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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

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In our continuing Still Good Law series, Jenessa explains how a dispute arising from a parking garage in Wilmington, Delaware became the foundation for one of the most important concepts in civil rights: determining that a private or quasi-public ind... more

OA1205 - It’s another good news Friday! Voting rights expert Jenessa runs down some of the highlights of the off-year blue sweep in this week’s elections, as well as some recent unsung national victories for voting and disability rights. Matt then ch... more

VR12 - Yes, we absolutely thought this was coming out pre-Halloween. Halloween may be over, but NEVERTHELESS THE SPOOKTACULAR PERSISTED!

In this Vapid Response double feature, Thomas, Matt, and Lydia are haunted by two ghoulish takes from the past:... more

OA1204 - As House Speaker Mike Johnson continues to pretend that he doesn’t have to seat Democrat Adelita Grijalva well over a month after she was elected to represent Arizona’s 7th Congressional district, we take a closer look at the last time that ... more

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Recent Guests

Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
Senior fellow at the American Immigration Council and expert in U.S. immigration policy.
American Immigration Council
Episode: Trump’s All Out Assault on Immigrants Continues in Incompetent but Horrifying Fashion
Michelle Adams
Former Constitutional Law Professor and author of The Containment
Self-Published Author
Episode: The Supreme Court Case That Stopped School Integration
Jake Tapper
Author and television journalist
CNN
Episode: Jake Tapper on his new book, and the controversy surrounding his last one
Ghislaine Maxwell
Former socialite and convicted sex trafficker
Episode: Maxwell's Silver Yammer, Part 2
Chesa Boudin
Former District Attorney of San Francisco
Episode: Chesa Boudin Grew up Visiting His Parents in Prison. He Later Became San Francisco DA.
Zeve Sanderson
Executive Director of NYU's Center for Social Media and Politics
NYU's Center for Social Media and Politics
Episode: PORN LAW: When Your Kink Is Strict Scrutiny but the Court Only Goes Intermediate
Michelle Hanlon
Professor of Air and Space Law, Executive Director of the Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi School of Law
Episode: Let’s Talk Space Law! It’s Law, but From OUTER SPACE!
Heather Varanini
Certified bar prep expert
Episode: T3BE76: Accidental Evidence
Mari Latibashvili
A law student and activist at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: This Law Student Refused to Let Big Firms Get Away with Quiet Complicity

Hosts

Thomas Smith
Host and comedian providing legal commentary and humorous insights on current events and law.
Matt Cameron
Co-host and real-life immigration attorney offering professional legal insight.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 6.6k ratings
  • Great. 😁

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Kyllo
    a month ago
  • Thomas, stop shouting and talking over everyone

    Long time listener (somehow) but I cannot stand Thomas. He thinks he’s a lawyer and he seems to think every word that comes to mind has to be spoken immediately. He talks over all of his cohosts all the time to add superfluous comments. Let Matt talk. Plus the sound of his voice when he gets worked up is nails on a chalkboard. Keep your outrage at a 5 bro.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ADDY P
    United States2 months ago
  • Listen to 9.26.2017 episode

    The best and most concise argument I’ve heard for why adnan Syed is STILL guilty beyond all reasonable doubt. I had to go back and re listen after seeing the sham hbo documentary update on adnan’s temporary acquittal. There is no doubt in my mind that the state was justified in reinstating his guilty verdict. At the same point, given the new sentencing guidelines for minors in Maryland, I feel somewhat ok about him being out of jail, tho not ok at all about him continuing to falsely claim innoce... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    housewives fan 11
    United States2 months ago
  • Law and Science

    What a great combo. Love the insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mollyfishny
    United States2 months ago
  • I love the new format of Matt + guest! If every episode was like this, and if Matt read ads instead of Thomas, the podcast would be perfect.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    bobfranklins
    3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the integration of humor with serious legal analysis, making complex topics accessible and engaging.
Many reviews highlight the chemistry between the hosts and their ability to break down complex legal issues, enhancing listener understanding.

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#139
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#229
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#223
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#85
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#122
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#128
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The Supreme Court Case That Stopped School Integration
Q: What does Brown v. Board of Education mean?
It's about understanding the broader implications of segregation and how it creates a caste system in society, rather than just a legal ruling against racial classifications.
Jake Tapper on his new book, and the controversy surrounding his last one
Q: What got you into this book?
Tapper heard an intriguing story from one of the main characters, Dave Bittkower, prompting him to investigate further.
T3BE78: Following the Interpleader
Q: What made you think that negligence is involved in this case?
Because it's clear that the bookstore neglected to properly fasten the chandelier, leading to the accident.
Chesa Boudin Grew up Visiting His Parents in Prison. He Later Became San Francisco DA.
Q: What were your core campaign promises as District Attorney?
He outlines three main promises: decarceration, investment in victim services, and equal enforcement of the law.
Chesa Boudin Grew up Visiting His Parents in Prison. He Later Became San Francisco DA.
Q: What was the resistance like during your time as District Attorney?
Boudin describes significant pushback from police and political leaders, which included public denunciations and a drastic drop in crime solutions during his tenure.

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2. Michelle Adams
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5. Chesa Boudin
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