Best Media Legal Analyst Podcasts (2024)

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If Kamala Harris is the Democratic Nominee - It Will Be The Prosecutor vs. The Criminal 11:59

20m ago11:59

11:59

President Joe Biden made the historic decision to step aside and pass the leadership torch to the younger generation. In the event Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the nominee of the Democratic Party, the election will, in a very real sense, pit a former prosecutor against a current criminal defendant. Glenn says he likes the prosecutor's odds …

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Hunter Biden Files Motion to Dismiss his Cases Based on Judge Cannon Dismissing Trump's Docs Case 11:49

1h ago11:49

11:49

In a strange twist of events, Hunter Biden's attorneys have filed motions to dismiss his cases, citing as authority the recent ruling of Trump-appointed judge Aileen Cannon declaring that special counsel can not lawfully be used to prosecute cases. Glenn discusses why Hunter Biden's motions to dismiss are likely to be denied. If you're interested i…

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COJ #90 - JP Miller’s Bizarre Interview on NewsNation, Alex Murdaugh Goes Back on His Word (Shocking, We Know) + Kansas Raid Needs More Consequences 1:05:49

1d ago1:05:49

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Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — are still reeling from JP Miller’s utterly bizarre interview on Ashleigh Banfield’s show on NewsNation late Friday night. Pastor JP appears to be on some sort of public relations tour, claiming that his lawyer told him it would help with his future defamation cases. But so far? It’s…

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Trump's Republican Party IS the Pro-Crime Party 13:30

18m ago13:30

13:30

As Rolling Stone just reported, "Trump's RNC Hosts a Rowdy Celebration of Lawlessness and Crime." From Peter Navarro to Rudy Giuliani to the many criminally indicted fake electors who are attending, the RNC convention is a lawlessness-jamboree, a defendant-palooza. But there is one way to stop our government from morphing into one big criminal ente…

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Quick Bits: New Filings in Karen Read, Scandoval, Hannah Gutierrez & Young Thug Cases. 22:33

1h ago22:33

22:33

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Quick Bits: Karen Read New Filings, One Juror Requests The Jury List Remain Sealed. Another Juror Comes Forward. 17:39

16m ago17:39

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A juror has written to the court requesting not to make the jury list public due to safety concerns. The judge granted the motion, sealing the names indefinitely. The defense has filed a motion that another juror came forward explaining that the jury acquitted Karen on counts 1 and 3. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysi…

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The Dismissal Of Trump's Documents Case 19:00

44m ago19:00

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Glenn discusses Judge Cannon's dismissal of Donald Trump's documents case and explains why it might not be all good news for Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Reforming The Supreme Court 18:51

1h ago18:51

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Glenn talks about Jack Smith's appeal of Judge Cannon's dismissal in the Trump documents case and details the reforms President Biden is proposing for the Supreme Court. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Assassination Attempt of Donald Trump 11:03

29m ago11:03

11:03

Political violence is never the answer to our nation's problems, disagreements, and divisions. Political violence was wrong when Donald Trump perpetrated it on January 6th, and it was wrong when it was perpetrated against him at his rally in Pennsylvania. There is no answer yet as to why a registered Republican decided to arm himself with an assaul…

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Judge Recused From The Young Thug Trial! Alec Baldwin & Karen Read Updates. 51:34

36m ago51:34

51:34

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New York Times Editorial Board: "Donald Trump Is Unfit To Lead" 12:34

1h ago12:34

12:34

The New York Times Editorial Board has published a piece detailing why Donald Trump is unfit to retake the reigns of federal power and why he poses an extreme danger to American Democracy. The piece is broken down into five parts: "Moral Fitness Matters", "Principled Leadership Matters", "Character Matters", "A President's Words Matters," and "The …

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COJ #89: The Biggest Mystery in the Stephen Smith Investigation, Dick’s Last Hurrah with Alex Murdaugh + the Blood on Tennesse’s Hands in the Lauren Johansen Case 1:06:32

8d ago1:06:32

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Last week marked the ninth anniversary of Stephen Smith’s death. Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — talk about Mandy and Liz’s latest reporting in the case and the biggest mystery that exists in the original investigation. Also on the show, Mandy is dismissed from the frivolous defamation case filed against her by a …

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Criminal Investigations and Possible Impeachment Sought for Abuses by Justices Thomas and Alito. 11:31

37m ago11:31

11:31

After long-enduring obvious corruption, conflicts, abuses and potential crimes by Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, members of Congress are finally trying to do something about it. Senators Whitehouse and Wyden have formally requested that Attorney General Merrick Garland appoint a special counsel to criminally investigate Th…

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Quick Bits: Alec Baldwin’s Charges Dismissed! What Does This Mean for Hannah Gutierrez? Karen Read Updates! 21:34

36m ago21:34

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Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code EDBQB at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod #ad In the Karen Read case, the Commonwealth has responded to the defense's motion that multiple jurors came forward stating that they reached a not guilty verdict on counts 1 and 3. The Alec Baldwin trial was shockingly dismi…

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Trump's Lawyers Plan to STOP Judge Chutkan's Jan. 6th Evidentiary Hearings 11:50

3d ago11:50

11:50

In new reporting by Hugo Lowell of the Guardian, it turns out, "Trump plans to block Hearings in January 6 case before 2024 election." It's no surprise that Donald Trump desperately wants to stop the dozens of Republican witnesses who testified about his crimes to the DC grand jury - from testifying publicly at the hearings Judge Tanya Chutkan will…

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Cannon Sits on Jack Smith's Motions While Granting Trump's Motion in Hours 12:13

2d ago12:13

12:13

Trump-appointed judge Aileen Cannon continues to wear her Trump favoritism on her sleeve. A number of motions filed by Jack Smith have languished, remaining unresolved for months. As but one example, back in May, Smith filed a motion asking Judge Cannon to modify Trump's conditions of release to stop him from lying about and endangering FBI agents.…

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The Alec Baldwin Trial. Will he testify? Will Hannah? 45:09

11d ago45:09

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Supreme Court Gives Trump a Blueprint for Dictatorship 15:06

3d ago15:06

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The Supreme Court didn't JUST rule that presidents have absolute presidential immunity. They actually ruled that presidents have absolute presidential immunity PLUS. Constitutional scholars left, right, and center are excoriating the new Supreme Court opinion that 1. contradicts the expressed language of our constitution, 2. actually repeals portio…

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Trump Endorses Military Tribunal Prosecution for Liz Cheney 12:14

9d ago12:14

12:14

Just days after his right-wing Supreme Court justices gave him presidential immunity, Donald Trump has endorsed a military tribunal prosecution for former Congresswoman Liz Cheney. Presumably, the Supreme Court will have Trump's back on that crime as well. Now that the Supreme Court has converted the lawless into the lawful, and given that Trump ma…

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Listen Now: American Scandal: Teapot Dome 5:48

4d ago5:48

5:48

Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage. Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles…

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The Supreme Court ENCOURAGES Presidential Crime by Granting Trump Immunity 14:17

14d ago14:17

14:17

By granting Donald Trump immunity for the crimes he committed against the American people; the radical, right-wing block of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, actually encourages presidents to commit crimes. Eventually, this Supreme Court opinion will go the way of Dred Scott vs. Sanford, and Plessy vs. Ferguson - it will be reve…

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Bannon Imprisoned; Giuliani Disbarred; Yet Supreme Court Gives Immunity to Trump 16:24

8d ago16:24

16:24

The Supreme Court just can't quit Donald Trump. Interestingly, the Supreme Court does nothing to help Trump's criminal flunkies: Steve Bannon just reported to prison; Peter Navarro is serving a prison term; and Rudy Giuliani was just disbarred in New York and is facing multiple criminal prosecutions. Yet the Supreme Court just bestowed absolute pre…

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The Supreme Court Throws Trump & Other Insurrectionists a Lifeline 15:05

20d ago15:05

15:05

In an opinion by Chief Justice John Roberts, the Supreme Court disregards the plain language of a law by which Congress criminalized conduct that "obstructs, influences, or impedes any official proceeding." Roberts and the majority then delivers a gift to Donald Trump and several dozen of his insurrectionists. Importantly, in a dissenting opinion, …

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Alec Baldwin's Upcoming Trial. Karen Read's Mistrial. Young Thug's Trial Updates. 31:50

9d ago31:50

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Supreme Court Bestows Supreme Immunity on Donald Trump 22:17

11d ago22:17

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July 1, 2024, is a dark day in American history. A captured, right-wing Supreme Court granted immunity to Donald Trump for the crimes he committed against the American people - crimes he committed to unlawfully and unconstitutionally retain the power of the presidency after losing the 2020 election. Now, the American people are left to be the juror…

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Judge Aileen Cannon Announces She'll Revisit a Ruling by Another Judge that was Devastating to Trump 18:41

22d ago18:41

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Trump-appointed judge Aileen Cannon is unfit to preside over Donald Trump's criminal case in Florida. In a new piece for MSNBC - Glenn explains some of the data points that prove Judge Cannon's "impartiality might reasonably be questioned," such that the federal law mandates that she "shall disqualify herself form the case." As if to prove the poin…

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COJ #88 - Is Dick Harpootlian Being Humble (For Once)? + The Effort to Make No-Fault Divorces Illegal 1:00:01

