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LSAT Logic AppliedToo Busy to Be Sued, Not Too Busy to SueCan a president argue that civil litigation is too distracting to defend—while filing multiple civil lawsuits of his own?In this episode of LSAT Logic Applied, we break down a Reuters story involving Donald Trump and his claim that a sitting president should receive temporary immunity from civil lawsuits because litigation burdens the presidency. At the same time, he initiated several civil suits in his personal capacity.Using classic LSAT Logical Reasoning tools, we analyze two structural flaws: behavioral inconsistency and scope shift. Does the principle “litigation burdens the presidency” apply symmetrically? Or does the ar...
2026-02-1905 minLSAT Logic AppliedNeanderthals and Inference QuestionsIn this episode of LSAT Logic Applied, Andrew Leahey breaks down one of the most tested—and most misunderstood—skills on the LSAT: inference questions. Using a recent scientific claim about prehistoric humans shaping European ecosystems, Andrew walks through how Inference to the Best Explanation (IBE) works both on the exam and in real-world research reporting.You’ll learn:The difference between Must Be True and Most Strongly Supported questionsWhy “better explanatory fit” does not automatically equal proven causationHow LSAT inference questions punish strength creep and outside knowledgeThe hidd...
2026-02-1605 minLSAT Logic AppliedCannabis and the Aging BrainDoes cannabis protect the aging brain—or are we watching correlation quietly turn into causation?In this episode of LSAT Logic Applied, Andrew Leahey breaks down a newly accepted study from the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs titled “Lifetime Cannabis Use Is Associated with Brain Volume and Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults.” Using UK Biobank data, the study finds that lifetime cannabis use is associated with larger brain volumes in certain regions and better cognitive performance later in life.But association is not explanation.Applying LSAT Necessary Assump...
2026-02-1204 minLSAT Logic AppliedSouthern Fried Shrimp and Giant QuesadillasZaxby’s says fans are craving the return of its Southern Fried Shrimp and Giant Quesadillas—so bringing them back is a no-brainer. But what, exactly, does that claim depend on?In this episode of LSAT Logic Applied, we use a real corporate press release from Zaxbys to break down a classic LSAT skill: identifying a necessary assumption—the unstated idea an argument must rely on to work at all.No politics, no policy. Just clean logic, marketing language, and the hidden reasoning that holds the argument together.If you’ve ever wondered how confiden...
2026-02-0904 minLSAT Logic AppliedStephen Miller Needs to GoWe break down a real-world opinion piece on immigration enforcement to illustrate one of the LSAT’s most fundamental skills: identifying the main conclusion of an argument.Using a recent news column calling for the removal of a senior White House official, the episode shows how facts, narratives, and moral language can obscure the actual claim an author is trying to prove. By stripping the argument down LSAT-style, Andrew demonstrates how to separate premises from conclusions—and why confusing the two is one of the most common Logical Reasoning mistakes.
2026-02-0504 minLSAT Logic AppliedFTC v. Meta and the Moody BinaryToday’s episode is about necessary assumptions — the unstated ideas an argument must rely on to reach its conclusion, even if no one ever says them out loud.
2026-02-0206 minLSAT Logic AppliedFCC Chair Worries About CompetitionFCC Chair Brendan Carr recently said there are “legitimate competition concerns” about Netflix’s proposed $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. studios and HBO Max.Here’s the twist: the FCC has no authority to review or approve the deal.The FCC regulates broadcast licenses, which aren’t part of this transaction. But Carr made public comments anyway, raising red flags about consolidation in the streaming market. And his comments were picked up as if they had regulatory teeth.So what’s the logical structure here — and where does it go wrong?
2026-01-2903 minLSAT Logic AppliedLilliputian Figures and Undercooked MushroomsThe story comes from a BBC report about a mushroom called Lanmaoa asiatica — native to parts of China and the Philippines — that causes remarkably consistent hallucinations of “lilliputian figures”: tiny humans marching on tabletops, climbing up walls, even clinging to your soup spoon.These hallucinations only seem to happen when the mushroom is undercooked, and they’ve been reported across different cultures and time periods. So far, no one’s been able to identify the active compound, and researchers are still trying to explain why the visions are so consistent — both in content and duration.Some scientist...
2026-01-2604 min
Minimum CompetenceFirst Episode: LSAT Logic AppliedWe launched something new — and it’s for anyone tired of hearing sloppy arguments pass unchallenged.LSAT Logic Applied is a new short-form podcast hosted by me, Andrew Leahey, the steady (?) voice at the helm of Minimum Competence. Twice a week, we’ll take the tools used in LSAT Logical Reasoning — assumptions, flaws, causation, strengthen/weaken — and apply them to the real world: news stories, political talking points, and ad claims.You don’t need to be prepping for the LSAT to follow along. The goal is to make better sense of the arguments that flood your f...
2026-01-2503 minLSAT Logic AppliedTariffs and Causal ClaimsThe claim comes from Donald Trump, who has said, more than once, that tariffs made the United States the richest nation in the world.FactCheck.org pushed back on that — pointing to economic data and broader historical context that challenges the accuracy of the statement.But for LSAT purposes, we don’t need to resolve the economics. We’re not here to litigate macroeconomic history. We’re here to look at the logic of the claim — and that’s where things get interesting.
2026-01-2403 min
Jrodconcerts: The PodcastJohn Oates, Lzzy Hale, & The Traveling Wilburys: Previewing Nashville’s Biggest Supergroup Night with Andrew Leahey
"Five years is a serious run for a tribute show."
Today, we are joined by our dear friend, singer-songwriter Andrew Leahey, to preview a milestone event in Music City: The 5th Annual East Nashville Tribute to The Traveling Wilburys. Coming to The Basement East on Friday, January 23, 2026, this year’s lineup is the biggest and most ambitious yet.
From the "no-ego" philosophy of the original legends to the tight-knit community of East Nashville, Andrew takes us behind the curtain of how this "supergroup" comes together. We also share a poignant look back at the legacy of...
2026-01-1216 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Fri 11/21 - Google Fights to Save Ad Empire, States Target Algo Pricing, Shaken Baby Syndrome Ruling in NJ and Excessive FBAR PenaltiesThis Day in Legal History: Mississippi BurningOn November 21, 1964, a federal grand jury convened in Meridian, Mississippi, and indicted 19 men in connection with the murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner—three civil rights workers abducted and killed by the Ku Klux Klan during Freedom Summer. The brutal killings had shocked the nation, but Mississippi officials refused to pursue murder charges, prompting the federal government to step in. Lacking jurisdiction over homicide, federal prosecutors turned to a rarely used provision of the Reconstruction-era Civil Rights Act of 1870, charging the defendants with conspiracy to violate the vi...
2025-11-2114 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Tues 10/28 - Data Centers Strain the Grid, TX Booming Business Court, Federal Workers Union Pressures Democrats and Italy's Flat Tax UnravelingThis Day in Legal History: Volstead ActOn October 28, 1919, the Volstead Act was passed by the U.S. Congress over President Woodrow Wilson’s veto, laying the legal foundation for Prohibition in the United States. Formally titled the National Prohibition Act, the law was intended to provide for the enforcement of the 18th Amendment, which had been ratified earlier that year and prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors.The Volstead Act, named after Representative Andrew Volstead of Minnesota who introduced it, defined what constituted “intoxicating liquors”—a key point of contention. It set the...
2025-10-2807 min
Have Guitar Will Travel Podcast208 - Andrew Leahey208 - Andrew Leahey
In episode 208 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and bandleader Andrew Leahey. Andrew not only has his own band but he also plays guitar for Elizabeth Cook amongst others. In their conversation Andrew tells us about his upcoming show in Mexico City which is going to allow him to see Oasis while he’s there.
Andrew discusses his new album “Kick|Move|Shake” and the personnel on the album.
Andrew describes growing up in Richmond, VA playing fraternity parties and then moving New York to work as...
2025-09-0200 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Tues 8/19 - FBI Arrests for the Gram, New FBI Co-Leadership, ABA Curriculum Changes, SEC Whistleblower Claims, and Louisiana Tax Rebate FiascoThis Day in Legal History: Salem Witchcraft ExecutionsOn August 19, 1692, five individuals—George Burroughs, John Proctor, George Jacobs Sr., John Willard, and Martha Carrier—were executed by hanging in Salem, Massachusetts, after being convicted of witchcraft. These executions occurred during the height of the infamous Salem witch trials, a dark episode in colonial American history fueled by religious fervor, mass hysteria, and deeply flawed legal proceedings. George Burroughs, a former minister, recited the Lord’s Prayer on the gallows—a feat believed to be impossible for a witch—which unsettled some spectators but did not halt the execution...
2025-08-1909 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Thurs 7/10 - Battle over Birthright Citizenship, Harvard Accreditation Attack, USDA DEI Rollback and Federal Lawsuit Against CA Egg LawsThis Day in Legal History: Second Bank of the United States VetoedOn July 10, 1832, President Andrew Jackson vetoed legislation that would have renewed the charter of the Second Bank of the United States, setting off a fierce political and constitutional conflict known as the “Bank War.” The Bank, originally chartered in 1816, acted as a quasi-governmental financial institution and played a central role in stabilizing the U.S. economy. Jackson, however, saw the Bank as a symbol of entrenched privilege and a threat to democratic values. In his veto message, he argued that the Bank was unconstitutional—even though...
2025-07-1007 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Thurs 6/26 - Judge Blocks Trump's Job Corps Shuttering, Meta Wins AI Copyright Case not on Merits, and IRS Strained but Successful 2025 Filing SeasonThis Day in Legal History: United States v. VirginiaOn this day in legal history, June 26, 1996, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in United States v. Virginia, striking down the Virginia Military Institute’s (VMI) male-only admissions policy. The 7–1 ruling held that the exclusion of women violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Writing for the majority, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg emphasized that gender-based government action must demonstrate an “exceedingly persuasive justification” to be constitutional.VMI had long argued that its adversative, military-style education would be compromised by the inclusion of women...
2025-06-2606 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Weds 5/21 - State AGs Sue Trump Over Tariffs, DOJ Probe into Cuomo, Judge Tosses Treasury's Case Against IRS Worker UnionThis Day in Legal History: House of Representatives Passes 19th AmendmentOn this day in legal history, May 21, 1919, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. The amendment stated simply: "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." After decades of organizing, lobbying, and protest by suffragists—including Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Alice Paul—this marked a major legislative victory in the long fight...
2025-05-2105 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Thurs 5/7 - Jenner and Block Battles, EPA Renews Superfund Push, Jeh Johnson Leaves Paul WeissThis Day in Legal History: Petition of RightOn May 8, 1628, the English Parliament formally presented the Petition of Right to King Charles I, marking a key moment in the development of constitutional law and the rule of law in England. This pivotal document emerged in response to growing discontent over the king’s use of extrajudicial practices—most notably, the levying of taxes without Parliament's approval and the imprisonment of individuals without cause. Parliament asserted that such actions violated established legal norms rooted in Magna Carta and the common law. The Petition of Right articulated four principal grie...
2025-05-0806 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Weds 5/7 - Trump's EO Sunk By His Own Social Media Statements, Cost of Pardon: $1m, Samsung Audio Acquisition and Court Halting Agency Layoffs under APAThis Day in Legal History: Salmon P. Chase DiesOn May 7, 1873, Salmon P. Chase—former Chief Justice of the United States and one of the most prominent legal minds of his generation—died at the age of 65. Chase was a towering figure in antebellum legal and political life, best known for his ardent antislavery positions and constitutional rigor. A fierce abolitionist, he earned the nickname “Attorney General for Runaway Slaves” for his pro bono work defending fugitives in Ohio. Decades before the Civil War, Chase and Abraham Lincoln had crossed paths not as allies, but as legal adversar...
2025-05-0706 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Tues 4/29 - Jenner & Block Fight Against Trump EO, Trump Admin Moves Against Sanctuary Cities/States, Tax Change Could Put Atlanta Braves $19m in HoleThis Day in Legal History: Los Angeles RiotsOn April 29, 1992, the Los Angeles riots erupted following the acquittal of four LAPD officers charged with excessive force in the beating of Rodney King, an African American motorist. The brutal 1991 beating had been captured on video and widely broadcast, leading to public outrage. However, when a largely white jury in suburban Simi Valley found the officers not guilty of assault and use of excessive force, it sparked immediate and widespread unrest. Over six days, riots, looting, arson, and violence resulted in more than 60 deaths, thousands of injuries, and nearly $1...
2025-04-2905 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Tues 4/15 - Wrongful Deportation, Biosimilar Antitrust Lawsuit vs. Amgen, Federal Probe into DGE Changes at SECThis Day in Legal History: President Lincoln DiesOn this day in legal history, April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died from a gunshot wound inflicted the night before by actor and Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth. The assassination occurred at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., where Lincoln was watching a play with his wife. He was shot in the back of the head and never regained consciousness, dying the next morning at 7:22 a.m. His death was the first assassination of a U.S. president and triggered a constitutional transition of power during a critical moment in...
2025-04-1506 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Thurs 3/27 - BNPL Rule Walk Back, Trump Fails to Disqualify Judge Howell, Mass Federal Worker Reinstatement, and Italy's Social Media VAT TaxThis Day in Legal History: President Johnson Vetoes Civil Rights Act of 1866On March 27, 1866, President Andrew Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights Act of 1866, an extraordinary move that underscored his deep hostility to racial equality and his resistance to Reconstruction efforts. The bill, which Congress had passed in the wake of the Civil War, aimed to grant full citizenship to formerly enslaved people and guarantee their basic civil rights. Johnson, a Southern Democrat who remained loyal to the Union, used his veto power to block progress for freedmen, claiming the bill infringed on states' rights and unfairly favored...
2025-03-2708 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Weds 3/26 - Trump Targets Jenner & Block, SCOTUS Eyes FCC USF Fund, Musk-backed PACs Spend Big in WI, Exit Gas Taxes, Enter kWh TaxesThis Day in Legal History: Sandra Birth-Day O’ConnorOn this day in legal history, March 26, 1930, Sandra Day O’Connor was born in El Paso, Texas. Raised on a remote Arizona ranch, O’Connor would go on to become the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court. After graduating near the top of her class at Stanford Law School in 1952, she struggled to find legal work due to widespread gender discrimination, eventually beginning her career in public service and Arizona state politics. In 1981, President Ronald Reagan nominated her to the Supreme Court, fulfilling a campaign promis...
2025-03-2607 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Fri 2/14 - AGs Defend DEI, Judges Weigh Limits on Musk Infiltration, Court Restores Foreign Aid Funds and SCOTUSBlog Goldstein Released AgainThis Day in Legal History: Bell and Gray File PatentsOn February 14, 1876, both Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray filed patent applications for the invention of the telephone, setting off one of the most famous legal battles in U.S. history. Bell’s lawyer submitted his paperwork to the U.S. Patent Office just hours before Gray’s, leading to a dispute over who truly invented the device. Gray’s filing was a "caveat," an intention to patent, while Bell’s was a full application, giving him a legal advantage. When the patent was granted to Bell on March...
2025-02-1421 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Weds 1/8 - CFPB vs. Experian, TikTok at SCOTUS, Alaska Lawsuit on Arctic Drilling and Column Tuesday on Pittsburg 'Jock Tax'This Day in Legal History: District of Columbia Suffrage ActOn this day in legal history, January 8, 1867, the U.S. Congress overrode President Andrew Johnson's veto to enact the District of Columbia Suffrage Act. This landmark legislation granted African American men the right to vote in the nation's capital, making it the first federal law to extend voting rights to Black men. This milestone occurred three years before the ratification of the 15th Amendment, which would prohibit racial discrimination in voting nationwide. The Act was a significant step during the Reconstruction era, as the United St...
2025-01-0807 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Mon 11/25 - Trump Wants Cases Dropped, Google's Antitrust Trial, Chavez-DeRemer for DOL and RFK Jr. Tea Leaf ReadingThis Day in Legal History: President Johnson Impeachment InquiryOn November 25, 1867, the U.S. Congress took a historic step by convening a commission to investigate the potential impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. Johnson, who assumed the presidency after Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, had clashed repeatedly with the Republican-controlled Congress over Reconstruction policies aimed at rebuilding the South and securing rights for freed slaves. His lenient approach toward former Confederate states and frequent vetoes of civil rights legislation had alienated many lawmakers. Tensions escalated further when Johnson violated the Tenure of Office Act by attempting to dismiss Secretary of...
2024-11-2507 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Weds 11/13 - Trump Wants Sycophantic AG, Nvidia Fights to Dodge Securities Fraud Suit, SCOTUS Debates "Crime of Violence," and Tax Loss HarvestingThis Day in Legal History: SCOTUS Ends Bus SegregationOn November 13, 1956, the U.S. Supreme Court took a pivotal stand against racial segregation by refusing to hear the appeal in Browder v. Gayle, a landmark case challenging bus segregation laws in Alabama. This action upheld a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, which had declared state and local bus segregation laws unconstitutional. This legal victory effectively ended the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a 381-day protest sparked by Rosa Parks' arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white...
2024-11-1308 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Fri 11/1 - Trump Sues CBS Over 60 Mins Harris Interview, State SC Races, Abbott Wins Premie Formula Trial and Private Credit BoomingThis Day in Legal History: NYC Rent ControlOn November 1, 1943, New York City implemented rent control for the first time, under the federal Office of Price Administration (OPA), in response to housing scarcity and skyrocketing rents caused by World War II. As millions flocked to urban centers for war-related jobs, New York’s housing demand surged, outpacing supply and creating a crisis of affordability. To protect tenants from exploitative rent increases, the OPA set strict limits on rent hikes, freezing rates at March 1, 1943 levels. This marked one of the first large-scale interventions by the federal government in th...
2024-11-0117 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Mon 10/28 - Apple Wins $250 from Masimo, Alibaba $433m Antitrust Settlement, Republican Election Setbacks and Musk's NLRB Court WinThis Day in Legal History: Volstead Act SignedOn October 28, 1919, the United States Congress passed the Volstead Act, formally known as the National Prohibition Act, over President Woodrow Wilson's veto. Named after Congressman Andrew Volstead, who championed it, the Act provided the legal framework to enforce the 18th Amendment, which had been ratified earlier that year. This amendment prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors, marking the start of the Prohibition era in the United States.The Volstead Act defined "intoxicating liquor" as any beverage containing more than 0.5% alcohol, which was stricter than...
2024-10-2806 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Thurs 8/8 - Fed Judge Reduces Fees in Google Case, Girardi Hid $53m, Delta Inadequate Refunds, FCC v. FEC on AI and Ripple LosesThis Day in Legal History: Nixon ResignsOn this day in legal history, August 8, 1974, President Richard Nixon announced his resignation from the office of the President of the United States, becoming the first and only president to do so. This unprecedented event followed the Watergate scandal, a complex political affair that began with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and led to a series of revelations about abuses of power by the Nixon administration. Facing almost certain impeachment by Congress on charges of obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and contempt of Congress, Nixon chose...
2024-08-0809 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Thurs 6/20 - Accounting Firms Push Back on Reporting, Big Tech Shifts to On-Device AI, Families Urge $24b Fine Against Boeing and Moore DecisionThis Day in Legal History: Lizzie Borden AcquittedOn June 20, 1893, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Lizzie Borden was acquitted of the notorious axe murders of her father, Andrew Borden, and stepmother, Abby Borden. The trial had gripped the nation, with its sensational details and the prominent social standing of the Borden family. On the morning of August 4, 1892, Andrew and Abby were found brutally slain in their Fall River home, each having suffered multiple axe wounds. Lizzie, the prime suspect, was arrested and charged with their murders.The prosecution presented circumstantial evidence, including Lizzie's alleged attempts to...
2024-06-2008 min
Confessions Of A Successful LeaderEpisode 019: The Resilient Leader: Overcoming Failure and Embracing Positivity With Barry LeaheyHow does a working-class kid obsessed with breaking athletic records grow up to become an award-winning international business leader? Barry Leahey's journey from the coal mines of England to exporting playground equipment across the globe reveals how early influences and experiences can shape leadership abilities.Seeing track icon Sebastian Coe break the world record on TV ignited Barry's competitive fire as a child. He dove into training with zeal, striving to best his personal athletic goals while forging an ambitious, data-driven mindset that manifested in tracking detailed “numbers” like race times and academic scores. Though losses outnumbered wins...
2024-05-2130 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Thurs 5/16 - Ghostwriting Legal Briefs, Quinn Emanuel All-In with AI, Biden 401(k) Rule Repeal Attempts and Boeing Shareholder Challenges to Executive CompensationThis Day in Legal History: President Johnson AcquittedOn May 16, 1868, a significant moment in U.S. legal and political history occurred when President Andrew Johnson was acquitted in his impeachment trial. Johnson, who had ascended to the presidency following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, was charged with high crimes and misdemeanors, primarily stemming from his violations of the Tenure of Office Act. This law, which was later repealed, had been designed to restrict the power of the President to remove certain officeholders without the Senate’s approval.The crux of the case against Johnson was hi...
2024-05-1608 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Mon 4/15- Changes to Underwriting Processes on Wall Street Coming (?), Divided SCOTUS Debates Jan 6. Capitol Riot Statute, and Trump Stumps in PennsylvaniaThis Day in Legal History: Unsinkable SinksOn this day in legal history, April 15 marks the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912, a maritime disaster that led to significant legal repercussions. After striking an iceberg in the North Atlantic, the Titanic sank, resulting in the loss of over 1,500 lives out of the 2,228 passengers and crew aboard. This tragedy not only devastated families but also precipitated a flurry of lawsuits against the White Star Line, the ship's owners. The legal battles focused on issues of negligence and inadequate safety measures, such as the insufficient number of l...
2024-04-1507 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Weds 3/27 - DOJ Chose NJ for Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple for a Reason, TX Blocked Deportation Law, Apple Beats Crypto Payment Case and Hunter Tax Case Rolls OnThis Day in Legal History: Andrew Johnson is a Scoundrel On this day in legal history, March 27, 1866, President Andrew Johnson enacted one of the most consequential vetoes in American history. Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights Bill, a pivotal piece of legislation intended to extend full U.S. citizenship to all former slaves and to fundamentally reshape the landscape of civil rights in the aftermath of the Civil War. This bill was a direct response to the Black Codes, laws passed by Southern states that severely restricted the rights of newly freed African Americans.Johnson, a S...
2024-03-2708 min
Minimum CompetenceLegal News for Weds 3/13 - Judge Shopping Curtailed, Debate on Unionizing Student Athletes, NY's Tax Proposals and Big Law Recruiting Hits 11 Year LowThis Day in Legal History: Lots of Things On March 13th, various significant events have unfolded in the realm of legal history, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of law and justice across the globe. On this day in 1781, Sir William Herschel's discovery of Uranus led to international legal discussions on the naming rights of celestial bodies, a precursor to modern space law debates. In 1868, the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson began, marking the first time a U.S. president faced such proceedings, underscoring the constitutional checks and balances in American governance.Fast forward to 1961, the U...
2024-03-1308 min
Esquiring MindsDid Elon Musk Deserve $55 Billion? Mini-Topic: DisneyLink: https://esq.social/@jacobschumer/111852556415303391 Main Topic: Elon MuskLink: https://esq.social/@annmlipton/111855062479332113The Bill Comes Due - Prof. Ann Lipton RecommendationsJake: https://infinitewealth.sega.com/Jason: https://www.amazon.com/Green-Glove-Dryer-Gloves-Shoes/dp/B07HYDRYYL?th=1Andrew: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby
2024-02-021h 15Esquiring MindsThe One Where We Try To Draw Copyright Law From MemoryWe're back! With a mishmash episode. Few links, lots of shooting from the hip. Winston Strawn Legal Filings Copyright Question The Boy and the Heron
2024-01-121h 12Esquiring MindsThe Only Podcast on OpenAI You'll Ever Need**By us. Elon Musk Slams Accusations of Antisemitism as ‘Bogus’ | TIME OpenAI Shakeup Our structure Who Controls OpenAI? - Bloomberg https://www.threads.net/@itsmattslaw/post/Cz3sncIrHD9 95 Percent of OpenAI Employees Threaten to Follow Sam Altman Out the Door | WIRED Meet the Board of OpenAI Who Pushed Out Sam Altman - WSJ https://s.wsj.net/public/resources/documents/openai-letter-board-2023.pdf Twitter vs. Media Matters https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/24172809-x-v-media-matters-complaint-filestamped-1
2023-11-211h 16
Minimum CompetenceFri 11/10 - ATF Ghost Gun Rule Gone, Backlog of Labor Permits, Trump Wants Fraud Trial Tossed and a Tax Prof Claims Age DiscriminationOn this day in legal history, November 10, 1919, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a pivotal decision in Abrams v. United States, a case that profoundly impacted the interpretation of the First Amendment regarding free speech. This ruling upheld the 1918 Amendment to the Espionage Act of 1917, making it a criminal offense to urge the curtailment of war material production intended to hinder the U.S. war effort against Germany. The case originated when Hyman Rosansky was arrested for distributing leaflets in New York City, denouncing American intervention in Russia and advocating for the cessation of weapon production against...
2023-11-1007 minEsquiring MindsCondolences to Omegle, Real Estate Agents and SBF Real-estate class action lawsuit against realtors: Attorney says it costs homebuyers $60 billion per year in commissions | Fortune NAR lawsuit: After a $1.8 billion verdict, the clock is ticking on the 6% real estate commission | CNN Business Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all seven criminal fraud counts https://jacobschumer.com/2023/10/31/alan-wake-wrote-about-me/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQXfOfemYpc
2023-11-101h 25Esquiring MindsIs This an Image of an Elven Woman Smoking a Vape Pen? Logic Games dropped from the LSAT This new data poisoning tool lets artists fight back against generative AI | MIT Technology Review X, formerly Twitter, tests charging new users $1 a year to use basic features - CBS News Proposed advisory opinion on Lawyers’ and Law Firms’ Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence – The Florida Bar Corbin Carroll is one of the fastest baseball players ever and can cover 30.4 feet in a second (thanks Micah!)
2023-10-271h 14Esquiring MindsChess, Fraud, Patreon and Baseball https://twitter.com/JenShahade/status/1707039851642495423?s=20 https://www.chess.com/news/view/st-louis-chess-club-issues-statement-on-alejandro-ramirez https://www.engadget.com/patreon-overhauls-its-platform-with-free-content-and-more-creator-control-202357279.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/04/15/school-chess-class-clubs/
2023-10-061h 10
Minimum CompetenceTues 9/26 - Trump Attorney Sues Wessmann, Zombie Funds, CFPB Expanding Influence, and Column Tuesday on Software Development ExpendituresOn this day in legal history, September 26, 1789, John Jay was made the first Chief Justice of the United States after the Senate confirmed his nomination.On this day, September 26, we commemorate a cornerstone moment for the American judicial system: the passing of the Judiciary Act of 1789. Signed by President George Washington, this landmark legislation established the Supreme Court of the United States, laying down the legal framework that would ultimately make it the most significant judicial body in the world. The Judiciary Act provided for a Supreme Court comprised of six justices, and on that...
2023-09-2609 minEsquiring MindsFull Business Brain Mini-Topic: Judge Newman Being Suspended ‘Simply losing it’: Bitter fight brews over federal judge’s forced retirement effort | The Hill https://cafc.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/JudicialMisconductOrders/September%2020,%202023%20Judicial%20Council%20Order.pdf Judge, 96, suspended over mental fitness concerns (axios.com) Main topic: Unity Engine Disaster EGDF calls for EU regulation on non-negotiable contracts in wake of Unity backlash | GamesIndustry.biz Unity reportedly told dev Planned Parenthood and children's hospital are "not valid charities" | GamesIndustry.biz Mobile game developers rebel over Unity charging, company will 'make changes' The video game industry is in uproar over a software pricing change. Here's why Recomm...
2023-09-221h 07Esquiring MindsSupreme Court Barbeque Mini-Topic: Musk ADL - Elon Musk threatens to sue Anti-Defamation League over lost X revenue Main topic: Your car could be capturing data on your sex life https://www.techdirt.com/2023/09/07/mozilla-modern-cars-are-a-privacy-shitshow/ X Plans to Collect Biometric Data, Job and School History (3)
2023-09-081h 18Esquiring MindsStrike While the Blood is Gushing and Romancing the Bear Lewis Brisbois Defector Firm Loses 25 Attorneys, Marking Its End Twitter begins throttling all links to Threads, Instagram, news outlets, and more - 9to5Mac Trump Fourth Indictment Lays Out Sweeping Georgia Election Plot Twitter begins throttling all links to Threads, Instagram, news outlets, and more - 9to5Mac Thomson Reuters Completes Its $650M Acquisition of Casetext | LawSites Baldur's Gate 3 esq.social Matrix Lawstodon.org
2023-08-181h 11
Minimum CompetenceFri 8/4 - Trump Pleaded Not Guilty, Kagan Says SCOTUS Not Imperial, SCOTUS Ruling Imperils Waterways, and Reenactment in ParklandOn this day in legal history, August 4, 1735, a significant victory for the free press was achieved in the United States. Publisher John Peter Zenger was acquitted of libel charges against New York's colonial governor, William Cosby, in a case that became a landmark moment for American liberty. The New-York Weekly Journal, printed by Zenger, had consistently criticized Governor Cosby, leading to various attempts by the governor to shut down the paper. When two grand juries failed to indict Zenger, Cosby resorted to a legal tactic called an "information" to bring Zenger before the court. The case took an unexpected...
2023-08-0406 minEsquiring MindsSAG/WGA, Tupac, Barbenheimer, X, and Aliens From Twitter to X: Elon Musk Begins Erasing an Iconic Internet Brand - The New York Times Meta, Microsoft, hundreds more own trademarks to new Twitter name | CNN Business ‘Barbie’ Pissed Ben Shapiro Off So Bad He Made a 40-Minute Video About It | Them ‘Barbie’ Seems to Have Destroyed Ben Shapiro What Happened When SAG and the WGA Went on Strike in 1960 | Time Why Actors Are Going on Strike | Time
2023-07-271h 08
Minimum CompetenceMon 7/17 - Big4 AUS Scandal, Meta Fines in Norway, Dershowitz Fines Here, MS Reports Email Leaks from Government AgenciesOn this day in history, July 17, 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed the second Confiscation Act. The act allowed for the confiscation of property of confederate sympathizers.The Confiscation Act of 1862 was a significant piece of legislation passed by the United States Congress during the American Civil War, at least rhetorically if not practically. The act aimed to target the property of Confederate sympathizers and supporters. It authorized the Union government to seize the assets, including land and slaves, of individuals engaged in rebellion against the United States. The act played a crucial role in undermining the economic and social...
2023-07-1705 minEsquiring MindsWimbledon, Twitter, Threads and the Grand Marshal of the Boo Boo Parade Mini-Topic: Wimbledon AI Commentators https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/video/media/1579db894840bfe89d5480ca4cd546e8.html REAL TOPICS: Twitter Rate Limiting Meltdown Twitter puts strict cap on how many tweets users can read each day | Engadget https://www.engadget.com/twitter-says-it-couldnt-tell-people-about-rate-limiting-in-advance-183928265.html Twitter silently removes login requirement for viewing tweets | TechCrunch Threads https://twitter.com/BenjySarlin/status/1677022769307951105 Twitter threatens to sue Meta over its new Threads app | TechCrunch https://bookshop.org/p/books/this-is-how-you-lose-the-time-war-amal-el-mohtar/18270911
2023-07-131h 20Esquiring MindsOakland A's, ChatGPT Lawyer Story Musings and Reddit Dumpster Fire Oakland A’s fans stage reverse boycott | CNN ChatGPT Avianca - https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.575368/gov.uscourts.nysd.575368.54.0_3.pdf Elon/Zuck Cage Match - Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agree to hold cage fight - BBC News Reddit ongoing dumpster fire - Reddit CEO Steve Huffman is fighting a losing battle against the site's moderators, Reddit Message Boards Stay Dark In Ongoing Protests – Except For Images Of John Oliver, The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 379, With Christian Selig Sigur Ros
2023-06-231h 07Esquiring MindsWe Just Name Old Websites - But Also, ChatGPT Lawyer, Binance, Lewis Brisbois Lawyer’s AI Blunder Shows Perils of ChatGPT in ‘Early Days’ Lawyer Who Used ChatGPT Faces Penalty for Made Up Citations - The New York Times Coinbase And Binance Are in Big Trouble; One of Them Could Collapse - The Street Crypto: Bitcoin and cryptocurrency news, advice, analysis and more https://twitter.com/patio11/status/1665759607153893381?s=20
2023-06-091h 10
Minimum CompetenceFri 5/26 - BigLaw Return to Office Continues, Oath Keepers Leader Sentenced, Breaking up Large Banks and Tax Provisions in Debt Ceiling TalksWe have another Andrew Johnson-related “this day in legal history” for today – on May 26 in 1868, the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson concluded without conviction. In 1868, President Johnson faced impeachment, and his fate rested on a single vote in the Senate trial. Johnson had become president after Abraham Lincoln's assassination and had a strained relationship with Republican leaders, particularly the Radical Republicans. The House of Representatives impeached Johnson on charges of violating the Tenure of Office Act by removing Secretary of War Edwin Stanton without approval. The Senate trial required a two-thirds majority to convict Johnson.Senat...
2023-05-2606 minEsquiring MindsPutting Koroks on a Spit Under ethics pressure, California state bar advances lawyer 'snitch' rule | Reuters Oakland A’s Move to Vegas Is Costly Gamble for Nevada Taxpayers Elon Musk wants to build a digital town square. But his debut for DeSantis had a tech failure. | AP News A new bar exam is coming. Here's what it will test. | Reuters
2023-05-261h 09
Minimum CompetenceTues 5/16 - SVB Omitted EVE, FTC Blocking Amgen Acquisition, Dropbox Patent Infringement, Musk Tweets Remain MuzzledWe have an interesting this day in legal history entry for today, on this day, May 16, in 1868 President Andrew Johnson was acquitted in his impeachment trial. President Johnson was Abraham Lincoln’s running mate in the 1864 election and was a sop to the south – prior to sharing a ticket Lincoln had never met him. After the Civil War, President Johnson clashed with Congress over the reconstruction of the South. He vetoed legislation aimed at protecting the rights of former slaves, leading to tension and disagreement with his own party. In 1868, the House of Representatives impeached Johnson, accusing him of viol...
2023-05-1608 minEsquiring MindsWe Do This for Us, Any Quality Is Purely Accidental Elon Musk threatens to reassign @NPR on Twitter to 'another company' Goodbye Twitter: Techdirt Will Soon End Our Automated Posting 100-Plus Lewis Brisbois Lawyers Exit for New Employment Firm (1) Lewis Brisbois Founder Steps Down After 100-Plus Lawyers Exit Ed Sheeran Didn’t Copy Marvin Gaye’s 1973 Classic, Jury Says SCOTUSRoBlog - A blog about the Supreme Court written entirely by robots. Laya’s Horizon TMNT Splintered Fate
2023-05-121h 05
Minimum CompetenceMon 5/1 - Exit First Republic, Enter JPMorgan, Energizer and Walmart Battery Antitrust, DeSantis vs. Prosecutor, Alito Knows Leaker and Trump Wants MistrialJPMorgan Chase & Co has agreed to acquire First Republic Bank in a government-led deal after it was seized by regulators. The transaction will see the acquisition of around $173bn of First Republic’s loans, $30bn of securities and $92bn in deposits. The deal makes JPMorgan even larger, and critics have said it will likely lead to consolidation in the financial industry. The transaction is expected to generate more than $500m of incremental net income a year.JPMorgan's acquisition will increase its size, which goes against the government's efforts to prevent further consolidation in the financial industry. Due to...
2023-05-0105 minEsquiring MindsBlue Check Twitter, but Mostly Disney District #Jakedown #Upjake #HotjakesNot really any links for this one, Jake IS THE SOURCE. But, if you must: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1172387897 https://www.wftv.com/rss-snd/florida-lawmakers-file-amendment-go-after-disney-monorail/37NGRTNL4BG7BGHA5JXNHNWFGI/
2023-04-281h 14Esquiring MindsI'll Tell You What, Cardozo Was a Good Looking Man Twitter Inc. has been merged with X Corp. and “no longer exists,” Elon Musk’s company says in a court filing. (slate.com) NPR Quits Twitter - https://twitter.com/oliverdarcy/status/1646140104640004098 PBS left too - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-12/pbs-joins-npr-in-quitting-twitter-over-state-backed-designation Twitter partners with eToro to let users trade stocks, crypto as Musk pushes app into finance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_N._Cardozo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palsgraf_v._Long_Island_Railroad_Co.
2023-04-141h 09Esquiring MindsYou Move the Mountain, No Questions ‘You are online 24/7’: Paul Hastings associate goes viral with list of ‘non-negotiable expectations’ - Legal Cheek Despite Disney’s Legal Moves, DeSantis Land Board Wields Power All The Billion-Dollar Biglaw Firms: A Look At The Am Law 100 Twitter’s Algorithm Source Code Explained (2023) Elon Musk Says He Had No Idea His Name Was Encoded Into Twitter's Algorithm | IFLScience
2023-04-071h 11Esquiring MindsNobody Has Any Chill - Also, Reedy Creek Updates https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/30/politics/donald-trump-indictment/index.html Samsung's AI photo feature adds creepy teeth to baby photos | Boing Boing Binance, CEO Zhao Sued by US Over ‘Sham’ Compliance Measures (4) Twitter says source code was leaked on GitHub, now it’s trying to find the culprit - The Verge https://www.crazyforcrust.com/best-chocolate-chip-cookie-recipe/
2023-03-311h 03Esquiring MindsThe End of Trust and Credit Suisse is Worth About 3 Nutrabolts https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/former-biglaw-attorney-gets-one-year-suspension-for-trading-on-information-learned-as-conflicts-counsel https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/23/tech/tiktok-ceo-hearing/index.html https://www.reuters.com/legal/coinbase-issued-wells-notice-by-sec-2023-03-22/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/credit-suisse-shares-down-ubs-takeover/
2023-03-241h 09Esquiring MindsThis is Not That Kind of Podcast - Fixed Audio https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/07/senate-white-house-tiktok-ban-00085998 https://www.nytimes.com/article/svb-silicon-valley-bank-collapse-timeline.html
2023-03-171h 15Esquiring MindsThis is Not That Kind of Podcast - And Debuting Jake's Baby Voice https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/07/senate-white-house-tiktok-ban-00085998 https://www.nytimes.com/article/svb-silicon-valley-bank-collapse-timeline.html
2023-03-171h 19
Minimum CompetenceTues 3/7 - SCOTUS prayer vigil appeal, Biden admin taxes to fund Medicare, trouble in cheese paradise and Column Tuesday!In today’s episode hosted by @gina@esq.social we have the Supreme Court declining to hear a prayer vigil establishment clause case, the Biden administration looking to increase taxes to fund Medicare, trouble in cheese paradise and Column Tuesday, where we invite you to read co-host Andrew’s latest column at Bloomberg Tax.Thanks so much for listening to Minimum Competence. If you have any questions or story suggestions, find us on Mastodon on the esq.social instance. We also have a link aggregator in the fediverse, at links.esq.social, where some of our stor...
2023-03-0708 minEsquiring MindsApologies for Bad AudioHey! Sorry that last episode is sans-Jake. We don't like it any more than you do. We're leaving it up because a lot of your already downloaded it and there might be some bits to pull out if you're really in to the show. Far be it from us to deprive you of entertainment. Anyway, we'll be back next week with our usual crew!
2023-03-0300 minEsquiring MindsYou Can Only Do This Joke Once - But Also, Security for Lawyers and more AI https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-iphone-security-theft-passcode-data-privacya-basic-iphone-feature-helps-criminals-steal-your-digital-life-cbf14b1a https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2023/02/27/beware-rogue-2fa-apps-in-app-store-and-google-play-dont-get-hacked/ https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2023/02/keep-your-ai-claims-check
2023-03-031h 14Esquiring MindsSection 230 and How to Destroy the Internet https://www.lawnext.com/2023/02/filevine-unveils-ai-driven-immigration-forms-accounting-integration-with-oracle-netsuite-and-a-broad-vision-for-ai.html https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/former-associate-must-repay-law-firm-for-failing-to-bill-promised-hours-top-state-court-says https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/gonzalez-v-google-llc/ https://www.techspot.com/news/97658-twitter-sms-two-factor-authentication-now-paid-feature.html https://www.businessinsider.com/peabody-college-apologized-chatgpt-condolence-email-michigan-state-shooting-2023-2 https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/2436897736439055/
2023-02-241h 10Esquiring MindsJake Was Right, More DoNotPay Hilarity and AI is UnhingedThis one? All follow-up and mini topics. Jason has COVID (probably) and Jake has been run ragged. Andrew is Andrew, so we're all compromised in our own way. https://www.wsj.com/articles/law-firms-turn-to-layoffs-amid-slowing-demand-73684306 https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report/disney-avoids-political-war-by-giving-up-battle-for-reedy-creek https://twitter.com/KathrynTewson/status/1624277255987003399?s=20&t=5yy_Prqkgqx21zY45bfljA https://fortune.com/2023/02/14/microsoft-chatgpt-bing-unhinged-scared/
2023-02-171h 07
Jrodconcerts: The PodcastU2 Las Vegas Residency Emergency Pod With Andrew Leahey and Aaron Sams of U2Songs.comJamie is joined by Nashville based Singer-Songwriter Andrew Leahey and Aaron Sams of U2Songs.com to discuss news of U2 announcing a series of 'Achtung Baby' Las Vegas shows with a new Super Bowl commercial.
They discuss the confirmation that drummer Larry Mullen Jr. will take time out to undergo and recuperate from surgery in 2023, the new MSG Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada that will house the shows, Ticket information, rumors and more.
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2023-02-1425 minEsquiring MindsPearls Before Nothing: Reedy Creek, DoNotPay and AI Chatsplosion https://www.wftv.com/news/local/orange-county/attorney-disney-has-strong-case-if-it-goes-court-over-reedy-creek/364U5EZS55G4XHBB5IA6TRDVCI/ https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/23590864/google-ai-chatbot-bard-mistake-error-exoplanet-demo https://twitter.com/watmay1/status/1622518097067511811?s=20&t=9fEooxx5UzzTBg9r7Uhiaw https://www.techdirt.com/2023/02/07/heres-the-article-we-didnt-run-back-in-2017-about-donotpay/ https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/msg-entertainment-lifts-ban-for-some-lawyers-involved-in-lawsuits-against-company/4089798/ https://www.platformer.news/p/elon-musk-fires-a-top-twitter-engineer
2023-02-101h 18Esquiring MindsSpace Karen and the Scummy Texas Two-Step https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/01/twitter-to-end-free-access-to-its-api/ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-30/j-j-can-t-use-bankruptcy-to-end-cancer-suits-appeals-court-says https://www.wsj.com/articles/j-js-talc-bankruptcy-case-thrown-out-by-appeals-court-11675096308?mod=newsviewer_click https://www.techdirt.com/2023/01/27/ai-lawyer-has-a-sad-bans-people-from-testing-its-lawyering-after-being-mocked/
2023-02-031h 09
Minimum CompetenceTues 1/31 - J&J, Hermes, Trump v. WoodwardJohnson and Johnson BKHermes International v. Rothschild - NFTS and TrademarkTrump v. Bob Woodward et alFind me on the fediverse, for now just head on over to @andrew@esq.social and give me a shout. News stories can be submitted to me there or via our link aggregator at links.esq.social.#lawfedi #law @law@a.gup.pe @podcast@a.gup.peThanks so much for listening to Minimum Competence. If you have...
2023-01-3104 minEsquiring MindsRobot Attorneys and the Google Ad Monolith https://www.techdirt.com/2023/01/24/the-worlds-first-robot-lawyer-isnt-a-lawyer-and-im-not-sure-its-even-a-robot/ https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/01/the-doj-sues-google-for-ad-dominance-wants-to-break-company-up/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/buzzfeed-to-use-chatgpt-creator-openai-to-help-create-some-of-its-content-11674752660
2023-01-271h 19Esquiring MindsWizards of the Coast, Dungeons and Dragons, Real Nerd Stuff https://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/sites/ca3/files/Public%20Notice%20LAR%2026%20and%20113%2001122023.pdf https://gizmodo.com/dungeons-dragons-wizards-hasbro-ogl-open-game-license-1849981136 https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/01/beware-gifts-dragons-how-dds-open-gaming-license-may-have-become-trap-creators?fbclid=IwAR1iORRKtqa5WTp18d0taT7-YBoSwoKPgBM02Dd1oT3NW5pmhtuDGbTKEXI&mibextid=Zxz2cZ https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1423-an-update-on-the-open-game-license-ogl https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1428-a-working-conversation-about-the-open-game-license
2023-01-191h 09Esquiring MindsWhen Is a Tractor More Like a Brick? https://springboardlegal.com/ftc-ban-on-non-competes https://www.sidley.com/en/insights/newsupdates/2023/01/us-ftc-rulemaking-to-prohibit-worker-noncompetes-what-comes-next 2015 Article on John Deere Copyright Attempts - https://www.wired.com/2015/04/dmca-ownership-john-deere/ Farm Bureau, Deere & Co sign MOU ensuring farmers' "right to repair" equipment New York breaks the right to repair bill as it’s signed into law - The Verge CNET Is Quietly Publishing Entire Articles Generated By AI Voluntary Kompromat - Jake’s Blog Shortcode Mastodon Feeds – WordPress plugin Watch The Golden Girls Streaming Online | Hulu (Free Trial) Have farmers been sued because Monsanto seeds are blowing into their fields? - Skeptics Stack Exchange
2023-01-131h 21
Esquiring Minds121st Most Popular Technology Podcast in Australia on Apple Podcasts Bankruptcy judge rules that Earn account assets belong to Celsius Attorney General James Sues Former CEO of Celsius Cryptocurrency Platform for Defrauding Investors Free Law Project #ReceptioGate and the (absolute) state of academia | Charlotte Gauthier | The Critic Magazine Verbatim: What Is a Photocopier? | Op-Docs University to investigate adjunct professor after allegations of plagiarism – and legal threats – Retraction Watch Disney Spat Leaves DeSantis Few Options for Reedy Creek District University to investigate adjunct professor after allegations of plagiarism – and legal threats – Retraction Watch First Open Source Copyright Lawsuit Challenges GitHub Copilot
2023-01-061h 14Esquiring MindsThis Is the First Episode There Were No Other EpisodesThe titular minds discuss AI, its use in the law, ChatGPT, and the story of an attorney being banned from Radio City Music Hall because the owner is a big dope. ICYMILaw (https://icymilaw.org/) - Awesome bot running on esq.social aggregating links and generating AI summaries in *podcast* form. Thanks, David (@Colarusso@mastodon.social)! ChatGPT (https://chat.openai.com/) Madison Square Garden Uses Facial Recognition to Ban Its Owner’s Enemies (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/22/nyregion/madison-square-garden-facial-recognition.html) Vanna White Decision (https://h2o.law.harvard.edu/cases/4825) Steam Deck (https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck) Don’t Emba...
2022-12-301h 13
UNREHEARSED with Joanna BasileJust Be w. Andrew LeaheyBasile has a long overdue chat with frontman, lead guitarist and Rolling Stone contributor Andrew Leahey. Hear these two speak off the cuff on how to be a great Page to the Plant, the Nashville tornado and Leahey's brain tumor experience. If you are a touring musician living in Nashville and you are looking for free mental health care and support, contact Porter's Call. Other resources include MusiCares and Music Health Alliance.Episode playlist on Spotify. Be sure to check out Andrew Leahey & the Homestead. Sound wizard as usual is the incomparable Kyle Ross...
2022-10-1745 min
Jrodconcerts: The PodcastAndrew Leahey: American Static Vol. 2 Track-by-Track Special EpisodeIn a new special episode of Jrodconcerts: The Podcast LIVE, Jamie Rodriguez is joined by Andrew Leahey, cornerstone of Nashville's music community, for a track-by-track analysis of his new album: American Static, Vol. 2.
An expansive and ambitious project, American Static is a wonderful double album recorded with bandmates Jay Dmuchowski and Dan Holmes - both of whom also appeared on Andrew's 2019 breakthrough album 'Aiwaves'. Released in two volumes, American Static bounces between Oasis-sized rock bombast, lyric driven Americana and Beatles inspired pop.
Join us on this special episode with exclusive live performances, unique stories of t...
2022-06-1342 min
Jrodconcerts: The PodcastU2 Tribute Episode With Singer/Songwriters Lauren Morrow and Andrew LeaheyJamie is joined by friends of the show, and Nashville based hit-makers Lauren Morrow and Andrew Leahey to chat about one of the most important bands of all time: U2.
U2 has influenced Lauren and Andrew's stagecraft and musicality, while also playing an important part in Jamie's career in the music industry, so in this episode the ins and outs of the Irish quartet are dissected. Among the topics discussed are: favorite U2 Decade, the future of U2, why Bono is such a divisive front-man, underrated U2 songs and lots more.
Stay tuned for Lauren...
2022-03-1142 min
CLAVE DE ROCKCLAVE DE ROCK T03C044 Casetes para los amigos (19/02/2022)
Gran nombre para la banda que abre hoy, los Cheap Cassettes, recordando uno de los medios donde grabábamos canciones para nuestros amigos, unos que le dan bien a laas guitarras y al powerpop, como el tejano Lannie Flowers que mezcla powerpop de la vieja escuela con modernos acercamientos al pop rock de siempre. Gracias a su disquera Spyderpop Records por acordarse de nosotros. Brad Marino no pierde oportunidad y saca single kinkero, mientras recuperamos el disco de finales del 2021 de la ex-Bangle Susanna Hoffs con su álbum de versiones Bright Lights. Los Flaschcubes rinden homenaje al gran Dw...
2022-02-1957 min
CLAVE DE ROCKCLAVE DE ROCK T03C030 Acuarelas en la lluvia (26/12/2021)
Hartos de pavo, cordero, langostinos, besugo y solomillos, nos pegamos un atracón del mejor rock con los Swamp Stompers (que adivinan lo que nos pasa con el coronavirus) mientras los Southern Locomotive Band, como tantos otros, no tienen suerte en los sorteos, la suerte se diluye como acuarelas en la lluvia, que cantan los Kentucky Headhunters. Una versión de un tema primerizo de Elton John a cargo de Kris Rodgers and the Dirty Gems da energía para alucinar con los geniales Andrew Leahey & The Homestead con su rock de raíces, como el de Neil Youn...
2021-12-2659 min
DittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsAndrew LeaheyWelcome to Insights, everyone. Today, we’re excited to share a recent conversation between Amy Wright and acclaimed Nashville-based Americana rock artist, Andrew Leahey. In today’s talk, they dig into Andrew’s musical journey, which started when he was just a little a kid, and they work their way up the present where Andrew stays very, very busy, touring as a hired gun for artists like Elizabeth Cook, leading his own band, Andrew Leahey and the Homestead, who just released a new album titled American Static, Vol. 1, and on top of that, he’s a renowned music journalist that’s co...
2021-12-1649 min
The 440 Guitar PodcastEpisode 79: Andrew LeaheyIn this episode Jerrell speaks with talented guitarist and singer-songwriter Andrew Leahey. "The upcoming record is one half of a double album called American Static, which he is splitting into two volumes and releasing as individual records titled American Static, Vol. 1 and American Static, Vol. 2 (release date: February/March 2022). He’s toured internationally for years, has been Elizabeth Cook's guitarist since 2017 and appears on every song on her Butch Walker-produced album Aftermath, which Rolling Stone called the second-best country album of 2019. The magazine has also hailed his songwriting for its "celebratory mix of sharp storytelling and fist-pumping rock & roll swagger.”' [excerpt from...
2021-10-1133 min
Jrodconcerts: The PodcastSinger/Songwriter: Andrew LeaheyNashville-based singer/songwriter Andrew Leahey, one of music's most esteemed rock & roll songsmith's joins Jamie on the show.
Coming from the musical DNA of the likes of Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and U2, Andrew fronts 'Andrew Leahy & The Homestead' a band carrying the torch of anthemic and guitar-driven rock. The band, hailed by Rolling Stone for its "celebratory mix of sharp storytelling and fist-pumping rock & roll swagger" is a tour mainstay having played to sold-out audiences in places like Mexico, South Africa and Norway.
In addition, Andrew is an in-demand player in the Nashville music scene...
2021-07-1926 min
Records RevisitedEpisode 169: Andrew Leahey & Andrew Nelson (Great Peacock) discusses Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ “Hypnotic Eye”The guys welcome Andrew Leahey of Andrew Leahey & The Homestead and Andrew Nelson of Great Peacock to talk about Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ last studio record “Hypnotic Eye.” Plenty of other discussion including discussion about recent music from the guests, having two Andrews on the same episode, Dad Rock, classic rock and discovering new music, what is a single really, joining Elizabeth Cook’s band, Jeff’s mancrush on Benmont, and Andrew Nelson’s conspiracy theories about Hypnotic Eye lyrics.Check out at: https://andrewleaheymusic.com/Check out at: https://www.greatpeacock.com/homeCheck out...
2021-03-222h 05
New Slang154: Andrew LeaheySend us a textOn Episode 154, I am joined by Andrew Leahey. Leahey is a singer-songwriter--frontman of the open road highway rock band Andrew Leahey & The Homestead--lead guitarist for country artist Elizabeth Cook (among others), and a writer and music journalist. That's all helped Leahey become one of the most well-balanced and nuanced thinkers and writers in the "Americana" world. In many respects, having a variety of roles has made Leahey more informed when approaching the others. In other words, his songwriting has made him a better, more understanding journalist, and how being a journalist has made...
2021-01-141h 09
Adobe And Teardrops PodcastEpisode 153: Two Cow Garage, Dan Whitaker, Oklahoma Uprising, Jeremy Parsons, Donal Hinley, Strays Don't Sleep, Andrew Leahey & The Homestead, The Freight, Tibe d'Oro, Jackie Venson, Mic Harrison and the High Score, Snack Cat, Robert Connelly Farr, Slim HNew year, new intro! This week is a fun grab-bag of singles and deep cuts from albums I enjoyed in 2020. In case you missed it, you can listen to my interview with Mike West on Into the Van! Two Cow Garage -- "History Now" (Brand New Flag) Dan Whitaker -- "Movin' On With You" (Movin' On With You) Oklahoma Uprising -- "Karma" (High Sign) Jeremy Parsons -- "Things to Come" (Things to Come) Donal Hinley -- "Couldn't Breath" (Diary of a Snowflake) Strays Don't Sleep -- "Hope is a Love Song" (A Short Film For a Long Story EP) Andrew L...
2021-01-081h 06
Narcissistic Music Disorder (NMD)NMD Podcast #23 guest Andrew LeaheySend us a textScott and John interview Nashville-based singer, songwriter, guitarist and Elizabeth Cook band member Andrew Leahey.Instagram @andrewleaheywww.andrewleahey.comSupport independent artists!! Buy a record or a T -Shirt or both.Become a fan on Facebook at NMD podcast group.nmdpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @nmdpodcast.Tell your friends!!Be sure to Like and Subscribe. Thanks for Listening!!Part of the Lowtree Studios Podcast Network -www.lowtreestudios.com/narcissistic-music-disorder
2020-11-0457 min
Dirt from the Road with Brett NewskiNASHVILLE | Bad Bonnaroo mushroom trip, life as a music journalist, Andrew Leahey sits inRolling Stone writer Andrew Leahey guests to talk about what it's like to make a living as a music journalist AND a touring artist in 2020. Surviving the music industry and the times where touring is no longer a viable living. Support the podcast: patreon.com/brettnewski1 More on Andrew: https://andrewleaheymusic.com/
2020-08-0439 min
DittyTV's Insights | Music InterviewsAndrew LeaheyNashville-based singer-songwriter, bandleader, journalist and DittyTV VJ Andrew Leahey talks with fellow DittyTV VJ Sam Shansky. Leahey is the leader of Andrew Leahey and the Homestead, as well as a guitar-for-hire for Elizabeth Cook, Matthew Szlachetka, and more.
Recorded Dec. 2018
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2020-05-0619 min
The Southbound Sports ShowAndrew Luck Retires and the Ben and Brown Feud Heats UpToday on the show we are talking about the retirement of Andrew Luck. We also talk about the next piece of the Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown feud. The Florida Gators and Hawaii Rainbow Warriors win big in week 0 college football. We get a fantasy football mailbag question and look forward to week one of college football.
2019-08-281h 17
The Slow Drag Has A Podcast, TooAndrew LeaheyHad a kickass conversation with local Jack of All Trades, Andrew Leahey. Come hear about how it's important to be multifaceted in the music world, where the good coffee in Nashville is, and how "getting it right" can, and should, be a constantly-moving target.
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2019-05-081h 29
The Family BuisnessYellow FeverThe Family Business: Season 4, Episode 6: Yellow Fever The hunters talk about The Eye of the Tiger, unfair treatment of certain people, and Kaz’s Guide to Germophobia.Directed by: Phil SgricciaWritten by: Andrew Dabb & Daniel LoflinAir date: October 23, 2008 If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying us a coffee? Paint the Sky by Hans Atom (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/hansatom/50718 Ft: Miss Judged #SnarkCasts #TheFamilyBusiness #WinFamBiz #TFBSPNFan
2019-03-2800 min
Agents of InnovationEpisode 55 Andrew Leahey Takes Life by the AirwavesAgents of Innovation podcast features conversations with entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and artists, hosted by Francisco Gonzalez. Episode 55 (March 2019) features an interview with musician Andrew Leahey. Episode 55 also features the song "Airwaves" by Andrew Leahey & the Homestead. Their music can be found at: andrewleahymusic.com. For more information on the Agents of Innovation podcast, visit the website: agentsofinnovation.org and follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Subscribe at fearlessjourneys.substack.com
2019-03-031h 10
Agents of InnovationEpisode 55 Andrew Leahey Takes Life by the AirwavesAgents of Innovation podcast features conversations with entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and artists, hosted by Francisco Gonzalez. Episode 55 (March 2019) features an interview with musician Andrew Leahey. Episode 55 also features the song "Airwaves" by Andrew Leahey & the Homestead. Their music can be found at: andrewleahymusic.com. For more information on the Agents of Innovation podcast, visit the website: agentsofinnovation.org and follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
2019-03-031h 10
"Walking The Floor" with Chris ShiflettAndrew LeaheyAndrew Leahey runs through the ups and downs of his life as frontman of The Homestead (as well as part-time sideman and sometime music journalist) on this weeks Walking The Floor! Stay tuned all the way to the end for a brand new unreleased song.
2017-02-1346 min