companion defamation lawsuit filed by one... | 1/15/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA138: Pot, Gerrymandering, and Net Neutrality | Today's episode tackles a number of breaking legal issues. First, the guys break down the recent memorandum by Attorney General Jeff Sessions on marijuana. What does this mean for the average recreational user in a state where pot is legal, like... | 1/11/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA137: How to (Almost) Defame Someone and Get Away With It -- The SciBabe Story (w/guest Yvette d'Entremont) | Today's episode is all about the First Amendment and features a full-length interview with the one and only SciBabe, Yvette Guinevere d'Entremont! First, though, we answer a listener question from Secular Saint about the free press clause that... | 1/8/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA136: Chevron Deference Has Consequences -- Particularly For Paul Manafort! | Today's episode tackles the recent lawsuit filed by Paul Manafort against the Department of Justice, Asst. AG Rod Rosenstein, and Robert Mueller. First, we share some insights from our listeners about our recent deep dive into cryptocurrency, and... | 1/4/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA135: The OA Inaugural Democratic Presidential Candidates Fantasy Draft | Happy New Year! In today's special episode, Andrew, Thomas, and Chris Kristofco of the Titletown Sound podcast draft Democratic Presidential candidates for 2020. After the draft, we end with the answer to Thomas Takes The Bar Exam question #56... | 1/1/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA134: Do Intergalactic Extraterrestrial Anchor Babies Use Cryptocurrency? | Today's episode is a deep dive into cryptocurrency. First, we're delighted to share some breaking news with you that follows up on our Episode 132 about a student and his crazy-person lawyer trying to introduce creationism at Thomas's old high... | 12/28/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA133: So You Want To Go To Law School? | Happy holidays, everyone! Today's special episode tackles a number of issues about being in law school and being a lawyer. First, however, we begin with an update on the Trump administration's efforts to restrict the reproductive rights of young... | 12/25/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLAM2: Miracle on 34th Street with Eli Bosnick! | As a gift to our amazing listeners, here's the great Eli Bosnick breaking down Miracle on 34th Street with the guys! If you enjoy this Law'd Awful Movies, make sure to check out Patreon.com/law for more! | 12/24/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA132: The Thomas Show! Can He Serve on the Federal Bench? Why is His High School Crazy? & More! | Today's episode is all about the budding legal expert co-host of this show, one Thomas Smith, Esq. soon-to-be of Thomas's Second Chance Law Firm. First, taking a cue from the hilarious failed nomination of Matthew Petersen to the federal bench, Andrew.. | 12/21/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA131: Andrew^2 (w/guest Andrew Seidel) | Today's episode welcomes back one of our favorite guests -- and the show's only three-time guest, Andrew Seidel, attorney with the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Together, Andrew, Andrew, and Thomas tackle a bunch of church and state... | 12/18/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA130: California on Fire | Today's episode talks about the disastrous wildfires that have ravaged Thomas's home state of California, and who winds up footing the bills for these disasters. It's exactly as much insurance law as you wanted to learn! First, we begin with... | 12/14/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA129: "Don't Talk To The Police" | Should you take legal advice from a viral video on YouTube? Today's episode is all about judges, lawyers, attorney-client privilege, and the police. We begin with the news that Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan has recused herself in the case... | 12/11/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA128: Antitrust, Part Two | Today's episode concludes the discussion begun in Episode 125 about antitrust law in light of the proposed AT&T/Time Warner merger. First, though, we begin with some news items, including an update on Patreon practices and the status of Leandra... | 12/7/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA127: Special Edition - What Michael Flynn's Plea Deal Means (w/guest Randall Eliason) | For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter lawpod30! Today's special episode tackles the breaking news that Gen. Michael Flynn has pled guilty in connection with the Mueller investigation. To... | 12/4/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA126: Mick Mulvaney & The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau | Today's episode breaks down the recent kerfuffle over the simultaneous claims of Leandra English and Mick Mulvaney to be Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). First, we begin with an "Andrew Was Wrong (?)" segment that... | 11/30/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA125: Net Neutrality and Antitrust, Part One | Today's episode takes two deep dives into complicated legal issues in the news. First, we tackle the FCC's recent "Order Restoring Internet Freedom," which is being characterized as ending Net Neutrality. Is that true? The answer...... | 11/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA124: Happy Thanksgiving! | Today's episode is the Happiest Episode Ever (TM)! First, the guys discuss "the real meaning of Thanksgiving," cribbing from a blog post Andrew wrote for his old firm back in 2013. In the main segment, Andrew and Thomas break down a pending case... | 11/23/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA123: Cards Against Humanity (And Thomas), "Magic Words" & so much more! | In this fun, pre-Thanksgiving episode, we delve into a number of interesting topics. We begin with the popular (if much maligned by Thomas) card game "Cards Against Humanity" and their pitch to "save America." Are you surprised that it... | 11/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA122: Moore is Less | Today's episode is, unfortunately, all about Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore. First, the guys discuss the unintentionally hilarious litigation hold letter filed