11d ago1:00:01

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Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — listened to Dick Harpootlian’s (ridiculously long) farewell speech in the South Carolina Senate and needless to say, they have some thoughts on it. Especially when it comes to Dick’s tone-deaf defense of his own behavior defending Alex Murdaugh. Also on the show, several lawmakers a…

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Quick Bits: Mistrial Declared In The Karen Read Trial 5:16

16d ago5:16

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Karen Read's 10-week-long trial ends in a mistrial. I feel for the victim's family and the community in Canton because they don’t have answers or any sense of finality. It’s tough to move on when you’re waiting for another trial. There is a status conference scheduled for July 22nd, 2024 at 2pm ET on the case and the Commonwealth has indicated they…

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The Supreme Court REFUSES to Delay the Start of Steve Bannon's Prison Term 7:53

13d ago7:53

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Another of Donald Trump's criminal flunkies - Steve Bannon - is now headed to prison on July 1st, given the Supreme Court has rejected his request to delay the commencement of his 4-month prison term. Bannon was convicted on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying congressional subpoenas to testify and to provide documents about the January …

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Presidential Debate and Recent Supreme Court Decisions Plus Oklahoma Teaching the Bible 30:54

15d ago30:54

30:54

The Lieb Cast examines the first presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. They also take an in-depth look at recent Supreme Court decisions, including rulings that limited agencies receiving deference from the courts (Chevron Deference), state's rights to give homeless people criminal penalties, Executive Branch ability to influence …

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Judge Merchan Modifies Trump's New York Gag Order 15:12

17d ago15:12

15:12

Judge Jaun Merchan modified the gag order he had placed on Donald Trump. The gag order no longer prohibits Trump from talking about witnesses and jurors in his case. However, it remains in effect to protect court staff, prosecutors and their staff, and their respective family members. Needless to say, it's concerning that the witnesses and jurors a…

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Judge Aileen Cannon Insists on Litigating Frivolous Motions, Delaying Trump's Trial 22:04

18d ago22:04

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Judge Aileen Cannon continues to give defendant Donald Trump - the very person who gave her her lifetime appointment as a federal judge - the delay he so covets. She continues to litigate frivolous motions that are forever being filed by Trump's attorneys, in an apparent attempt to delay Trump's federal prosecution in Florida as long as she can. Gl…

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Crimecon 2024: How Ethical Coverage In New Media Rises To The Top 59:24

16d ago59:24

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I had the opportunity to be a speaker at CrimeCon 2024. I delve into the critical role that interactive communities, like my vibrant community of nearly a million Law Nerds, play in shaping a more informed and ethical public discourse around high-profile cases and legal phenomena. Learn about the delicate balance between engaging content and respon…

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Trump says Comedian Joan Rivers Voted for Him in 2016: Problem is She Died in 2014 7:03

26d ago7:03

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During an interview with Donald Trump for his biography called "Apprentice in Wonderland", he stated that comedian Joan Rivers voted for him in 2016, because "that's what she said". The problem is, Ms. Rivers passed away in 2014. Donald Trump is a liar, a conman, a grifter, a rapist, and a cheat. According to Glenn, given the number of voters (incl…

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Jack Smith Doubles-Down on Trump Gag Order Request 13:25

29d ago13:25

13:25

Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed another motion imploring Judge Aileen Cannon to modify Donald Trump's conditions of release to impose a gag order to protect law enforcement agents from Trump's continued lies and violence-inducing rhetoric. Glenn reviews the new court filing and discusses why gag orders will likely continue to be inadequate to …

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COJ #87 - Buster Murdaugh Takes on Hollywood + Why Domestic Abuse Investigations Should Note Power Differentials 1:07:57

18d ago1:07:57

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Cup of Justice co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland — take a look at the lawsuit filed by Buster Murdaugh against documentary filmmakers and major networks, accusing them of defamation in their Stephen Smith reporting. Eric gives a quick primer about what defamation is and what Buster is going to have to prove in the courtroom. Mandy a…

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Judge Cannon Disregards Advice from Other Federal Judges NOT to Preside Over Trump's Florida Case 10:26

30d ago10:26

10:26

Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Canon held an all-day hearing on a largely frivolous issue raised by Donald Trump's attorneys. At the end of the hearing, instead of ruling on the motion, Judge Cannon ordered supplemental briefs to be filed, injecting further unnecessary delay into the case. And Cannon has steadfastly refused to set a trial date. On th…

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Quick Bits: Young Thug Case. Buster Murdaugh. Baldwin's Rust Case - Denies Use Immunity. Karen Read Trial Week 8 24:57

19d ago24:57

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Use code EmilyBaker50 at https://www.GreenChef.com/EmilyBaker50 to get 50% off, plus 20% off your next two months! Young Thug's attorney is arrested for contempt of court. A motion to recuse the Judge & Mistrial is filed. Buster Murdaugh sues Netflix, HBO Max, Warner Bros, and others for making documentaries accusing him of killing Stephen Smith. T…

