Best Functional Forum Podcasts (2025)

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Should a Labor Court Replace the Adjudication Function of the NLRB? 1:24:27

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has come under increasing criticism, with some accusing it of constantly reversing precedent, especially in cases involving labor policy issues. Professor Sam Estreicher of the NYU School of Law describes this supposed “policy oscillation” as having created unpredictability for employers, unions, and all st…

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Demystifying Testosterone for Women 18:49

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This episode addresses common misconceptions about testosterone, particularly regarding its role in women's health. She explains that testosterone is present in all bodies, not just male, and that administering testosterone to women is not illegal in the U.S., despite the lack of FDA-approved female-specific doses. Dr. Casperson clarifies that phys…

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Ibogaine: Is it the Solution to Addiction Treatment? 17:03

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This podcast episode discussed Ibogaine, a powerful psychedelic with significant potential for treating addiction, trauma, and various mental health and neurological conditions. The conversation highlights Ibogaine's historical use, its unique therapeutic mechanisms, and the current landscape of its clinical application and policy in Brazil and the…

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New Tools in Civil Rights Cases 58:03

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In recent months, a number of new legal theories and tools have been proposed – some prominently used – in civil rights cases, many involving anti-Semitism in higher education. What legal mechanisms are available against universities, whether in governmental enforcement actions or private party lawsuits? Is Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 …

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Results of the Largest Study on Declining Male Fertility and Hormonal Trends 15:36

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This podcast episode talks about new research showing that men’s hormone levels—specifically testosterone and luteinizing hormone (LH)—have dropped a lot over the past 50 years. The study looked at data from over a million healthy men and found that this drop isn’t just because men are older or heavier today. Previous studies already showed that sp…

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37: DESIRE IS THE ROOT OF ALL SUFFERING 29:34

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Depression healing begins by understanding how desire is the root of all suffering. This exploration starts with discerning the science of needs and wants. In this episode of the Overcome Depression Podcast, Jennifer Stirling-Campbell and Michael Campbell explore the complex relationship between desire and suffering, drawing from the six delusions …

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Labor Law without a Labor Board? 1:02:57

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Since January 2025, the National Labor Relations Board has had only two sitting members—one less than necessary for a quorum. When it lacks a quorum, the Board can’t do things like resolve alleged unfair labor practices or rule on election-related objections. Seeing a policy gap, some states are moving to fill it. California, New York, and Massachu…

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Current Issues in Church Autonomy Doctrine: Categorical Immunity, Collateral Order Doctrine, and Neutral Principles of Law 1:14:34

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The United States Supreme Court first acknowledged what would become the church autonomy doctrine, also known as the ecclesiastical abstention doctrine, in the 1871 case of Watson v. Jones, 80 U.S. 679 (1871). That case involved a schism in a Presbyterian church in Louisville, Kentucky, over the issue of slavery. The Court fashioned a principle tha…

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FDA Expert Panel on Menopause and HRT Recommends Removing Black Box Labels 14:12

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This episode presents an overview of an FDA hearing on menopause, prompted by a campaign addressing the "black box" warning on vaginal estrogen products. This warning, despite evidence suggesting its safety and localized effect, has deterred both doctors and patients from utilizing it, leading to significant health issues like recurrent UTIs. The d…

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Treating Low Testosterone in Women: Why Has the FDA Not Approved Products Yet? 23:45

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This podcast episode discussed how to treat low testosterone in women, detailing its symptoms such as decreased libido, fatigue, and mood changes, which are often overlooked despite affecting many women, particularly post menopause. It explains various treatment options, including different forms of testosterone replacement therapy, noting that no …

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Become a TRT Expert with the Beyond Testosterone Illustrated Guide by Nelson Vergel 9:50

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Discover the Secrets of Hormone Health—Listen Now! Unlock the power of real knowledge with our latest podcast episode, where we unpack the groundbreaking resource, Beyond Testosterone: The Illustrated Guide by Nelson Vergel. Are you ready to take control of your health in a world overflowing with confusing and often contradictory information? This …

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Litigation Update: FTC v. Meta 1:04:13

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The outcome of FTC v. Meta could reshape the social media landscape as well as U.S. merger policy. For the first time, the government is seeking to unwind two acquisitions more than a decade old, Facebook's purchase of Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014. In its complaint, the Federal Trade Commission alleges that Facebook sought to eliminate th…

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The Case for RESTORE? Injunctions, Patents, and the Future of Innovation 1:09:44

