Best 9th Circuit Podcasts (2025)

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Legal News for Thurs 11/6 - SCOTUS Weighs Trump Tariff Powers Under IEEPA, Tung to 9th Circuit, CA Republicans Sue over Prop 50 7:40

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This Day in Legal History: John Jay First SCOTUS On November 6, 1789, John Jay was sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States, marking a foundational moment in the development of the federal judiciary. Appointed by President George Washington, Jay was a prominent figure in the American founding, having co-authored The Federalist Paper…

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Shutdown Continued, The East Wing, The 9th Circuit on Portland, Arizona Sues Johnson, The Era of Group Chat 54:15

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Trey and Ken start by letting Ken weigh in on the government shutdown. Ken argues that the Democrats are winning and are doing the right thing. Trey disagrees and sees Democrats as eventually the party that will back down and let people get paid. Ken doubles down by saying the shutdown will last until December when Republicans will then back down. …

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Democrats Win, Government Shutdown, Senate Filibuster, Nancy Pelosi 1:02:22

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Trey and Justin open the show by bypassing the shutdown, at least for a moment, and starting with the 2025 elections. Trey argues that the results are a victory for Democrats, but must be contextualized. His key point is that the economy is becoming an issue for Republicans. Both hosts outline what off-year elections such as this can and don’t mean…

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Legal News for Fri 11/7 - Ruling Forthcoming on Trump's Portland Incursion, Sandwich-thrower Acquitted, Court Order to Fully Fund SNAP by Friday 37:00

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This Day in Legal History: 2000 Presidential Election On November 7, 2000, the United States held a presidential election that would evolve into one of the most significant legal showdowns in American history. The race between Republican George W. Bush and Democrat Al Gore came down to a razor-thin margin in Florida, where just hundreds of votes se…

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Legal News for Weds 11/5 - SCOTUS Weighs Trump Tariff Power, 1st Circuit Appointee Confirmed, SBF Appeal Chugs Forward and Google Settles with Epic Games 7:25

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This Day in Legal History: Saddam Hussein Sentenced to Death On November 5, 2006, Saddam Hussein, the former President of Iraq, was sentenced to death by hanging for crimes against humanity. The charges stemmed from the 1982 massacre of 148 Shiite men and boys in the town of Dujail, an act of collective punishment after an assassination attempt on …

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What’s on Judges’ Minds, with Jimmy Azadian: From Threats to Judges to the ‘Turn It Down’ Law 46:00

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Jimmy Azadian is often in the room when federal judges get together to share their personal concerns about the job. When judges are asked to come speak to a group, Jimmy reports that top of mind are the recent threats to judges and the courts—whether from armed vigilantes, protesters, students, or senators. Jimmy, Tim, and Jeff then turn to some re…

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Nations Apart: Colin Woodard on the Regional Cultures That Divide Us 1:01:48

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Mike talks with New York Times bestselling author, historian, and journalist Colin Woodard. His latest book is Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America, which they discuss on this episode. Topics Mike & Colin discuss include: America as a federation of rival regional cultures How early settlers shaped lasting political divide…

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Legal News for Tues 11/4 - SBF Appeal, Getty Loses to Stability AI, PA Rushes Regulations for "Skill Games" to Avoid Higher Tax 6:39

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This Day in Legal History: Massachusetts Institutes Death Penalty for Heresy On November 4, 1646, the Massachusetts General Court enacted a law that imposed the death penalty for heresy, marking one of the most extreme expressions of religious intolerance in early American colonial history. The law required all members of the colony to affirm the B…

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AI Bubble, Trump’s Pardons, Biden’s Autopen 18:51

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Mike, Michael, and Tim open with a discussion of the missing economic data and what that means for understanding the current economy. Tim explains that while unemployment remains low and markets are strong, uncertainty looms because key government reports haven’t been released. Mike argues that the apparent strength is concentrated almost entirely …

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Legal News for Mon 11/3 - A Solo at SCOTUS, FBI Infighting over Patel Jetsetting, Court Order Forcing Trump Admin to Fund SNAP 6:24

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This Day in Legal History: Elk v. Wilkins On November 3, 1884, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Elk v. Wilkins, ruling that Native Americans were not automatically U.S. citizens under the Constitution. The case involved John Elk, a Native American who had left his tribal affiliation and tried to register to vote in Omaha, Nebraska. He argued that by …