by Moore's attorney. After that, Andrew and Thomas break down Alabama's election... | 11/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA121: A Theory of Justice and the Social Contract (w/guest Aaron Rabi of Embrace the Void) | Today's episode takes a deep dive into social contract theory, and in particular, one of the most influential works of modern philosophy, John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, with guest philosopher Aaron Rabi, host of the terrific podcast Embrace... | 11/13/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA120: OA Shills For Monsanto! (w/guest Natalie Newell of "Science Moms") | Today's episode features Natalie Newell of the documentary "Science Moms" discussing GMO labeling and science awareness. First, we begin with an "Andrew Was Wrong" segment that updates some previous stories, including good news from the Jane Doe v.... | 11/9/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA119: Trump's Trans Ban (& More) | Today's episode takes a look at the recent decision in Doe v. Trump in which a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the majority of President Trump's ban on trans servicemembers in the armed forces. First, though, we begin with a... | 11/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA118: Indictment Monday & the View From Yodel Mountain | Today's rapid-response episode tackles -- of course -- the indictment of former Donald Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and his protege, Rick Gates, as well as the guilty plea entered by Trump campaign official George Papadopoulos. What does... | 11/2/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA117: Restricting Abortion Rights (& a Deep Dive into Res Judicata) | Today's episode takes a look at a tragic case currently unfolding of a pregnant young woman being detained for being in this country illegally and the Trump administration's efforts to deny her the right to an abortion. We begin with a quick... | 10/30/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA116: Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump & The Russians - Election Law (w/guest Beth Kingsley) | Today's rapid-response episode tackles the recent news that Hillary Clinton's campaign and/or the DNC paid for the "Russian dossier" on Donald Trump. What does that mean in terms of U.S. election law? Listen and find out! We begin with a... | 10/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA115: Colin Kaepernick's Grievance Against the NFL (Featuring Chris Kluwe) | Today's episode features former NFL punter, social justice advocate, and game designer Chris Kluwe, who sued his former NFL team for wrongful termination after he alleged that they cut him for standing up for marriage equality. Kluwe brings his unique.. | 10/24/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA114: Presidential Powers - Obamacare and the Travel Ban | Today's rapid-response episode begins with an update on the Allergan patent licensing scheme discussed in Episode 107. What does a federal judge think of this One Weird Trick to avoid certain legal proceedings? Listen and find out! Next,... | 10/19/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA 113: Our Cruel & Unusual Podcast Heads to International Waters | Today's episode is entirely Trump-free, and features a deep dive into the Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause of the 8th Amendment. We begin, however, with a great listener question from Captain Patrick Dobbins, who wants to know the ins and outs of... | 10/17/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA112: Who's Afraid of the FCC? | Today's rapid-response episode begins with a discussion of a recent petition to the Supreme Court for certiorari filed in Evans v. Georgia Regional Hospital, and in particular, an amicus curiae brief submitted by 76 employers. How does... | 10/12/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA111: Andrew Seidel Returns! | Today's episode marks the triumphant return of attorney Andrew Seidel of the Freedom From Religion Foundation to the show! We begin with an "Andrew Was Wrong" segment in which patron Kristen Hansen discusses how better to evaluate charities than the... | 10/9/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA110: Gun Control After Las Vegas & Two Trips To Yodel Mountain | Today's rapid-response episode begins with a discussion of the tragedy in Las Vegas and whether we can do anything about it. Before you dig in, you might want to take a refresher on our two-part masterclass on the Second Amendment in Episode 21... | 10/5/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA109: The GOP Tax Plan's Big Lie (& More!) | Today's show discusses: A) The Jones Act and Puerto Rico; B) The GOP's tax plan; and C) Oral arguments in the Zarda v. Altitude Express case we discussed back in Episode 91. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/law Follow us on... | 10/2/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA108: State-Sponsored Patriotism In the NFL & So Much More! | Today's episode hits on some timely news stories, including Trump's latest kerfuffle with the NFL. In the pre-show, we talk a little bit about the Graham-Cassidy Bill, which is hopefully defunct by the time you hear this. But can Trump save... | 9/28/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA107: Adnan Syed Obviously Did It (Also: You Can Learn About Patents!) | Today's super-sized show -- at long last! -- discusses season 1 of the Serial podcast. Even if you haven't heard Serial, we think you'll enjoy this application of the principles of reasonable doubt. We begin with a discussion of... | 9/25/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA 106: Elections Have Consequences! Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders & the DNC Lawsuit | In this episode, we discuss a number of political stories making the rounds. First, "Yodel Mountain" returns with a look at the recent CNN story showing that the FBI obtained a FISA court warrant for Paul Manafort. Does this mean Trump's... | 9/21/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA105: More Gay Wedding Cakes | Today's show discusses everyone's favorite non-issue: whether bigots who bake cakes for a living can discriminate against gays. We begin with a lightning round of questions taken from the Opening Arguments Facebook Community, which you should... | 9/18/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA104: Equifax, Class Actions, Sham Marriages & Redistricting! | Our jam-packed "breaking news" episode covers some of the biggest stories trending at the moment, including the Equifax breach. First, Closed Arguments returns by tackling a proposal from friend of the show Eli Bosnick, who asks -- in light of Trump's.. | 9/14/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA103: We Defend Trump, Part 2! | Today's show discusses the Trump budget, scientist Kevin Folta's defamation lawsuit, and the recent debt ceiling deal struck between Trump and Democrats. In the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the guys encourage you to donate to either (or... | 9/11/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA102: The Utah Nurse, DACA, & Disaster Relief | This week's "breaking news" episode covers three of the biggest stories trending at the moment: the Utah nurse who was arrested for standing up for her patient's rights; Trump's repeal of DACA; and churches suing for relief funds. In the wake of... | 9/7/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA101: DreamHost and Free Speech | Today's show discusses the free speech issues surrounding the Trump administration issuing a search warrant to DreamHost in connection with its hosting of a website critical of the Trump administration. We begin, however, with the triumphant return of.. | 9/4/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA100: Trump's Trans Ban & Arpaio Pardon | This week's "breaking news" episode covers two of the biggest Trump stories right now: the ban on trans soldiers in the military, and the President's pardon of Sheriff Joe Arpaio. First, though, we begin with the seldom-necessary "Andrew Was... | 8/31/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA99: Q&A Extravaganza! | Today's show is an hour-plus-long question & answer session answers some (but not all!) of the 110 questions our Patrons submitted on this thread. As always, Andrew has no advance knowledge of these questions and answers everything off the... | 8/28/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA98: More Sovereign Citizen Madness! | If you or anyone you know has ever cared what color the fringe on the U.S. flag is, you will not want to miss this episode. Yes, by popular request, we once again tackle the wild and wacky world of sovereign citizen loons! First, though, the... | 8/24/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA97: What Can Your Employer Fire You For? | Today's show deals with a number of issues that all surround what your employer can (and cannot) fire you for. First, we begin by revisiting the "Google manifesto" topic from Opening Arguments Episode #94 as Thomas and Andrew respond to some hate... | 8/21/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA96: Understanding Charlottesville | Today's special episode devotes all three segments to the tragedy in Charlottesville, VA. First, the guys answer a question regarding the police declaration that the Unite the Right rally as an "unlawful gathering" right before the scheduled start... | 8/17/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA95: The Great SIO Crossover & We Defend Milo! | Today's show is a companion to Episode 67 of Serious Inquiries Only regarding the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. We begin, however, with a question about progressivity and fines from listener Noah Lugeons. In the main segment,.. | 8/14/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA94: Geoff Blackwell, Trump's Anti-Trans Tweets & the Google Manifesto | In today's episode, we interview Geoffrey Blackwell from the American Atheists Legal Center. First, the guys break down the recent lawsuit filed by two LGBTQ advocacy organizations challenging President Trump's tweets regarding transgender service in... | 8/10/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA93: Affirmative Action (& The Best Legal Brief Ever Written) | Today's show is a deep dive into the current Constitutional status of affirmative action in higher education. We begin, however, with a question about Donald Trump from conservative listener Sage Scott. Is it really a big deal to just listen to... | 8/7/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA92: The Unfortunate Application of Statutes of Limitation and Davino Watson | In today's episode, Andrew reluctantly -- but definitively -- opines that the Second Circuit got the law right in dismissing out the claims of Davino Watson, who argued that he was falsely imprisoned by the U.S. government for 3 1/2 years. In the... | 8/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA91: More Sex (& Also Asset Forfeiture) | For today's show, we revisit the topic first discussed in Opening Arguments Episode #60, namely, whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964's prohibition of discrimination on the basis of "sex" implicitly extends to prohibiting discrimination... | 7/31/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA90: Pardon Me? Yes, Donald Trump Can Pardon Himself | In today's episode, Andrew definitively opines that the Presidential pardon power includes the right to self-pardon. We begin, however, with "Andrew Was Wrong." This time, he was wrong about Thor Heyerdahl, but right about the fate of Ken Ham's... | 7/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA89: The "W" is Silent - Powlitics & Mwedia with Northpod Law UK | Today's show features an in-depth interview with Kirstin Beswick and Ben Knight of NorthPod Law UK, often referred to (by us) as the "Opening Arguments of England." Join all four of us as we discuss media, politics, Brexit, and maybe -- just... | 7/24/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA88: Noah's Ark & How Private Is The Stuff You Do On Your Computer? | In today's episode, we discuss a recent court case involving an individual's expectation of privacy while browsing the Internet. We begin, however, with the question so many of our listeners wanted to know: Is it legal for Ken Ham to sell his... | 7/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA87: Revenge Porn & Parol Evidence | For today's show, we take a deep dive into the law of contracts, featuring the "parol evidence" rule. First, however, we answer a question from special listener Lydia S. who wants to know all about Blac Chyna, Rob Kardashian, and "revenge porn."