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Law and ChaosEp 172 — Law School In The Age Of Trump (Ft. Prof. Eric Segall)Liz and Andrew talk to Professor Eric Segall of Georgia state University College of Lawl. He teaches federal courts and constitutional law I and II, and is the author of the books Originalism as Faith and Supreme Myths: Why the Supreme Court is not a Court and its Justices are not Judges. How can one teach ConLaw when the Supreme Court is burning down precedent? We'll find out! Links: How the Hell To Teach Constitutional Law in 2025: Twenty Questions and No Answers https://www.dorfonlaw.org/2025/08/how-hell-to-teach-constitutional-law-in.html ...
2025-10-101h 05
Law and ChaosEp 169 — The DOJ Descends Into Naked CorruptionAfter Trump appoints his lackey Lindsey Halligan US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, he finally gets his indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. But will it stand in front of a real judge? We break down the grand jury process, and why they say a grand jury will indict a ham sandwich. And for subscribers, Andrew and Liz explain how the DOJ's internet brain poisoning is jeopardizing the Luigi Mangione prosecution. Links: US v. Comey https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71459120/united-states-v-comey/ Hook v...
2025-09-2651 min
Law and ChaosEp 166 — Refoulement Most FoulThe Department of Homeland Security has decreed that we will all learn what chain refoulement is … by watching them try to rendition wave after wave of immigrants. Andrew and Liz will explain how that's totally illegal. Plus, Newsmax is suing Fox News, again. Links: Newsmax v. Fox [Wisconsin Docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71323347/newsmax-broadcasting-llc-v-fox-corporation Newsmax v. Fox [Florida Docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71258079/newsmax-broadcasting-llc-v-fox-corporation Biden v. Byrne https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67990012/robert-hunter-biden-v-patrick-m-byrne ...
2025-09-1655 min
Law and ChaosEp 155 — We FOIAed The Justice Department & Poor Alan Dershowitz Still Can't Get A SnackThe Department of Justice has filed an ethics complaint against the Chief Judge of the District Court in DC, James Boasberg, and we've enlisted Kel McClanahan to help us figure out what (if any) evidence the Trump administration has to support its claims. Plus, Liz and Andrew listened to the Federal Circuit's oral argument over Trump's tariffs. And what does a disgraced former superlawyer have to do to get a pierogi in Martha's Vineyard?? For our subscribers, we chortle with glee at the return of the Super Best Election Lawyer in All the Land! Links:
2025-08-011h 00
Law and ChaosEp 148 — Trump Cancels Laws…For His Friends And DonorsMike Lindell's sparklemagic lawyers find out that sometimes ChatGPT ends with Rule 11. Then we visit Elon Musk and Sam Altman for a lesson in civil procedure. After that Andrew and Liz explain how Trump can't actually un-ban TikTok via presidential edict and break down the latest Supreme Court efforts to burn down the judiciary. Plus for subscribers, Nate Silver — who only gambles for fun, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise! — is right about the Republicans' trillion dollar tax heist??? Links: Coomer v. Lindell [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/do...
2025-07-0845 min
Law and ChaosEp 146 — The Conservative Justices Seize PowerThe Supreme Court's last day of the term was an exercise of raw power. The six conservative justices gave lower courts the back of their hand, making clear that they — and only they! — will decide the law. Nationwide injunctions are out, and so is stare decisis. Andrew and Liz will break down the power grab, along with Mahmoud v. Taylor, in which the howler monkey wing allowed religious parents to opt their kids out of the "religious coercion" of reading books about gay people. Links: Kennedy v. Braidwood Management. https://www.suprem...
2025-07-0158 min
Law and ChaosEp 142 — Who Is The Administrator of DOGE (feat. Anna Bower)Liz and Andrew welcome Lawfare's Anna Bower back to the show to discuss her singular obsession: who is the administrator of DOGE? Find out why that's still a critical question and what discovering the answer might mean in terms of undoing policy, preserving records, and more. Links: Who Is The Administrator of DOGE, by Anna Bower https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/lawfare-daily--witaod Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod
2025-06-171h 09
Law and ChaosEp 137 — Trump's Bad Week In All The CourtsThis week Trump got his ass kicked in courts no one's ever heard of! From tariffs to immigration, Harvard to WilmerHale, it's been a week of losing bigly. Andrew and Liz will break it down and explain what's next. Links: Harvard College v. Department of Health and Human Services [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69921962/president-and-fellows-of-harvard-college-v-us-department-of-health-and/ V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump [District Court Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69888953/vos-selections-inc-v-donald-j-trump V.O.S...
2025-05-301h 09
Law and ChaosEp 133 — The Supreme Court is LAWLESS (feat. Leah Litman)Today, Liz and Andrew interview Prof. Leah Litman about her book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. And, as if to prove the point, the Supreme Court today entertained absolutely nonsense arguments in the birthright citizenship cases about how district courts can't issue the kind of injunctions they've issued for the past two centuries because it would make Trump sad. Links: Leah Litman's Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes https://www.amazon.com/La...
2025-05-161h 01
Make It Make Sense with Grant HermesWho Rules The Law Anyway? (W/ Andrew Torrez)It's been a busy week for the US Courts starting with the high profile case of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, the man mistakenly sent to El Salvador and who the Trump Administration refuses to return. Grant breaks down a scathing new ruling in that case and talks about Sen. Chris Van Hollen's visit to the Central American country to find Abrego-Garcia. Plus, the US Supreme Court says it's going to take on Trump's challenge to birthright citizenship, setting up a fight over who gets to be an American, who doesn't, and what that could mean for the rest of u...
2025-04-1954 min
Law and ChaosEp 125 — Trial Judges Stand Up As SCOTUS CowersChief Justice Roberts and the howler monkeys rolled over and played dead. But lower court judges understand the assignment, including Fourth Circuit Judge Harvie Wilkinson, a conservative icon. He read Trump — and implicitly the Supreme Court — for filth. But will it be enough? Liz and Andrew discuss the latest developments in the Salvadoran rendition cases. Plus, Trump moves to put US taxpayers on the hook for the E. Jean Carroll verdict. Links: Abrego Garcia v. Noem [District Docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69777799/abrego-garcia-v-noem/ Abrego Garcia...