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Join the Federalist Society for a timely and compelling discussion on the RESTORE Act, legislation aimed at overturning the Supreme Court’s eBay v. MercExchange decision and reinstating the presumptive right to injunctions for patent holders. This panel brings together some of the top voices in intellectual property: former USPTO Director Andrei Ia…

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How to Lower High Hematocrit Caused by Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) 10:45

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This podcast episode from ExcelMale.com provides an extensive overview of high hematocrit, a condition involving an elevated percentage of red blood cells in the blood, often associated with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). It explains what hematocrit is, its normal ranges, and why TRT can lead to increased levels, detailing the risks of hig…

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36: CRICKET RULES: WHY BOUNDARIES ARE IMPORTANT IN RELATIONSHIPS 49:09

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Depression healing begins with boundaries. In this powerful conversation, Jennifer Stirling-Campbell and Lili Stephenson explore how setting healthy boundaries supports personal development, emotional resilience, and stronger relationships. Using the game of cricket as a teaching tool, they reveal how young girls can learn empowerment, agency, and …

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What is the Testosterone Dose for Muscle Growth?- Groundbreaking Study Review 17:49

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In a YouTube video, Nelson Vergel reviews a 2001 study published in the American Journal of Physiology, Endocrinology, and Metabolism by Dr. Bhasin, focusing on the optimal testosterone dose for men. The study involved 65 young men whose natural testosterone was suppressed before administering varying weekly doses of testosterone cypionate (25-600m…

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DMA Fallout: Why Google’s Compliance Could Kill Hotel Direct Bookings | Must-Know for Hoteliers 35:40

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The EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) was designed to create a fairer digital landscape - but could it actually end up harming hotels instead? In this discussion with Javier Delgado Muerza of mirai, we break down the latest developments following the European Commission’s investigation into Google’s compliance with Article 6.5 of the DMA. With two pro…

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A Conversation on the Right: A Potential Solution to Title IX Regulatory Whiplash? 1:00:47

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Title IX's guarantee against discrimination on the basis of sex in education has been the subject of intensely differing Executive Branch interpretations over the years. These disputes include fundamental disagreements over the meaning of the word "sex" as used in the law, the manner in which the law applies to sex-separated sports and private faci…

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Pros & Cons of 10 Surgery Types for Enlarged Prostate (BPH) - Which is Best for You? 19:23

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Are you waking up several times a night to urinate, or find yourself straining just to empty your bladder? Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate, affects millions of men worldwide—especially as they age. After 60, about half of all men will experience it, and that number climbs dramatically with each decade[1]. …

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How to Manage Testosterone Side Effects- From ExcelMale.com 12:00

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This podcast episode offers a comprehensive guide to managing potential side effects of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). It clarifies that while many men experience no issues, common side effects can include high hematocrit, which is an increase in red blood cell volume, and testicular atrophy along with decreased fertility. The speaker, Nel…

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Medications that Can Impair Muscle Mass and Strength Gains 19:41

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This podcast was sourced from ExcelMale.com, an online forum for men's health, and provides an extensive overview of how various medications impact muscle growth and strength gains from resistance training. It identifies specific drug classes that can hinder muscle development, such as corticosteroids, statins, NSAIDs, and SSRIs, explaining their m…

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Optimizing Fat Loss and Muscle Preservation: Tirzepatide + Oxandrolone + TRT + Protein & Exercise 16:44

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In this episode, we delve into an innovative protocol aiming for optimal fat loss and muscle preservation. Learn how a combination of Tirzepatide, Oxandrolone, Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), and a structured resistance training regimen can potentially transform your body composition. Discover the scientific rationale behind each component,…

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Litigation Update: Medicare Drug Pricing Negotiations 40:57

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Join the Federalist Society for a webinar on the ongoing legal challenges to the Biden-era Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, a component of the Inflation Reduction Act. Ashley Parrish, Partner at King & Spalding, will provide an analysis of the multi-faceted litigation. He will explore how pharmaceutical companies are arguing that the progra…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Trump v. CASA, Inc. 57:42

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On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order effectively ending birthright citizenship for children born to mothers who are unlawfully present or temporary lawful residents in the United States and whose fathers are not lawful permanent residents at the time of the child’s birth. One day later, four states and three individuals ch…

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35.2: USE NEUROPLASTICITY OF THE BRAIN TO HEAL FROM DEPRESSION! 57:00

