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OA203: Paul Manafort Convicted, Michael Cohen Pleads
Episode 203
Today's extra-long, extra-early Rapid Response episode tackles the two biggest stories in the news right now: Paul Manafort's conviction, and Michael Cohen's plea deal. We tell you exactly what the…
Published on 7 years, 4 months ago
OA202: Roundup (With Special Guest the SciBabe!)
Episode 202
Today's episode takes an in-depth look at the recent $289 million dollar verdict handed down by a California state jury for a man who alleges that the herbicide Roundup (TM) gave him cancer. First, w…
Published on 7 years, 4 months ago
OA201: Follow Up Friday!
Episode 201
Today's Rapid Response Friday is actually a Follow Up Friday! We revisit four stories from recent episodes and go into more depth on each one, particularly in light of recent developments. We begin …
Published on 7 years, 4 months ago
OA200: Reporters and Confidential Sources
Episode 200
Today's episode takes an in-depth look at the legal protections reporters have (and don't have) to keep their sources confidential. We begin, however, with an update on how "Elections Have Consequenc…
Published on 7 years, 4 months ago
OA199: Asbestos??!? (Or: Why Is This Man Smiling?)
Episode 199
Note: the SaneBox url in this episode is incorrect. Please go to https://www.sanebox.com/opening to take advantage of a great deal on their product! Today's Rapid Response Friday breaks down everythi…
Published on 7 years, 4 months ago
OA198: What Is Alan Dershowitz Thinking?
Episode 198
Today's episode takes an in-depth look at Donald Trump's favorite "liberal," Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz as seen through the eyes of one of his former students. We begin, however, with an u…
Published on 7 years, 4 months ago
OA197: Undetectable, Untraceable, 3-D Printed Guns
Episode 197
Today's Rapid Response Friday breaks down all of the legal wrangling regarding the Trump Administration's secret settlement with a self-described "crypto-anarchist" who uploaded material that allows …
Published on 7 years, 4 months ago
OA196: Voting and Sore Losers
Episode 196
Today's episode tells you everything you need to know about voting, including in particular West Virginia's "Sore Loser" law and whether it applies to big fat racist criminal loser Don Blankenship...…
Published on 7 years, 4 months ago
OA195: Lordy, There Are Tapes!
Episode 195
Today's Rapid Response Friday breaks down all of a busy week's developments in the Trump Administration's trip up Yodel Mountain, including the surprising revelation that Michael Cohen has audio tape…
Published on 7 years, 4 months ago
OA194: Paul Manafort is Going to Trial! (& McDonald's!)
Episode 194
Today's episode tells you everything you need to know before Paul Manafort's trial in the Eastern District of Virginia, which begins Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Oh, and we break down the recent lawsui…
Published on 7 years, 5 months ago