2025-04-1859 min
Law and ChaosEp 123 — SCOTUS Will Protect Due Process. A Little Bit. If It Has To.The Supreme Court had two big immigration rulings this week on deportees to the Salvadoran gulag prison: One terrible and one … marginally okay. Meanwhile at the White House, Tariff Man is running amok! Luckily, he extorted hundreds of millions of dollars worth of big firm billable hours to defend the government. But not from Susman Godfrey, the target of his latest wildly illegal executive order. Links: Tech Policy Podcast with Corbin Barthold (Liz and Andrew guest appearance) https://podcast.techfreedom.org/episodes/403-the-constitutional-crisis Abr...
2025-04-1148 min
Law and ChaosEp 122 — Hang Together or Hang Separately (feat. Ken White)Liz and Andrew sit down with fellow legal podcaster Ken White, AKA "Popehat," to discuss the Trump administration's attack on law firms. Who's fighting? Who's folding? And who's f—ed? Plus an update on the case of the Maryland man deported to a torture prison in El Salvador, and the legal effort to get him home. And for subscribers: The DC Circuit considers if Humphreys Executor is dead, or just mostly dead? Links: Serious Trouble Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serious-trouble/id1630160928 Wilcox docket...
2025-04-081h 05
Law and ChaosEp 120 — All The President's Restraining OrdersTime to round up the latest in lawsuits against the Trump administration. The trans military ban is blocked. Renditioning Venezuelans to El Salvador without due process is blocked. The shutdown of the CFPB is blocked. The shutdown of the US Inst of Peace … not blocked. Yet! Liz and Andrew run down a bunch of the Trump cases and explain why it seems like every day brings another restraining order. (Hint: It's because Trump wants to do lots of illegal stuff in a hurry.) Links: Name & Shame https://www...
2025-04-0156 minMake It Make Sense with Grant HermesTrump 2.0 One Week In (with Liz Dye and Andrew Torrez from Law and Chaos)In his first five days of being back in office, Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders that aim to reshape American immigration, justice and the federal government. His plans also put a lot of people in harms way. Grant breaks down the biggest orders and talks to Liz Dye and Andrew Torrez about Trumps moves to disappear trans people from public life, end birthright citizenship and send signals to business that he's in charge.LINKSLaw and Chaos Podcast LA Wildfire HelpMutual Aid LA...
2025-01-2443 min
Law and ChaosEp 101 — Executive Orders: Birthright Citizenship and Disappearing Trans People From Public LifeWe're breaking down two of the vilest executive orders Trump signed on his first day in office. First up, he's attacking trans people every way he can, and the crueler, the better. How does this interact with the Supreme Court's holding in Bostock? And Trump ignored 125 years of precedent to declare birthright citizenship illegal. One federal judge has already said NFW. Subscribers get a discussion of the latest Alex Jones bankruptcy negotiations. Links: Skrmetti: It was THAT Bad https://www.lawandchaospod.com/p/skrmetti-it-was-that-bad?utm_source=publication-search
2025-01-2458 min
Law and ChaosEp 94 — What To Expect When You're Expecting An Orange Toddler President … AGAIN (ft. Evan Hurst)We lived through it once, and we'll do it again. Liz and Andrew talk with Wonkette Senior Editor Evan Hurst about the changing media landscape as we prepare for inauguration. Links: The Moral High Ground https://evanhurst.substack.com/ Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod Patreon: patreon.com/LawAndChaosPod
2024-12-311h 12
Law and ChaosEp 93 — Rudy Giuliani Is Wilding Out, And Polio Is Ready For A Comeback (ft. Andrew Fleischman)Rudy Giuliani's wilding out, RFK Jr wants to bring back polio, and the Georgia Court of appeals just set fire to the last remnants of the Trump election interference case. Links: Freeman v. Giuliani [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69015293/freeman-v-giuliani/?order_by=desc GA Court of Appeals Willis Order https://efast.gaappeals.us/download?filingId=cdec1774-027f-4de6-aaf5-fb6c9bb99270 Siri FDA Petition to revoke polio vaccine approval https://static01.nyt.co...
2024-12-241h 03
Law and ChaosEp 88 — Meet Brendan Carr, The Guy Who's Going To Make Internet Service Even Sh*ttier (Ft. Karl Bode)Trump has nominated Brendan Carr to chair the FCC, calling him a "warrior for Free Speech" who "will end the regulatory onslaught that has been crippling America's Job Creators and Innovators, and ensure that the FCC delivers for rural America." But as tech journalist Karl Bode explains, Carr has threatened to go after media outlets that criticize Trump, and his plans for rural broadband are even worse. And Liz and Andrew break down the issue "scrutiny" in Skrmetti, the SCOTUS case on healthcare for trans kids. Plus, we check in with Rudy Giuliani's shenanigans in the subscriber bonus.
2024-12-061h 03
Law and ChaosEp 80 — How To Watch The Election Hour By HourJoe Dye is back to talk us through how to watch the election returns. How similar are Wisconsin and Iowa? When will we know the results out of Georgia? And what's up with that Selzer poll? Andrew and Joe break it all down. Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod Patreon: patreon.com/LawAndChaosPod
2024-11-051h 20
Law and ChaosEp 77 — Bush v. Gore On SteroidsWhat will happen on November 5 if Vice President Harris is narrowly ahead of Trump? Will it look like 2020? Or is it more likely to resemble 2000, with a knock down, drag out fight over every ballot? Liz and Andrew break it down. Links: Musk Is Going All In to Elect Trump https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/11/us/politics/elon-musk-donald-trump-pennsylvania.html Press Release: Benedictine Sisters subject of fraudulent claim https://eriebenedictines.org/news-stories.html/article/2024/10/23/press-release-benedictine-sisters-subject-of-fraudulent-claims Wand et al., The Butterfly Did It: The Aberrant Vote for Bu...
2024-10-2548 min
Law and ChaosEp 74 — Judge Blows Up Billion Dollar Boeing Settlement For Excessive WOKELt. Gov. Mark "Horndog" Robinson is suing CNN and a former porn shop worker named Louis Love Money for $50 million. And Texas's worst(?) federal judge threatens to tank a Boeing plea deal because the federal monitor might do DEIs. Can't have the airline pay victims of airline crashes unless the deal is 100 percent woke free! And for subscribers, a deep dive into the latest Trump election interference case foolishness. Links: Liz on Andrew Bailey: "Missouri AG Andy Bailey Face Plants All Over Federal Docket In Media Matters Case" https://www.lawandchaospod.c...