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Feeling stuck in emotional pain? Discover the art of neuro drawing and how faith, curiosity, and empathy support mental health and healing. In this episode, we explore how addiction recovery, spiritual growth, and God’s unconditional love intersect to ignite lasting transformation. Learn how pain can lead to self-discovery, how empathy deepens our …

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FCC Council on National Security 53:00

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Early in his Chairmanship, Federal Communications Chair Chairman Brendan Carr established a new Council for National Security within the agency. The council aims to "leverage the full range of the Commission’s regulatory, investigatory, and enforcement authorities to protect American and counter foreign adversaries, particularly the threats posed b…

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Should the Federal Government Rely on Competitive Markets to Price Electricity? 1:00:48

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Over the past decade, electricity prices for consumers have risen by more than 22% on average. At the same time, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)—the international body responsible for setting reliability and security standards for the North American power grid—has issued increasingly urgent warnings about the growing risk…

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Oxandrolone (Anavar) Efficacy and Safety: Review of Data 19:53

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This review podcast episode examines the efficacy and safety of oxandrolone, an anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS), in treating various wasting and catabolic disorders. It explores the drug's pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, noting its unique resistance to liver metabolism compared to other oral AASs. The text details oxandrolone's cl…

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AI Training vs. Copyright Law: Updates from the Copyright Office and the Courts 1:02:43

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Whether AI training and generation is a fair use under copyright law puts two important American business sectors in opposition, and each looks to the various branches of the federal government for answers. Fundamentally, essentially all training of AI models involves copying of copyrighted materials, and many outputs from AI systems also may be su…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton 45:31

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Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton concerned Texas Law H.B. 1181, and what precedent should apply in considering its impact on free speech. Passed in 2023, the law requires commercial entities, including social media platforms, "that knowingly and intentionally publish or distribute material on an Internet website... more than one-third of which…

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35.1: USE NEUROPLASTICITY OF THE BRAIN TO HEAL FROM DEPRESSION! #Chapter2 #35 #Part1 53:08

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To heal from depression, we can harness the neuroplasticity of the brain through neurographics, neurographic art and belief transformation. In this inspiring video, Ann shares her journey from addiction recovery to mentor. She introduces neurographics—a transformative technique developed by Russian psychologist Pavel Piskolev—designed to rewire the…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Fuld v. Palestine Liberation Organization 47:33

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In Fuld v. Palestine Liberation Organization, the Court considered whether the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act (PSJVTA) violates the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment. The court heard oral argument on April 1, 2025 and on June 20, 2025 a 9-0 Court ruled the PSJVTA did not violate the Fifth amendment because the s…

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20 Years Later: Kelo v. City of New London 59:59

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In June of 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Kelo v. City of New London that the local government did not violate the Fifth Amendment's Public Use Clause when it condemned private residential lots and transferred them to commercial developers to promote local economic development as part of a comprehensive municipal development plan. Kelo was ce…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Diamond Alternative Energy LLC v. Environmental Protection Agency 56:02

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In 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency withdrew California’s previously-granted waiver to implement its Advanced Clean Car Program. This program had been in effect since 2013 and required that car companies reduce carbon dioxide emissions and produce fleets that are at least 15% electric vehicles. The waiver was withdrawn due to a lack of “co…

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Does "Board Law" Matter after Loper Bright? 1:01:49

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Administrative law is in flux, nowhere more so than at the National Labor Relations Board. The Board has long made labor law (or “policy”) by issuing decisions and applying its own precedent. But in a recent oral argument at the Seventh Circuit, one member of the panel suggested that he didn’t want to hear about “Board law.” The judges, he said, co…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Mahmoud v. Taylor 52:06

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Mahmoud v. Taylor concerns the question of whether parents have the right to be notified and opt their children out of classroom lessons on gender and sexuality that violate their religious beliefs. In 2022, the Montgomery County, Maryland, School Board introduced storybooks for pre-K through fifth-grade classrooms covering topics like gender trans…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Federal Communications Commission v. Consumers’ Research 43:56

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has traditionally regulated interstate and international communications and, as part of that, maintained a universal service fund that requires telecommunications carriers to contribute quarterly based on their revenues. In order to calculate these contribution amounts, the FCC contracts the help of the U…

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Litigation Update: Legal Developments Surrounding Tithing and Religious Donations 1:01:38

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In recent years, a flurry of lawsuits has been launched nationwide against religious organizations, raising fraud and other claims related to tithing and church donations. These challenges generally argue that church leaders falsely claimed they would only put donations to one use, but instead put them to another. These cases, which have been heard…

