The Law, such as it is - Lawrence Lessig

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Bonus episode: NotebookLM's summary of the case (Corrected) May 22, 2026

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In this episode, we share a podcast create by NotebookLM based on the transcripts from the 9 episodes of the podcast. It is a powerful summary of the case, which is a great introduction to the issues presented across the episodes.

The Closing Argument May 06, 2026

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In this final episode, Lessig pulls together the argument from across the season. Why did this happen? What should happen next?

Unpacking the final allegation — "Allegation 1" Apr 17, 2026

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Allegation 1 is the only allegation within the 6 year limit for fraud investigation. In this episode, we show why it too fails — and the astonishing failure in the investigation that could have shown precisely what had happened.

Unpacking "Allegation 3" Apr 15, 2026

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In this episode, we review Allegation 3, and reveal the simple omission that undermined the investigation into this allegation.

Dismantling "Allegation 4" Jan 30, 2026

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We continue in this episode by unpacking the charges behind allegation number 4, which involved a paper written 15 years ago.

Allegation 2, continued Dec 01, 2025

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Clarifying one additional point about Allegation 2 in less than ten minutes.

Dismantling "Allegation 2" Nov 17, 2025

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So far, this podcast has considered the procedural flaws that marred the process that led to Francesca Gino's tenure being revoked. With this episode, we begin dismantling the substantive conclusions as they relate to the four alleged cases of fraud. We begin with "Allegation 2."

How you know when a process has too many lawyers Sep 18, 2025

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In this second of two episodes interviewing Francesca, we cover the period from HBS' determination that she had committed academic misconduct through the University's decision to revoke her tenure.

How You Know a Business School is Not a Law School Aug 21, 2025

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In this first of two episodes interviewing Francesca, we cover a bit about the nature of her work, and then the period beginning from the charges being raised against her through the business school's determination that she had committed academic misconduct.

Introduction Aug 21, 2025

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Francesca Gino was a superstar at the Harvard Business School. This year, she was fired for academic misconduct. In this season, we'll explore that story through interviews with Francesca and others. This episode introduces the story and the plan of the season.

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