2024-10-1858 min
Law and ChaosEp 71 — Trump Judges Discover One Weird Trick To Get Rid Of Federal Regs (Hint: It Is A Sharpie!)They're baaaaaack! The Supreme Court's October term starts this week, and the howler monkey wing is ready to FSU. Down in Florida, Trump appointee Judge Kathryn Mizelle is doing her best Aileen Cannon impersonation. That story has an old school deep dive from Andrew into 13th century Saxony and beyond. And, for subscribers, we'll unpack an amazing grift in Oklahoma. Links: ABA Letter rating Mizelle "Not Qualified" https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/government_affairs_office/2020-09-08chair-rating-letter-to-graham-and-feinstein-re-nomination-of-kathryn-kimball-mizelle.pdf?logActivity=true False Claims Act, 31 U...
2024-10-0859 min
Law and ChaosEp 70 — "Make Them Riot. Do It!!!"Special Counsel Jack Smith filed his opening salvo since the Supreme Court invented a new doctrine of absolute presidential immunity. Trump complained that the immunity brief is functionally a mini-Special Counsel report, and he's not wrong. But if you don't want your crimes on the public docket, maybe don't try to overthrow democracy! Liz and Andrew break down the latest in Trump's election interference case. Links: US v. Trump [Docket via Court Listener] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67656595/united-states-v-trump/?order_by=desc Show Links: h...
2024-10-041h 12
Law and ChaosEp 47 — Trump Gets Christmas In July Thanks To Judge Aileen CannonJudge Cannon blows up the documents case by declaring special counsels illegal. All she had to do was ignore 50 years of precedent, five federal statutes, and two Supreme cases. Glove up for a deep dive, with Liz and Andrew. Links: Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod Patreon: patreon.com/LawAndChaosPod
2024-07-1659 min
Law and ChaosEp 44 — SCOTUS Decides Not To Break The Internet … Yet (Feat. Corbin Barthold)Liz and Andrew talk to Tech Freedom's Corbin Barthold about two recent SCOTUS decisions involving conservative efforts to claim victimhood on social media. In Murthy v. Missouri, Missouri and Louisiana complained about the Biden administration's efforts to push back against covid misinformation on social media. And in Moody v. Netchoice, Florida and Texas attempted to impose state controls on what social media platforms may restrict. Links: Murthy v. Missouri (SCOTUS) https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-411new_7mio.pdf Missouri v. Biden (5th Cir) http...
2024-07-051h 02
Law and ChaosEp 43 — Well … So Much For The RepublicSCOTUS gives Trump everything his heart desires and more. Not only does he get to stay out of jail, he gets to be king if he wins again. Liz and Andrew break down the disaster. Links: Trump v. US https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-939_e2pg.pdf The Court's Fischer Ruling Is a Symbolic Setback for the Justice Department—But One With Modest Consequences — by Roger Parloff https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-court-s-fischer-ruling-is-a-symbolic-setback-for-the-justice-department-but-one-with-modest-consequences Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf...
2024-07-0256 min
Law and ChaosEp 40 — Conservative Judges, Drunk On Power, Take The Wheel (feat. Amanda Marcotte)Today, Liz and Andrew talk to Salon's Amanda Marcotte about the right wing's assault on Title IX through the prism of the political wedge issue of women's sports. Then, Amanda breaks down the phenomenon of conservative "tradwives" as both cosplay and a gateway drug to white supremacy. Links: "Texas professors sue to fail students who seek abortions," by Amanda Marcotte https://www.salon.com/2024/06/03/texas-professors-to-fail-students-seek-abortions/ "After Supreme Court's abortion pill decision, Donald Trump is even more likely to ban abortion," by Amanda Marcotte https://www.sa...
2024-06-211h 12
Law and ChaosEp 38 — Alex Jones's Bankruptcy Is TURNIN' THE FREAKIN' FROGS GAY!It's another Trump-free extravaganza! We discuss the Hunter Biden conviction, forthcoming sentencing and appeals. Then, Liz and Andrew walk through the Supreme Court's 9-0 reversal of the Fifth Circuit, protecting – for now! – the right to medical abortion drugs over the internet. Finally, in a lengthy segment (with a long Patreon bonus!), we tell you everything you need to know about a critical juncture in the Alex Jones corporate bankruptcy in the face of likely and deliberate misinformation by Alex Jones regardless of what happens. Links: L&C Episode 28 https://podcasts.apple.com/u...
2024-06-1453 min
Law and ChaosEp 37 — PA Dad Takes On Moms For Liberty (feat. Joy Ramsingh and Darren Laustsen)Pennsylvania dad Darren Laustsen saw books disappearing from his daughter's school — books which just so happened to be on the Moms for Liberty hit list. And he did something about it! Andrew and Liz talk to Darren and his lawyer Joy Ramsingh about their open records case that revealed a school board plot to shadowban books. Links: Laustsen v. Pennridge SD docket https://propublic.buckscountyonline.org/PSI/v/detail/Case/6253965 SB answer https://www.openrecords.pa.gov/Appeals/DocketGetFile.cfm?id=129351 10/19/23 Order https://www.openrecords.pa.g...
2024-06-111h 07
Law and ChaosEp 33 — Trump Trials: What Does The Manhattan DA Have To Do To Secure A Conviction?Trump's false business records case goes to the jury in New York. Liz and Andrew break down the charges and the jury instructions, as well as debunking some of Trumpland's wildest lies about the law. Links: CITES NY PEN 175.05 https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/penal-law/pen-sect-175-05/ NY PEN 175.10 https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/penal-law/pen-sect-175-10/ Cohen plea deal https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/michael-cohen-pleads-guilty-manhattan-federal-court-eight-counts-including-criminal-tax NY Election law 17-152 New York Criminal Pattern Jury Instructions (CJ...
2024-05-281h 07
Law and ChaosEp 32 — SCOTUS Says Racial Gerrymanders Are Very Cool and Very LegalLiz and Andrew break down the latest Supreme Court horror ruling, greenlighting racial gerrymandering to all Republicans to choose their voters, and not the other way around. And then it's off to Florida to catch up on the latest wacka**ery in the Trump stolen docs case. Links: Rucho v. Common Cause (2019) https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=6090361490276671133 Gill v. Whitford (2018) https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/16-1161_dc8f.pdf Alexander v. S.C. NAACP (2024) https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/22...
