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Kamala Harris – Potential President – Examining the Very Minor Skeletons in Her Closet - Ep 66 Jan 18, 2019

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Today's episode begs the question: "Exactly what qualifications should a person have to run for President?" Matt and Tony examine this question while jumping into a rumored 2020 presidential run by Kamala Harris. In this episode you'll hear how Kamala's political career was built off an affair with former SF Mayor Willie Brown. Matt and Tony also reveal Kamala's efforts while serving as Attorney General of CA and District Attorney of San Francisco.

Highlights:

[03:55] – Pronouncing "Kamala"
[05:28] – Charging parents with misdemeanors for their kids truancy
[07:20] – Obama has a crush on Kamala
[08:07] – Familiar DNA matches
[13:30] – Hiding Catholic Church abuse
[16:04] – 25 Billion Dollar settlement with the 5 largest mortgage companies
[20:07] – Kamala's affair with Willie Brown
[28:00] – Minimum qualifications to run for President

The Takeaway – Kamala Harris has only a few minor skeletons in her closet. She'd make a great presidential candidate.

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Can The President Declare A National Emergency? – Ep 65 Jan 11, 2019

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The government is shut down and Trump and his beloved wall are back in the news. Trump is eager to get the wall built, but a lot of his party and the majority of democrats are against it. He's threatening to call the country into a state of emergency and get the wall built via emergency funds. Does he have the power to do that? Matt and Tony dive into the history of National Emergencies and discuss whether or not declaring a national emergency for the wall are within Trump's powers.

Highlights:

[04:22] – Schumer and Pelosi – The worlds worst public speakers
[05:05] – Emergency procedures for The President
[10:18] – Youngstown Sheet, 1952
[14:20] – The National Emergencies Act
[16:49] – George W Bush sanctions Zimbabwe
[22:16] – Adam Schiff beefs with Trump
[23:51] – The Presidents power and authority
[26:33] – The fence and the war on drugs

The Takeaway – This stand off and shutdown doesn't seem to be anywhere near the finish line.

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New Laws For 2019 –Ep 64 Jan 03, 2019

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2019 is upon us and Matt and Tony are discussing some new laws that have just taken effect for the New Year. Unsurprisingly some of the big ones were put in place by California and New York. In this episode Matt and Tony have some laughs and discuss who these new laws are going to help and who they're going to hurt.

Highlights:

[05:34] – 19 states increase minimum wage
[07:25] – Pet stores in California can only sell shelter or rescue dogs, cats and rabbits
[13:58] – Public corporations must add at least one women to the board of directors
[14:52] – In Illinoi, hunters are now allowed to wear pink
[16:55] – California banned non-disclosure agreements for sexual harassment settlement cases
[21:38] – Florida restored voting rights to former felons, except for murderers and sexual predators
[23:06] – Utah DUI level is now .05%
[24:14] – In California judges now decided which person will get custody of a pet in a divorce
[29:33] – Vermont paying people 10k to move to their state

The Takeaway – We're in for a hell of a year.

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I Drink Your Milkshake – Mineral Rights- Ep 63 – The Oil Companies Actually Can Drink Your Milkshake Jan 02, 2019

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Most homebuyers don't know that big oil companies can capture the minerals in the soil, underneath their house. Unless it was stated in your contract that you own the mineral rights underneath your property, oil companies can drill into your soil. In this episode Matt and Tony run through the history of mineral rights and how property owners get taken advantage of in this process.

Highlights:

[06:16] – The rule of capture
[07:15] – Mineral Rights
[11:31] – Mineral pooling
[12:40] – Non consenting land owners
[20:20] – Protecting property rights on mineral owners

The Takeaway – Check the deed to your property and figure out who owns the rights to the soil.

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Christmas/Holiday Law Trivia - Bonus Ep 62 Dec 25, 2018

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The guys are back with a special Christmas bonus episode. On today's show Tony will try and stump Matt with a series of questions about the authenticity of several lawsuits. Matt will have to guess which lawsuit is real and which one is fake. In other news, thank you for tuning in for all of 2018, we really appreciate your love and support. Look for some new things to come in 2019 including our own Patreon.

Highlights:

[01:57] – Christmas in Dixie
[04:30] – Greenbergs Smoked Turkey's
[07:27] – British Plum Pudding
[10:37] – Man dressed as reindeer
[12:20] – Fruitcake eating competition

The Takeaway – Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

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Did Fortnite Steal the Carlton? Copyrighting Dance moves - Ep 61 Dec 21, 2018

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Throughout history people have been envious of each other's dance moves. Some dances have designated steps such as the line dance or the electric slide. Others have bits and pieces of traditional moves blended with original flow. In today's episode you'll learn about copy write history as it pertains to dances and dance moves. The idea the show today is coming off the heels of the new that actor Alfonso Ribeiro is suing the Fortnite creators for allowing their video game characters to do "The Carlton".

Highlights:

[03:10] – Dancing "emote's" in Fortnite
[04:28] – Alfonso Ribeiro sues the Fortnite creators
[04:55] – You can copy write dances, not dance moves
[06:03] – The backpack kid
[10:50] – In 1909 copy write law was defined and re-defined in the 70's
[15:39] – Nobody has prevailed by arguing that
[21:40] – Mass dances – The Zombification of society
[26:32] – Gesticulations

The Takeaway – Be original

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Internship Laws - Episode 60 Dec 12, 2018

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In your past you may have taken an internship to learn about a particular job or to gain skills in a trade. This internship may have been illegal. On the heels of recent news, Matt and Tony dive into the history of internships and the new criteria used to determine if the role you're in is illegal. In this episode you'll learn the criteria for legal and illegal internships and why internships were created for the elite.

Highlights:

[03:31] – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
[05:54] – Walling vs. Portland terminal Co.
[07:36] – Internship criteria/ legal definitions.
[14:36] – The Black Swan Movie Set.
[24:00] – Sacrificing being taken advantage for future gain.

The Takeaway – Know what you're getting into when you take an internship. Read the law and if you feel like you're being taken advantage of, say something.

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Genital Mutilation Laws - Episode 59 Dec 05, 2018

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Genital mutilation has been a big issue historically, throughout the world. Recently a law was passed in Michigan that protecting girls from genital mutilation is unconstitutional. Surprisingly this practice is still commonplace in some religions and throughout different countries. Disgusted, Matt and Tony dive into this topic and divulge some of the history of genital mutilation.

Highlights:

[04:30] – Federal Judge shoots down genital mutilation protection law.
[05:00] – Michigan doctors mutilate young girls clitorises.
[07:00] – 23 states have laws banning genital mutilation.
[11:10] – The Commerce Clause.
[13:54] – The USA vs. Lopez
[14:57] – Male circumcision practices.

The Takeaway – We need to quell any abhorrent religious practices.

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Avenatti's Domestic Dispute- Episode 58 Nov 27, 2018

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The boys are back after taking last week off for Thanksgiving. The topic of the day is Michael Avenatti's alleged attack on his ex-girlfriend Mareli Miniutti. Miniutti is claiming that Avenatti hit her forcefully in the face with a pillow and then dragged her across the apartment floor. Matt and Tony dive into this story and make plenty of wise cracks aimed at Avenatti.

Highlights:

[02:02] – Restraining order against the creepy porn lawyer.
[05:12] – Doing Gods Work.
[06:58] – The alleged actress – "Girl At Party."
[08:30] – Sugar Daddy
[14:55] – Shady business deals.

The Takeaway – Don't date a 24 year old when you're in your 40's.

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"Acting" Attorney General - Episode 57 Nov 16, 2018

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Trump is back in the news because of his appointment of Matthews Whitaker as Acting Attorney General. Is this a legal move? On the heels of this news, the guys jump into a discussion about what an "acting" attorney general means and how long Whitaker gets to stay in office. They guys also discuss Jeff Sessions resignation, and bring up some of Whitaker's shady business deals.

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