OA95: The Great SIO Crossover & We Defend Milo!
Today's show is a companion to Episode 67 of Serious Inquiries Only regarding the 2017-08-15 01:27:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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TTTBE #36: Early Answer for Patrons!
This was an easy one: A. That means Thomas is now riding high on a four-question winning streak (his longest since TTTBE began!), and is now 19-for-36 (52.78%) -- well on ...
2017-08-13 23:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostOA94: Geoff Blackwell, Trump's Anti-Trans Tweets & the Google Manifesto
In today's episode, we interview Geoffrey Blackwell from the American Atheists Legal Center.
First, the guys break down the re...
2017-08-11 03:10:25 +0000 UTC View PostOA93: Affirmative Action (& The Best Legal Brief Ever Written)
Today's show is a deep dive into the current Constitutional status of affirmative action in higher education.
We begin, however, with a question about Donald Trump from conservative listener Sage Sc...
2017-08-08 00:44:02 +0000 UTC View PostTTTBE #35: Early Answer for Patrons!
Thomas's improbable win streak continues! Yes, Thomas got the answer correct ("B"), and is now 18-for-34 and over .500 for the first time in several months!
This question test...
2017-08-07 00:03:13 +0000 UTC View PostOA92: The Unfortunate Application of Statutes of Limitation and Davino Watson
In today's episode, Andrew reluctantly -- but definitively -- opines that the Second Circuit got the law right in dismissing out the claims of Davino Watson, who argued that he was falsely imprisoned ...
2017-08-04 03:21:17 +0000 UTC View PostLaw'd Awful Movies #9: The Devil's Advocate
With special guest Heath Enwright! This was easily one of the best yet!
2017-08-01 00:27:30 +0000 UTC View PostOA91: More Sex (& Also Asset Forfeiture)
For today's show, we revisit the topic first discussed in Opening Arguments Episode #60, namely, whether Title ...
2017-07-31 23:10:30 +0000 UTC View PostPatron QnA #2
This was broadcast live on video and you can still watch the video on patreon, but if you prefer audio, here you go!
2017-07-31 00:59:49 +0000 UTC View PostTTTBE #34: Early Answer for Patrons!
So let's get this out of the way first: Thomas got the answer correct ("C"), and is now 17-for-34 and back at .500 for the first time in several months! I can think of no ...
2017-07-30 22:45:23 +0000 UTC View PostFirst Ever Livestream QnA!!! (Patron Only!!)
We are so excited to try out this new circa 2009 technology of live streaming our patron only QnA!
2017-07-28 22:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostOA90: Pardon Me? Yes, Donald Trump Can Pardon Himself
In today's episode, Andrew definitively opines that the Presidential pardon power includes the right to self-pardon.
We begin, however, with "Andrew Was Wrong." This time, he was wrong about T...
2017-07-28 00:20:11 +0000 UTC View PostOA89: The "W" is Silent - Powlitics & Mwedia with Northpod Law UK
Today's show features an in-depth interview with Kirstin Beswick and Ben Knight of NorthPod Law UK, often referred to (by us) as the "Opening Arguments of England." Join all four of us as we dis...
2017-07-25 04:49:29 +0000 UTC View PostTTTBE #33: Early Answer for Patrons
This question primarily tested your reading comprehension skills. The setup paragraphs tell us that the police officer had "no articulable reason" to search a car after a routine traffic s...
2017-07-23 23:01:21 +0000 UTC View PostOA88: Noah's Ark & How Private Is The Stuff You Do On Your Computer?
In today's episode, we discuss a recent court case involving an individual's expectation of privacy while browsing the Internet.
We begin, however, with the question so many of our listeners wanted ...
2017-07-21 02:45:10 +0000 UTC View PostOA87: Revenge Porn & Parol Evidence
For today's show, we take a deep dive into the law of contracts, featuring the "parol evidence" rule.
First, however, we answer a question from special listener Lydia S. who wants to know all about ...