2024-05-2450 min
Law and ChaosEp 29 — The Trump Trials: She Is The StormLiz and Andrew check in on the latest hilarity from Stefanie Lambert, the Kraken alum who's now been arrested twice for trying to overthrow the 2020 election. Then, they break down last week in Trump's NY trial with a focus on Stormy Daniels' testimony and what the DA's office has left to prove. Links: New York Penal Law § 175.10 https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/penal-law/pen-sect-175-10 Dominion v. Byrne Lambert Motion to Adjourn https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.234316/gov.uscourts.dcd.234316.98.0.pdf Dominion v...
2024-05-1442 min
Law and ChaosEp 28 — Throwing Shade on the Supreme Court (Feat. Steve Vladeck)Liz and Andrew interview law professor Steven Vladek about The Shadow Docket, what makes the Supreme Court legitimate, and how to think and talk about it in order to reform the Court for the future. Links: The Shadow Docket https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Docket-Supreme-Undermine-Republic/dp/B0BJ15Q9VZ/ Lisa Needham on Public Notice, "The Dangerously Illiberal Judges" https://www.publicnotice.co/p/columbia-protests-law-clerk-trump-judges-boycott Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @La...
2024-05-101h 06
Law and ChaosEp 27 — Trump Trials And ChemtrailsLiz and Andrew break Justice Merchan's contempt ruling that paves the way for Trump to spend time in lockup, then discuss the witnesses and how they did, or did not, help the prosecution build its case. Plus, Tennessee banned contrails and maybe … spray bottles? Links: Second Contempt Order https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/press/PDFs/DOcontempt_5-6-24FINAL.pdf Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 https://www.congress.gov/117/plaws/publ103/PLAW-117publ103.pdf 2023 OSTP Geoengineering Report https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Congressionally-Mandated-Report-on-Solar-Radiation-Modification.pdf
2024-05-0741 min
Law and ChaosEp 26 — Joe Biden Loves Ice Cream And … Weed?Liz and Andrew Torrez catch up with Trump's election lawyers. Where are they now, and why isn't it the hoosegow? Then a deep dive into the Biden administration's plan to reschedule marijuana. But first, Donald Trump has nothing but contempt for this court! Links: Trump Contempt Order https://www.nycourts.gov/LegacyPDFS/press/PDFs/D.O.motion4contempt-FINAL.pdf Eastman Disciplinary Order https://discipline.calbar.ca.gov/portal/DocumentViewer/Index/UTKQ_Y63MDG4l4uhXSVCPqiU-at38jxNGUYub4sJpbGYEMPf_DmMRzCZgpvdUiQob9K9TKikC0XkAwVvafs3DPj9GHLcAlR9sE7K...
2024-05-0342 min
Law and ChaosEp 24 — SCOTUS Beclowns Itself For Trump (Feat. Andrew Torrez)Liz talks to podcaster Andrew Torrez about Trump's Manhattan prosecution and the debacle at the Supreme Court Thursday when Trump made his magical, perpetual, presidential immunity argument. Links: Arizona v. Ward — Indictment https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/Indictment.pdf People v. Trump — Transcripts https://pdfs.nycourts.gov/PeopleVs.DTrump-71543/transcripts/ People v. Trump — Evidence https://pdfs.nycourts.gov/PeopleVs.DTrump-71543/Evidence/ Trump v. US — SCOTUS Docket https://www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?filename=/docket/docketfiles/html/public/23-939...
2024-04-261h 04
Multiverse Tonight - The Podcast about All Your Geeky UniversesA Lawsuit In A Galaxy Not Far Away with Andrew TorrezSend us a textDive headfirst with me, Thomas Townley, into a whirlwind of news from the comic and scifi universe and get your legal knowledge buffed up as we explore the intricacies of high-profile litigation. From the nostalgic potential of a retro-set Fantastic Four movie to Wolverine's foray into vampire hunting, this episode is a treasure trove of updates for your inner geek. But it's not all fangs and fantasy; we're also lifting the veil on the much-anticipated Harry Potter series, destined to enchant screens in 2026, and sharing labor news that could spell a new chapter...
2024-02-271h 11Law and ChaosEp 2 - The Trump GA RICO Debacle: How Bad Is It? (feat. Andrew Fleischman)After allegations that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is romantically involved with the special prosecutor hired by her office, the sharks are circling both legally and politically. Is this case totally boned? Liz asks Georgia defense attorney Andrew Fleischman what's next in this crucial election interference case. Show Links: Fulton County Docket: State of Georgia v. Donald J. Trump https://www.fultonclerk.org/DocumentCenter/Index/142 What Fani Willis Got Wrong in Her Trump Indictment, by Andrew Fleischman https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/opinion/fani...
2024-02-0148 min
Cleanup on Aisle 45 with AG & Harry DunnEpisode 82 - What Is A Prison (feat. Andrew Laufer)This week: Michael Cohen’s lawyer Andrew Laufer joins our hosts to discuss the First Amendment; Trump’s weaponization of the DoJ; and the case against Trump for retaliatory imprisonment.Follow our guest on Twitter:Andrew Laufer, Esq.https://twitter.com/lauferlawFollow our hosts on Twitter:Allison Gillhttps://twitter.com/allisongillAndrew Torrezhttps://twitter.com/patorrezlawThe Podcast:https://twitter.com/aisle45podWant to supp...
2022-08-1041 min
The Scathing AtheistDeath Roe EditionIn this week’s episode, we talk about the precedent formally known as Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court also gets it wrong with EVERYTHING ELSE, and Andrew Torrez will be here to fill in the blank between the expletives.---Check out our fundraiser for reproductive rights on Friday night. You’ll be able to watch along here: https://youtu.be/KvbrQF30oBY
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2022-06-3000 min
Kreuz und Flagge08 - SCOTUS, Handmaid's Tale Edition - mit P. Andrew TorrezTeil 2 unseres Deep Dives in den Dobbs Fall mit Anwalt, SCOTUS Experte und Host von Opening Arguments und Cleanup on Aisle 45. Diesmal: Coney Barretts Argumentation in Dobbs, Andrews Tipp auf das Urteil, und ein Blick in die Zukunft. Wie wahrscheinlich ist es, dass Demokraten es schaffen, dem etwas entgegenzusetzen und warum ist das so schwierig? Und weshalb sind Gorsuch und Kavanaugh keine heimlichen Verbündeten der Liberalen oder gar Linken, egal wie viele Meinungsartikel in der Washington Post das behaupten? Andrew erklärt's.
2021-12-2900 minThe Scathing AtheistMaine Squeeze EditionIn this week’s episode, Fox news finds a flash of persecution on their Christmas tree, the Christian Right is so inept they can't even hate Dr. Oz correctly, and Andrew Torrez will be here to talk about the terrifying religious people in robes that aren’t clergy.
