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A no-spin dailyish show covering current events and their collision with the law. Tune in for a deep dive legal analysis on stories that could change your life. Host: Laurence Colletti (executive producer at Legal Talk Network)
A new rule is being proposed by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council in response to Executive Order 14005 from January. If enacted, this rule would update the Buy American Act with new requirements that must be met by federal contractors and their downstream sub-contractors. Amy Hoang from the law firm of K&L Gates tells us what all of this means to our critical products and supply chains. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
The Department of Justice opines that vaccine mandates in the workplace are legal. But with States pushing back, where does that leave things for employers and employees? Natalie Fluker and Bob Simandl from the law firm of von Briesen & Roper join us to answer that question plus more. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
New CDC guidelines now recommend that people vaccinated for COVID-19 wear masks indoors. Given this reversal in policy and that States are pushing back against mandates, where does that leave the rest of us? Robert Shimberg from the law firm of Hill Ward Henderson joins us to law-splain. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Integrity of our elections is very important but so is protecting voting rights. States are rapidly trying to update their election laws to prevent fraud but the Federal Government is concerned voters will be left out. How does this get resolved? Professor Rick Hasen from the University of California, Irvine School of Law returns to walk us through. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
In a world where streaming changed the way people watch movies, what happens when an outdated contract collides with COVID and causes losses to a headliner actress? Lawyers avenge her! Professor Jon Garon from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law tells us the tale! Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
PennEast Pipeline Company, at the behest of the Federal Government, took land from New Jersey via eminent domain over its objections. Michael Diamond and Steven Boughton from the law firm of Van Ness Feldman explain how this happened and what it means for States' rights. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Governor Mike DeWine signs a bill into law that forbids vaccine mandates in Ohio public schools. When does it officially kick in and what does it mean for educators, students, and parents? Susan Keating Anderson and Katie Caprez from the law firm of Roetzel & Andress join us. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
The Feds are casting a wide net of regulations at fisheries and other aquaculture industries. These new laws are aimed at IUU fishing, oceanic plastics, advertising, and area restrictions for commercial fishing. What are the pros? What are the cons? Will seafood get more expensive? Kirstin Gruver and Deepti Bansal Gage from the law firm of Beveridge & Diamond join us.
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Is it now easier to discharge student loans in Bankruptcy? A recent class action case, ‘Homaidan vs. Navient’, from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit opens that door. What does that mean for debt holders around the country? Jason Johnson from the law firm of Roetzel and Andress walks us through it. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
The collapse of the Champlain Towers was a horrible tragedy killing nearly 100 people in Surfside, Florida. When events like this are caused by mistakes from the HOA and their property managers, where does the blame fall? Will there be criminal charges? Who will bear the financial losses as the lawsuits mount? Michael Kennedy from Berding & Weil joins us. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
If you work in the rap industry, are you less likely to get a fair trial? Can your stage presence and social media profile indict you in the court of public opinion? If you’re a performance artist or know one, you might want to tune in. Dr. Charis Kubrin from the University of California, Irvine joins us to answer these questions plus much more. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Developing informants can be a tricky process for law enforcement. Even with the best of intentions, some relationships can turn inappropriate and ruin an investigation. How do the police avoid that from happening and where is the line drawn? Adam Banner from the Oklahoma Legal Group joins us. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
It might alarm you that New York City businesses are collecting and sharing your biometric data (e.g. facial recognition, retina scans, etc.). A new law is supposed to curtail that practice but as you will hear, it won’t stop it. Michael Graif from the Mintz Law Firm joins us. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
After a very challenging year, many Americans are feeling out of sorts and having a hard time getting back on track. Could the obstacle be a condition known as “Learned Helplessness”? The worst part is that a person might have it without even knowing it. Our good friend Patrick Krill returns to show us how to identify the signs and what we can do to help ourselves get out of the rut. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Harbani Ahuja from ICAAD (The International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination) turns Supreme Court decisions into poems without writing a word. How does she do it? Why does she do it? Tune in to find out! Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Governor Abbott wants to complete the border wall with a combination of redirected state funds and private contributions. Normally the Federal Government finances projects like that but when it decides not to, is Texas allowed to step in? Professor Eugene R. Fidell from New York University Law School joins us to answer that question plus much more.
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The Democratic side of the Texas Legislature escapes to DC while Republicans plot revenge. It seems no one is trying to make friends. What will happen next? Professor Randall Erben from the University of Texas School of Law walks us through this parliamentary predicament.
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Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, was forced by a court to provide user lists to the IRS. But, without probable cause and a warrant, isn’t that a violation of the 4th Amendment for traders not currently under investigation? Donna F. Hartl and Jake Nicholson from the law firm of Roetzel & Andress join us.
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Our 200th Episode! Former President Donald Trump files a class action lawsuit against the world’s biggest social media companies. Does that mean we will lose Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube? Ken White (of Popehat) returns to Ken-Splain.
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Nation leaders at the G7 summit in Cornwall, England discussed the possibility of mandating certain “climate disclosures” on the financial reports of their nation's corporations. Does that mean American Corporations will be subject to foreign regulations on their home exchanges and how much could compliance cost? Jacob Hupart from the Mintz law firm joins us to answer those questions.
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The Supreme Court gave the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA) an update with a recent decision but where does that leave state criminal laws? Will our streets become more dangerous? Professor Douglas Berman from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law returns to do a lot of law-splainin’.
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Lawyers are expected to go to great lengths to represent their client’s interests. But what is actually required of them and when does zealous advocacy go too far? Stacie Rosenzweig from Halling & Cayo joins us to talk about Rudy Giuliani’s suspension and what we can learn from it.
