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Should landlords be able to ask about a tenants' criminal history? Mar 24, 2023

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UCLA Law Professor Eugene Volokh joins Michael to discuss a striking down of a Seattle ban on landlords' inquiring about prospective tenants' criminal histories, which Volokh wrote about at Reason.com. Volokh is the Gary T. Schwarz Distinguished Professor of Law at UCLA. Original air date 24 March 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everything, Everywhere, All At Once: A lot is about to happen with Donald Trump Mar 23, 2023

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There is SO much to keep track of relative to former President Donald Trump and the various investigations. Everyone is racing to the finish line to an indictment, and a lot is about to happen. Michael offers his thoughts. Original air date 23 March 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Cohen's Attorney Lanny Davis Speaks Out Ahead Of Potential Trump Indictment Mar 22, 2023

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Michael talks to crisis management expert and attorney Lanny Davis, who is representing former Trump advisor Michael Cohen, ahead of the Manhattan District Attorney possibly indicting former President Trump in connection with hush money payments paid to Stormy Daniels. Original air date 22 March 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Light of Biden Issuing His First Veto: ESG For Dummies Mar 21, 2023

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Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance, or ESG for short. What is ESG? Listen for a great explainer from Alex Friedman, CEO and Co-Founder of Novata. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Untouchable: Elie Honig broke the story of the Feds passing on charging Trump in Stormy Daniels case Mar 20, 2023

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As a new week begins with news of a possible indictment in New York of former President Donald Trump in connection with hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels, former federal prosecutor and CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig discusses the case with Michael, and how it is not a very strong one. Honig is the author of "Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away With It" which was released in February of this year. Original air date 20 March 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's with the "Wackadoodle" Fox News Email? Mar 17, 2023

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Washington Post writer Sarah Ellison joins Michael in a conversation about a controversial email centered around 2020 election fraud discourse which circulated within Fox News. The duo discuss what came to be known as "the Wackadoodle Email," the lawsuit surrounding it, and its impact on political journalism. Callers also weigh in on the topic. Original air date 17 March 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learning About Reparations Mar 16, 2023

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The San Francisco, CA Board of Supervisors is open to major payouts - up to $5M - for reparations for slavery. Michael talks about a draft reparations plan that made headlines this week with Tinisch Hollins, Executive Director at Californians for Safety and Justice, and Vice Chair of the African American Reparations Advisory Committee in San Francisco. Original air date 16 March 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), Now A Signature Bank Board Member, Speaks To The Bank Collapse Mar 15, 2023

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Michael speaks with retired Congressman Barney Frank, who represented Massachusetts from 1981 to 2013, and was a primary architect of the Dodd-Frank legislation put in place in 2010 following the 2008 financial crisis. He is now a board member at Signature Bank, which was shut down by regulators following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Original air date 15 March 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the response to the failure of SVB fairly described as a "bailout"? Mar 14, 2023

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Michael offers analysis of President Biden's response to the Silicon Valley Bank failure. Is it a bailout? Many are asking. Listen to find out. Original air date 14 March 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two Speech Controversies: One In The UK, One At U Penn Mar 13, 2023

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Michael looks at two important matters regarding speech, and freedom thereof. First, a conversation with Mark Landler, NY Times London Bureau Chief, on the controversial suspension and reinstatement of a popular British sports anchor who made comments on immigration. Then, Michael revisits the closer-to-home story surrounding U Penn Law Professor Amy Wax being accused of making racist statements - today, the New York Times reports on her on its front page. Original air date 13 March 2023. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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