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2021-12-1600 minCleanup on Aisle 45 with AG & Harry DunnEpisode 38 - Little Known (Seditious) Conservative LawyerThis week: Renato Mariotti joins Allison to talk about John Eastman and his 8 step plan to subvert American democracy; Facebook’s outage and what the whistleblowers said; plus Biden appoints and nominates some highly qualified and diverse people to federal benches and US Attorneys’ offices. Andrew Torrez is on vacation.Follow your hosts on Twitter:Allison Gillhttps://twitter.com/allisongillAndrew Torrezhttps://twitter.com/patorrezlawhttps://twitter.com/aisle45podRenato Mariottihttps://twitter.com/renato_mariottiht...
2021-10-0638 min
Opening ArgumentsOA530: Andrew Testifies to Congress on Christian Healthshare Ministries! Mr. Torrez went to Washington! Ok ok, not quite as glamorous as all that, but Andrew DID testify via Skype in a closed door congressional hearing about Christian Healthshare Ministries! How cool is that! Andrew breaks down what he talked about, and the new facts he dug up in his preparation! Also, if you or anyone you know has been harmed by a Healthshare, please write into the show! Email is below. In the second half, Andrew goes through the Activision Blizzard settlement and why it is good news! Links...
2021-10-011h 06
Left at the Valley 2.0Discussing Abortion Law with Andrew TorrezLawyer extraordinaire Andrew Torrez of Opening Arguments joins us to discuss the absolute scary path the US is undertaking to stop women's rights. This is an absolute MUST listenListen to Andrew at openargs.comSabrina does a top 10 of inspirational First Nations people and Brent tackles a christian pastor's plan to exploit Covid-19
2021-07-202h 00The Scathing AtheistClosed Letter EditionIn this week’s episode, America puts the ISH in Jewish, we learn how vaccines are Holocaust adjacent, and Andrew Torrez of the Opening Arguments podcast will be here because he can’t say naughty words on that show.
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2021-05-2000 min
Glass Box PodcastEp 65 - Boundaries! Part 2Boundaries Part 2! In this episode we give you some listener feedback from social media discussions on the Boundaries Part 1 episode. We talk to two very interesting people — Andrew Torrez and Kimberly Anderson — who give us various tools to help us make and keep our boundaries and we leave you feeling like your world is a little more under your control and safe. Show Links: Andrew: Parenting Beyond Belief: On Raising Ethical, Caring Kids Without Religion, Dale McGowan: https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Beyond-Belief-Raising-Religion/dp/0814437419/ref=pd_bxgy_2/135-4281688-4905455 ...
2021-02-102h 06
Serious Inquiries OnlySIO272: Sedition Special with Andrew Torrez and Allison Gill I had a whole good news episode planned about Georgia. I have so much to say, and so many things to be positive about. And then some fascist f*cks stormed the Capitol building. Andrew and I just felt that we needed to get on the stream with our audience and talk it out. Don't worry, there will still be plenty of time for the good news later!
2021-01-071h 23The Scathing AtheistBlind Bit of SCOTUS EditionIn this week’s episode, the Supreme Court declares COVID-19 a religion, we give 2019 the roasting it's been deserving this whole time, and Andrew Torrez will be here so I don’t have to do as much prep.
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2020-12-0300 min
God Awful MoviesPetey Wheatstraw: The Devil's Son in LawThis week, Andrew Torrez joins us for an atheist review of "Petey Wheatstraw", the story of the cut throat world of 1970s stand up comedy, and the role that Satan, Prince of Darkness, plays in the same.---Hear more from Andrew Torrez here: https://openargs.com/---If you’d like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawful
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2020-11-031h 31Serious Inquiries OnlySIO255: That Horrendous Debate, with Andrew and Alex Torrez! We're doubling our usual Torrez here! Andrew's son Alex, high school debate champ, is here to help us break down the monstrosity that was that presidential debate!
2020-10-011h 09
The SkepticratSkepticrat130 - Conventional Wisdom EditionThis week, Andrew Torrez joins us to recap the Republican National Convention and all the federal crimes it entailed.---To support our show on Patreon, go here:https://www.patreon.com/skepticrat
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2020-08-3100 minSerious Inquiries OnlySIO249: Can Trump Refuse to Leave? with Andrew Torrez Here's part 2 of my discussion with Andrew Torrez of Opening Arguments! This time we focus on (hopefully) wild and unlikely scenarios if Trump refuses to leave office. Find out if any of them scare the expert and always optimistic P. Andrew Torrez, Esquire!
2020-08-0657 minSerious Inquiries OnlySIO248: Can Trump Steal the Election? with Andrew Torrez Hey folks, this is one of those unintentional 2-parters! I originally intended to have Andrew on to discuss the scary (and hopefully unlikely?) ways that Trump might try to stay in power even if he lost, but before we even got to that discussion, we go through the ways that Trump and the Republicans are cheating to try to win. Is vote by mail safe? What's the deal with poll-watchers? Those questions and more became part 1, and next episode we talk about the scary theories of how Trump could potentially try to remain president.
2020-07-3041 min
The Daily CornMealYDSP Tribal Councilman & Tribal Fire Captain Andrew Torres COVID 19 UpdateTribal Councilman Andrew Torrez wears two hats for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, aside from being a Tribal Leader, Councilman Torrez serves as the Fire Captain for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribal Fire Department one of the Pueblo's Essential Services during the COVID 19 Epidemic. Councilman Torrez calls in to give an update talking about the community checkpoints, safety measures, the importance of wearing masks and Social distancing.
2020-04-2314 minThe Scathing AtheistBeing Detained EditionIn this week’s episode, Heath and Eli handle the headlines wild and free, religious leaders wonder if our Surgeon General is even a real theologian, and Andrew Torrez will be here… because Eli and Heath are doing the headlines wild and free
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2020-04-2300 min
Talk HeathenTalk Heathen 04.14 2020-04-05 with Eric Murphy & Andrew TorrezHappy Sunday Heathens, for some of you out there today begins the 4th week of sheltering in place (it has been for me,) we hope you all are doing well and staying healthy. In today’s episode, Andrew Torrez is here in the co-host seat lawyering it up in this place. He hosts the Opening Arguments podcast (https://www.openargs.com) and is incredibly knowledgeable about how constitutional law works, especially with the 1st amendment and the founding fathers. It’s going to be a wonderful show, Let’s get to calls. The first caller is Carlos from Texas. He cla...