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Cedar Point Nursery vs. Hassid is a Supreme Court case that determines if property owners can be forced to let union bosses into their businesses to negotiate with their employees against them? Ilya Shapiro from the CATO Institute returns to guide us through the analysis.
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Out-of-state Doctors are remote-treating patients in Arizona. But what are the limitations and will this actually be the future of medicine? Professor Katharine Van Tassel from Case Western Reserve University School of Law walks us through it.
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Wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend with pomp, parade, and Illuminations from one end of this continent to the other... Happy 4th of July!
What is “Amazon Sidewalk” and does it come in peace? Professor Bryant Walker Smith from the University of South Carolina School of Law joins us to explain how Jeff Bezos turned our home wifi into his free network using our smart devices. How does it work? What does it do? Tune in to find out!
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Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon introduces Special Directive 20-06 which curtails the use of cash bail for certain types of crime. So what are those offenses and what happens when offenders are instantly allowed back on the streets? Deputy District Attorney Michele Hanisee from Los Angeles County joins us.
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The Affordable Care Act survived another Supreme Court challenge in ‘California vs. Texas’. But what was actually resolved and what does that mean for future challenges to Obama Care? Aron Solomon from Esquire Digital law-splains.
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COVID’s isolation plus reliance on new technology left our senior citizens more vulnerable to fraudsters. But how can we stop these criminals? Josh Jones from Bressler Aimery & Ross gives us tips and information.
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Ohio’s Attorney General Dave Yost filed a lawsuit to turn Google into a public utility so it can be regulated as a common carrier. This might sound far out but Ohio’s unique law gives them legal grounds to try it. But what does all this mean? Harold Feld from Public Knowledge gives us the skinny.
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What happens when you are surrounded by Canada and water during COVID-19? If you’re an American living in Minnesota’s Northwest Angle, you get cut off from civilization. So how did everyone survive? Brad Dokken from the Grand Forks Herald tells us about this true-life "Tale of Two Lakes".
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Did Snapchat’s Speed Filter cause a fatal high speed accident and if so does Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act protect it from liability? Associate Dean and Professor Eric Goldman from the Santa Clara University School of Law walks us through the lawsuit filed against the social media company by parents who lost their children.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new guidelines for taking off our masks and relaxing certain social distance protocols associated with COVID-19. In this episode we discuss what workplaces need to consider before they change their policies with Melissa Legault from Squire Patton Boggs.
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Amateur online investigators have helped police break cold cases wide open but what happens when they go too far? Dr. Sarah Lageson from Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice stops by to discuss the ethical and Constitutional concerns as well as the proper way for law enforcement to team up with these arm-chair detectives.
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Recent secession efforts aim to add land to Idaho by removing it from other states like Oregon, Washington, and California. But who is heading this movement and why? Is it legal? Will it happen? Professor Norman Williams from Willamette University College of Law joins us.
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Professional Tennis Star Naomi Osaka recently and surprisingly withdrew from the French Open after she was fined for failing to make her contractually obligated media appearances. If you’ve been following the headlines, you know Naomi had a really good reason for doing this but there’s so much more to the story. Sports lawyer and law professor Darren Heitner returns to the show to tell us all about it.
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In this episode, we talk about South Dakota’s famous 4th of July fireworks show, why it was cancelled, and Governor Kristi Noem’s lawsuit against the Biden Administration to get it back. Christopher Vondracek from Forum News Service joins us.
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The Arizona Election Audit has provoked high-powered legal battles but what is the Arizona Senate looking for and why is Maricopa County and the Democratic Party of Arizona trying to stop it? Zachary Stieber from the Epoch Times walks us through this colossal rumble.
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The 6th Amendment guarantees our Right of Confrontation in criminal trials and affords us an opportunity to question witnesses against us. But in a world where criminal courts are using Zoom for trials, are we protecting the Constitutional Rights of defendants in court? Professor Andrea Roth from the University of California Berkeley School of Law joins us to explain.
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As America continues to reopen, certain changes at the Department of Labor might impact your workplace and its ability to recover from COVID-19. Tune in to hear the details with expert guests Crystal Wildeman and Louise Griffin from the law firm of Dinsmore & Shohl.
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How do you balance the needs of a patient versus safely running a mental health facility? In this episode, we discuss whether or not a non-certified service animal should have been granted access to a treatment center. Christopher Knauf from the Disability Rights Legal Center joins us to discuss his work and the law.
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Many Americans privately give to causes and charities but don’t want that fact to be made public. But, do we actually have a right to privately donate? The Supreme Court will soon answer that question in another free speech case called ‘Americans for Prosperity Foundation vs. Bonta’. Professor Roger Colinvaux from Columbus School of Law stops by to explain.
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Professor Adam Winkler from the UCLA School of Law joins us for a high caliber discussion about New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Corlett and what that case could mean for 2nd Amendment rights.
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Does Florida’s new anti riot law violate free speech and the right to right peaceably assemble? Kirk Bailey from the ACLU of Florida joins us to compare notes.
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A huge 2nd Amendment case that flew under the press radar, Travieso v. Glock addresses liability issues when 3rd parties unlawfully use firearms and injure others. Larry Keane from the National Shooting Sports Foundation joins us.
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In 1974, a United States diplomat was kidnapped by the People’s Liberation Army of Mexico. His wife fought for his release but U.S. policy forbid the government from paying his ransom. Tune in to hear a true life account involving President Nixon, John McCain, Henry Kissinger, the “Hanoi Hilton”, a hijacking, and border crossings. Brendan I. Koerner, author and writer for the Atlantic joins us.