2017-07-17 20:24:15 +0000 UTC View PostTTTBE #32: Early Answer for Patrons
This question asked about the state action requirement to bring a lawsuit pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. &...
2017-07-16 23:56:27 +0000 UTC View PostOA86: If Donald Trump, Jr. Commits Treason, Is It A Mini-Yodel?
In today's episode, we discuss the recent controversy over Donald Trump, Jr.'s contact with Russian officials during the 2016 election.
We begin, however, with a follow-up from Dave (and others) who...
2017-07-14 03:32:05 +0000 UTC View PostPatron-Only Q&A #2 - Questions Thread
Here's the place for all of you to ask the questions you'd like to hear answered during our next Patrons-only Q&A. Remember to hit the little 'heart'/like button to upvote the questions you ...
2017-07-12 14:39:35 +0000 UTC View PostOA85: More with Andrew Seidel on Trinity Lutheran & the First Amendment
For today's show, we dive deeper into the Supreme Court's recent decision in Trinity Lutheran v. Com...
2017-07-11 00:20:19 +0000 UTC View PostTTTBE #31: SPARKLER BOMBS! Edition
This question asked about the statute of frauds, which (broadly speaking) is the rule that requires that certain contracts be reduced to writing. Thomas hadn't heard of the term, but correctly r...
2017-07-10 00:19:35 +0000 UTC View PostOA84: #CNNBlackmail, John Oliver's lawsuit, and more on Maajid Nawaz
In today's episode, we discuss the recent controversy over CNN's handling of a Redditor who posted a Trump meme online. Is this really "blackmail" by CNN?
We begin, however, with a follow-up f...
2017-07-07 02:55:05 +0000 UTC View PostOA83: Law of the Fourth of July! (and Maajid Nawaz)
In this special holiday episode, Andrew and Thomas talk about fireworks law across the U.S. Where can you go for a cherry-bombin' good time? Listen and find out!
First, however, we take ...
2017-07-04 01:07:58 +0000 UTC View PostT(&A)TTBE #30: Early Answer For Patrons
I'm just getting back from my talk to the Lehigh Valley Humanists, which was awesome and will be up on YouTube (and which I'm going to try and talk Thomas into turning into an episode of the show). &n...
2017-07-02 23:10:09 +0000 UTC View PostLaw'd Awful Movies #8: Jury Duty
On a scale of 1 to the killing of Inigo Montoya's father on the vendetta scale, my hatred to those who made me watch this movie TWICE is an 11. THIS IS THE WORST MOVIE IN HISTORY. Stop equivocating. S...
2017-06-30 03:15:53 +0000 UTC View PostOA82: Trinity Lutheran, Trump's Executive Order & More (w/guest Andrew Seidel)
For today's show, we break down the Supreme Court's recent decision in Trinity Lutheran v. Comer 2017-06-30 02:16:16 +0000 UTC View Post
OA81: 😒😜🐿️😎 Emoji Law with Denise Howell (also: Voting Rights, Draft Kings, and FanDuel)
In this episode, Thomas and Andrew interview Denise Howell from the This Week in Law&nb...
2017-06-27 01:07:37 +0000 UTC View PostT(&D)TTBE #29: Early Answer for Patrons
I have watched Pauly Shore's "Jury Duty" twice for you people. All my higher central nervous system functions are literally hanging by a thread.
That being said, I can reveal to you that the c...
2017-06-25 23:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostPatron QnA #1!!!!!!
This was so much fun! Thanks for your support and helping to try to stump Andrew with this inaugural patron only QnA!
2017-06-24 21:37:53 +0000 UTC View PostOA80: Flashback Friday (featuring Health Care, The Slants, and Gerrymandering!)
It's our first Flashback Friday! On today's episode, we revisit topics from previous episodes that are once again back in the news.
We begin with the breaking-est of breaking news, the new Sen...
2017-06-22 23:07:24 +0000 UTC View Post