Best Tech Doctor Blog Podcasts (2024)

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BTSpeak Offers the Simplicity of a Braille ’n Speak and Adds the Power of a Modern Computer

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In this podcast, the Tech Doctors thoroughly examine the BTSpeak from Blazie Technologies. They tell you where it comes from, what it is and why they love it. The BTSpeak was created by Deane Blazie who developed the legendary Braille ‘n Speak in the 1980s. Deane along with his sons, some other developers and a dedicated group of testers and users …

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Bad Batch Season 3 Episodes 1 to 4 37:33

29d ago37:33

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Legal analysis of Bad Batch Episodes Confined, Paths Unknown, Shadows of Tantiss, and A Different Approach, including prisoner experiments, Abandonment of Children, Experiments with Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Environmental Contamination. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Insta…

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Review of Monarch Legacy of Monsters Part 2! 51:21

3M ago51:21

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Nothing says legal analysis about Kaiju like inverse condemnation, Godzilla cleanup costs, and bigamy! Join our panel of lawyers as they discuss lessons from the disasters such as the 1906 Earthquake and Hurricane Katrina for how the world would pick up the pieces after a shadowy government organization's plan for Kaiju in San Francisco was "Let Th…

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The 2023 Year in Review 1:24:36

4M ago1:24:36

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What was your favorite pop culture event from 2023? Gabby Martin and Josh Gilliland discuss movies and series from Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, and Godzilla in the epic review from 2023. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks…

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Live at Fan Expo San Francisco - Star Trek Law 51:51

5M ago51:51

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Join the away team with Angela Storey and Josh Gilliland for their Star Trek Law presentation at Fan Expo San Francisco! Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeksBy Joshua Gilliland & Angela Storey

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Monarch Legacy of Monsters - Don't Marry More than One Person at a Time 53:39

5M ago53:39

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Monte Cooper, IP lawyer and grand nephew of Merian Cooper, joined Joshua Gilliland to discuss Monarch Legacy of Monsters. The monster legal issue in the series is bigamy, with Hiroshi Randa having families in Tokyo and San Francisco. Who is his employer? What are the spousal rights of his wives? Who was Randa married to first? What are the rights o…

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Interview with Melinda Snodgrass on Star Trek 44:41

5M ago44:41

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Melinda Snodgrass is an accomplished science fiction writer whose credits include the Star Trek The Next Generation episodes "The Measure of a Man," "Pen Pals," "Up the Long Ladder," "The Ensigns of Command," and "The High Ground." She is also a graduate from University of New Mexico School of Law. Before the writer's strike in the summer of 2023, …

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Apple 2023 Highlights

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The Tech Doctors are back with an end of the year review of some of the major things that Apple accomplished in 2023. You may be surprised, as we were, to realize just how productive Apple was during this past year. The Tech Doctors hope you enjoy this end of the year Apple review. If you prefer to read a text transcript of the podcast, you can cli…

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The Scary Fast Podcast

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In this Tech Doctor episode, Robert briefly summarizes what was presented at Apple’s October 30th Scary Fast event. It was all about the new M3 chip and new MacBooks Pro. All of the Tech Doctors will be back in mid November to do an end of the year Apple review podcast. Be sure to stay tuned for that. Click Here If you would like a text transcript …

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Review of Ahsoka Part 8 48:08

7M ago48:08

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Our review of Ahsoka, part 8, "The Jedi, The Witch and The Warlord." Should building lightsabers be a regulated activity? Is there a Second Amendment right to having a lightsaber? Did the Great Mothers really give Morgan Elsbeth a "gift" and not contractual obligations? Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. F…

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Review of Ahsoka Part 7 57:46

7M ago57:46

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Ahsoka, part 7, began with our second trial proceeding in Star Wars! Or was it a Congressional hearing? Or Administrative? Can Senators make evidentiary objections? Join us for our analysis of "Dreams and Madness"! Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and T…

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Review of Ahsoka Part 6 53:52

7M ago53:52

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Join us for our review and analysis of Ahsoka, part 6, "Far, Far Away." We take on whether there was a valid contract with Sabine and Baylon, if Thrawn was a third-party beneficiary who assumed the contractual obligations of Baylon, and if the Night Troopers had a legal duty to continue to serve the Empire. Support the show No part of this recordin…

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Review of Ahsoka Part 5 48:35

7M ago48:35

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We address the issues of the Jedi and Child Soldiers, whether Anakin committed Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress with Ahsoka’s Final Lesson, Hera and disobeying lawful orders, whether there was a Duty to Rescue Ahsoka, and if riding a space whale would violate the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Support the show No part of this recording s…

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Review of Ahsoka Part 4 39:26

8M ago39:26

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Our legal analysis, and just nerding out, over "Fallen Jedi." Was using the Eye of Sion to ram the Ghost and its X-wing escort Vehicular Homicide? Is Sabine a collaborator? Plus the differences between self-defense, mutual combat, and dueling. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Insta…

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Apple Wonderlust Event

8M ago

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In this Tech Doctor podcast, the Tech Doctors carefully examine all that was announced during Apple’s Wanderlust event. The Apple Watch Series 9 and the iPhone 15 were introduced. There are lots of new features to discuss. Sit back and relax and let us tell you all about it.By The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast

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Review of Lower Decks episodes Twovix and I Have No Bones, Yet I Must Flee 56:44

8M ago56:44

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We are back for our analysis of Star Trek Lower Decks! Is there a toxic tort case against the curator for the flower that caused transporter mergers? Would damage to Voyager be a violation of CA Art Preservation Act? Could the Macrovirus be protected under the Endangered Species Act? Plus, hazarding a vessel, strict liability for wild animal attack…

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Review of Ahsoka Part 3 46:50

8M ago46:50

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How does the New Republic's use of force compare to the War Powers Act? Is Morgan Elsbeth an Imperial or Non-State Actor? Join us for our legal analysis (and a lot of historical comparisons) of Ahsoka, part 3, "Time to Fly." Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouT…

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Review of Ahsoka Parts 1 and 2 24:32

8M ago24:32

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Join us for our legal analysis of "Master and Apprentice" and "Toil and Trouble." From false impersonation of Jedi to reckless driving, we take on the legal issues from the first two episodes of Ahsoka. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLe…

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Recorded Live at SDCC Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Lawsuit! 50:13

9M ago50:13

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Recorded on July 20, 2023 at San Diego Comic Con! Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Lawsuit You throw me the idol, I throw you the whip, is the beginning of legal analysis for Dr. Indiana Jones. Did Indy and Marion Ravenwood have a valid partnership agreement to find the Ark of the Covenant? Did Satipo breach his fiduciary duty to Indiana a…

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Review and Analysis of Secret Invasion episode 5, "Harvest" 37:40

9M ago37:40

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Nothing says, "Let's talk about Secret Invasion," like the discussing the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution. Join us for our analysis murder, burial requirements, and self-defense. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks…

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Review and Analysis of Secret Invasion episode 4, "Beloved" 47:53

9M ago47:53

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Let's start with the basics from episode 4: Assassinations are illegal. Framing a foreign country in order to start a war is fraud. Join us for our analysis of Secret Invasion, "Beloved." Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks…

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Analysis of Secret Invasion episode 3, "Betrayed" 59:57

9M ago59:57

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Did Nick Fury abandon his marriage? Sure, the heroes needed to stop a war, but did they unnecessarily take hostages and commit murder? Plus, issues of maintaining classified records and acts of genocide. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheL…

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Review of Secret Invasion episode 2, "Promises" 1:03:38

10M ago1:03:38

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Did Nick Fury have legal authority to promise to find a new Skrull homeworld? Is the Skrull governing Council comprised of Skrulls impersonating humans or were they given their own identifies? If so, did a Skrull work her way up through British politics to become Prime Minister? Was Nick Fury fired from a government position without due process? An…

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Analysis of Secret Invasion episode 1 58:55

10M ago58:55

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Our legal analysis of Secret Invasion, episode 1, "Resurrection." What is Nick Fury's legal authority for conducting a mission in Russia? Are the radical Skrulls a terrorist group? Are the Skrulls a nation state? Join us for our review and analysis of Secret Invasion. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Fol…

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ChatGPT: Where (and Where Not) to Apply it in Healthcare 45:51

10M ago45:51

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On this episode, we talk with Matt Hollingsworth, CEO of Carta Healthcare, about ChatGPT. If you've been reading the headlines, and maybe even experimenting with Chat GPT yourself, but don't quite grasp what's going on, then this episode is for you. Mat gives a not-too-technical, high-level explanation of what's going on under the hood so that you …