... | 7/17/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA86: If Donald Trump, Jr. Commits Treason, Is It A Mini-Yodel? | In today's episode, we discuss the recent controversy over Donald Trump, Jr.'s contact with Russian officials during the 2016 election. We begin, however, with a follow-up from Dave (and others) who asked us about doxxing. In our main segment, the... | 7/13/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA85: More with Andrew Seidel on Trinity Lutheran & the First Amendment | For today's show, we dive deeper into the Supreme Court's recent decision in Trinity Lutheran v. Comer with guest lawyer Andrew Seidel from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. First, however, we answer a question from Patron Christopher Arguin... | 7/10/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA84: #CNNBlackmail, John Oliver's lawsuit, and more on Maajid Nawaz | In today's episode, we discuss the recent controversy over CNN's handling of a Redditor who posted a Trump meme online. Is this really "blackmail" by CNN? We begin, however, with a follow-up from Patron Joerg regarding UK laws on personal... | 7/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA83: Law of the Fourth of July! (and Maajid Nawaz) | In this special holiday episode, Andrew and Thomas talk about fireworks law across the U.S. Where can you go for a cherry-bombin' good time? Listen and find out! First, however, we take a look at Maajid Nawaz's threatened lawsuit against... | 7/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA82: Trinity Lutheran, Trump's Executive Order & More (w/guest Andrew Seidel) | For today's show, we break down the Supreme Court's recent decision in Trinity Lutheran v. Comer with guest lawyer Andrew Seidel from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. We begin, however, with a parenting question from Garrett Thomas Fox in our... | 6/29/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA81: 😒😜🐿️😎 Emoji Law with Denise Howell (also: Voting Rights, Draft Kings, and FanDuel) | In this episode, Thomas and Andrew interview Denise Howell from the This Week in Law podcast. First, however, we take a look at the Supreme Court's recent decision denying certiorari in an appeal of a Fourth Circuit case striking down... | 6/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA80: Flashback Friday (featuring Health Care, The Slants, and Gerrymandering!) | It's our first Flashback Friday! On today's episode, we revisit topics from previous episodes that are once again back in the news. We begin with the breaking-est of breaking news, the new Senate version of the AHCA that literally just got... | 6/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA79: The Thomas Was Right Show! (Featuring Climate Change and the Paris Accords) | In this episode, Thomas and Andrew break down the Trump Administration's decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement regarding climate change. First, however, we celebrate Thomas being prescient in taking an in-depth look at the Ninth Circuit's... | 6/19/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA78: Jeff Sessions, "Preemptive Executive Privilege," & More on Emoluments | If it's Friday, it's a current events episode, and if it's current events, we're probably talking about Donald Trump. We begin, however, with Breakin' Down the Law, in which Andrew answers the question raised by every single person in the universe... | 6/15/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA77: Oh No Ross and Carrie (and Matthew!) | In this episode, Thomas and Andrew talk to the co-host of one of their favorite podcasts, Oh No Ross and Carrie, along with the show's lawyer, Matthew Strugar -- proving once and for all that other podcasts need lawyers, too. First, however, Andrew... | 6/12/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA76: "I Hope" James Comey's Senate Testimony Shows Obstruction of Justice | If it's Friday, it's a current events episode, and if it's current events, we're probably talking about Donald Trump. We begin, however, with the second installment of a hopefully infrequent segment about stuff Andrew gets wrong. In this case,... | 6/8/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA75: Opening Arguments Über Alles (Understanding Non-Compete Clauses) | In this freewheeling episode, Andrew walks through a recent decision in California regarding a key employee who worked on self-driving cars and was recruited by a competitor. First, however, the guys talk about Episode #73's discussion with Travis... | 6/5/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA74: Sippin' #Covfefe With Trump's Severed Head | If it's Friday, it's a current events episode, and if it's current events, we're probably talking about Donald Trump. We begin, however, with a hopefully infrequent segment about stuff Andrew gets wrong. In this case, patron Sean Keehan corrects... | 6/1/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA73: Berkeley, Ann Coulter, and Free Speech (w/guest Travis Wester) | In this episode, the guys engage in a discussion with actor Travis Wester, who criticized the show's coverage of the Berkeley College Republicans' lawsuit back in the "C" segment of Episode #65. Travis comes on the show to criticize Berkeley's policy.. | 5/29/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA72: Body Slamming Journalists PLUS Political vs. Racial Gerrymandering | In this episode, we revisit what Andrew has called the worst problem in American politics: gerrymandering -- but this time with a twist. We begin, however, with a listener question from Anna Bosnick, who is also our special guest for Law'd Awful... | 5/25/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA71: Free Speech Left and Right (featuring the Grand Canyon) | In this episode, the guys address whether the political left or the political right is the biggest threat to freedom of speech in the United States. Their answer probably won't surprise you, but it will give you some ammunition during your next... | 5/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA70: Donald Trump & Obstruction of Justice - Are We at the Peak of Yodel Mountain? | This episode begins the switch to a new, more responsive format in which we are better able to cover breaking news within a day of its release. And, of course, what better way to kick off that format by addressing the most pressing topic of the... | 5/18/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA69: The Tuesday Massacre - Trump Sacks FBI Director