2020-04-061h 31
UnJustifiedThe Nixon Tapes of Stupid Watergate (ft. Andrew Torrez)This week on Mueller, She Wrote, we're talking all things Impeachment and dive in deep on what this whistleblower complaint means, who is implicated and our beans on what happens next. Follow us on Twitter @muellershewrote or support our show at patreon.com/muellershewrote.
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2019-09-301h 38
Coldwired Podcast. Trance and Progressive.August 2019 Selection pt IV (featuring Solarstone, Andrew Bayer, Gundamea, Quivver, Moshic, Utah Saints, Gaia, Methodub, Ricardo Piedra, Parallel Universe, Juan Pablo Torrez, DJ San, Paul Hamilton, Edvard Hunger, Rico Puestel, Vincextz, Adrian Alexander, Farius, Scott Rotton, F-Act)Coldwired Podcast (facebook.com/ColdwiredMusic). August 2019 Selection pt IV. Tracklisting:
01. Gaia - Himalia (Extended Mix)
02. Ricardo Piedra - Plankton
03. Parallel Universe - Galaxy (Juan Pablo Torrez Remix)
04. DJ San - Etherial
05. Paul Hamilton - Under The Radar
06. Moshic - We Walk Alone
07. Edvard Hunger - For the Future Summer (Methodub Remix)
08. Quivver - Edges
09. Rico Puestel - Exhibit 1.2
10. Vincextz - Neurostep
11. Solarstone - Solarcoaster (Gundamea Extended Remix)
12. Adrian Alexander - Foreign Territory (Extended Mix)
13. Andrew Bayer - True Feelin' (Extended Mix)
14. Farius - Make This Last (Extended Mix)
15. Scott Rotton - Acid Souls (F-Act's Back To The 90's Remix) ***Gold...
2019-08-211h 23UnJustifiedDis Barr (Feat. Asha Rangappa and Andrew Torrez)Join us this week as we cover racist chants at a Trump Rally, Jeffrey Epstein, Michael Cohen, Hope Hicks being called back to clarify her testimony, superseding Nader indictments, and some of our live show in Philadelphia!
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2019-07-222h 11UnJustifiedFlynn is a Co-conspirator (Feat. Andrew Torrez)Joining us this week is co-host of the Opening Arguments Podcast and real-life lawyer Andrew Torrez as we discuss Michael Flynn, Mazars, emoluments, Epstein, and the citizenship question on the 2020 census.
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2019-07-151h 41
Old Left at the ValleyThe US Abortion Debacle with Andrew TorrezLawyer extraordinaire and co-host of the Opening Arguments podcast Andrew Torrez joins us once more to guide us through the machinations of the US legal system. Why do the Americans seem to be regressing on women's reproductive rights? Is there hope to turn this around? Or will the US eventually become The Hand Maiden's tale? What lies behind the corridors of power and law in the US?/openargs.comNancy is absent, so no top 10 but we do find out about a company that makes crystal dildos...
2019-07-141h 31
Pod TherapyThe Goldwater Rule with Andrew TorrezJim discusses the ban on diagnosing Donald Trump with real-life-lawyer Andrew Torrez, host of Opening Arguments https://openargs.com/ Read our story and share our Kickstarter! http://kck.st/2vvDfdwBECOME A THERAPAL or THERAPOD at www.Patreon.com/therapyASK YOUR QUESTIONS at www.PodTherapy.net PodTherapyGuys@gmail.com Facebook.com/PodTherapy Twitter.com/PodTherapyGuys TO SHARE THIS EPISODE COPY/PASTE: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10313270/andrew-torrez
2019-05-201h 17Serious Inquiries OnlySIO192: Some Punditry, with Andrew Torrez Andrew Torrez joins me to discuss the Democratic Primary -- Buttigieg, Warren, and whether or not we should be trying to determine who can best beat Trump. As Opening Arguments listeners well know, Andrew always brings insight, history, legal brilliance, and plain charm! Download Here
2019-05-171h 05UnJustifiedBezos Exposes Pecker (feat. Andrew Torrez)S3E6 - Joining us this week is Andrew Torrez from Opening Arguments! Plus, Jaleesa is going to be covering a crazy interview with Senator Burr, Jordan has the story of the Buzzfeed document dump of the Trump Tower Moscow timeline, and AG covers investigations in the House and how they connect to Mueller. Enjoy!
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2019-02-111h 55
Naked Mormonism PodcastEp 138 – Full Faith and Credit with Andrew TorrezOn this episode, Andrew Torrez of Opening Arguments joins us to discuss the legal sphere of Joseph Smith’s troubles in 1843. He helps fact check my take on the January 1843 trial which heard in Smith’s favor on the writ of habeas corpus, but Jo was far from out of the woods. Andrew helps us understand what the next step would be for the State of Illinois as well as Jo’s legal counsel in keeping him out of state custody. After that, we read a letter Jo sent to his legal counsel with regards to new intelligence he’d gained...
2019-01-1800 minSerious Inquiries OnlySIO175: Andrew Torrez on the FGM Court Decision Andrew Torrez, of the hit legal pod Opening Arguments, was kind enough to hop onto the ol' SIO to break down the recent Michigan FGM law court decision. This is one of those times the law wasn't covered very well by some media outlets. It's great to have a genius lawyer we can trust to tell us what is actually going on! Along the way we get to learn about plenary powers, the commerce clause, and all kinds of other legal goodies! Here's the NYT coverage (which was more or less correct, but Andrew still gives...
2019-01-1043 min
The Thinking Atheist PodcastChristianity, Crimes, and the Constitution (with Andrew Torrez)Andrew Torrez, an attorney and host of "Opening Arguments," joins Seth Andrews for an in-depth conversation about the law, the Constitution, the Supreme Court, church/state separation, and the...
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2018-08-071h 36
FrankyMinkiaChristianity, Crimes, and the Constitution (with Andrew Torrez)Andrew Torrez, an attorney and host of "Opening Arguments," joins Seth Andrews for an in-depth conversation about the law, the Constitution, the Supreme Court, church/state separation, and the Religious Right in the era of Trump. Opening Arguments podcast: https://openargs.comSupport our sponsors.Get a free trial at The Great Courses Plus with this URL: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethGet $50 off select Casper mattresses http://www.casper.com/thethinkingatheist (promo code thinkingatheist at checkout)
2018-08-071h 36TheThinkingAtheistChristianity, Crimes, and the Constitution (with Andrew Torrez)Andrew Torrez, an attorney and host of "Opening Arguments," joins Seth Andrews for an in-depth conversation about the law, the Constitution, the Supreme Court, church/state separation, and the Religious Right in the era of Trump. Opening Arguments podcast: https://openargs.comSupport our sponsors.Get a free trial at The Great Courses Plus with this URL: http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/sethGet $50 off select Casper mattresses http://www.casper.com/thethinkingatheist (promo code thinkingatheist at checkout) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...
