
Welcome to rationally BASED, a podcast about law and politics, on the edge. Law professors Josh Kleinfeld and Ilan Wurman, with co-host Kathryn Johnson, cover cutting-edge, and edgy, legal and political news, ideas, and developments.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 41 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||

Lindsay Clancy sent her husband out of the house, strangled their three children one by one, and then claimed a voice told her to do it. Was she insane? Eleven jurors voted to acquit. Has the jury system failed us?
The conservative media sphere is g... more
Washington State’s “Family Reconciliation Act” — arguably the most Orwellian name in recent memory — requires shelters NOT to notify parents if runaway children say they want “gender-affirming treatment.” Meanwhile, the chief medical groups pushing ... more
The Supreme Court is poised to decide a major case on citizenship and voting this Term: RNC v. Mi Familia Vota.
Only citizens can vote. That is the law federally and in all 50 states. But can states check? That is the question in this case. It seems... more
The Second Amendment revival of the last 15 years has not yet answered a question that affects at least 1 in every 20 American adults: do Americans have a constitutional right to possess AR-15-style semiautomatic rifles? The Supreme Court will finall... more
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I just discovered this podcast today and it has the best legal commentary from professor Ilan Wurman.
Very logical, outside the box thinker, asks great questions.
I would ask Catherine to be a little more sotto voce because she gets quite shrill when she gets excited and it distracts from the podcast.
I plan to use this podcast and its excellent references to enrich a constitutional forum that I have been hosting for almost 10 years.. Thank you so much!
Ilan and Kathryn are great! They make the issues accessible to all!
Good legal analysis and commentary.
This podcast provides an entertaining look at legal issues with a fair-minded and conservative perspective.
The law professor does a good job explaining current topics. The female commentator
/interviewer drives me nuts. She talks like a dingbat airhead. Please, your audience has more brains than you think. Tell her to rein it in a bit.
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The show centers on law, constitutional theory, and political strategy, pairing sharp legal analysis with current events. Conversations frequently hinge on immigration, executive power, the role of the judiciary, and how lawfare shapes public policy, with historical context and cross-disciplinary perspectives. Notable strengths include rigorous, multi-point debates among seasoned law professors and policy experts, a willingness to engage controversial topics, and a balance of accessible explanations with deep doctrinal insights. A standout feature is bringing together scholars and practitioners to unpack complex legal issues in a way that's informative for both professionals and engaged listeners who want a clearer sense of how legal princi... more
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