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Host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars, analyzing major legal issues and cases in the news.

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SCOTUS Could Narrow Bribery Law & Military in DC and LA

Former federal prosecutor Mark Chutkow, a member of Dykema Gossett, discusses how Michael Madigan’s appeal of his corruption conviction, could lead to the Supreme Court further narrowing the scope o…

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Former federal prosecutor Mark Chutkow, a member of Dykema Gossett, discusses how Michael Madigan’s appeal of his corruption conviction, could lead to the Supreme Court further narrowing the scope of corruption law. Joshua Kastenberg, a professor at the University of New Mexico Law School and a former prosecutor and judge in the US Air Force, discusses President Trump’s expansion of the military for domestic tasks. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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California vs Trump & Big Beautiful Bill

Claire Finkelstein, a professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania and an expert on war powers and national security law, discusses the trial in San Francisco to decide whether President Trump 

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Claire Finkelstein, a professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania and an expert on war powers and national security law, discusses the trial in San Francisco to decide whether President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles in June, was legal. Constitutional law expert David Super, a professor at Georgetown Law, discusses a provision in Trump’s massive tax and spending bill, that violates the constitution. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Trump Takes Over DC & Tariffs on Drugs

George Derek Musgrove, a professor of history at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, discusses President Trump taking control of D.C.’s police force and ordering up the National Guard. Hea…

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George Derek Musgrove, a professor of history at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, discusses President Trump taking control of D.C.’s police force and ordering up the National Guard. Healthcare attorney Harry Nelson, a partner at Leech Tishman Nelson Hardiman, discusses the implications of Trump’s threatened tariffs on pharmaceuticals. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Challenge to the FTC's Independence

William Kovacic, former FTC Chairman and a Professor at the George Mason University School of Law, discusses the implications of President Trump’s attack on the independence of the Federal Trade Com…

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William Kovacic, former FTC Chairman and a Professor at the George Mason University School of Law, discusses the implications of President Trump’s attack on the independence of the Federal Trade Commission. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Federal Workers Can Promote Religion & Lawyers Quit Over Principles

Stephanie Barclay, a professor at Georgetown Law, discusses the Trump administration memo encouraging proselytizing in the federal workplace. Justin Henry, Bloomberg Law reporter, discusses the young …

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Stephanie Barclay, a professor at Georgetown Law, discusses the Trump administration memo encouraging proselytizing in the federal workplace. Justin Henry, Bloomberg Law reporter, discusses the young lawyers who left lucrative jobs because of their principles. David Voreacos, Bloomberg legal reporter, discusses lawsuits over the Trump administration’s maneuvers to keep Alina Habba as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Voting Rights Act Is in Jeopardy

Elections law expert Rick Hasen, a professor at UCLA Law School, discusses the Supreme Court considering outlawing the use of race in drawing voting maps. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Elections law expert Rick Hasen, a professor at UCLA Law School, discusses the Supreme Court considering outlawing the use of race in drawing voting maps. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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No More Racial Profiling by ICE in Los Angeles

Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses the 9th Circuit ruling upholding a judge’s order barring racial profiling by ICE. Debbie Kaminer, a professor of law …

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Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses the 9th Circuit ruling upholding a judge’s order barring racial profiling by ICE. Debbie Kaminer, a professor of law at Baruch College, discusses workplace accommodations for religion. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Fed Governor Resigns & Tariff Battles

Kathryn Judge, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses the resignation of Fed Reserve board member Adriana Kugler. Jimmy Gurule, a professor at Notre Dame Law School, discusses the legal battles…

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Kathryn Judge, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses the resignation of Fed Reserve board member Adriana Kugler. Jimmy Gurule, a professor at Notre Dame Law School, discusses the legal battles over President Trump’s tariffs. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Justice Department Escalates Fight with Judiciary

Constitutional law expert David Super, a professor at Georgetown Law, discusses the Trump administration ratcheting up its attacks on the federal judiciary. Constitutional law professor Harold Krent, …