2018-08-071h 36
Charles Moscowitz LIVEIs the Supreme Court shifting too far right?YouTube podcaster Chuck Morse is joined by liberal podcaster Attorney P. Andrew Torrez in a conversation about the future of the Supreme Court after the assumed confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh as a Supreme Court Justice.Andrew Torrez link: http://patorrez.com/about/
2018-07-1650 minThe SkepticratSkepticrat075 - Torrez a New One EditonIn this week's episode, Andrew Torrez of the Opening Arguments Podcast joins Noah to tell you about all the stuff you wish you didn't need to know about the future of the Supreme Court.To support our show on Patreon, go here: https://www.patreon.com/skepticratTo hear more from Evil Giraffes on Mars, go here: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/?fref=tsTo check out the Opening Arguments podcast, go here: https://openargs.com/
2018-07-0900 min
Life in the Left Lane PodcastAndrew Torrez of Opening Arguments! [Episode 70]This week we once again have to address a mass shooting, this time in a school in Santa Fe, Texas. It's the same nightmare over and over, and there is not much else we could say, but here we are again. We also talk about Bernie saying he is going to run for re-election to the Senate.There is no Bigly Topic this week, because we have a Bigly Interview with one of our podcasting heroes, Andrew Torrez! He tells us about the Mueller investigation, Trump's instability, and Michael Cohen's legal issues. We are incredibly grateful to Andrew for coming...
2018-05-2500 min
The Phil Ferguson Show255 Stormy v. Trump explained by Andrew TorrezAndrew Torrez explains all of the legal details of the situation between Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels. I think you find his explanation fascinating. Investing Sekptically: American Funds and picking managed mutual funds that beat the Index!
2018-03-271h 31Serious Inquiries OnlySIO111: Andrew Breaks Down the James Damore Google Lawsuit!Andrew Torrez joins me from world-famous podcast Opening Arguments to break down the James Damore lawsuit against Google! Is it the most important lawsuit in modern history as some have called it? You'll have to listen to find out! Leave Thomas a voicemail! (916) 750-4746, remember short and to the point! Support the show at seriouspod.com/support! Follow us on Twitter: @seriouspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seriouspod For comments, email thomas@seriouspod.com Direct Download
2018-01-151h 12
The How-To HereticLying Liars and their 12 Tribes - 014On this weeks show - Uncle Mark bothers you during dinner, Uncle Dan puts on a pointless show with goatskins and stripy sticks, and the Venerable P. Andrew Torrez of the Opening Arguments podcast gives us ten good reasons to protect the Church/State separation. Find Andrew Torrez at the Opening Arguments podcast and on Twitter @openargs
2017-12-271h 46
Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 229 – Opening Arguments with Andrew TorrezThis week we are joined by Andrew Torrez to talk about his podcast, Opening Arguments, the bizarre legal era we are in, especially in terms of church state separation, and more.http://openargs.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/openargsThis episode was recorded on October 21, 2017 for release on December 12, 2017 as Dustin and Lauren are on parental leave. Watch the Facebook page and Twitters for updates on the baby.This episode is brought to you by:Dark Matter Sponsor – >US$35.00Travis MegeeNuclear Sponsor – US$20.00 – US$35.00 per monthMike
2017-12-121h 17
Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 229 – Opening Arguments with Andrew Torrez
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2017-12-1200 min
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2017-12-0800 minOld Left at the ValleyThe Johnson Amendment with Andrew TorrezJoin the crew as they welcome lawyer extraordinaire (when he's not holding Eli Bosnik back) Andrew Torrez of the Opening Argument podcast. We explore the issues facing the current state of the US with the Johnson Amendment, the law that enforces the seperation of church and state, and it's under attack. Will the US become a theocracy?Nancy regales us with a huge look into fake diplomas and degrees on Quack Watchand two gay lions are causing an uproar in Kenya...
2017-11-131h 34
Drink Spin Run: The RPG Talkshow PodcastDrink Spin Run S3 E3.1: Bob and Andrew Our Guests+Bob Brinkman+Andrew ShieldsShow Notes after the jumpGuest NotesBob BrinkmanSanctum Secorum podcastAndrew ShieldsFictive Fantasies blogShow NotesDrinkGlenlivet Archive 21-Year-Old ScotchMacWizard, Brewery Vivant, Grand Rapids, MINegra Modelo, MexicoSpinThe NecksDeru, 1979CongosAWOLNATION21 PilotsReadGaston Leroux, Phantom of the OperaRobin W. Bailey, Swords Against the ShadowlandsDoc SavagePoul Anderson, Three Hearts...
2017-09-2500 min
??????????????RR Ep 11 - Podcast Lawyering and Bibles for Belgians with Andrew TorrezThis week on Reasonable Risk I'm joined by Andrew Torrez, co-host of the Opening Arguments podcast. Andrew is more than just a podcaster, he’s also a Harvard Law alumnus who takes his podcasting knowledge far beyond his own show, as the attorney for many other successful podcasts. This conversation covers a lot of ground, and it is a gold mine of information.
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2017-09-201h 24
Serious Inquiries OnlySIO67: Andrew Torrez on The Crime Bill and Broken Window TheoryThis episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh! Go to hellofresh.com and enter promo code seriouspod30 for $30 off! Andrew Torrez of the impossibly famous podcast Opening Arguments is here to talk about the Crime Bill of 1994 and some surrounding issues! Hillary was blamed for supporting this bill, by Bernie Bros, despite the fact that she wasn't in the Senate and the time and Bernie actually VOTED for the bill. The conversation will be continued on tomorrow's Opening Arguments Podcast because we're doing a super cool crossover thingy! Here is who voted on the crime bill: https://votesmart.org/b...
2017-08-141h 13
Squaring the StrangeLegal Skepticism with Andrew TorrezThis week, Ben and Pascual are joined by Andrew Torrez of the Opening Arguments podcast! They chat a bit about misconceptions and controversial ideas in the law. Also, Celstia joins in for a talk about the new Doctor Who and what the public thinks about the change.