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Examining New Tech Regulation, Capitalism and "Evidence-Based" Policy 31:16

26d ago31:16

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The Lieb Cast examines the pending SCOTUS cases that could reshape how social media platforms moderate content, as well as New York's new legislation targeting addictive algorithms. They question who truly benefits from such laws - children, as promised, or those with political interests? And should government even be involved at all? As they explo…

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Trump Lawyers Epshteyn and Ellis Plead Not Guilty in Arizona Fake Elector Case 16:24

1M ago16:24

16:24

Donald Trump's lawyers keep getting indicted. Two of his former lawyers, Boris Epshteyn and Jenna Ellis just pleaded not guilty to nine felony charges in Arizona state court involving, in substance, crimes they are alleged to have committed to try to help Donald Trump steal the 2020 presidential election. Glenn answers the question: why did Jenna E…

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New York High Court REJECTS Trump's Attack on Gag Order 11:40

1M ago11:40

11:40

Every single judge (trial court judges, appellate court judges, state court judges, and federal court judges) who has ruled on the various gag orders placed on defendant Donald Trump, has ruled that the orders were appropriate, lawful, and constitutional. Indeed, New York's highest court has refused to take up Trump's appeal on the gag order issue.…

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Convicted Felon Donald Trump is Not Fit to Lead Our Troops as Commander in Chief 14:10

1M ago14:10

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As a recent USA Today article makes clear: "As a convicted felon, Trump isn't fit to lead America's military as Commander in Chief". Convicted felons are generally not permitted to serve in the armed forces of the United States. It would be an absurdity, not to mention dangerous to the safety of our troops, if a convicted felon were allowed to be t…

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Young Thug’s Attorney Arrested! Buster Murdaugh Sues Netflix. Alec Baldwin Rust Trial Update. 42:05

24d ago42:05

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Trump AGAIN Signals He Won't Accept an Election Loss 8:21

1M ago8:21

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Here we go again. We've seen this exact nightmare movie before: Donald Trump signaling that he won't accept an election loss and refusing to rule out violence to get whatever he wants. It's like democracy is sitting there - stuck on the tracks and Trump is the dangerous, out-of-control train that refuses to stop. There is a way to derail the Trump …

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COJ #86 - Crime Analyst Expert Laura Richards Joins Mandy To Shine Light on Coercive Control 1:11:43

25d ago1:11:43

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We are honored once again to welcome Laura Richards, world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioral Analyst, formerly of New Scotland Yard. Every week Laura profiles behaviors and identifies the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion on her groundbreaking and award winning podcast: Crime Analyst. Laura Richards and Mandy Matney discuss t…

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Trump Returns to the Scene of the Crime: the US Capitol 9:25

1M ago9:25

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It defies comprehension that the person who incited an attack on the United States Capitol building and everyone who was in it on January 6, 2021, performing their constitutional duty of certifying the results of a presidential election, would have the temerity to return to the scene of his crime in hopes that he could regain the reigns of governme…

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Quick Bits: The $170 Million Baby Reindeer Lawsuit. Alec Baldwin Objects. Karen Read Trial Week 7. 35:22

26d ago35:22

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Use code EmilyBaker50 at https://www.GreenChef.com/EmilyBaker50 to get 50% off, plus 20% off your next two months! Netflix was sued by "the real-life Martha" Fiona Harvey in the show Baby Reindeer. Fiona Harvey is suing Netflix for $170M for defamation and IIED because she claims to have not done the things depicted in the show and doesn't have a c…

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DeFraming SCOTUS: Shedding Light on Who Can Challenge Regulatory Bodies 31:32

29d ago31:32

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In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court addressed the abortion pill, but only to establish clearer guideposts as to when doctors can challenge the FDA in a federal lawsuit. The case revolved around private plaintiffs who objected to relaxed rules around abortion pills but failed to demonstrate a personal injury, lacking standing as a result. This …

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Cup of Justice Trailer 1:01

29d ago1:01

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We all want to drink from the same Cup of Justice ... and it starts with learning about our legal system. With tales from the newsroom and the courtroom, co-hosts Mandy Matney, Liz Farrell and Eric Bland invite you to gain knowledge, insight, and tools to hold public agencies and officials accountable. Beginning as bonus episodes to the Murdaugh Mu…

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Hunter Biden's Conviction Shatters Trump's Persecution Claim 13:36

1M ago13:36

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Donald Trump is claiming that the Department of Justice is being weaponized against Republicans. Glenn says the trial and guilty verdict of Hunter Biden proves otherwise. Note the recent CNN headline: "Hunter Biden conviction shatters Trump's persecution narrative." The way the Republicans and the Democrats have reacted to the Hunter Biden convicti…

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