
An irreverent podcast about the law from Josh Barro and Ken White. www.serioustrouble.show
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 193 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Most federal prosecutors win almost all the time, in part because they are careful about the cases they bring and in part because they’re good at their jobs. Latel... more
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Like some of the big law firms, Disney hoped to buy peace with the Trump administration through a bogus settlement. It didn’t work. Disney is now suing the FCC, sa... more
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The Tate brothers want bail pending their extradition proceedings to the United Kingdom, which is a long shot, not just because their social media is full of state... more
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This week: Jeanine Pirro would like everyone to know this embarrassing turn in the reflecting pool case is all Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s fault. We talk abou... more
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Great podcast - except when Barro opens his idiot mouth.
Wondering if someone can use use AI (yes, it would be worth ruining the world) to cut Barro’s voice and just run Ken’s insightful and amusing comments. Barro adds nothing and frequently gets in the way. Interrupts unnecessarily and “clarifies” just to hear his own voice.
i appreciate ken’s analysis, but **josh is a terrible moderator/host**, and it’s unfortunate because he leads the discussions. if ken found another partner, likely 5 stars, but josh is an albatross around his neck. it’s maddening. ken, please fly be free of this less than mediocre man. he is a millstone holding you down.
In the 50+ years of my life, there has been little to no indication that I’ve ever had an interest in legal affairs, legal theory or in-the-weeds legal analysis. Yet somehow, of the 300+ podcasts I have subscribed to in the last 15 years, this is the one I rearrange my day around when a new episode drops. It’s a truth I have to come to terms with, that the way breaking news and current affairs appear through a legal lens is somehow more interesting to me, and that the dynamic between Josh and Ke... more
I started listening to this one when Ken stopped posting on Popehat. Very entertaining and interesting show.
I wish there was something any of us could do about the problems they discuss on the show though
The PopeHat, Ken White, is superb. Listen to The PopeHat and you will learn about the law and the legal system. Josh Barro is pundit manure. Barrow is the Megan McArdle of John P Normansons. Do not buy a subscription. Refuse to give Barro a ruble. Or a shekel. Never reward Barro. Were it not for his parents, that guy would be moving boxes at an Amazon warehouse.
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A sharp, law-focused discussion featuring two hosts who routinely unpack high-profile legal and political happenings through a blunt, sometimes irreverent lens. Episodes routinely dissect DOJ actions, court decisions, constitutional questions, and the intersections of law with current events, often with lively disagreements between the co-hosts. The format leans into procedural explanations, clear takes on who benefits or loses in legal maneuvers, and memorable, running inside jokes. Notable strengths include accessible legal analysis grounded in real-world cases, a willingness to challenge official narratives, and a distinctive banter that appeals to listeners who want both rigor and personality. Potential listeners should expect timely, o... more
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