
Opening Arguments is a law show that helps you make sense of the news! Comedian Thomas Smith brings on legal analysts to help you understand not only current events, but also deeper legal concepts and areas! The typical schedule will be M-W-F with Monday being a deep-dive, Wednesday being Thomas Takes the Bar Exam and patron shoutouts, and Friday being a rapid response to legal issues in the news!... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1195 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Take a break from the downfall of democracy and instead get outraged at the deep injustice of a year-long feud over a bronze medal in women’s gymnastics. This story’s got everything: bravery, racism, the best and the worst of sportsmanship, bad blood... more
OA1233 - We are not conspiracy theorist type people. But... yeah man I don't know. But also, so much more in these files to talk about. If you know anything about the federal government’s 2007 plea deal with Jeffrey Epstein you know that it was bad. ... more
E21 - CONTENT WARNING / TRIGGER WARNING: references to child sex abuse, child sex abuse materials, survivor accounts
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OA1232 - Hey OA-ers, this episode was a Gavel Gavel bonus, but we wanted to be sure everyone was updated on what's going on with the Luigi Mangione trials. New York public defender Liz Skeen is here to break it all down! And since the judge made some... more
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It’s 3 ad breaks for an hour show. That’s absolutely normal or below normal. It’s almost like a bunch of people want to just lie about the show for some reason.
Ten minutes of adds, ten minute of l vacuous vamping and snark as an intro, and then another ad break? This has to be the least idea-rich podcast in the category. Congrats, folks.
Brilliant breakdown of the law, a must in my opinion.
Interesting but way too many ads
Jenessa’s take on the special seasonal Reese’s is spot on! The regular are fine. The egg, the football, the pumpkin are king!
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A legal-themed podcast that breaks down current events and legal issues, featuring a mix of comedic commentary and expert analysis. The hosts engage in discussions that cover a wide range of topics, including political events, gerrymandering, civil rights, and significant legal cases. Each episode aims to inform listeners about the complexities of law in the context of contemporary issues while maintaining an entertaining and accessible tone. The podcast also includes special guest appearances, allowing for diverse perspectives on pressing matters.
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Opening Arguments launched 9 years ago and published 1195 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Opening Arguments include:
1. Silky Shah
2. Christopher Blackwell
3. Jonathan Cho
4. Katie Davis Court
5. Jack Posobiec
6. Nick Fish
7. Brandi Cruz
8. Andy Ngo
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