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As bad as it might sound, some employees are faking COVID symptoms or exposure to receive more time off. Learn how to spot this and what to do about it in this episode with Daniel Kaplan from Foley & Lardner.
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Can you name all the Supreme Court Justices or tell us which Amendments are in the Bill of Rights (no Googling)? American Bar Association President Trish Refo reveals the results of their most recent civics survey. Tune in to see how your knowledge stacks up.
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In this episode, we talk about the legalities and policy considerations for vaccine passports. Are they a good idea or should we hide in our bunkers? Rachel Morgenstern from Jaspan Schlesinger breaks it all down.
Michigan Courts reinforced the 4th Amendment in a recent decision about law enforcement’s use of low flying aerial drones without a warrant. Mark McKinnon from Fox Rothschild stops by to walk us through this pivotal case.
Indiana put in place a new law that prohibits employers from forcing their employees to get device implants. Is that a thing?! Craig Wiley from Jackson Lewis joins us to explain it all.
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Unemployment insurance fraud has been on the rise since the start of the pandemic and it may be showing up on your tax returns! Don’t pay the taxes of a criminal enterprise or let them utilize your personal identification information. Steve Swirsky from Epstein Becker & Green stops by to tell us how to spot this fraud and report it to the proper authorities.
With the verdict in, what comes next? Professor David Schultz returns to explain the guilty counts, duration of sentences, and possible elements for appeal as well as what might await the other officers involved.
As the verdict loomed, Professor Schultz talked with us about tactics deployed by the prosecution and defense. In addition we discussed what influence the death of Daunte Wright might have over jurors as well as why the judge decided to admit certain types of evidence over others. Stay tuned for our predictions on when the jury would return its verdict. {Spoiler... We got it wrong}.
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The show must go on! Professor David Schultz joins us for another installment of The State vs. Derek Chauvin. As the verdict loomed, we discussed the cases presented by the prosecution and defense regarding use of force and the medical cause of death. We also talk about the style of the attorneys in the trial. Who was the most affable and who was the most aggressive?
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David Hudson from the Freedom Forum Institute and a First Amendment expert joins us to talk about a high school student’s mission to protect her right-to-gripe on the weekends.
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In this Part 4, our coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial continues with Professor David Schultz as we discuss timelines, use of force, and what it means if Morris Hall (who was with George Floyd) does not testify at trial. Professor Schultz from the University of Minnesota Law School and Hamline University returns!
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Our coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial continues with Professor David Schultz.
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New Hampshire vs. Massachusetts is a monster case about taxes and federalism that could impact employers all over the United States. Who’s going to win and who’s going to lose? Sam Megally from K & L Gates joins us to law-splain.
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Why should clients care about who owns their lawyer’s law firm? Does it matter? Are the clients still being taken care of? We answer these questions and more about the new Alternative Business Structures for law firms taking root around the country. Andy Halaby from Greenberg Traurig joins us.
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In the second part of this series, we continue our discussion about the Derek Chauvin Trial with Professor David Schultz, talking about the criminal charges and what the prosecution will need to prove to get a conviction. Later on, we discuss jury selection, concerns about security, and a unique Minnesota evidence law that might make the prosecution’s job much more difficult.
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It’s the biggest criminal trial in a generation and believe it or not we’re still learning a lot about George Floyd and Derek Chauvin. In this series of episodes, we’re going through it point by point to talk about evidence, witnesses, and legal strategies with Professor David Schultz from the University of Minnesota Law School and Hamline University.
On this episode we discuss when police officers are allowed to enter your home without a warrant and the Supreme Court case (Lange v. California) that could change how all of that works. Professor David Gray from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law joins us to break it down.
We all heard about famous actresses making bribes to get their kids into elite colleges but who was the mastermind behind it and how did it all work? Jennifer Levitz, author and national reporter for The Wall Street Journal joins us for a deep dive about ‘Operation Varsity Blues’, the biggest college admissions scandal ever.
Laurien Gilbert from Cornerstone Research joins us to discuss price gouging and how things have evolved through COVID and the emergencies beyond.
Dr. Roger Blair and Ms.Tirza Angerhofer from the University of Florida join us to discuss Alaska’s 1 billion dollar lawsuit against the poultry industry as well as others in food production. If you like dinner... you should definitely tune it.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon faces more challenges on criminal law reform but this time from his constituents through recall efforts. Joshua Spivak returns to give us the skinny.
Joshua Spivak, Senior Fellow at the Hugh L. Carey Institute, walks us through California’s attempt to recall its 40th Governor, a journey of signatures, extensions, certifications, and possible elections.
In this part 2, we continue our conversation with Walter Olson from the CATO about the history, legality, and policy considerations of raising the minimum wage. What are the long-term implications? Tune in and find out!
Is increasing the Minimum Wage a good idea? Walter Olson from the CATO Institute joins us to discuss the history, legal mechanics, and policy considerations of raising the minimum wage and its potential long-term impact on the economy.
The Supreme Court ducked-out on hearing two Pennsylvania election law cases. One involved the Democrat Party and the other involved the Republicans. Tune in to hear about the Constitutional issues still at play which may rear their ugly head in the next election. Professor Josh Blackman from the South Texas College of Law explains the legal challenges and policy concerns from not addressing underlying election problems in our self-governing republic.
Is the President allowed to freeze deportations contrary to current immigration laws? That’s what the ‘State of Texas vs. The United States’ case might determine. Professor David Rubenstein of the Washburn University School of Law joins the show to explain it all.
