Podcast Episodes

OA Bar Prep with Heather! T3BE26

Episode 26

Heather is back for another bar question! Yay! Except... it's real property... NOOOOO
We only do the question on this one, since we did both the Q and A last time. So, this is just a short little unc…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

What an Alabama Judge Is Doing to Some LGBTQ Lawyers Is Horrifying and Needs a Spotlight

Episode 1036

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Two great stories for you today - following OA1034 on how much Alito sucks, the Law Dork himself, Chris Geidner, is on to discuss the flag habits of Samuel Alito, as well as the exclusive stor…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Law School Doesn't Have to Suck

Episode 25

T3BE 25

I am pleased to introduce you all to Heather Varanini! In her role as Director of Academic Achievement, Heather spends her days helping students succeed in law school and prepare for the Bar.…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Benjamin Netanyahu: International Fugitive?

Episode 1035

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A second Alito flag has hit the news, we have election results out of Fulton County, and the jury is nearly out in Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial. Matt also answers patron questions ab…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Why Is Alito Like This

Episode 1034

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With the recent news that a sitting Supreme Court justice was publicly displaying support for Trump’s attempted coup in the days between January 6, 2021 and Joe Biden’s inauguration, it’s tim…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Liz Warren's CFPB Saved By... Originalism?

Episode 33

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We begin with a quick check-in on Trump’s trial in New York, from the recent appellate ruling on his gag order Todd Blanche's bizarrely personal  start to his cross-examination of the most imp…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Steve Vladeck's Taxonomy of Court Reform

Episode 1032

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We're very pleased to welcome Steve Vladeck on the show to talk about what's going on with the Supreme Court these days, and how shadowy their docket has been recently. We then dig into (and d…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Cannabis Rescheduling; Judge Cannon Stops Trump Trial

Episode 1031

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First up, BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS!!! The Trump Trial Transcript readings will now only be available on patreon.com/gavelpod! Details inside.

Then: the Biden administration is moving forward with res…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Trump's Attorney Fails To Impeach Witness So Badly He's Forced To Apologize

Episode 30

OA1030: Trump Trial, Week 2, Part 2!

This episode centers around David Pecker's testimony and it's basically rock solid. Trump's attorneys are desperate, so Mr. Bove goes for the juggler! And then ev…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Judge Merchan: I Have Nothing BUT Contempt for This Trump

Episode 1029

OA1029: Trump Trial, Week 2, Part 1!

Lordy, there are tapes! Our special coverage of People v. Trump continues, now with readings from Juilliard-trained, Tony-winning actors Thomas and Lydia Smith! (…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago