Best Ross Pepper Podcasts (2024)

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How Women Influenced the Constitution with Mary Sarah Bilder 40:40

11d ago40:40

40:40

Law Professor Mary Sarah Bilder discusses the amazing story of Eliza Harriot, a rare female public lecturer who delivered a University of Pennsylvania program attended by George Washington as he met in Philadelphia with delegates to draft the US Constitution. Harriot’s performance likely inspired the gender-neutral language of the Constitution and …

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We (Who Are Not) the People: Interpreting the Undemocratic Constitution with Milligan and Ross 45:58

25d ago45:58

45:58

Law Professors Joy Milligan and Bertrall Ross discuss how we should interpret a Constitution that was not written for or drafted by “We the People”. The original constitution excluded women and racial minorities. The drafters and the commentators of the period were exclusively white men. Many of the subsequent amendments were adopted under "undemoc…

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Planning for Influencers 32:08

1M ago32:08

32:08

Join Justin Brown, Jen Zegel, and Ross Bruch as they delve into the digital world of influencer planning on the latest episode of the Digital Planning Podcast, featuring the esteemed Laura Giles of Ballard Spahr. Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn more about estate and business planning for influencers. #digitalplanning #influencers…

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Are We Living Up to Our Obligations to Protect Native American Rights and Tribal Sovereignty? with John Echohawk 34:08

1M ago34:08

34:08

Since the mid to late 1980s, an increasingly conservative federal bench has made it more difficult to defend Indian rights under existing treaties and federal law. John Echohawk is an attorney and Executive Director of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) defending Native American tribes, organizations, and individuals. He joins SideBar to discus…

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Surprise! You Do Not Have the Right to Vote with Rick Hasen 42:29

2M ago42:29

42:29

The federal constitution neither explicitly nor implicitly includes the right to vote. Instead, the framers allowed the States to determine the “Time, Places, and Manner of holding Elections.” Rick Hasen, author of A Real Right to Vote: How a Constitutional Amendment Can Safeguard American Democracy, believes that needs to change. He asserts that a…

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Who Can Hold Judges Accountable? with Aliza Shatzman 37:56

2M ago37:56

37:56

Federal judges have lifetime tenure with little to no oversight. Despite employing thousands of new law school graduates as law clerks, they aren’t subject to anti-discrimination or other workplace laws. How is it possible that federal courts do not have to follow the same federal labor laws they enforce? In this episode, Aliza Shatzman, founder of…

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Maintaining Democracy Requires Meaningful Access to Justice with Renee Knake Jefferson 42:54

3M ago42:54

42:54

Access to an ethically based justice system not only protects free and fair elections, but also impacts the rights that affect our everyday lives. In this episode of SideBar, Professor and Author Renee Knake Jefferson calls for lawyers and judges, including the US Supreme Court, to further commit to ethical access to justice.…

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AI Developments - Planning & Practice Considerations 43:11

3M ago43:11

43:11

In this episode of the Digital Planning podcast, Jennifer Zegel, Justin Brown, and Ross Bruch discuss developments and policy considerations with the use of AI in the practice of law. The trio also examines estate planning nuances and post-mortem privacy concerns, addressing the emergence of ghost bots and personal generative AI avatars.…

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How Important is the Diversity of Our Appellate Courts in Defining Justice? with Juvaria Khan 35:06

3M ago35:06

35:06

Appellate courts decide what our laws mean and how they affect all aspects of our personal lives: our ability to vote, how we are policed, our religious freedom, the quality of our education, our workplaces, healthcare, immigration protections, and much more. Yet people of color remain greatly underrepresented as both appellate attorneys and judges…

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SideBar 2023 Highlights: Defending Democracy, Challenging the Supreme Court, and Pursuing a Pluralistic Society Free from Bias with Jackie Gardina and Mitch Winick 58:26

4M ago58:26

58:26

SideBar cohosts and law deans Jackie Gardina and Mitch Winick look back over the 29 episodes and 25 guests featured in SideBar's incredibly successful first season. If you have been a listener, this episode will highlight key moments from our discussions with expert guests, authors, lawyers, and judges on critical issues facing democracy, the legal…

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If You Think Democracy is Guaranteed, Think Again! with David Pepper 37:25

4M ago37:25

37:25

David Pepper, author of Saving Democracy: A User’s Manual for Every American, returns to SideBar to sound the alarm that democracy remains under attack. Although there were shocking lowlights in 2023, David reminds us that there are also signs of hope. Our final SideBar episode of Season One is a reminder that we all have a critical role to play in…

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Can We Protect Democracy from AI and Deepfakes? with Drew Liebert and Jonathan Mehta Stein 44:30

5M ago44:30

44:30

Disinformation and deepfakes, accelerated by AI, pose an existential threat to our democracy and elections, and as a country, we are simply not ready says The California Institute for Technology and Democracy (CITED). Drew Liebert and Jonathan Mehta Stein believe that what is needed is an impartial source for policymakers, the press, and the public…