Audrey Anderson from Bass Berry & Sims joins the show to talk about whether or not colleges will be able to continue using race as a factor for admissions. Tune in and find out.
In this Part 2, we continue our conversation with Marshall Fawley from Lehrman Beverage Law about making booze the legal way. Tune in to keep the lawman at bay.
In this two-part series, we talk about the legalities of making alcohol at home. Depending on whether it’s beer, wine, or liquor, the law has vastly different things to say about it. Marshall Fawley from Lehrman Beverage Law stops by to pour some knowledge on us.
Under President Biden’s recent executive orders, OSHA is issuing new COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations, including continued masks and social distancing even after everyone is vaccinated. Tune in to hear about the impact on your workplace. Karen Tynan from Ogletree Deakins walks us through it.
If you protest for your rights or a cause you believe in, can you get fired for your involvement even if you didn’t do anything wrong? Dan Eaton from Seltzer, Caplan, McMahon, Vitek and writer for the San Diego Union Tribune walks us through a controversial case.
Florida plans to prevent censorship, political favoritism, and mishandling of personal data on social media platforms... but is it Constitutional? Professor Clay Calvert from the University of Florida explains.
Remember that gigantic dumpster fire with Gamestop? Now that some of the dust has settled and lawsuits filed, who is going to pay for that massive loss of money? Peter Hutcheon from Norris McLaughlin gives us the skinny.
In California, some essential workers are receiving hazard pay during COVID-19. But who are they, how much do they get, and how is it being paid for? Benjamin Tulis from Jackson Lewis tells us all about it.
Project Clean Slate’s lead attorney Stephani La Belle joins us to talk about a new Detroit-based program to expunge criminal records and give ex-cons a second chance. Tune in to hear about the pros, cons, and paths forward.
The Supreme Court rules in favor of indoor services for Houses of Worship, but what does that mean? David Savage from the Los Angeles Times brings us the details.
Director of Erasing Family, Ginger Gentile returns to continue our conversation about why millions of Americans become permanently separated from their families following a contentious divorce. Tune in to hear the heartbreaking reasons why children choose one parent over another and why some parents give up even after a divorce has ended.
Ginger Gentile is the director of Erasing Family, a documentary about divorce, child custody, and being alienated. She joins us in this two part series to talk about the tragedies that tens of millions of Americans face when they become permanently separated from their families.
Red Notices, “International-Men-of-Mystery”, and INTERPOL might sound like a movie plot with The Rock, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot (and it is) but in the real world this is a serious legal issue for people which can shut them out of civilization or cause them to be deported. Michelle Estlund of Estlund Law (an INTERPOL Defense firm) is here to explain.
Kevin Smith from Sheppard Mullin joins us to law-splain a New York case against Uber that defines their workers as employees or independent contractors.
In the second part of this two-part series, we pick up right where we left off with our discussion about our country’s traditional way for creating new states with Professor Gerard Magliocca from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
In this two part series we talk about the Congressional push to convert Washington DC into our 51st state. Professor Gerard Magliocca from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law joins us to discuss the history, policy, and possible legal paths forward for this latest effort.
Can you actually patent a marijuana plant? Isn’t that still illegal under federal law? The answer to both of those is yes... but how does that work? Neil Juneja from Gleam Law joins us to explain the growing intersection of cannabis and intellectual property rights.
Professor Frank Bowman from the University of Missouri School of Law gives us a civics lesson about the process of impeachment. Stay tuned to find out what happens when you get impeached for eating Twinkies.
The Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act protects those fighting COVID-19 from liability but not all the time and not for everything. Tune in to learn more about this very important law and its limitations with guest Erik Swanholt from Foley Lardner.
What exactly is the No-Fly List, who runs it, who gets on it, and more importantly how do the innocent get off it? Eduardo Angeles from Clark Hill joins us to explain.
Famed election challenger Sidney Powell is being sued for defamation by Dominion Voting Systems for 1.3 billion dollars but whose Kraken will win this fight? Jenna Greene, legal Columnist from Thomson Reuters, joins us to discuss the Clash of the Titans.
An update on where things stand for the future of voting, representation in Congress, and allocation of federal funds through the Census count. Hans von Spakovsky from the Heritage Foundation joins us to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump vs. New York and how it will impact our use of the Census in the years to come.
Can you sue for damages when the Federal Government violates your religious and civil rights? That’s exactly what three Muslim men did when they were harassed and were put on the no-fly list by law enforcement when they refused to spy on their community. Jennifer Cowan from Debevoise & Plimpton explains this very important case and what it means for religious liberties.
According to government sources, drug companies charge Americans more for prescription medications than other countries. In this episode, we talk about a new rule designed to close that gap and why some are pushing back against it. Leah D’Aurora Richardson from the law firm of K & L Gates explains the new rule and policies surrounding the issue.
Dean Erwin Chemerinsky from the Berkeley School of Law joins us to give an update on the Supreme Court and its big cases as well as predictions for Court Packing.
How do we count electoral college votes in a contested Presidential election? Professor Richard Hasen from the University of California, Irvine School of Law gives us a civics lesson.
District Attorney George Gascon has been making national headlines for his Special Directives which have caused his own Deputy District Attorneys to sue him. They believe the new directives put them on a collision course with the law and their sworn duties to the State of California. Tune in to hear all about it with the Daily Journal’s Malcolm Maclachlan.
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Tune in to learn about the different signs and how to help if you think someone is in need of assistance, with executive director of Samaritan Village Dionne Coleman.
University of Nebraska College of Law Professor Justin Hurwitz explains the out-dated regulatory framework at the center of litigation and calls for reform to address the scourge of robocalls.