James Comey | In this episode, the guys analyze the justification given by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein for President Trump to fire former FBI Director James Comey. First, though, fan-favorite Yodelin' Trump returns with a related question from our... | 5/15/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA68: Did Aaron Hernandez Cash In By Committing Suicide? (w/guest Chris Kristofco) | In this episode, the guys tackle a recent Internet meme regarding convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez's suicide with help from NFL expert and friend of the show Chris Kristofco of the Titletown Sound podcast. First, though, Andrew tackles a question... | 5/11/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA67: Trump's Executive Order on Religious Freedom | In this episode, the guys analyze the recent Presidential Executive Order Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty. First, though, we discuss why the show rejected a potential sponsor. Next, we answer a great listener question from our (only?)... | 5/8/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA66: Sanctuary Cities | In this episode, the guys break down the recent decision by a federal court to enjoin the enforcement of President Trump's Executive Order 13768 regarding Sanctuary Cities. First, though, Andrew tackles a popular question from Brad Kalmanson (and... | 5/4/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA65: How "Net Neutrality" Became "Selling the Internet" - A Choose-Your-Own Adventure, Part 2 (Plus Ann Coulter!) | In this episode, Thomas continues his choose-your-own-adventure in which we discover how two well-meaning efforts to protect privacy on the Internet somehow left us with the "Selling The Internet" Bill, S.J.R. 34. We also tackle the wackiest of... | 5/1/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA64: How "Net Neutrality" Became "Selling the Internet" - A Choose-Your-Own Adventure, Part 1 | In this episode, Thomas begins a choose-your-own-adventure in which two well-meaning trains collide, producing the so-called "Selling The Internet" Bill, S.J.R. 34. How did this happen? First, though, Andrew revisits a very difficult TTTBE... | 4/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA63: Saving Money For College Is For Suckers! (with Phil Ferguson) | In this episode of Opening Arguments, Andrew and Thomas invite on Phil Ferguson, host of the cleverly-titled Phil Ferguson Show, to discuss why only suckers save money for college. First, Andrew discusses the scuttlebutt surrounding whether Ivy Tech... | 4/24/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA62: The Supreme Court's Hall of Shame | In this episode, Andrew goes through five of the worst, most embarrassing cases in Supreme Court history. First, though, the guys tackle a question from Scott, who's considering becoming a patron of the show (good!) but has some questions about a... | 4/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA61: Flyin' the Friendly Skies & Newt Gingrich Still Has a Contract on America | In this episode of Opening Arguments, the guys look at both United Airlines and an obscure law from 1996 that could threaten the "administrative state" held in such disdain by our newest Supreme Court Justice, Neil Gorsuch. First, of course, Andrew... | 4/17/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA60: Sex and Sexual Orientation | In this episode, we take a look at a landmark decision by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, Hively v. Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. First, though, we tackle a question from listener Justin Wilder who wants to know about serving a... | 4/13/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA59: Make America Great Again! OA Defends Trump | In this highly unlikely episode of Opening Arguments, the guys run through three segments in which they defend President Donald J. Trump. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction First, listener T.Sp. asks about the just-invoked "nuclear... | 4/10/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA58: What Football Can Teach Us About Jury Nullification, Antitrust, and Donald Trump - Part 2 | Today's episode is part two of a two-part series in which Thomas and Andrew walk through the short-lived history of the USFL, an alternative football league that ran into the bulldozer that is Donald J. Trump. Along the way, we learn... | 4/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA57: What Football Can Teach Us About Jury Nullification, Antitrust, and Donald Trump - Part 1 | Today's episode is part one of a two-part series in which Thomas and Andrew walk through the short-lived history of the USFL, an alternative football league that ran into the bulldozer that is Donald J. Trump. Along the way, we learn about jury... | 4/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA56: Jury Secrecy and Pena-Rodriguez v. Colorado | In today's episode, we look at a recent Supreme Court decision that could have wide-ranging effects on future trials. We begin, however, by "Breakin' Down the Law" regarding House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes. Did he just violate the law... | 3/30/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA55: More on Gorsuch - Was He Just Unanimously Reversed By the Supreme Court? | Today's episode continues our look at appellate jurisprudence, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, and the philosophy of originalism that Andrew continues to insist is so extreme ast o be disqualifying. First, our much-beloved segment "Are You A Cop?".. | 3/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA54: Gerrymandering | In today's episode, we look at the history and potential future of gerrymandered congressional districts. We begin, however, with a listener question that's come to us from multiple sources, including Patrons Greg Boettcher and Adrian Borschow, who... | 3/23/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA53: Did Jeff Sessions Perjure Himself & Other Trump-Related Stories | In today's episode, we take a look at a recent claim being made by Sen. Al Franken and others that Attorney General Jeff Sessions perjured himself during his confirmation hearings. First, we begin with an examination of some legal issues in the... | 3/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA52: Thomas Knows Words! Thomas Has The Best Words! | In today's episode, we look at some legal terms that our patrons asked us to define. In a twist, however, the guys switch chairs and Andrew asks the questions while Thomas tries to offer legal definitions. How did that work out? ... | 3/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA51: The Grimm Reality About Transgender Bathrooms | In today's episode, we take a look at the recent Supreme Court decision to rescind its grant of certiorari in the 4th Circuit opinion of Grimm v. Gloucester County School District. What happened, and what does this mean for transgender... | 3/13/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA50: Obama's Fiduciary Rule (With Guest Ben Offit) | In today's episode, we take a look at a rule first proposed by President Obama's Department of Labor in 2016 that would require financial advisers to abide by a "fiduciary" duty with their clients. What does that mean? Listen and find out!... | 3/9/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA49: Why Originalists Don't Belong on the Supreme Court | In today's episode, we take a long look at the judicial philosophy of "originalism" made popular by former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and advocated by his would-be replacement. First, we begin with a question from Jodi, who asks Andrew... | 3/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA48: Three Cases You Care About - Planned Parenthood, Gay Florists, and Litigious Quacks | Today's episode is a little bit different than our usual format; today, we take a look at three cases that our listeners have asked about on Twitter and Facebook. First up is an order entered by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of... | 3/2/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA47: Is This The Gun Control Case That Could Overrule DC v. Heller? | In today's episode, we take a look at the just-decided case of Kolbe v. Hogan out of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Is this case as big a deal as people are saying it is? We begin, however, with a... | 2/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA46: What Could Donald Trump's Tax Returns Tell Us? (With Guest Tony Di Fatta) - Part 2 | Today's episode concludes our two-part look at one of your most requested questions: what might be in Donald Trump's taxes! We begin, however, with a listener criticism from Peter Crinklaw, who thinks Andrew gave short shrift to the policy... | 2/23/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA45: What Could Donald Trump's Tax Returns Tell Us? (With Guest Tony Di Fatta) - Part 1 | In today's episode, we take a look at one of your most requested questions: what might be in Donald Trump's taxes! We begin, however, with a preliminary question from Jim Sabatowski, who asks us what's the big deal with Trump's tax returns,... | 2/21/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA44: All About Arbitration | In today's episode, we take a look at arbitration, an increasingly popular device being used to take disputes out of the courtroom. What might arbitration mean for you? Listen and find out! We begin, however, with a question from... | 2/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA43: Explaining the 9th Circuit's Ruling on Trump's Muslim Ban | In today's episode, we take a look at the ongoing status of Executive Order 13769 (often referred to as the "Muslim Ban"). What exactly did the 9th Circuit decide, and how does it affect the status of efforts to restrict emigration going... | 2/13/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA42: Denny Hastert and the Limits of Contract Law | Today's episode is brought to you by Audible! Go to audible.com/lawpod for your free 30 day trial!! In today's episode, we take a look at the law of contracts, and particularly in the context of the recent lawsuit involving former Speaker of the... | 2/9/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA41: Betsy DeVos and School Vouchers | In today's episode, we examine one of the favorite policy recommendations of President Trump's Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos: the school voucher. What is it? Is it constitutional? Listen and find out! We begin, however,... | 2/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA40: Who is Neil Gorsuch, and How Scared Should You Be? | In today's episode, we take a look at President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch. The main segment was recorded before the announcement and reflects our guess (correctly!) that he would be the nominee, so you'll hear some speculative... | 2/2/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA39: Trump's Muslim Ban | Today's episode revisits a question we tackled way back in Episode #16, namely, whether President Trump has the authority to enact his Muslim Ban. We begin with an examination of the recent CREW lawsuit seeking a declaratory judgment that President... | 1/30/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA38: FLSA and Exempt Employees, Part 2 | Today's episode is part two of our two-part series on pending changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"). As we've previously mentioned, in 2016, the Obama Department of Labor promulgated new rules requiring that employees who... | 1/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA37: FLSA and Exempt Employees, Part 1 | Today's episode is part one of a two-part series on pending changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA"). As we've previously mentioned, in 2016, the Obama Department of Labor promulgated new rules requiring that employees who are "exempt"... | 1/24/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA36: The Emoluments Clause (w/Seth Barrett Tillman) Part 2 | Today's episode is part two of our two-part series on whether the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution applies to incoming President Donald Trump. We begin, however, with a listener question from Erik Alsman who asks whether the Supreme Court... | 1/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA35: The Emoluments Clause (w/Seth Barrett Tillman) Part 1 | Today's episode is part one of a two-part series on whether the Emoluments Clause of the Constitution applies to incoming President Donald Trump. We begin, however, by addressing another Trump-related question: Does a recent report claiming that... | 1/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA34: The "Fallout" Over Copyright | Today's episode is a mini-masterclass on Copyright. We begin by answering a question from listener Sue Barnum who asks if a simple list can be copyrighted. After that, we move to the main discussion over the Copyright Act and the "fair use"... | 1/13/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA33: Interview With The Slants | Today's episode begins with Breakin' Down the Law in which we discuss the recently-enacted "Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act," and whether the Act constitutes a significant legal protection for atheists. During our main segment, we... | 1/9/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA32: Phil Ivey's Gambling Winnings (with guest Chris Kristofco) | Today's episode begins with a question from Adrien Thuren about the minimum wage. How come restaurants can seemingly pay wait staff less than minimum wage? And if that's legal, why don't other industries don't start paying their employees... | 1/5/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA31: More on the McDonald's "Hot Coffee" Lawsuit | Welcome to the first Opening Arguments of 2017, and the first episode on our new two-episode-per-week schedule. Just a reminder: we will be releasing these episodes on Tuesdays and Fridays every week. More on scheduling... | 1/2/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA30: Little Baby Jesus in a Manger | Well, it's finally here: the last Opening Arguments of 2016. We're looking forward to 2017 (and our amazing two-episode-per-week schedule). We begin with some announcements about Law'd Awful Movies, and then turn to Thomas Takes the Bar... | 12/27/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLaw'd Awful Movies #1: The Firm | SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFT! This is normally for Patrons only, but we wanted to gift our non-patronizing listeners a gift and a sample of what they might be missing over at patreon.com/law!! Behold the majesty of what you are about to receive.... | 12/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA29: Cognitive Dissonance | It's a two-episode week! In this week's Wednesday episode, we are joined by Tom & Cecil of the Cognitive Dissonance podcast for a discussion about freedom of speech and whether online platforms such as Facebook and Twitter ought to be... | 12/20/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA28: Abortion and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, Part 2 | In this week’s episode, we conclude our discussion of Planned Parenthood v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (1992), and how the “undue burden” test the Supreme Court developed in that case continues to govern laws protecting (and restricting) abortion today. | 12/19/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA27: Abortion and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, Part 1 | In this week’s episode, we return to the subject of abortion and pick up with a cliffhanger from way back in episode #11, where Thomas was asked how he would have handled what became the Supreme Court case of Planned Parenthood v. Casey, 505 U.S. | 12/13/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA26: Second Amendment Masterclass, Part 2 | This week’s super-sized episode is literally jam-packed with five all-new segments for our listeners; six if you haven’t heard both parts of the Second Amendment Masterclass already. And make sure you stay tuned all the way to the end for our ex | 12/6/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA25: Could Jill Stein Decide the Presidency? (No.) | In this week’s episode, we discuss the recent efforts by Jill Stein and the Green Party to raise funds for Presidential recounts in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Should you rush out and open your wallets to help raise funds for the Green Pa | 11/29/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA24: Trump Presidency Legal Q and A, Part 2 | In part two of this two-part episode, we continue to address every unique listener question posted to the Opening Arguments Facebook page relating to the impending Trump presidency. So if you’re wondering whether Trump will be impeached, | 11/22/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA23: Trump Presidency Legal Q and A, Part 1 | In part one of this two-part episode, we tackle every unique listener question posted to the Opening Arguments Facebook page relating to the impending Trump presidency. So if you’re wondering whether Trump will be impeached, | 11/15/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA22: Libertarianism is Bad and You Should Feel Bad | PLEASE PLEASE fill out a very brief survey for us!!! https://survey.libsyn.com/openargs In this week’s episode, we tackle the legal and philosophical issues underlying libertarianism. We take on such issues as : what is “property, | 11/8/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA21: Second Amendment Masterclass, Part 1 | PLEASE PLEASE fill out a very brief survey for us!!! https://survey.libsyn.com/openargs By listener request, we are bringing you this special “deep dive” episode into the history and jurisprudence underlying the Second Amendment. | 11/3/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA20: What Happened With Ammon Bundy? SPECIAL EDITION | PLEASE PLEASE fill out a very brief survey for us!!! https://survey.libsyn.com/openargs In this special episode, we look at breaking news: the jury verdict in United States v. Ammon Bundy et al., a federal case brought in the United States District Co | 10/31/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA19: Should Edward Snowden Be Pardoned? | PLEASE PLEASE fill out a very brief survey for us!!! https://survey.libsyn.com/openargs In this week’s episode, we look at some of the interesting details surrounding the intentional release of classified materials by Edward Snowden. In particular, | 10/25/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA18: You Be The Supreme Court, Part 3 | In this week’s super-sized episode, we conclude our three-part role-playing experiment “You Be The Supreme Court,” using an actual case that is currently pending before the Court: Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Inc. v. Pauley. Last time, | 10/18/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA17: You Be The Supreme Court, Part 2 | In this week’s episode, we return to our little role-playing experiment “You Be The Supreme Court,” using