Podcast Episodes

Short Circuit 303 | Larry McMurtry Fact Pattern

Motions to suppress evidence of illegal firearms possession seem to be all the rage these days, or at least on this episode. IJ’s Christie Hebert sta…

2 years, 6 months ago

Short Circuit 302 | Deranged Prosecutor

Two holiday delights this week: The right of a former president to say “Deranged prosecutor Jack Smith” and the proper standard when officials reckle…

2 years, 6 months ago

Short Circuit 301 | Litigating the Multiverse

We’re joined by Braden Boucek, Director of Litigation at the Southeastern Legal Foundation, and IJ’s Arif Panju. Braden takes us to the Eighth Circui…

2 years, 6 months ago

Short Circuit 300 | The Cause of Action Community

It’s all about rights and voting this week. With a cause of action twist. We dig into the right to sue to enforce voting rights and the right to sue …

2 years, 6 months ago

Short Circuit 299 | The Gambler

Short Circuit 299 | The Gambler

We’re joined by Mike Greenberg of IJ, who flies in via drone. Or, rather, two drone cases. First Mike tells us of his…

2 years, 7 months ago

Short Circuit 298 | Everything Causes Cancer

You ever notice those warning labels saying the State of California has carcinogenic concerns about whatever the product is you are buying? Ever also…

2 years, 7 months ago

Short Circuit 297 | Working in a Coal Mine with TikTok

It’s the old and the new economy this week. First, IJ’s Dan Alban grabs his shovel and hardhat and heads deep down into the tunnels of administrative…

2 years, 7 months ago

Short Circuit 296 | Parenting Is Hard

A pair of qualified-immunity-infused opinions that will light a fire and inspire parenting solidarity. First, IJ’s Tori Clark brings us to the Ninth …

2 years, 7 months ago

Short Circuit 295 | Nightmare on Law Street

It’s our Halloween special! Spooky stories from the federal courts of appeals that will keep you up at night. Erica “Specter” Smith Ewing and Bert “T…

2 years, 7 months ago

Short Circuit 294 | A Blast from the Past

Short Circuit listeners may be familiar with occupational liberty cases brought by the Institute for Justice. But perhaps not with the kind of “throu…

2 years, 8 months ago