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Star Trek Law at Nerd Nite SF 25:46

10M ago25:46

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Record live on June 20, 2023! Josh Gilliland on Star Trek, from Data's fundamental rights in Measure of a Man, to Refugees in Deep Space Nine, to Assumption of Risks for Red Shirts in TOS. Join Josh on his Away Mission to Nerd Nite San Francisco! Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, In…

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Examining WWDC 2023

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In this podcast, the Tech Doctors explore everything that was announced at the WWDC 2023 keynote presentation. There was a lot covered. Enjoy.By The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast

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Star Wars Alternative Dispute Resolution with Administrative Law Judge Scott Maravilla 31:05

12M ago31:05

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What does Star Wars teach us about alternative dispute resolution? What can we learn about negotiation? Join Josh Gilliland for his interview with Judge Scott Maravilla, one of the authors of "Star Wars and Conflict Resolution: There Are Alternatives To Fighting." About Judge C. Scott Maravilla C. Scott Maravilla is an administrative judge with the…

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Review of The Mandalorian episode, "The Return" 1:04:39

1y ago1:04:39

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Join us for our legal and fan analysis of the season three finale of The Mandalorian! What can The Mandalorian fighting off two Commandos tell us about resisting resist? Did Moff Gideon meet the requirements for adverse possession to outright own his lair on Mandalore? Can The Mandalorian adopt Grogu? Find out as we discuss these issues and more. S…

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Review of Star Trek Picard episodes "Vox" and "The Last Generation" 1:24:09

1y ago1:24:09

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Can Admiral Picard take the restored Enterprise-D out of mothballs to save the Earth? Can a lawyer argue the necessity defense with a straight face? Could Jack be held against his will on a 5150 hold based on his Borg connections? Join us for our legal analysis for the final two episodes of Star Trek Picard. Support the show No part of this recordi…

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Review of The Mandalorian episode, "The Spies" 56:56

1y ago56:56

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What is Espionage? Are those on the Shadow Council war criminals? What can the tribes of Mandalorian teach us about the First Amendment? Join us for our analysis of The Mandalorian episode, "The Spies." Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLe…

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Review of Star Trek Picard episodes of The Bounty, Dominion, and Surrender 1:31:50

1y ago1:31:50

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Join us for review of Star Trek Picard episodes, The Bounty, Dominion, Surrender. We cover from trespassing on a military installation, stealing the cloaking device from the Bird of Prey, torture, the right to counsel, piracy, law of war, and many other topics from these three great episodes. Support the show No part of this recording should be con…

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Review of The Mandalorian episode, "Guns for Hire" 49:13

1y ago49:13

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Is winning the Darksaber in a combat in a Mandalorian unwritten constitution? What are the differences between a direct democracy and a representative democracy? Join us for our analysis of "Guns for Hire." Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @T…

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Medicaid Transformation: Past, Present, and Future with Alan Weil of Health Affairs 48:37

1y ago48:37

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Medicaid Transformation. 1115 waivers. Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) programs. Expansion. Contraction. We’ve been at this for a long time. Why isn’t Medicaid transformed already? Well… it turns out that this is really difficult work. First off, there are complex political and ideological issues. Even if we all agree that we want …

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Review of The Mandalorian episode, “The Pirate” 58:40

1y ago58:40

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Join us for our review of “The Pirate,” where we take on piracy, the duty to rescue, Statute of Frauds, and lots of foreign policy discussions. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeksBy Joshua Gilliland, Thomas Harper, and Stephen Tollafield

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Catching up on Star Trek Picard 1:18:43

1y ago1:18:43

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We are catching up with our legal analysis of Star Trek Picard with episodes, Seventeen Seconds, No Win Scenario, and Imposters. False impersonation and Changelings! Hazarding a vessel! Racketeering Vulcans! And more! Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, an…

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The Legal Mysteries of Netflix's 'Wednesday" Recorded Live at WonderCon 2023 51:21

1y ago51:21

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Girls in glass houses . . . should throw bigger stones. In the case of Wednesday Addams, given all the challenges she confronted in season 1, perhaps those girls should read some heavy law books. A panel of judges and lawyers will uncover some of the peculiar legal issues in the popular Netflix show Wednesday. Is Nevermore Academy liable for the bu…