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How Did the Police Become Untouchable? With Joanna Schwartz 38:06

5M ago38:06

38:06

Before killing George Floyd, Officer Devin Chauvin had at least 18 misconduct complaints lodged against him. Despite this history, Chauvin was elevated to training new officers. How could this happen? UCLA Law Professor Joanna Schwartz, author of Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable, explains how courts have constructed multiple legal barrie…

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When Religious Ideology and Public Health Collide - We All Lose! with Wendy Parmet 39:25

6M ago39:25

39:25

The COVID pandemic exposed weaknesses in our public health system and exposed the lack of trust in science and government. The change in the Supreme Court’s interpretation of public health law has been equally startling . . . overturning 100+ years of public protection by granting religious ideology priority over science. Northeastern University La…

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Are Lies and Liars Protected by the First Amendment? with Jeff Kosseff 38:35

6M ago38:35

38:35

Professor Jeff Kosseff, author of "Liar in a Crowded Theater: Freedom of Speech in a World of Misinformation" examines and defends constitutional protection for false speech. "It's the listener and the reader who gets to choose, not the Government!" says Jeff. His warning is that "Once we give away our freedom of speech, we are unlikely to get it b…

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When Cyber Attacks Hit Home 57:36

7M ago57:36

57:36

Cyber security impacts everyone who has a computer, tablet, mobile device, or on-line presence. With cyber-attacks occurring every day, we are all potential targets who should constantly be monitoring our cyber behaviors. In this episode, Jen Zegel, Ross Bruch, and Justin Brown speak with Kris Coleman of Red Five Security to discuss our cyber secur…

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Why Does the US Criminalize Legal Immigration? with Cesar García Hernández 40:32

7M ago40:32

40:32

Nationally recognized immigration law expert, Professor Cesar García Hernández of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law talks about the intersection of criminal and immigration law, including the rights of migrants in the criminal justice system, immigration imprisonment, and race-based immigration policing.…

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The Best Beloved Thing is Justice! with Lisa Kloppenberg 33:16

7M ago33:16

33:16

Professor and Dean Emerita Lisa Kloppenberg, author of The Best Beloved Thing is Justice: The Life of Dorothy Wright Nelson, discusses her mentor, colleague, and friend. Judge Nelson was a true trailblazer for women in the legal profession. She was one of only two women in her class at the UCLA School of Law and one of the first 14 female tenure-tr…

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Exploring DAOs 35:33

8M ago35:33

35:33

In this episode of the digital planning podcast Jen Zegel, Justin Brown, and Ross Bruch discuss planning considerations for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO’s).By Ballard Spahr LLP

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Has this Supreme Court Lost Its Balance? with NPR Legal Correspondent Nina Totenberg 50:28

8M ago50:28

50:28

Supreme Court Correspondent Nina Totenberg discusses her fifty-year career as a reporter covering some of the most important Supreme Court decisions of our time. As a front-row witness to history, with unique access to Supreme Court Justices and Washington D.C. policymakers, Nina joins SideBar cohosts Jackie Gardina and Mitch Winick to discuss the …

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Is the Supreme Court Amassing Unconstitutional Power? with Stephen Vladeck 31:58

9M ago31:58

31:58

Professor Stephen Vladeck author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court Uses Stealth Rulings to Amass Power and Undermine the Republic, discusses how the Supreme Court has dramatically expanded the use of the little-known - and poorly understood - "Shadow Docket" to approve unconstitutional voting processes…

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Why Do We (Still) Fail to Respect Women Under the Constitution? with Julie Suk 40:15

9M ago40:15

40:15

Professor Julie Suk, author of After Misogyny: How the Law Fails Women and What to Do About It, discusses the legal and economic framework in the United States that fails to fairly recognize and value women's work. Unfortunately, the U.S. remains a leader in unequal pay, no pay, inadequate support for childcare, healthcare, and social services, and…

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Has America Abandoned the Promise of a Multi-Racial Democracy? with Dr. Peniel Joseph 39:51

9M ago39:51

39:51

After 200 years of racial and ethnic struggle, including the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Era, and Black Lives Matter, where are we now in the effort to achieve the promise of a multi-racial democracy? Dr. Peniel Joseph helps us to understand this struggle and describes our current political environment in a historical context. He ho…

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Was the Constitution Ever Really Color-Blind? with Damon Hewitt 35:34

10M ago35:34

35:34

Damon T. Hewitt, President and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, discusses Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina and the Supreme Court’s direction on affirmative action. Hewitt explains what Brown v. Board of Education got wrong, exposes the logical fallacy behind the idea that…

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Police Reform is NOT the Answer, Only Community Reform Will Create Lasting Change, with Dr. Thaddeus Johnson 46:41

10M ago46:41

46:41

Dr. Thaddeus Johnson, former police officer, Senior Fellow at the Council on Criminal Justice, and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Georgia State University, discusses his research and unique insights on empowering citizens to create safer communities. Public safety requires more than police reform, it requires community r…

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Who is "Whispering" in the Supreme Court's Ears? with Hazelton & Hinkle 38:46

11M ago38:46

38:46

Professors Morgan Hazelton and Rachael Hinkle have published a fascinating book on one of the mysteries behind Supreme Court decision-making. "Persuading the Supreme Court: The Significance of Briefs in Judicial Decision-Making" combines research of more than 25,000 party and amicus briefs filed between 1984 and 2015 and interviews with former Supr…

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Technology-Driven Justice: Can Al and Big Data Revolutionize the Courts? with Nicole Clark 35:32

12M ago35:32

35:32

Nicole Clark, lawyer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Trellis, discusses how the award-winning technology start-up she founded is democratizing access to the law by making state trial court records more accessible and bringing transparency to the judicial system. Nicole describes her vision, reveals the challenges for women entrepreneurs to obtain venture…

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Understanding Biometrics and the Impact on Estate Planning 38:28

12M ago38:28

38:28

As the use of biometric information and identifiers becomes more commonplace in our everyday lives, privacy and consumer protections laws throughout the United States limit the ability to gather and use such information. In this episode, Jen Zegel, Ross Bruch, and Justin Brown explore some of the issues surrounding biometric information and biometr…

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Can We Trust this Supreme Court with the Constitution? with Elie Mystal 46:54

12M ago46:54

46:54

The indomitable, outspoken, brilliant, and thoughtful Elie Mystal, author, columnist, and commentator, joins cohosts Jackie Gardina and Mitch Winick to discuss his book Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy's Guide to the Constitution. In this wide-ranging conversation, Elie challenges our thinking about how judges should be selected, the myth of judicia…

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Supreme Court Justices Behaving Badly - What Has History Taught Us? with Judge Margaret McKeown 32:09

1y ago32:09

32:09

Judge Margaret McKeown discusses her new book Citizen Justice: The Environmental Legacy of William O. Douglas and her research on the Supreme Court Justice's controversial approach to advocacy both on and off the bench. During his 36 years on the bench, Justice Douglas was threatened with impeachment twice, including concerns about private payments…

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Is Conservative Christian Discrimination Now a Protected Class? with Nomi Stolzenberg 34:02

1y ago34:02

34:02

Law Professor Nomi Stolzenberg discusses the US Supreme Court’s consideration of Conservative Christian ideology as a new protected class under the First Amendment. Seven of the nine members of the Supreme Court are Catholic or raised Catholic. How does this potentially affect the decisions being handed down by the Supreme Court?…

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Judicial Misconduct - How Should We Respond? with Charles Geyh 38:41

1y ago38:41

38:41

Professor Charles Geyh, an expert in judicial conduct, discusses the ethical obligations of judges and the options available (or not) when judges break the rules - including the U.S. Supreme Court justices. He also weighs the pros and cons of electing vs. appointing judges.By Legal Talk Network

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Who's Writing All These Crazy State Laws? with Joel Rogers 34:47

1y ago34:47

34:47

Professor Joel Rogers describes the rise of American Legislative Council (ALEC), the organization responsible drafting model bills introduced across the country with devastating impacts upon public education, voting rights, and environmental protections, to name a few. He also outlines a strategy for reversing these efforts and provides a message o…

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ChatGPT and the Legal Realm 39:49

1y ago39:49

39:49

In this episode of the Digital Planning Podcast, Jen Zegel, Justin Brown, and Ross Bruch dive into the fascinating world of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence language model that has taken the world by storm. We explore some real world applications, risks, and ethical concerns surrounding the technology and discuss what is on everyone’s mind in th…

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Who Do State Legislatures Actually Represent? with Buffy Wicks 37:41

1y ago37:41

37:41

In this SideBar episode, California Assemblymember, Buffy Wicks discusses the power of state legislatures to protect fundamental constitutional rights and the importance of diverse representation.By Legal Talk Network

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Book Bans and Democracy - Can they coexist? with Suzanne Nossel 40:10

1y ago40:10

40:10

In this episode of SideBar, Suzanne Nossel, the Chief Executive Officer of PenAmerica, discusses the dangers of book bans and educational gag orders to our core democratic values. She places these laws within a historical context, explains why they matter, and provides a way forward.By Legal Talk Network

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Artificial Intelligence (Al) - Who do you trust? with Orly Lobel 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

36:06

In this episode of SideBar, Orly Lobel, author and Warren Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law discusses both the opportunities and challenges of harnessing the power AI. Her most recent book, The Equality Machine: Harnessing Digital Technology for a Brighter, More Inclusive Future (PublicAffairs 2022), was na…