Law in pop culture columnist Adam Banner critiques law on TV, from “Better Call Saul” and what “100 Humans” can teach us, to pro se shenanigans depicted on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”
2020 Year in Review and who better to explain it than our good friend Zach Warren from American Lawyer Media.
A history of the island prison’s breakouts. Former resident and author Jolene Babyak tells us the tales. Stay tuned to hear what some escapees (if they’re still alive) would be wanted for today.
Allison Winnike from the Immunization Partnership walks us through the Trump Administration’s Operation Warp Speed, how it produced vaccines so quickly, and who will receive them first.
Today we have a special holiday show, and what better way to do it than with our good friends Jared Correia from our Legal Toolkit Show and our producer Molly McDonough, as well as a special guest (stay tuned to find out who it is).
Where did Real Estate (commercial and residential) end up at the end of 2020? Wendy Cole from the National Association of Realtors gives us the latest.
The MORE Act has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, but does that mean it’s legal at the federal level? Not just yet... Vincent Sliwoski from Harris Bricken explains the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act.
A recent Supreme Court case has diminished Governor Cuomo’s ability to restrict numbers of participants at religious gatherings from his COVID-19 lockdowns. Nicholas Nelson from Faegre Drinker breaks down this case officially called ‘Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, New York v. Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York’.
Many will use DNA testing kits this holiday season and receive unwelcome surprises. What if you suddenly discovered you had dozens of siblings from the same Doctor-Daddy at a fertility clinic? In this episode, we talk about the wide-spread fertility fraud during the 70s-90s featured in HBO’s ‘Baby God’ documentary with Adam Wolf from Peiffer Wolf.
What’s better than one episode about video games? ... A second episode about video games! David Hoppe from Gamma Law joins us to discuss the new consoles from Sony and Microsoft, large studio acquisitions, and world-wide industry growth.
COVID-19 vaccines are almost here! But what will happen in the workplace? What if your boss makes you take the vaccine but you refuse? Then what? Christine Bestor Townsend from Ogletree Deakins sheds some light.
Illegal Immigrants, the Census, and Representation in Congress: Hans von Spakovsky from the Heritage Foundation discusses Trump vs. New York, the Supreme Court case about counting illegal immigrants to divy up representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Dr. Craig Holman from Public Citizen explains what lobbyists do, the rules that apply to Congress, and the system safeguards to help curb unlawful influence peddling.
Many businesses have struggled to get through 2020, however one industry has been thriving: the video game industry. Daniel Rose from Foley and Lardner tells us about increased growth, opportunities in esports, and the exciting confluence of streaming, consoles, and Cloud Gaming. {Spoiler} He shares some of his favorite video game picks.
John Adams’ representation of British Soldiers after the Boston Massacre ensured representation for all in our courts. Today, many lawyers are being scrutinized, harassed, and/or threatened for their representation of President Trump’s or the Republican Party’s interests in recent election cases. David Lat joins us to explain what’s been going on with Jones Day and other law firms and lawyers who have found themselves under intense public scrutiny.
Black Friday has arrived! And Linn Foster Freedman from Robinson and Cole is here to help you safe-shop this holiday season while keeping your data secure.
400 years ago the Mayflower arrived in the New World. Before the passengers could set foot on shore, they needed to assemble a new set of laws to hold the colony together. Professor Julia Ernst from the University of North Dakota School of Law tells us the story of the Mayflower Compact, our first representative government.
In this second episode (of two), Professor Margo Anderson from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee continues her discussion about the Census, this time addressing counting methodologies, the requirement of confidentiality, and the formula used to apportion representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Professor Margo Anderson from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee discusses the importance of this year’s Census for representation in the U.S. House of Representatives, federal funding, and redistricting for the purposes of voting.
Oregon has changed the penalty for certain quantities of illegal drugs and is trying to start a new “magic mushroom” therapy business under the passing of Measures 109 and 110. But does that mean these illicit drugs are suddenly legal? Not exactly. Lizzy Acker, reporter for the Oregonian explains.
Is it unconstitutional for the federal government to ban marijuana? In 2005, it wasn’t according to the U.S. Supreme Court in Gonzales v. Raich. But with more states legalizing marijuana in the 2020 election, does that same analysis apply? Professor Douglas Berman from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law breaks it down.
Think you’re free to speak your mind at work? Before you give an oratory on sensible governance, tune in here. Grant Osborne from Ward and Smith explains free speech in the workplace and the 1st Amendment. {Spoiler}... Your level of free speech can depend on who you work for.
The CHAZ/CHOP returns but this time it’s not the protests. Walter Olson from the CATO Institute gives us an update about the lawsuit filed by Seattle businesses against their city.
Legally speaking, neither President Trump nor former Vice President Joe Biden can claim an election win. There appears to be many lawsuits on the horizon which could sway the course of this hotly contested election in one direction or the other. Luckily, Professor Edward Foley returns to give us a walkthrough on the possibilities.
Matthew Feeney from the CATO Institute is here to help explain the FCC’s review on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and what that means for social media.
Google is being sued for antitrust violations by the United States Department of Justice. But why and what does that mean for consumers? Author Maëlle Gavet joins us to break it all down.
Will we know who our President is on election night? Probably not, but this is not new for the United States. Tune in to hear our country’s history with contested elections, how we got through them, and possible avenues for the 2020 Presidential Election with Professor Edward Foley from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.
In this part two of our conversation about America’s nuclear defense with Professor Alex Wellerstein, we discuss what the nuclear football is, who carries it, and what it does. In addition, we delve into commencing a nuclear strike, comparative policies, and legislative attempts to officially add people to the decision making process.
