Serious Trouble
Josh Barro and Ken WhiteAn irreverent podcast about the law from Josh Barro and Ken White. www.serioustrouble.show
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 185 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews Commentary | |||
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David Lat joins Josh Barro for a conversation about the state of the legal industry under Donald Trump — how Big Law and the legal industry are faring after those executive orders and settlements — and they talk about how AI is changing the work of l... more
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The U.S. Attorney’s office in Chicago has dismissed another high-profile case — this one a COVID fraud case — that had been led by AUSA Sheri Mecklenburg. We discu... more
This week: the grand jury transcripts from the Broadview Six case show an array of embarrassing misconduct by AUSAs from the office of the US Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. As Ken describes, these are things that AUSAs are very clear... more
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This week’s Serious Trouble comes to you live from a perch overlooking the soon-to-be-built Trump National Championship Golf Links at East Potomac Park by Donald J... more
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- Can AI eliminate Barro?
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.
Apple Podcasts3Dick Dietz
United Statesa month ago - reiterating - this show has ONE good commenter
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.
Apple Podcasts3mrskrabappleUnited States4 months ago - I have come to accept that this is my favorite podcast
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
Apple Podcasts5wayzUnited States6 months ago - Informative and entertaining
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
Apple Podcasts5supra supremacyUnited States6 months ago - Boycott Barro
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.
Apple Podcasts2Peter GuillamUnited States7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #61 | United States/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #118 |  Canada/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #189 |  United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #148 |  Australia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #170 |  Germany/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #37 |  Finland/News/News Commentary |
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A sharp, legally informed take on current events, focusing on civil and criminal cases, government power, and media coverage. Two hosts dissect high-profile disputes with rigorous analysis, witty banter, and a critical eye toward procedural fairness and public accountability. The show frequently explores how courts handle defamation, press rights, and executive action, often weaving in broader implications for policy and society. Noteworthy is the duo's ability to make complex legal concepts accessible and timely, attracting listeners who want thoughtful, no-nonsense legal commentary with cultural and political context.
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Serious Trouble launched 4 years ago and published 185 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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