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Family Office Technology Solutions 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

32:10

In this episode, Jen Zegel, Justin Brown, and Ross Bruch discuss how technology can be both a burden and a useful resource for the modern family office, with special guest Chris Dickson of EY Family Office Advisory Services. We also cover pressing issues and best practices that every family office manager, founder, and beneficiary should know.…

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Lady Justice with Dahlia Lithwick (part 2) 32:33

1+ y ago32:33

32:33

Dahlia Lithwick and the Legitimacy of the Supreme Court: In Part II of our wide-ranging conversation with Dahlia Lithwick, we move from discussing the lawyers in her book, Lady Justice: Women, the Law, and the Battle to Save America, to the legitimacy of the Supreme Court and the critical role lawyers play in our society.…

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Lady Justice with Dahlia Lithwick (part 1) 27:24

1+ y ago27:24

27:24

Dahlia Lithwick, award-winning lawyer, author, commentator, and podcaster reminds us that we all have a role to play in protecting our rights. Her book, "Lady Justice", celebrates the important role that women lawyers have played in pursuing justice and equality. She reminds us that we each need to step up, educate ourselves on the issues, and do t…

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"Vigilante Federalism' with David Noll (part 2) 40:40

1+ y ago40:40

40:40

In Part II, we continue our discussion with David Noll, co-author of "Vigilante Federalism", who warns how the spread of private subordination laws thwarts our democratic system and undermines longstanding constitutional rights.By Legal Talk Network

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NFT Scams 40:23

1+ y ago40:23

40:23

There has been much talk about fraud with digital assets. In this episode, Ross Bruch, Jen Zegel, and Justin Brown discuss some of the more common NFT scams. From “rug pulls” to “artificial inflation scams”, NFT owners must be aware of all of the different tactics that fraudsters are implementing on NFTs.…

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'Vigilante Federalism' with David Noll (part 1) 34:04

1+ y ago34:04

34:04

David Noll, co-author of "Vigilante Federalism", is a lawyer, columnist, and Rutgers law professor who warns how the spread of private subordination laws thwarts our democratic system and erases longstanding constitutional rights.By Legal Talk Network

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The Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act 38:55

1+ y ago38:55

38:55

In this episode of the Digital Planning Podcast, Jen Zegel, Ross Bruch, and Justin Brown welcome Suzanne Brown Walsh and Professor Gerry Beyer to discuss the newly drafted Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act or “UEEPDA”.By Ballard Spahr LLP

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Reclaiming Democracy, with David Pepper (part 2) 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

30:35

In Episode 2, Reclaiming Democracy, David Pepper, the author of Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines, provides a stark wake-up call for the steps he believes are necessary to move from a competitive autocracy back to a democracy. Pepper insists that reclaiming our democracy requires a sustained and persistent effort at th…

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It’s the Statehouses Stupid! with David Pepper (part 1) 36:32

1+ y ago36:32

36:32

It’s the Statehouses. Stupid. So says David Pepper, the author of Laboratories of Autocracy: A Wake-Up Call from Behind the Lines. State legislatures, often ignored, play a significant role in deciding our rights, including the right to vote. Join SideBar co-hosts law school deans Jackie Gardina and Mitch Winick as they discuss current challenges t…

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New Show Launches! with Gardina and Winick 7:22

1+ y ago7:22

7:22

Is our democracy at risk? How do we balance competing constitutional rights? How do we battle disinformation and still maintain free speech? If these are questions you grapple with, this is the show for you! Hosts (and law school deans) Jackie Gardina and Mitch Winick proudly present ‘SideBar’, a podcast dedicated to discussing rights, self-governa…

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What is The Metaverse? 29:45

1+ y ago29:45

29:45

In this episode of the Digital Planning Podcast, Jen, Ross, and Justin have a roundtable discussion about the metaverse and estate planning considerations and issues for planning in a virtual world.By Ballard Spahr LLP

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QuadrigaCX and the Estate of Gerald Cotten 39:06

2y ago39:06

39:06

In this episode of Digital Planning Podcast, hosts Jennifer Zegel, Ross Bruch, and Justin Brown welcomed Sheona McDonald, an accomplished filmmaker, who discussed her recently released documentary Dead Man's Switch: A Crypto Mystery, now available on Discovery Plus. The documentary chronicles the investigation post-collapse of Canada's largest cryp…

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Corporate Fiduciaries Holding Cryptocurrency 36:21

2y ago36:21

36:21

In our first episode of 2022, Jen, Ross, and Justin speak with Joel Revill, CEO of Two Ocean Trust in Jackson Hole, WY. Two Ocean Trust is the first financial institution in the U.S. to offer a comprehensive and frictionless digital asset wealth management platform for private clients and advisors. Listen as Joel discusses the unique challenges fac…

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