Who has the authority to launch America’s nuclear weapons? It might surprise you that it’s not the military. Professor Alex Wellerstein of Restricted Data the Nuclear Secrecy Blog explains how and why that decision resides with one person... The President.
When reality TV implodes, who’s left to clean up the mess (especially if there are real customers)? Toni Long from The Long Law Group lawyer-splains.
Many people did home improvements during the pandemic but did they follow building codes and get the proper permits? If not, they may have difficulty selling their home. If you’re one of those people, don’t worry... Linda Pieczynski (aka the Code Attorney) is here to walk us through it.
Kassie Siegel from the Center for Biological Diversity’s Climate Law Institute explains Governor Newsom’s executive order to ban the sale of gas-powered cars in California by the year 2035.
Governor Newson signed Senate Bill 1383 which features expanded coverage for Paid Family Leave. Who now qualifies and how is it funded? Jenna Gerry from Legal Aid at Work explains it all.
Angelique Neal and Maureen Rouse-Ayoub from Varnum explain President Trump’s executive memo for Deferral on Payroll Taxes. What does it mean for employers and employees?
Every day brings us closer to the removal of TikTok and WeChat. Or so we think? What does this mean and should we care? George Grammas from Squire Patton Boggs tells us all about it.
Professor Eugene Volokh from the UCLA, School of Law and the Volokh Conspiracy blog joins us to talk about Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 shutdown order and its violation against free speech.
With the upcoming confirmation hearing of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, many are reminded of how unpleasant the nomination process was with Justice Brett Kavanaugh. But, has it always been this contentious? Ilya Shapiro of the CATO Institute and author of ‘Supreme Disorder: Judicial Nominations and the Politics of America's Highest Court’ walks us through the history of the Supreme Court.
Faith Whittaker and Hayley Geiler from Dinsmore and Shohl join us to discuss Ohio’s liability shield for COVID-19 and how they’re planning to give air-cover to businesses and individuals for reopening.
In this part two, we continue our conversation with former police officer Randy Petersen from the Texas Public Policy Foundation. We pick up where we left off talking about body cameras, what they leave out, and how that plays into the public perspective regarding police use of force. Stay tuned to hear about the importance of not resisting arrest and the impact of the “Ferguson Effect” on an officer’s ability to do their duty.
In this part one of two episodes, former police officer Randy Petersen from the Texas Public Policy Foundation joins us to discuss issues like resisting arrest, use of force, training for officers, and implications for defunding the police. Stay tuned to hear what goes through an officer’s mind and the factors they consider while making an arrest and hear the rest of the conversation on Monday in part 2.
The Federal Aviation Agency issued a Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate to Amazon’s fleet of Prime drones. So what does that mean for the future of aerial deliveries? Drone Law lawyer Jonathan Rupprecht explains it all.
Sean Andrade from Andrade Gonzalez law firm joins us to talk about age discrimination and the legal issues that come from it during this pandemic.
ABA President Patricia Refo joins us to explain the ABA’s new initiative to gather lawyer volunteers to help keep our in-person polling locations open during the upcoming election.
Roman Buhler from “Keep Nine” explains their proposed Constitutional Amendment to keep the number of Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court to nine. Tune in to hear why they have bipartisan support as well as the history of the Supreme Court’s number of Justices over time.
In this non-political tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 10 women leaders share how the late Supreme Court Justice inspired them in their legal careers.
Amy Lindholm from the Appalachian Mountain Club joins us to discuss the Great American Outdoors Act, a bipartisan bill passed to improve our parks nationwide.
Legal Analyst Teadra Pugh of Bloomberg Law tells us why there’s an artificially low number of bankruptcy filings around the country. Stay tuned for her predictions on where we’ll be as we crawl out of COVID-19 shutdowns.
Hear the tale of a seemingly “nothing burger” case that could potentially send shockwaves of litigation against insurance companies even before it gets to trial. Paul White from Wilson Elser explains the impact of a pre-trial motion that may or may not open a floodgate of new cases filed against insurance companies during COVID-19.
Ilya Shapiro from the CATO Institute provides insights on the integrity of our voting system as well as points out vulnerability with mail-in voting for the 2020 election.
Can the boss restrict your vacation travel during COVID-19? Patrick Peters and James Verdi from Jackson Lewis explain why and how employers might limit where their employees vacation to address potential liabilities from Coronavirus in the workplace. Tune in to hear all about it.
A securities lawsuit filed against Chipotle has taken place and representing them is attorney Andrew Clubok from Latham & Watkins, who walks us through the latest with that case.
Contact tracing programs are designed to track potential infections by letting people know that they’ve been in close proximity to someone who’s tested positive for a disease. Hayley Tsukayama from the Electronic Frontier Foundation joins us to breakdown the contact tracing programs for COVID-19 and what we should be concerned about.
Are you registered to vote? Joseph Marrone from the Marrone Law firm joins the show to talk about the basic requirements of mail-in voting, the dos and don’ts, and his recommendations to make sure your ballot counts.
In this exciting two part “Who-Done-It” true crime series, our guest Travis McDade, author and writer for the Smithsonian Magazine continues down memory lane of the heist at the Carnegie Library, discussing the mechanics of the caper, and later reveals the thief.
In this true crime series, we take a look at an eight million dollar caper that took 25 years to complete at the Carnegie Library in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Many of the stolen artifacts dating back 500 years were never recovered. Travis McDade, author and writer for the Smithsonian Magazine joins us in this exciting two part “Who-Done-It”.
