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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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OA1218 - What happens to your first amendment rights when you work for the government? Do you give it all up when you walk in the door? How do we balance the individual right of the worker to speak, against the government’s need to have a functioning... more

OA1217 - Well, we recorded a bit late to make sure we caught Trump's "announcement" thingy and it was... nothing. But that's good!

Matt also takes us through more travel bans that are going into effect and have been way underreported on. But The Fe... more

We begin with a delightful amuse douche from the lawyer of Colorado election tamperer Tina Peters unconditionally demanding her release from state prison because Donald Trump said so before a deep dive into our main story: an absurdly bad take from t... more

OA1216 - We welcome incarcerated journalist and advocate Christopher Blackwell, calling from his home at the Washington Corrections Center. Chris is the co-founder and Executive Director of Look2Justice, a non-profit which empowers and advocates curr... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Blackwell
Incarcerated author, journalist, and advocate
Look2Justice
Episode: Solitary Confinement Is Inhumane, Traumatizing, and Unnecessary. So Why Are We Still Doing It To People?
Andy Ngo
Journalist known for his coverage of Antifa and its activities.
Post-Millennial
Episode: Trump hosts (and dozes through) absolutely unhinged Antifa Round Table
Katie Davis Court
Investigative journalist covering Antifa violence.
Post-Millennial
Episode: Trump hosts (and dozes through) absolutely unhinged Antifa Round Table
Jack Posobiec
Conservative commentator.
Human Events
Episode: Trump hosts (and dozes through) absolutely unhinged Antifa Round Table
Jonathan Cho
Investigative reporter focused on Antifa and social unrest.
Discovery Institute
Episode: Trump hosts (and dozes through) absolutely unhinged Antifa Round Table
Nick Fish
Nonprofit leader recently interviewed on Serious Inquiries Only.
Episode: Trump hosts (and dozes through) absolutely unhinged Antifa Round Table
Brandi Cruz
Investigative journalist with experience covering Antifa.
Post-Millennial
Episode: Trump hosts (and dozes through) absolutely unhinged Antifa Round Table
John J. Lennon
Author and journalist serving time at Sing Sing, writes about true crime and accountability.
None specified
Episode: The Tragedy of True Crime
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

Hosts

Thomas Smith
Host bringing humor and legal analysis to complex topics, facilitating discussions with co-hosts and guests.
Matt Cameron
Co-host providing insight on legal matters and helping to drive discussions with a comedic twist.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 6.6k ratings
  • Brilliant breakdown of the law, a must in my opinion.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ChasingRainbows
    a month ago
  • Ad density…

    Interesting but way too many ads

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    A____p______
    United Statesa month ago
  • Seasonal Candies

    Jenessa’s take on the special seasonal Reese’s is spot on! The regular are fine. The egg, the football, the pumpkin are king!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darren in A$$h0le, Indiana
    United States2 months ago
  • Eh

    Was better before new old host took back over. Unsubscribed

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    djh3333333
    United States2 months ago
  • Great. 😁

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Kyllo
    3 months ago

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#150
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#213
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#164
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#87
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#104
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#106
United Arab Emirates/News/Politics

Talking Points

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Solitary Confinement Is Inhumane, Traumatizing, and Unnecessary. So Why Are We Still Doing It To People?
Q: How can we change the approach to incarceration?
By focusing on trauma-informed care and integrating rehabilitative processes within the system.
Solitary Confinement Is Inhumane, Traumatizing, and Unnecessary. So Why Are We Still Doing It To People?
Q: What does solitary confinement typically look like?
It's often a small cell with minimal comforts, surrounded by concrete, providing no real view or sense of time.
Solitary Confinement Is Inhumane, Traumatizing, and Unnecessary. So Why Are We Still Doing It To People?
Q: What was your first experience of solitary confinement like?
The first experience was at age 12, leading to significant trauma and lasting psychological impacts.
Is Trump Playing “Pardon, Marry, Kill” With Narcotraffickers?
Q: How do you end up over here? Was he political asylum type thing or how did that happen?
No, he was extradited.
Is Trump Playing “Pardon, Marry, Kill” With Narcotraffickers?
Q: What does the new safe third country removals term mean?
It allows us to deport people who have never been to a country to that country just because we don't want them to do their asylum claims here.

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3. Katie Davis Court
4. Jack Posobiec
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6. Nick Fish
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8. John J. Lennon

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