
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 | 1164 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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OA1211 - For this special Thanksgiving episode, we take a break from the news for Matt to share his gratitude in short interviews with just a few of the staff, attorneys, and partners who make his Boston immigration law firm's work possible. Stop in ... more
OA1210 - This week we welcome journalist and author John J. Lennon, who is calling in from New York’s Sing Sing Correctional Facility where he is serving 25 years to life for murder. Lennon’s extraordinary new book The Tragedy of True Crime: Four Gui... more
OA1209 - Are you done with legal doomerism? Us too. Take some time away from doomscrolling and join Matt and Jenessa for Rapid Response Friday as we consider four stories of legal corruption and authoritarianism failing in the face of honest federal ... more
VR14 - Part 2 of the Epstein files
We continue our first look at some highlights from last week's massive release of more than 20,000 pages of material from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein released by the House Oversight Committee, including Steve Ba... more
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Great. 😁
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.
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
What a great combo. Love the insights.
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.
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A distinctive podcast that combines legal analysis with humor, offering insightful discussions that make complex legal issues accessible to a wide audience. Major themes include coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court's decisions, immigration law, and contemporary legal controversies, often juxtaposed with light-hearted banter and pop culture references. The hosts highlight significant cases and their implications, examining prominent legal figures and events while utilizing satire to critique right-wing perspectives and media narratives. This approach not only entertains but also educates listeners on vital legal concepts relevant to current events in a rapidly changing political landscape.
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Recent guests on Opening Arguments include:
1. John J. Lennon
2. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick
3. Michelle Adams
4. Jake Tapper
5. Ghislaine Maxwell
6. Chesa Boudin
7. Zeve Sanderson
8. Michelle Hanlon
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