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Review of The Mandalorian episode, "The Foundling" 44:39

1y ago44:39

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There is no shortage of kids in danger in The Foundling! Was Grogu engaged in an age appropriate training? Was there a duty to rescue Ragnar? Did Kelleran Beq have a duty to rescue Grogu? Join us for our legal analysis and more. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, …

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Review of The Mandalorian episode, "The Convert" 57:46

1y ago57:46

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Was the Imperial attack on Bo-Katan's castle a legitimate use of military force? What is the liability for framing someone for a crime? And what are the legal standards for giving a lobotomy? Join us for these issues and more. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Yo…

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Review of The Mandalorian episode, "The Mines of Mandalore" 48:12

1y ago48:12

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Join Josh and Stephen for a deep dive into "The Mines of Mandalore"! What is Peli’s liability for her landspeeder repair scram? Did The Mandalorian Abuse R5-D4 by sending him to the mines? Did Bo-Katan have a duty to rescue the Mandalorian (the first time)? Did Bo-Katan and the Mandalorian form a Partnership? And what about all of the child endange…

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Review of The Mandalorian episode, "The Apostate" 56:26

1y ago56:26

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The Mandalorian is back, and with it legal questions, such as, are the Children or the Watch a cult or religion? If a religion, would the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) prohibit prosecution of members of Children of the Watch for child endangerment? Was it desecration of a corpse to use IG-11’s head and arm in a monument? And did Grogu co…

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Review of Star Trek Picard episode "Disengage" 1:01:42

1y ago1:01:42

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Join us for our review of Star Trek Picard, "Disengage," where we cover bribery, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the duty to rescue, whether confidential informations can commit crimes, and why it is a bad idea to turn over Jack Crusher over to Captain Vadic. Plus, rights with a newly discovered adult child. Support the show No part of this reco…

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Review of Picard episode, "The Next Generation" 1:06:02

1y ago1:06:02

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Was Dr. Crusher right to use lethal force? Did Admiral Picard have a duty to rescue Dr. Crusher? Did Riker and Picard commit fraud with their surprise inspection of the USS Titan? Join us for our legal analysis of Star Trek Picard season 3, episode 1. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Faceboo…

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Review of Bad Batch episodes "Clone Conspiracy" and "Truth & Consequences" 56:54

1y ago56:54

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Legal analysis of the Bad Batch episodes "Clone Conspiracy" and "Truth & Consequences," focusing on Whistleblower protection, conspiracy to commit genocide, conscription of soldiers, and misallocation of public funds. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, an…

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Should Patients Be Charged for Messages to their Doctors? 35:46

1y ago35:46

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Cleveland Clinic recently announced that they would begin charging for certain patient-initiated messages. This flies in the face of everything the industry is talking about when it comes to patient engagement and value-based care. At the same time, it is quite unreasonable to think that a doctor should be available for questions at any time, for f…

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Review of Bad Batch episode "Tribe" 33:25

1y ago33:25

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Can the Vanguard Axis droids be criminally liable for crimes? Could surviving Jedi lawfully invoke self defense upon sight of a clone? Join Thomas Harper and Josh Gilliland for their legal analysis of "Tribe." Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok…

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Review of Bad Batch episode "Entombed" 30:09

1y ago30:09

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Can lethal force be used to defend an ancient super weapon? What are the rule for taking items from junkyards? Join Josh Gilliland and Thomas Harper for their legal analysis. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks…

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Review of Bad Batch episode "Faster" 28:51

1+ y ago28:51

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Our analysis of The Bad Batch episode, "Faster," including the issues of reckless driving, enforcement of gambling debts, and assumption of risk for attending sporting events. Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks…

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Review of Bad Batch episode "The Solitary Clone" 1:02:33

1+ y ago1:02:33

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Crosshair has no shortage of legal issues! Join Josh Gilliland Thomas Harper for their legal analysis on The Bad Batch episode "The Solitary Clone." Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeks…

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Take it All With a Grain of Salt 49:00

1+ y ago49:00

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Don and Shahid discuss NCQA's Health Innovation Summit (November 2022) and FHIR Dev Days (June 2022). They explore these events as examples of how to interpret what you hear at conferences, in industry media, and even on podcasts like this. The discussion covers a lot of ground including: What is NCQA? What is HEDIS? What does it mean to move from …

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