Wagner and Winick On the Law

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The Law and Policy of Presidential Pardons and Commutations Jan 26, 2017

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Co-hosts Stephen Wagner and Mitchel Winick discuss the frequently controversial process of Presidential pardons and commutations. President Obama gave out dozens of pardons this week and commuted the sentences of over 200 people. The co-hosts will discuss the differences between between presidential pardons and commutations, as well as how the process unfolds. They will also discuss the controversies surrounding some of the President's choices.

Presidential Conflicts of Interest - What Laws Apply? Jan 19, 2017

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Co-hosts Mitchel Winick and Stephen Wagner discuss the questions surrounding Presidential business conflicts of interest. As President Donald Trump takes office, an unprecedented number of questions have arisen regarding the potential conflicts of interest that his world-wide business interests create. Does Trump's proposed answer to the concerns meet the standards of federal and Constitutional Law? What is the definition of a blind trust and why is it important. What authority does the Office of Government Ethics have? Join the co-hosts to discuss these legal and ethical issues surrounding the new President of the United States.

Wagner and Winick On the Law Thursday, January 12, 2017 Jan 12, 2017

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The Electoral College and the Actual Election of the President Jan 05, 2017

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As we prepare for the inauguration of the new U.S. President, co-hosts Mitchel Winick and Stephen Wagner are joined by former law school dean and professor Greg Brandes to discuss how the Electoral College works, whether the Electoral College process can be changed, and whether states that are unhappy with the outcome of the US Presidential election can actually secede from the Union.

The Tenth Supreme Court Justice, Who is the US Solicitor General? Dec 29, 2016

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Co-hosts Stephen Wagner and Mitchel Winick are joined by guest co-host Michael Cohen to discuss the unique role of the US Solicitor General. Historically described as the Tenth Supreme Court Justice, this influential government lawyer is one of the least known, and little understood, positions in the American justice system. What roles do the different government lawyers play in our federal, state, county, and local legal systems?

Police in Schools: What are the Constitutional Rights of Students? Dec 22, 2016

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Co-hosts Mitchel Winick and Stephen Wagner discuss the role of police officers in schools, called School Resource Officers. How does this affect the constitutional rights of students? How and when can searches and arrests be made? Cheryll Manley, Senior Deputy District Attorney in the San Luis Obispo, California District Attorney's office joins the conversation as a specialist in juvenile justice.

The Emoluments Clause and other Legal News Dec 15, 2016

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Who knew that the Emoluments Clause of the US Constitution even existed? With the election of Donald Trump, we have a president-elect who has complicated business dealings. Although the President is not covered by the same conflict of interest prohibitions as other federal office-holders, business dealings with foreign governments and foreign government-owned companies are affected by the Emoluments Clause of the US Constitution. Listen in to hear a discussion about this little-known, and never litigated, clause of the Constitution.

Who Actually Elects the President? The U.S. Electoral College, that's who! Dec 08, 2016

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Co-hosts Mitchel Winick and Stephen Wagner discuss the role of the Electoral College in the election of the US President. Guest Greg Brandes, former law dean and law professor join in the discussion about how the electoral college works and why the popular vote is NOT how we elect the President of the US.

CSI Arson Investigations and the Risk of Wrongful Prosecution Dec 01, 2016

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Co-hosts Mitchel Winick and Stephen Wagner are joined by Paul Bieber, founder of The Arson Research Project to discuss the challenges confronting arson investigators and the risk of wrongful prosecutions and convictions. Paul Bieber is an experienced criminal and forensic investigator. As a certified fire and explosion investigator, he consults with innocence projects, public defender offices, and other defense advocates on cases involving arson and fire investigation. He speaks nationally with a focus on the reliability of forensic methodologies, the influence of cognitive bias and the application of the scientific method in fire investigation.

Wagner and Winick On the Law Thursday, November 24, 2016 Nov 24, 2016

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