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OA12: Tax Protesters, Sovereign Citizens, and Other Wackiness Sep 21, 2016

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In this episode, we delve into the wacky world of tax protesters and “sovereign citizens,” people who believe that the legal world is a magical place filled with secret code words that, if invoked properly, can force the Illuminati-run courts to admit you into the secret chamber where nobody has to pay their taxes or … Continue reading OA12: Tax Protesters, Sovereign Citizens, and Other Wackiness →

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OA11: Abortion, Roe v. Wade, and the Constitution, Part 3 Sep 14, 2016

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In this week’s hour-length episode, we finally conclude our three-part discussion of abortion and defending the jurisprudence behind the Supreme Court’s 1973 opinion in Roe v. Wade… only to leave you with another cliffhanger and a topic for a future show. (Bingo!) Also, given our Patreon support, we’ll now be answering a viewer question every episode! In … Continue reading OA11: Abortion, Roe v. Wade, and the Constitution, Part 3 →

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OA10: Abortion, Roe v. Wade, and the Constitution, Part 2 Sep 07, 2016

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Our discussion of abortion continues as we walk through the Supreme Court’s opinion in Roe v. Wade and its aftermath. In our first segment, “Closed Arguments” continues with a look at whether you should call your law professor by her first name. (No. No, you should not.) And in our closing segment, we answer a question … Continue reading OA10: Abortion, Roe v. Wade, and the Constitution, Part 2 →

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OA9: Abortion, Roe v. Wade, and the Constitution, Part 1 Aug 31, 2016

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In Episodes 7 and 8, we discussed a recent decision by a federal court in Missouri dismissing a lawsuit brought by the Satanic Temple challenging certain Missouri laws that arguably restrict abortion rights. In this episode, we take a step back and look at the right to abortion itself and the sometimes-controversial Supreme Court decision … Continue reading OA9: Abortion, Roe v. Wade, and the Constitution, Part 1 →

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OA8: You Won’t Have the Satanic Temple to Kick Around Any More, Part 2 Aug 25, 2016

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In this episode, we wrap up the recent decision by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri dismissing a lawsuit brought by the Satanic Temple challenging several laws relating to getting an abortion in Missouri. Andrew tells you what “motions to dismiss” are, and Thomas proves that he knows more about the … Continue reading OA8: You Won’t Have the Satanic Temple to Kick Around Any More, Part 2 →

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OA7: You Won’t Have the Satanic Temple to Kick Around Any More, Part 1 Aug 24, 2016

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In this episode, we look at a recent lawsuit filed by the notorious Satanic Temple challenging abortion restrictions in the state of Missouri. In the main segment, Andrew tells you how to read a Complaint, and Thomas offers advice to the Satanic Temple’s lawyers about which arguments are more persuasive to him. Our opening segment … Continue reading OA7: You Won’t Have the Satanic Temple to Kick Around Any More, Part 1 →

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OA6: The Pending NFL Apocalypse (with Chris Kristofco) Aug 24, 2016

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In this week’s episode, Andrew sits down in the interviewer’s chair and talks with Chris Kristofco, another real lawyer and the lead editor at Title Town Sound Off, a Green Bay Packers fan site. If you’ve been following the NFL’s investigation into alleged performance enhancing drugs use by several of its star players, you’ll enjoy … Continue reading OA6: The Pending NFL Apocalypse (with Chris Kristofco) →

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OA5: Bush v. Gore and the 2000 Election, Part 4 Aug 24, 2016

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Finally wrapping up their four-part discussion of the 2000 U.S. Presidential election, Andrew and Thomas follow the Gore campaign’s lawsuit as it goes to the Supreme Court. How legitimate is Bush v. Gore? Does it hold water? Find out in this episode. Show Notes & Links The Supreme Court’s decision in Bush v. Gore, 531 U.S. … Continue reading OA5: Bush v. Gore and the 2000 Election, Part 4 →

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OA4: The 2000 Election (#NeverForget), Part 3 Aug 24, 2016

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Continuing our discussion from OA3, Andrew lays the background for the most tumultuous Presidential election in modern American history, discussing the politics, history, and the legal background that led us to Bush v. Gore. Show Notes and Links Pres. Bill Clinton’s approval ratings, 1999-2000. Voting history for West Virginia, once a reliable Democratic stronghold. A … Continue reading OA4: The 2000 Election (#NeverForget), Part 3 →

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OA3: The 2000 Election (#NeverForget), Part 2 Aug 24, 2016

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Andrew and Thomas continue their discussion of the 2000 U.S. Presidential election, moving from resurrecting long-dead jokes about “hanging chads” to explaining how the legal challenge that could determine the Presidency began in a tiny county courthouse in Florida. Show Notes & Links The Supreme Court’s decision in Bush v. Gore, 531 U.S. 98 (2000). Palm … Continue reading OA3: The 2000 Election (#NeverForget), Part 2 →

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