an actual case that is currently pending before the Court: Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Inc. v. Pauley. Last time, | 10/11/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA16: Dump Trump? | In this week’s bonus episode, we tackle the breaking legal question of whether the RNC can legally replace Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for President, and if so, what the consequences would be. You don’t want to miss this episode! | 10/10/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA15: #SaveTheInternet | In this week’s episode, we tackle a breaking legal issue: is Andrew’s old law school buddy Ted Cruz correct that the U.S. government just “gave away the Internet?” (Hint: Ted Cruz is never right about anything. | 10/4/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA14: You Be The Supreme Court, Part 1 | In this episode, we try something a little bit different. Instead of simply analyzing a case, we let you play the role of Supreme Court Justice working your way through a difficult case that is currently pending before the Court: Trinity Lutheran C | 9/27/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA13: Hillary Clinton’s Damned Emails! | In this episode, we delve — at long last, and just in time for the first Presidential debate — into the question of Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server during her tenure as Secretary of State. | 9/25/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA12: Tax Protesters, Sovereign Citizens, and Other Wackiness | In this episode, we delve into the wacky world of tax protesters and “sovereign citizens,” people who believe that the legal world is a magical place filled with secret code words that, if invoked properly, | 9/20/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA11: Abortion, Roe v. Wade, and the Constitution, Part 3 | In this week’s hour-length episode, we finally conclude our three-part discussion of abortion and defending the jurisprudence behind the Supreme Court’s 1973 opinion in Roe v. Wade… only to leave you with another cliffhanger and a topic for a fut | 9/13/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA10: Abortion, Roe v. Wade, and the Constitution, Part 2 | Our discussion of abortion continues as we walk through the Supreme Court’s opinion in Roe v. Wade and its aftermath. In our first segment, “Closed Arguments” continues with a look at whether you should call your law professor by her first name. | 9/6/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA9: Abortion, Roe v. Wade, and the Constitution, Part 1 | In Episodes 7 and 8, we discussed a recent decision by a federal court in Missouri dismissing a lawsuit brought by the Satanic Temple challenging certain Missouri laws that arguably restrict abortion rights. In this episode, | 8/30/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA8: You Won’t Have the Satanic Temple to Kick Around Any More, Part 2 | In this episode, we wrap up the recent decision by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri dismissing a lawsuit brought by the Satanic Temple challenging several laws relating to getting an abortion in Missouri. | 8/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA7: You Won’t Have the Satanic Temple to Kick Around Any More, Part 1 | In this episode, we look at a recent lawsuit filed by the notorious Satanic Temple challenging abortion restrictions in the state of Missouri. In the main segment, Andrew tells you how to read a Complaint, | 8/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA6: The Pending NFL Apocalypse (with Chris Kristofco) | In this week’s episode, Andrew sits down in the interviewer’s chair and talks with Chris Kristofco, another real lawyer and the lead editor at Title Town Sound Off, a Green Bay Packers fan site. If you’ve been following the NFL’s investigation i | 8/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA5: Bush v. Gore and the 2000 Election, Part 4 | Finally wrapping up their four-part discussion of the 2000 U.S. Presidential election, Andrew and Thomas follow the Gore campaign’s lawsuit as it goes to the Supreme Court. How legitimate is Bush v. Gore? Does it hold water? | 8/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA4: The 2000 Election (#NeverForget), Part 3 | Continuing our discussion from OA3, Andrew lays the background for the most tumultuous Presidential election in modern American history, discussing the politics, history, and the legal background that led us to Bush v. Gore. Show Notes and Links Pres. | 8/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA3: The 2000 Election (#NeverForget), Part 2 | Andrew and Thomas continue their discussion of the 2000 U.S. Presidential election, moving from resurrecting long-dead jokes about “hanging chads” to explaining how the legal challenge that could determine the Presidency began in a tiny county court | 8/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA2: The 2000 Election (#NeverForget), Part 1 | On the last episode of Atheistically Speaking with Andrew Torrez (AS259), Andrew teased us with the promise that he’d be back to discuss what really happened back in the 2000 U.S. Presidential election (and promised that it might have something to d | 8/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOA1: “The Story Begins” – Introducing the Show & Segments | In this introductory pre-episode, Thomas and Andrew talk about their backgrounds and their vision for the show. We also preview our upcoming show segments and topics, tell you how to get in touch with us, and talk a little bit about how the show got s | 8/23/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
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Really enjoy both the content and style. Informative and intelligent without being overbearing, Thomas and Andrew do a great job breaking down the legal questions that impact our daily lives.
Excellent podcast
Great minds and great fun collide in this great podcast. Thomas keeps the show going at a great pace and Andrew brings out the knowledge everyone needs to hear! I've been a big supporter on Patreon and now am happy to see it here on iTunes. You won't regret downloading this show.
1,2,&3?
atheistically speaking is my favorite podcast, comedy shoeshine is a close second, and now, with this, Thomas will most likely claim another of my top 3 placements..bravo sir.
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