Another day, another governor being sued to limit their emergency powers. Erik Kiilunen, leader of the ‘All Business is Essential’ campaign passionately discusses damage caused by shutdowns and his desire to reopen Michigan.
Why does it take so much longer to become a licensed painter than an EMT? Senior Fellow from the CATO Institute Michael Tanner discusses the hidden costs of occupational licenses including jobs lost and higher prices for consumers. Stay tuned to hear his policy recommendations and conclusions about public safety.
Cori Robinson, columnist for Above the Law joins us to talk about the Conservatorship of Britney Spears, what we can learn from it, and predictions for #FreeBritney.
Sports lawyer and Above the Law columnist Darren Heitner breaks down Congress’ National College Athletes Bill of Rights which would allow university athletes to make money from playing sports at their schools.
Our good friend and host of Digital Detectives and the Digital Edge, Sharon Nelson from Sensei Enterprises joins the show to talk about some AI-enabled crimes such as deepfakes, fake news, driverless vehicles, and more.
In the second part of this two part episode, our conversation with Simon Tam continues, where we addressed the importance of free speech, how to disagree in a constructive way, and what to do if you've been attacked by Cancel Culture.
Simon Tam of The Slants shares his experience with cancel culture, being doxxed and online harassment. In this episode, we get into Simon’s personal experiences with online trolls and others who sought to silence his voice through threats and calls for his dismissal as well as why individuals would ever engage in such harmful activity against other people.
Attorney at Work editor-in-chief Joan Feldman walks listeners through her article, ‘Hot Topics: Top 12 Law Practice Management Posts of 2020 (So Far)’ and what each of them mean. Tune in to hear how these articles could help your legal practice.
Dr. Elia Gourgouris, president of The Happiness Center and author of the #1 best-selling Amazon book, 7 Paths to Lasting Happiness, which has been translated into Mandarin, Cantonese and Greek, walks us through dealing with disasters and crises.
Laurence wants to invite Beyonce, the Commodore of the Yacht Club, and the Duke of Earl to attend his fancy party but does not know how. Good thing Robert Hickey (Deputy Director of the Protocol School of Washington) stops by to give pointers on proper forms of address.
William Rinehart, senior fellow at the Center for Growth and Opportunity at Utah State University breaks down the origins of the underlying antitrust investigation against big tech companies and what they could potentially mean.
Parler’s chief policy officer Amy Peikoff joins the show to discuss her take on Cancel Culture, the value of free speech, and its importance to our republic.
Lori Windham, senior counsel at Becket, breaks down the latest SCOTUS decision in ‘Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter and Paul Home v. Pennsylvania ET AL’ and the impact that will have on their 1st Amendment rights.
Fellow host of our ABA Journal Legal Rebels Podcast Lyle Moran joins the show to discuss why the Washington Supreme Court is ending its Limited License Legal Technician (LLLT) program and what options remain for the LLLT Board.
Attorney Christopher Warnock discusses his recent case before the Iowa Supreme Court about accommodations in a residential rental situation: a strict no-pet policy vs emotional support animals.
North Carolina holds its July Bar Exam in person and Kimberly Herrick of the North Carolina Board of Bar Examiners gives us all the details.
Governor DeSantis is being sued by bar owners trying to save their businesses in a second shutdown due to Florida’s spike in COVID-19 cases. Their lawyer John W. Dill explains what’s going on.
Veronica Stidvent, executive director at Center for Women in Law and Fiona Hornblower, president and CEO of the NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education tell us about their new study that highlights the law school experience for women of color and some negative effects it had on faculty and students.
Hear the latest about the class action lawsuit against Seattle over the CHAZ/CHOP occupation and how that impacted residents and businesses owners in the area with violent crime, loss of business, and harassment. The Plaintiffs’ attorneys Patty Eakes and Angelo Calfo explain their case against the city.
What are the implications of defunding, reallocating funds for, or scaling back police enforcement? And what does that mean for communities who need policing the most? Tanya Acker from HotBench shares her thoughts.
Juvaria Khan, founder of The Appellate Project, explains why she left her practice to start this organization and its mission to bring greater diversity to our appeals courts.
Judge Kevin Allen calls out a possible second wave of instability related to COVID-19 and highlights his concerns for the criminal justice system if that were to happen.
Above the Law’s Brian Dalton discusses the origin and meaning behind their Outside Counsel Rankings done in conjunction with Lake Whillans. Tune in to see which law firms scored the best across different industries.
Darren Heitner from Above the Law and sports law attorney breaks down the Buckeye Acknowledgement and Pledge that Ohio State University is requiring its athletes to take, in order to resume athletics during COVID-19.
Is the Los Angeles Department of Transportation tracking electric scooter rentals in violation of our #4A rights? Find out with Hannah Zhao of @EFF
Bradley Skolnik, executive director of the Indiana Office of Admissions discusses Indiana’s new online bar exam that can be taken at home and what applicants can expect from this new test.
Ilya Shapiro of the CATO Institute joins us to discuss why the Supreme Court blocked the Trump Administration’s rescission of DACA in the Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California case as well as the impact that decision could have on immigration reform.
Kirsten Errick from Law Street discusses California's Assembly Bill 2261, it’s key provisions, what the proponents/opponents say about it, and possible infractions of rights.
John Elwood of SCOTUS Blog joins us to talk about the Supreme Court and what a relist limbo is and why it’s important to lawyers and their client’s cases.
Allyson Baker of Venable discusses the Paycheck Protection Program and what business owners (and their lawyers) need to know about its debt forgiveness requirements.