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Shutdown Showdown, Trump’s Asia Trip, the CFPB’s Slow Demise 1:08:32

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Mike, Tim, and Michael open with the fifth week of the government shutdown, now poised to become the longest ever. Tim argues that while the disruption is real, the economic impact will be minor and short-lived, suggesting resolution will come after the elections. Michael delivers a fiery critique, calling the shutdown political theater that hurts …

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Legal News for Fri 10/31 - ICE Massive IRS Data Request, DOJ Prosecutors Can't Call 1/6 a Riot, Cuts to DOJ Civil Rights Office and Sanctions Against Hagens Berman 16:20

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This Day in Legal History: Nevada Admitted as 36th State On October 31, 1864, Nevada was officially admitted as the 36th state of the United States, a move driven as much by wartime politics as by the territory’s readiness for statehood. With President Abraham Lincoln seeking re-election and needing support for the proposed 13th Amendment to abolis…

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Legal News for Thurs 10/30 - Trump's Alaska Projects Spark Ire, ex-Morgan Stanley Advisers Sue DOL, Lilly's Zepbound Walmart-bound, and Digital Services Tax Wars 7:17

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This Day in Legal History: October Manifesto On October 30, 1905, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia issued the October Manifesto in response to mounting unrest and revolutionary fervor sweeping the Russian Empire. The 1905 Revolution had erupted earlier that year following the Bloody Sunday massacre, in which unarmed protesters were gunned down by imperia…

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Skating to Where the AI Puck is Going: ClioCon 2025 Insights 34:58

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AI Reshapes Legal Practice: ClioCon 2025 Delivers a Wake-Up Call Jeff Lewis reports from the 2025 Clio Cloud Conference in Boston. Day 1 was encouraging, but Jeff reports feeling Day 2 as a “gut punch”: within about 5-10 years, many fundamentals of legal practice will be unrecognizable. Here are a few ways legal industry leaders suggest you can ska…

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Legal News for Weds 10/29 - Argentina's $16B Appeal, Judge Ousts Acting USA in CA, Cameo Sues OpenAI and TX Sues to Link Tylenol to Autism 7:17

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This Day in Legal History: Black Tuesday On October 29, 1929, the United States experienced one of the most catastrophic financial events in its history—Black Tuesday, the climax of the stock market crash that helped trigger the Great Depression. While primarily remembered as an economic crisis, this day also had profound and lasting legal conseque…

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Deprogramming Democrats: Why Insider Lisa Ekman Left the Party 1:08:30

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Mike talks with former Democratic activist Lisa Ekman, whose recently released book is titled Deprogramming Democrats & unEducating the Elites: How I Escaped the Progressive Cult. Topics Mike & Lisa discuss include: Ekman’s background in Democratic politics government and expert failure during COVID the tension between public health policy and libe…

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Top 10 Criminal Law Cases and Myths | PART 8: Prosecution can't hide evidence favorable to accused 9:47

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What really happened in Brady v. Maryland (1963) — and what does a Brady violation actually mean? In this video, we break down one of the most important Supreme Court decisions in criminal law history. You’ll learn how Brady v. Maryland changed the way prosecutors must handle evidence, why the case still matters today, and the biggest misconception…

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Legal News for Tues 10/28 - Data Centers Strain the Grid, TX Booming Business Court, Federal Workers Union Pressures Democrats and Italy's Flat Tax Unraveling 7:24

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This Day in Legal History: Volstead Act On 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 …

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The Constitution's 26th and 28th Amendments 14:06

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This episode marks the finale in Trey and Ken’s three-year journey through the U.S. Constitution! In this final episode of the Constitution series, Trey and Ken discuss the 26th and 27th Amendments, exploring their historical significance and political implications. They also look at the journey of the Equal Rights Amendment and its “almost” status…

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Legal News for Mon 10/27 - Tax Lawyer/Hot Dog Vendor, Trump Crypto Friendly CFTC Head, and Exxon Sues California 6:45

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This Day in Legal History: Copyright Act of 1976 On October 27, 1978, key provisions of the Copyright Act of 1976 officially took effect, modernizing U.S. copyright law for the first time in nearly 70 years. Although signed by President Gerald Ford in 1976, the Act delayed implementation of its core provisions until this date to allow for public an…