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34: ARE MICROPLASTICS HARMFUL? YOUR TESTOSTERONE SAYS YES! 18:29

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Learn the dangerous truth about microplastics — found in our water, air, food, and even clothing. A major concern? Phthalates (pronounced THAL-ates), a chemical added to hard plastics to make them flexible, can interfere with testosterone production. This hormone surge is critical during fetal development, especially for forming the male reproducti…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic 37:23

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in July of 2018, Governor Henry McMaster of South Carolina issued an executive order to end the inclusion of Planned Parenthood in the Medicaid program. The Department of Health and Human Services then informed Planned Parenthood that they were no longer qualified to provide services to Medicaid beneficiaries, which prompted lawsuits both from Plan…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: EPA v. Calumet Shreveport Refining, LLC and Oklahoma v. EPA 41:55

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On June 18, 2025, the Supreme Court released its decisions for two circuit splits arising under the Clean Air Act (CAA) provision regarding judicial venue: EPA v. Calumet Shreveport Refining, L.L.C. (23-1229), and Oklahoma v. EPA (23-1067). Decided 7-2 and 8-0, respectively, the outcome of these cases hinged on the Court’s interpretation of the CAA…

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Unlocking Revenue Potential by Combining Human Intelligence and AI (Case Study) 52:59

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In this powerful case study, discover how The First Group Hospitality (TFG) revolutionized its revenue strategy by combining cutting-edge AI with human expertise - driving real results in one of the world’s most competitive hotel markets: Dubai. 🏨📈 🔍 Join Muhammad Hamoud (Head of Revenue Management Analytics at TFG), Sameer Umar (COO at HotelIQ), a…

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33: VETERANS EXPERIENCING PTSD WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY - THERE IS HOPE FOR YOU! 1:17:39

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Veterans experiencing PTSD with depression and anxiety will find hope and healing in this powerful conversation. In this episode of the Overcome Depression Podcast, Jennifer Stirling-Campbell interviews veteran and author David Curfiss, who shares his deeply personal journey from childhood trauma and agnosticism to faith, self-compassion, and inner…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: United States v. Skrmetti 49:19

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In the last several years, numerous minors who identify as transgender have undergone surgery and other medical procedures to mirror common physical features of the opposite sex. In March 2023, Tennessee enacted Senate Bill 1, which prohibits medical procedures for the purpose of either (1) enabling a minor to identify with, or live as, a purported…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Kousisis v. United States 38:20

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In Kousisis v. United States, the Supreme Court considered the question of whether a defendant who induces a victim to enter into a transaction under materially false pretenses may be convicted of federal fraud--even if the defendant did not seek to cause the victim economic loss. It heard oral argument on December 9, 2024, and on May 22, 2025, iss…

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Courthouse Steps Decision: Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos 46:05

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In Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, Mexico brought suit against several U.S. gun manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson. It alleged, among other things, that they were in part liable for the killings perpetrated by Mexican cartels. Mexico argued that the gun manufacturers know the guns they sell are/may be illegally sold to…

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Proxy Plumbing - A Primer for the Coming Policy Debate 55:50

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The SEC has periodically examined the ecosystem governing public company shareholder communications and voting—the “proxy plumbing ecosystem”—and it is expected that the SEC will again review this area under soon-to-be SEC Chairman Paul Atkins’ leadership. This panel will focus on how the proxy ecosystem works, the organizations that control and ma…

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Antitrust in the College Sports Arena 1:00:07

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In 2020, several collegiate athletes filed suit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) arguing that by both denying athletes compensation and preventing them from pursuing third-party deals using their names, images, or likenesses (NIL) for profit, the NCAA was violating antitrust laws. After several years of discussion, there …

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Reclaiming Kidney Health: A Functional Medicine Journey 36:42

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When experienced integrative physician Dr. Robin Rose discovered she had a kidney tumor and early signs of kidney disease, she was shocked—but determined. What followed was a deep dive into an often-overlooked aspect of chronic disease care: kidney health. In this powerful episode, Dr. Rose shares how her personal health journey ignited a mission t…

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32: WHY INNER CHILD WORK IS IMPORTANT IN OVERCOMING DEPRESSION 56:35

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Shadow work and Inner child work is important work if you want to overcome depression! Discover how inner child work, spiritual healing, and emotional growth transform lives through faith and self-awareness. In this enlightening conversation, Jennifer Stirling-Campbell and Ashley Romney explore the transformative power of inner child healing, the l…