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Constitutional law expert David Super, a professor at Georgetown Law, discusses the Trump administration ratcheting up its attacks on the federal judiciary. Constitutional law professor Harold Krent, of the Chicago-Kent College of Law, discusses a Third Circuit ruling that deals a blow to labor judges. Federal judiciary expert Carl Tobias, a professor at the University of Richmond Law School, discusses the controversial Trump nominee, Emil Bove, winning confirmation to the Third Circuit. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Planned Parenthood Win & Ghislaine Maxwell Appeal

Former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz, a partner at McCarter & English, discusses convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal to the Supreme Court. Reproductive rights expert Mary Ziegl…

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Former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz, a partner at McCarter & English, discusses convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal to the Supreme Court. Reproductive rights expert Mary Ziegler, a professor at UC Davis Law School, discusses Planned Parenthood’s win against the Trump administration efforts to defund it. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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New Jersey Criminal Courts Frozen

Anne Joseph O’Connell, a professor at Stanford Law School, discusses the controversy over Alina Habba, Trump’s personal lawyer picked to lead the US Attorney’s Office in New Jersey. Maia Spoto, …

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Anne Joseph O’Connell, a professor at Stanford Law School, discusses the controversy over Alina Habba, Trump’s personal lawyer picked to lead the US Attorney’s Office in New Jersey. Maia Spoto, Bloomberg Law Los Angeles Court’s Correspondent, discusses the mass exodus from the LA US Attorney’s office. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Deadly Manhattan Shooting: Here's What We Know

The gunman who killed at least four people and himself at a Midtown Manhattan office tower was targeting the National Football League, but ended up on Rudin Management’s floor by mistake, two senior…

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The gunman who killed at least four people and himself at a Midtown Manhattan office tower was targeting the National Football League, but ended up on Rudin Management’s floor by mistake, two senior law enforcement officers said.   Instead of going to the NFL’s fifth-story office at 345 Park Ave., he picked the wrong elevator bank that took him to Rudin’s office on the 33rd floor, the officers said. That’s where the body of the shooter, believed to be Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old who last resided in Las Vegas, was found.   A manifesto and notes found on him indicated a fixation with…

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Sanctuary Challenges & Little League Visas Denied

Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses the Trump administration suing sanctuary cities and denying visas to the Venezuelan Little League team. Liam Knox, Bloo…

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Immigration law expert Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses the Trump administration suing sanctuary cities and denying visas to the Venezuelan Little League team. Liam Knox, Bloomberg education reporter, discusses conservative Christopher Rufo and his quest to change higher education. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Trump vs Federal Judges, Retaliatory Redistricting & Tattoo Lawsuit

Retired federal judge Andre Davis, a member of Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition, discusses the Trump administration’s unprecedented lawsuit against all the federal judges on the Maryland …

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Retired federal judge Andre Davis, a member of Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition, discusses the Trump administration’s unprecedented lawsuit against all the federal judges on the Maryland bench. Richard Briffault, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses Texas redistricting plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Judges Doubtful About Kat von D Tattoo Copyright Win

Intellectual property litigator Terence Ross, a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman, discusses Ninth Circuit oral arguments with the judges finding problems with the jury’s verdict that artist Kat Von…

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Intellectual property litigator Terence Ross, a partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman, discusses Ninth Circuit oral arguments with the judges finding problems with the jury’s verdict that artist Kat Von D’s tattoo did not infringe a copyrighted photo of jazz legend Miles Davis. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Epstein Files Meltdown & Climate Change

Dave Aronberg, former Palm Beach County State Attorney, discusses the second in command at the Justice Department going to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s convicted former girlfriend. Michael Gerrard, D…

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Dave Aronberg, former Palm Beach County State Attorney, discusses the second in command at the Justice Department going to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s convicted former girlfriend. Michael Gerrard, Director of Columbia Law School’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, discusses the International Court of Justice’s landmark climate decision. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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