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10-25-2025 FB Live About Current Events - Plus a SPECIAL Shout Out to my youngest daughter Bianca 1:25:06

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This is my weekly update on what has been happening in my Florida Circuit Seven and Illinois Circuit 19 Family Court Case and the Soap Opera that is my life with the Serlick Family. This week I discuss what has been happening with my case since Thursday, October 2nd, 2025. Google Drive Link Illinois District 2 Court of Appeals Documents discussed t…

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Legal News for Fri 10/24 - Judges Admit to AI Use, Lawsuit to Force House Swearing-in, and NY AG James Expected to Plead Not Guilty 11:41

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This Day in Legal History: Nixon Vetoes War Powers Resolution On October 24, 1973, President Richard Nixon vetoed the War Powers Resolution (H.J. Res. 542), a landmark piece of legislation passed by Congress to reassert its constitutional authority over decisions to deploy U.S. armed forces abroad. The resolution came in the wake of growing public …

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Legal News for Thurs 10/23 - Record Lobbying Under Trump, Special Counsel Nominee Withdraws after Nazi Texts, Fight Over Citgo Auction 6:11

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This Day in Legal History: PATRIOT Act Introduced On October 23, 2001, just six weeks after the September 11 terrorist attacks, the United States House of Representatives introduced H.R. 3162, the bill that would become the USA PATRIOT Act. Officially titled the “Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept…

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Don’t Boies Schiller your brief—”Read all your cases!” says AI Legal Writing Prof. Jayne Woods 42:39

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Few lawyers and LRW instructors write and think more about AI than Professor Jane Woods of Mizzou Law, who offers this most important AI advice: If you haven’t read the case, don’t cite the case. The Boies Schiller Cautionary Tale: That would have saved Boies Schiller’s bacon. We discuss the high-profile Scientology/Masterson appeal, and whether th…

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Legal News for Weds 10/22 - Trump Wants $230M from the DOJ, AZ Sues Over Congress Swear-in Delay, Apple App Store Fight Continues and SEC Chief Sidesteps APA 7:43

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This Day in Legal History: US Naval Blockade of Cuba On October 22, 1962, President John F. Kennedy delivered a televised address announcing that the United States would impose a naval “quarantine” on Cuba. This action followed the discovery of Soviet nuclear missile installations on the island, just 90 miles from U.S. shores. The announcement mark…

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John Campbell on Conservative Myths About Tax Cuts for the Rich 47:38

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Mike talks with John L. Campbell, the Class of 1925 Professor and Professor of Sociology Emeritus at Dartmouth College. He’s the author of the recently released book, Pay Up! Conservative Myths About Tax Cuts for the Rich, which they discuss on this episode. Topics Mike & John cover include: the main conservative tax cut myths the Laffer Curve and …

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Bonus Content: 10-21-2025 Volusia County, Florida 4pm Commissioner’s Meeting created by Jessica Saxton 4:52

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PART 2/3 - Again, We The People have spoken. The law is on our side #VolusiaCounty #Florida. NOTE: If you have family, friends, co-workers, etc. who don't understand why your #children were removed, send them this video! 🤜🤛🤜🤛 I'm very thankful for the parents coming forward willing to speak and expose! ❤🤍💙 #JusticeWithoutLimits #BringingOurChildren…

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Bonus Content: 10-21-2025 Volusia County Council Meeting at 4pm in DeLand, Florida Bonus Content from Pete Arnold’s Point of View (POV) 3:21

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This is me using my 3 minutes to give an emotional statement in front of Volusia County Commissioners at the October 21st, 2025 Council Meeting at 4pm in DeLand, Florida. Jessica Saxton and Tanawah Downing of #WeShallBeFreeTour served them with all of our Criminal Complaint Affidavits and quite a few of us spoke today regarding Family Court and CPS…

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Legal News for Tues 10/20 - Trump's Kill-Don't-Capture "Drug" "War," Pharma Tariff Panic, Trevon Milton Returns and NJ Gov. Race Features Broken Tax Politics 8:21

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This Day in Legal History: Abrams v. United States Argued On October 21, 1919, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Abrams v. United States, a seminal case in the development of First Amendment jurisprudence. The case arose during the post–World War I Red Scare, when the government aggressively prosecuted speech perceived as dangerous or subve…

