Opening Arguments is a law show that helps you make sense of the news! Comedian Thomas Smith brings on legal analysts to help you understand not only current events, but also deeper legal concepts and areas! The typical schedule will be M-W-F with Monday being a deep-dive, Wednesday being Thomas Takes the Bar Exam and patron shoutouts, and Friday being a rapid response to legal issues in the news!
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 43 days 11 hours 26 minutes
episode 376: OA376: Texas, Wisconsin & Washington
Today's episode updates you on litigation in three states: in Texas, where the 5th Circuit blocked the lower court injunction, allowing the anti-abortion executive order to go into place; in Wisconsin, where the Supreme Court literally killed people;...
episode 375: OA375: Knowledge Fight!
Today's episode is a fun interview with Dan and Jordan from , your #1 source for deciphering the otherwise-indecipherable world of Alex Jones. We think you'll enjoy this interview; it's got a little bit of everything -- laughter, tears, and, of...
episode 374: OA374: The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Today's episode covers a number of stories that might be bad news for now, but each one, we think there's a reason to be optimistic beneath the surface. We also make sure we're holding Idaho's feet to the fire for the anti-trans bills that state tried...
episode 373: OA373: The Happy Show!
Idiotic legal pleadings, sports law, and some news debunking... what could be happier?
episode 372: OA372: The CARES Act, COVID-19, and Your $1,200 Check
Today's episode breaks down the three main provisions of the just-passed CARES Act in terms of (1) additional unemployment benefits, (2) tax relief in the form of advance $1,200 "rebate" checks to taxpayers, and (3) the $500 billion "slush fund" for...
episode 371: OA371: Your COVID-19 Questions, Continued!
Today's episode is the second half of our double-length episode in which we tackle and the law. If you haven't listened to We tackle: The extent of federal and state powers during emergencies, including the National Emergency Act, , the...
episode 370: OA370: Concord Management & the Coronavirus, Part 3
Today's episode begins with a discussion of the recent dismissal of charges by the Department of Justice against Concord Management & Consulting, LLC (and Concord Catering) with prejudice. Is this another example of Attorney General Bill Barr's...
episode 369: OA369: Humanist Invocations & LED ZEPPELIN
Today's episode features two deep dives: first, we have an interview with David Williamson of the to discuss their successful (!) five-year lawsuit to permit humanist, atheist & non-clergy invocations before the Brevard County council meetings....
episode 368: OA368: Your Guide to the Coronavirus, Part 2
Today's episode continues our discussion from Episode 366 on the political, criminal, and civil legal issues surrounding coronavirus and COVID-19 in the United States, including whether the CDC has the authority to waive the fees associated with...
episode 367: OA367: Every Melody Ever, Part 2
Today's episode is a continuation , in which we discuss Damien Riehl and Noah Rubin's "All the Music" project and the history and future of music copyright. We've got a special treat for you in that Damien and Noah are both on the show to answer our...