Alston and Bird’s Jason Levine breaks down the use of force majeure contract clauses during COVID-19 and how these “escape hatch” provisions could impact business owners state-to-state by forgiving or suspending certain obligations.
Jay Schweikert, policy analyst from the CATO Institute discusses qualified immunity for the police and whether the Supreme Court will change it.
Dean Hari Osofsky of Penn State Law walks us through their journey dealing with the pandemic, key decisions made, what they learned, and what’s going on with a possible reopen.
Law School Admission Council President and CEO Kellye Testy explains the LSAT FLEX, the new online LSAT that can be taken from home and how LSAC pivoted to make this new exam available to keep law school admissions moving during COVID-19.
Professor Daniel Farber of Berkeley Law guides us through the Insurrection Act and how the nationwide riots with looting, violence, and arson impact the President’s ability to utilize it.
Ken White of the Popehat blog joins us to discuss the dispute between Twitter and President Trump regarding hidden or “fact-checked” tweets. Oh, and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act was also mentioned.
Kristin Tyler of LawClerk explains how outsourcing to a freelance attorney can help make money, save money, and provide an opportunity to capture pent up demand for law firms coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois attorney Thomas DeVore explains the lawsuits against Governor Pritzker to re-open Illinois businesses.
Jason Levine of Alston & Bird discusses price gouging, how it’s treated by different states, federal oversight, and the impact on supply chains.
Principal of Elkins Employment Law Cindy Elkins walks us through what business owners should be thinking of in terms of re-opening.
Chief firm strategist and (non-attorney) spokesman of the Berman Law Group Jeremy Alters discusses suing China in a class action lawsuit for COVID-19.
Colorado immigration attorney Jeff Joseph explains the American food supply during the COVID19 pandemic and how the Department of Homeland Security is acting to extend H-2B visas in order to meet those new food supply demands.
Co-founder and CEO of Clio, Jack Newton, discusses their recently published report “COVID-19 Impact Research Briefing (the May 4th edition)” and how lawyers can leverage that right now to help their practice.
Attorney Charles Volkert, senior district president of Robert Half Legal, discusses the current state of the legal profession, the impact COVID-19 has had on certain practice areas and possible opportunities for lawyers.
How will social distancing and remote learning affect law schools and their ABA Accreditation? Tune in to hear Kyle McEntee of Law School Transparency share his thoughts and predictions.
Patrick Palace is here to talk about workers comp claims during COVID-19 and his article “How to File a Coronavirus L&I Claim”.
Microsoft’s Ben Schorr duels GlobalMac IT’s Tom Lambotte with their favorite tips and tricks as Mac and PC users. Who won this battle royale?
Video consultations can open a can of ethical worms but they don’t have to. Our good friend and frequent conference presenter Megan Zavieh (she’s an attorney too) joins us to talk about video consultations done the right way. Apparently, there’s nothing to fear.
Texas personal injury attorney Kay Van Wey returns to talk about vaccine liability and the possible claim options for people injured by cures. Among the topics discussed:
Common Vaccine Injuries National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) VICP (National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program)
American Bar Association president Judy Perry Martinez joins us to discuss the results from their ABA 2020 Survey of Civic Literacy. What did people get right and what did they get wrong? The results may surprise you!
LMG Security’s Sherri Davidoff summarizes steps for securing client data in work-remote environments. Stay tuned for tips on spotting new and more sophisticated phishing emails.
Among many topics discussed: Data-security policies Two Factor Authentication Physical security Phishing Vishing
Dylan Ruga of the Stalwart Law Group discusses their class action lawsuit against JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and US Bank relating to their lending practices under the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program. Among the Issues covered: First-Come, First-Serve requirements Reshuffling of loan applications Damages and relief sought Advice for businesses in the application process
Kay Van Wey of Van Wey, Presby & Williams explains hospital liability for emergency services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our discussion includes the burden of proof, rationing of COVID-19 tests, and illness of personnel.
Judge Scott Schlegel of the 24th Judicial District in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana joins us for a conversation about their new video conference for criminal courts and how it’s helping to keep the Justice System moving during challenging times.
Morrison Foerster’s Ann Becchina guides us through new Congressional payroll tax relief for business. Our discussion includes: Sick Leave Credit Family Leave Credit Paycheck Protection Loan Forgiveness Employee Retention Tax Credit Payroll Tax Deferral
Dean Gordon Smith of Brigham Young University Law School walks us through their proposal with the Utah Supreme Court to bring diploma privilege for recent grads who wish to practice in their state.
Legal marketing expert, founder of Attorney Sync, and host of Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Gyi Tsakalakis offers advice about what law firms should be doing right now to market and grow their businesses during the COVID-19 shutdowns. Stay tuned for some ancient wisdom about everyday life.
Michael J. Grace of Lewis Brisbois returns to discuss the CARES Act provisions for the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans for businesses affected by COVID-19 shutdowns.
Real Estate Attorney Ashley Peterson explains California Governor Newsom’s recent moratorium on evictions and what that means for tenants and landlords.
Rocket Matter’s Larry Port discusses their virtual conference, donating the proceeds, and advice for lawyers looking to accept online payments.
Former ABA TECHSHOW chairs Adriana Linares and Brett Burney share their favorite apps, programs, tips, and tricks for working remote.
Lewis Brisbois partner Michael J. Grace explains the CARES Act provisions for individual stimulus payments and unemployment benefits for those impacted by COVID-19.
Legal Talk Network launches ‘Legal Talk Today’, a new show covering important topical issues in law. Intended as a dailyish-to-daily program, the producers designed a flexible format with short episodes to keep everyone informed as quickly as possible.