2017-08-031h 22
How to Appreciate Music by KOBBé, GustavDoubting Dogma 15 - When Andrew Torrez Went to FHEWelcome to the Doubting Dogma podcast, the accompanying show to the Doubting Dogma blog, where we pair Molly Un-Mormon, a former Mormon now "doubting her dogma" (see what we did there?), and the corrupting hussy that told her about CogDiss, Marissa Alexa McCool. Together, they'll try to work out what's going on in the world while also having fun at the story's expense.
(First off, I'd like to apologize in advance for the audio quality on this. I started hearing some static when we started recording after moving to a different room so we wouldn't get my husband gaming in t...
2017-07-301h 38
Serious Inquiries OnlySIO51: Andrew Torrez on Manslaughter: Philando Castile and Michelle CarterIn the same weekend, a teen found guilty of manslaughter for convincing her boyfriend to commit suicide, and a police officer found NOT guilty after shooting and killing Philando Castile. It has left many wondering, how did this happen? This demands expert analysis, so I've brought in the big guns in Andrew Torrez, resident law expert at the Opening Arguments Podcast to help us understand the situation! Philando Castile; Michelle Carter; Andrew's Case Leave Thomas a voicemail! (916) 750-4746, remember short and to the point! Support us on Patreon at: patreon.com/seriouspod Follow us on Twitter: @seriouspod Facebook: https://www.face...
2017-06-1955 min
The Phil Ferguson Show209 Andrew Torrez from Opening ArgumentsInterview with Andrew Torrez. We discuss many legal and financial topics including the new USA fiduciary rules.Investing Skeptically: Leveraged ETFs.
2017-04-181h 29Naked Mormonism PodcastEp 47 – Executive Order: Atrocity with Andrew TorrezOn this episode, we cover a lot of ground but only advance our timeline a total of 4 days. Mormon depredations throughout Daviess County are answered by vigilante militia depredations against Mormons. The anti-Mormons are routing the Mormons to concentrate their population in the twin sanctuary cities, Diahman and Far West in preparation of a mass siege to put down the Mormon fanatics once and for all. Captain Samuel Bogart’s troops take two Mormon spies prisoner and Captain Fearnought assaults their camp on Crooked River with the Danites. Once Governor Lilburn Boggs catches word of the Danite aggression, he an...
2017-02-0300 minSerious Inquiries OnlyAS302: Andrew Torrez and Cognitive Dissonance!Here’s the 3rd and final part of my episode 300 spectacular! Joining me first is Andrew Torrez from the little known fledgling podcast Opening Arguments! First we do a little reminiscing, then a segment where I try to play the lawyer and he plays the questioner! Finally, we discuss the hate speech law that Jake … Continue reading AS302: Andrew Torrez and Cognitive Dissonance! → The post AS302: Andrew Torrez and Cognitive Dissonance! appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.
2016-12-151h 17Serious Inquiries OnlyAS293: President Trump’s Second Term, with Eli Bosnick and Andrew TorrezHere is part 2 of my truly excellent recording with Andrew and Eli. We commiserate, we give our answers to a lot of the common questions, we laughed, we feared and I feel slightly better knowing I’ll still have these two amazing people and more to get me through this. I hope everyone else is as … Continue reading AS293: President Trump’s Second Term, with Eli Bosnick and Andrew Torrez → The post AS293: President Trump’s Second Term, with Eli Bosnick and Andrew Torrez appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.
2016-11-1457 minSerious Inquiries OnlyAS292: President Trump, with Eli Bosnick and Andrew TorrezIt f*cking happened. President Trump. We elected President Trump. The first 12 minutes of this episode are my live reaction from Tuesday night when it happened. It may make you uncomfortable. It’s raw and emotional but it’s how I was feeling. I left it in in case it helps anyone feel less alone in this. … Continue reading AS292: President Trump, with Eli Bosnick and Andrew Torrez → The post AS292: President Trump, with Eli Bosnick and Andrew Torrez appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.
2016-11-1057 minSerious Inquiries OnlyAS280: Richard Carrier’s Lawsuit, with Andrew TorrezDr. Richard Carrier has launched a lawsuit against several parties, including prominent atheists that the listeners will likely be familiar with. You can find the details spelled out pretty well here. I wanted to learn more about these cases in general so I invited legal expert Andrew Torrez on the show to teach us! Stay … Continue reading AS280: Richard Carrier’s Lawsuit, with Andrew Torrez → The post AS280: Richard Carrier’s Lawsuit, with Andrew Torrez appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.
2016-09-291h 07Serious Inquiries OnlyAS274: David Smalley of Dogma Debate and Andrew TorrezListeners will know I’ve been very critical of a particular exchange David had with Andrew, so I feel absolutely obligated to give David the chance to come on the show to provide his point of view. The result is an unedited conversation between the 3 of us. Andrew and I did some commentary afterward on … Continue reading AS274: David Smalley of Dogma Debate and Andrew Torrez → The post AS274: David Smalley of Dogma Debate and Andrew Torrez appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.
2016-09-081h 54
The Scathing AtheistScathingAtheist 185: RFRA Madness EditionIn this week’s episode, France caves on the Burkini thing, just like they did with the Nazis, we learn that Donald Trump is the healthiest man in the world, but still gets to leave school after 3rd period, and Andrew Torrez from the Opening Arguments podcast joins us for the least expensive conversation with a lawyer I’ve ever had.
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2016-09-0100 minSerious Inquiries OnlyAS267: Just How Close Was Al Gore to Being President?Andrew Torrez is here to tell you, he was REALLY REALLY close. Andrew takes us through the background politically and through was he views as some mistakes the campaign made that cost Gore the election and maybe America, dearly. Andrew also takes us through the legal intricacies and implications of the election and Bush v. … Continue reading AS267: Just How Close Was Al Gore to Being President? → The post AS267: Just How Close Was Al Gore to Being President? appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.
2016-08-151h 05Serious Inquiries OnlyAS257: Andrew Torrez on Christian MingleToday I’ve got Andrew Torrez to talk about the Christian Mingle settlement and hi quite awful interaction with David Smalley. After that I offer some commentary on the shootings and related events. The next 2 shows are the promised amazing lesson on the 2nd Amendment, with Andrew. Patrons can listen to that entire recording on … Continue reading AS257: Andrew Torrez on Christian Mingle → The post AS257: Andrew Torrez on Christian Mingle appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.
2016-07-1150 min