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Hosted by 4 attorneys, Law and Disorder is a one hour weekly show providing timely legal perspectives on issues concerning civil liberties, privacy, right to dissent and practices of torture exercised by the US government and private corporations.

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Billionaires and Trillionaires

When Donald Trump came back to resume the office of presidency a year and a half ago the kind of government we were living under was unclear. It was a government where billionaires dominated our mass... more

U.S. Supreme Court Decisions July 2026

Last week, the US Supreme Court ended its 2025-2026 Term with a barrage of long-awaiting blockbuster decisions altering the entire structure of the American government and seriously undermining the crucial sepa... more

U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Resetting Precedent

There have been several major U.S. Supreme Court decisions issued under the leadership of Chief Justice John Roberts.These decisions include abortion rights cases, anti-immigrant cases, cases enhanci... more

Communities Nationwide Unite Against Data Center Resource Grab

Across the nation, communities are becoming ground zero in a growing fight over data centers. The explosive growth of AI, cloud computing, and cryptocurrency has triggered a massive boom... more

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Ellen Yaroshefsky
Howard Lichtenstein Distinguished Professor of Legal Ethics, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Hofstra University
Episode: Law and Disorder June 29, 2026
Maritza Arrastia
Brooklyn-based writer and activist, author of Grito 2048
Life and Liberated Zone (publisher collective)
Episode: Law and Disorder June 29, 2026
Jim Walsh
Policy Director of Food and Water Watch
Food and Water Watch
Episode: Law and Disorder June 22, 2026
Emmaia Gelman
Author and scholar
Institute for the Critical Study of Zionism / Unpacking Zionism (podcast)
Episode: Law and Disorder June 22, 2026
Ike Nahem
Founder and leader of the New York-New Jersey Cuba Si Coalition
Cuba Si Coalition
Episode: Law and Disorder June 15, 2026
Flint Taylor
Founding member of the Chicago People's Law Office
Peoples Law Office
Episode: Law and Disorder June 15, 2026
Reem Suleiman
Senior Campaign Director at Fight for the Future
Fight for the Future
Episode: Law and Disorder June 8, 2026
Xavier de Janon
Mass Defense Director at the National Lawyers Guild
National Lawyers Guild
Episode: Law and Disorder June 8, 2026
Robin Andersen
Professor, author of The Complicit Lens
St. John's University (former), author
Episode: Law and Disorder June 1, 2026

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Heidi Boghossian
Co-host and NYC attorney; frequently discusses civil liberties and privacy.
Michael Stephen Smith
Host; NYC attorney and author with focus on law, rights and politics.
Jim Lafferty
Co-host and longtime activist with broad experience in civil rights and politics.

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Law and Disorder January 12, 2026
Q: What policy solutions do you advocate to address homelessness in New York City and beyond?
The guests advocate for housing-first approaches, deeply affordable housing investments, expanded supportive housing with services, and sustained federal funding, arguing that these measures have proven effective in reducing homelessness when properly funded and implemented.
Law and Disorder December 15, 2025
Q: What do you suggest listeners do to push back and push for real democratic change?
Engage in grassroots organizing, support movements for Medicare for All, free public college, and broad-based political action; resist despair by taking collective action.
Law and Disorder December 15, 2025
Q: Norman, how do you see the media and Democratic Party dynamics shaping the current political landscape leading to autocracy?
The media often amplifies corporate-friendly narratives, while Democratic leaders have frequently appeased corporate power, allowing a shift toward autocratic tendencies despite public demand for reform.
Law and Disorder December 1, 2025
Q: Can a nation democratically elect its way into fascism?
The guests suggest that while elections alone cannot erase fascism, ongoing mass resistance, labor organizing, and active civil society are crucial to prevent a slide into authoritarian rule.
Law and Disorder January 19, 2026
Q: How does the agreement affect campus speech rules and admissions considerations?
The agreement imposes speech-related restrictions and requires oversight that limits the university's ability to set and apply its own rules, including race-related considerations in admissions, going beyond what Supreme Court precedent allows.

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Listeners likely tune in for sharp legal analysis, civil liberties advocacy, and critical takes on government power, surveillance, and foreign policy. Episodes frequently feature attorneys, journalists, academics, and activist organizers who unpack complex issues—ranging from privacy, mass surveillance, and digital rights to US foreign policy, imperialism, and human rights frameworks. A standout pattern is the blend of legal analysis, historical context, and activist perspectives, often with provocative critiques of policy and governance, coupled with concrete case studies, frontline reporting, and calls for public mobilization. The show tends to attract listeners who value principled debate, radical transparency, and practical implications... more

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