Podcast Episodes

How Does Anyone Not See the Fascism

Episode 1077

OA1077, Part 2 of Matt's MAGA is Fascist series.

The MAGA movement has just taken a hard turn  to the extreme right with openly fascist messaging from Donald Trump about “migrant crime,” “occupied ci…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Congress: An Unnatural Disaster

Episode 1076

OA 1076: In the wake of the devastation left by hurricanes Helene and Milton, we examine the state of FEMA’s Congressional funding. Has disaster relief actually become a “partisan” issue, or is this …

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Are Hot Firefighters a Protected Class?

Episode 43

It's T3BE43! First, Heather gives us the answer to last week's question about the 6th amendment right to a jury trial, and then we get a fun question involving an issue not talked about enough: discr…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Enough Gaslighting - Trumpism Is Fascism.

Episode 1075

Is it okay to call Trump a “fascist”? Is our democracy itself really on the line next month? And what might our legal system look like after a second Trump term? We look behind the headlines to begin…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

The Adams and Trump Cases Should Be Open and Shut. But Due to Awful SCOTUS Rulings, They May Not Be...

Episode 74

OA1074: We begin with a quick look at JD Vance’s cringiest moment during this week’s VP debate. Does the junior senator from Ohio know anything about immigration law--let alone vice presidenting?

In …

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

That Time Trump's Lawyer Melted Down While Cross Examining Michael Cohen

Episode 73

Calling an audible here for reasons explained in the intro!

Instead of T3BE this week, here is the very best day of Eli Bosnick playing Michael Cohen for Gavel Gavel. This was the infamous day of the…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

The Eric Adams Indictment Is Objectively Hilarious

Episode 1073

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Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

The Completely Unnecessary Killing of Marcellus Williams

Episode 1072

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We begin by considering Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's claim that Israel's recent unprece…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

OA Bar Prep With Heather! T3BE42

Episode 42

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The answer for T3BE41 is coming your way, and we launch our next Bar Prep question wi…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

How the 5th Circuit Won by Losing, with Steve Vladeck

Episode 1071

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We are excited to welcome Georgetown law professor Steve Vladeck back to Opening Argu…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago