Episode 66: Coffee Break Uncommon Law ~ Lessons They Don’t Teach In Law School. podcast

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In the late 1960s, Vietnam wasn't the only American combat zone.

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Episode 80: South Brooklyn 21:03

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Being born in Brooklyn in the 1940s as I was, in retrospect, is nothing less than a blessing.

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Episode 79: Graffiti Busters 16:50

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You've got a problem? That's no big news but don't complain. Do something if you have a problem. Don't just talk about it.

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Episode 78: A Second Opinion 11:48

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If you've ever gotten bad news whether it's from your dentist, your doctor, your accountant or lawyer, there's always a default reaction that kicks in: Let me get a second opinion.

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Episode 77: Broadway Hits The Heights 17:48

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In the 1930s and 40s the old musical movies would start with Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland saying "Hey Kids, let's put on a show!" Well, we did.

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Episode 76: Club 21 12:34

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High society in lowdown, blue collar East Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

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Episode 75: World's Fair 19:24

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The 1964-65 New York World's Fair was a wonder for the millions of visitors... but it was an eye-opener for Rudy.

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Episode 74: Romeo And Juliet 9:27

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The stories of the star crossed lovers have resonated throughout the course of history, unceasingly, even to modern times.

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Episode 73: Small Claims Court 22:25

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Small Claims Court of New York City Civil Court for Queens County is what Rudy came to call: The Land That Truth Forgot.

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Episode 72: Snake Eyes 9:46

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Most of us go through life unaware that our lives are hanging by a thread. Some of us actually confront that truth from time to time.

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Episode 71: In The Steam 21:28

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Who keeps big buildings warm in Winter, cool in Summer and always breathable within sealed window construction? Well the answer is Steamfitters, that's who.

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Episode 70: Tiny Dancer 13:35

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Who do you think is tougher? Former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson? Or petite, dancer-choreographer and American dance icon Twyla Tharp? The answer may fool you.

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Episode 69: Block And Tackle 16:10

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A blue collar mentality. Rudy coaches sandlot football players from ten to twenty six years old over eight years and gets an education in what really matters.

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Episode 68: Man Of The Year 19:34

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The piper must be paid. A World War II POW becomes a con artist insurance agent who cons himself until the bitter end.

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Episode 67: Fighting Mad 16:23

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Teaching fighters to fight. A young lawyer marshals an army of Davids to defeat an oppressive media Goliath.

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Episode 66: Coffee Break 29:49

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The tip of the iceberg. Rudy and his Tunisian partner open an Italian style café in Jackson Heights and he learns some highs and lows of running a restaurant.

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Episode 65: Live Love And Laugh 22:43

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A blessing in disguise. Rudy's youngest brother a gifted hair stylist and humanitarian dies, in the mid 1980's at 37 years of age, in the horrible AIDS epidemic that killed thousands of gay men.

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Episode 64: Fake News 8:43

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Real heroes don't brag. A T.V. news anchor gets a medal for heroism on false pretenses.

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Episode 63: Back To School 24:26

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"Good ideas are not rare. What's rare are people who can put them into practice. " ROBERT MOSES. The pro bono help of Rudy obtains a home for a new charter public school in the face of political, financial, bureaucratic and commercial obstacles. The good guys win.

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Episode 62: That's What Friends Are For 15:13

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A coward dies a thousand deaths. A know-it-all TV news anchor is thrice humbled by the author and his best friend.

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Episode 61: Learning The Ropes 18:41

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"Keep calm and carry on" -KING GEORGE Rudy's experience as a teenage amateur boxer and his ring debut before family, friends and neighbors.

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Episode 60: Deer John 15:19

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A boilerplate form: the ultimate weapon. A mentally ill, accused child molester gets help finally, and Ireland is spared another hardship.

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Episode 59: Sweet 19:03

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Talent is overrated. Roberto Vinas, a three time Golden Gloves winner and gifted main event professional, squanders his gift and lives on in bitter regret.

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Episode 58: The Gambler 19:03

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The value of a human life. A father faces the wrongful death trial of his ten year old son who was run down on his bicycle.

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Episode 57: The Director 16:27

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A friend to the end. Jim Sheridan, the famous Irish director of "My Left Foot" and many other acclaimed films, in the hungry days before he hit it big and forgot his friend.

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Episode 56: Handsome Devil 16:22

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Some people can bring out young homicidal tendencies. An ex-pug, ex-con whose good looks were both a curse and a weapon he used to exploit and hurt people.

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Episode 55: And The Band Played On 23:24

26 weeks ago23:24

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Harmony is a simple idea in theory, but it's a lot more complicated in practice. This is the story of the best Irish rock band you never heard of.

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Episode 54: Running 25:04

27 weeks ago25:04

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For office, cover, the border, your life. Rudy runs unsuccessfully for New York City Council losing the primary election and winning a resounding victory.

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Episode 53: Fighting Irish (part 2) 17:17

28 weeks ago17:17

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Choice of forum. World 130 lb. champion Barry McGuigan is exploited by his gambling manager and seeks retribution in the wrong place after losing his temper.

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Episode 52: Fighting Irish (part 1) 17:01

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