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Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Test & Trump’s DOJ Power PlaySupreme Court’s Voting Rights Test & Trump’s DOJ Power Play 19:18

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Mike and Joey open with the Supreme Court’s unusual re-argument in Louisiana v. Calais, a case that could reshape Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Joey outlines the tangled history of Louisiana’s redistricting and argues that race-based districts may themselves violate equal-protection principles. Mike predicts Justice Kavanaugh will be the key …

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Legal News for Mon 10/20 - Trump Commutes Santos Sentence, Prime Rate-Fixing WSJ Rate Lawsuit, Key Patent Procedural Ruling in Delaware 5:56

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This Day in Legal History: Saturday Night Massacre On October 20, 1973, a pivotal event in American legal and political history unfolded: the “Saturday Night Massacre.” Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox was fired by Solicitor General Robert Bork at the direct order of President Richard Nixon. Nixon’s decision came after both Attorney General Elliot …

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Shutdown Showdown, Middle East Peace, Portland Protests 1:13:15

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Mike and Joey open with the continuing government shutdown and whether blame is shifting. Mike criticizes Republicans for spreading false claims about Democrats’ immigration spending demands. Joey maintains that Democrats are increasingly seen as the problem, adding that media silence signals their growing liability. Next, the guys debate Trump’s f…

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Legal News for Fri 10/17 - Bolton Indicted Under Espionage Act, Chamber of Commerce Sues over $100k H-1B Fee, NJ Suit Against Sig Sauer 12:24

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This Day in Legal History: Al Capone Convicted On October 17, 1931, notorious gangster Al Capone was convicted of tax evasion in federal court, marking a pivotal moment in American legal history. Capone, who had risen to national infamy during Prohibition as the head of a sprawling Chicago crime syndicate, had long evaded prosecution for his violen…

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Legal News for Thurs 10/16 - Judge Blocks Federal Layoffs, Surge in Law School Apps, Troop Pay Move Likely Illegal, and Norway's Smart EV Policy Move 9:32

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This Day in Legal History: Nuremberg Executions On October 16, 1946, ten prominent Nazi war criminals were executed by hanging in the aftermath of the landmark Nuremberg Trials, held to prosecute key figures of the Third Reich for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and crimes against peace. The executions marked the culmination of months of legal…

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Legal News for Weds 10/15 - SCOTUS Takes Up Voting Rights Act Case, Musk $56b Pay, Owens Kept Out of Australia and FEMA Funding Fights 8:17

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This Day in Legal History: Clayton Antitrust Act Passed On October 15, 1914, Congress passed the Clayton Antitrust Act, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at strengthening U.S. antitrust law and curbing anti-competitive business practices. The Act was designed to build upon the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, which had proven inadequate in addres…

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Top 10 Criminal Law Cases and Myths | PART 7: Privacy rights in the digital age. Cell Phone GEO data 16:41

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In Carpenter v. United States (2018), the Supreme Court faced a modern privacy dilemma: can the government track your cell phone’s location without a warrant? This landmark Fourth Amendment case reshaped digital privacy law and limited the “third-party doctrine” that had ruled for decades. Join us in Part 7 of our Top 10 Supreme Court Criminal Law …

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Paul Star on Trumpism, Revolution, and Revenge 58:29

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Mike talks with Paul Starr, a professor of sociology and public affairs at Princeton University and the author of multiple books, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Social Transformation of American Medicine. His latest book is American Contradiction: Revolution and Revenge from the 1950s to Now, which they discuss in this episode Topics Mike…

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Legal-tech guru Ernie Svenson on how attorneys should use AI 34:54

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Just a couple years ago when we talked with Ernie Svenson, the attorney who talks tech fluently, AI was not even a thing. Now in late 2025, it’s the only thing. Ernie joins Tim and Jeff to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of AI in legal practice, why AI gives small firms an advantage, and how attorneys can safely leverage these tools without …

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Legal News for Tues 10/14 - UK Diesel Emissions Lawsuit, Visa-Mastercard Settlement, Sanctions for AI-Using Lawyers and Tax Sales vs. Takings 8:15

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This Day in Legal History: John Marshall Harlan Dies On October 14, 1911, Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan I died, closing the chapter on one of the Court’s most powerful voices of dissent. Appointed in 1877 by President Rutherford B. Hayes, Harlan served for 34 years and left an indelible mark on constitutional law—not through majority o…