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“The US system of tax reporting and FBAR reporting is exceedingly complex, and materially differs from the reporting requirements in most other countries in the Western world.” So says Dan Price, my guest on this week's Ask An Expert show. That's why there's a high chance of non-compliance if you're an expat in the US, and why you need to hear this week's episode. Dan is a distinguished tax attorney, two years into running his own firm but with almost 20 years of experience at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel. While there he established programs designed to aid individuals in becoming tax compliant, and covered both criminal and civil IRS audits. He knows his stuff, so it's a privilege to have him on the show to take us behind the scenes at the IRS and give you expert advice on staying tax compliant. We talk about:·      The cost of compliance for middle-class tax payers. What qualifies as middle-class? And what are the costs of being in non-compliance? Hint: they're significant.·      How to streamline your filing with the IRS. As Dan explains, there are myriad systems and procedures in place to catch wilful non-compliance. You can't beat the algorithm, so don't try.·      The difference between true ignorance, or wilful blindness, and knowingly ignoring tax obligations. if you're an expat or an immigrant and you came here mid-career, there's a very good chance you're in some form of non-compliance. Don't bury your head in the sand. It's very possible the IRS already has information about you and it might one day catch up with you. There are solutions, palatable solutions, as you'll hear in this episode.For more information on Daniel N Price LLC, visit pricetaxlaw.comWe're the Brits in America is affiliated with Plan First Wealth LLC, an SEC registered investment advisor. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Plan First Wealth. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Plan First Wealth does not provide any tax and/or legal advice and strongly recommends that listeners seek their own advice in these areas.

Friday, May 23, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Penna Dexter. Her co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. Their topics for discussion include Court packing plans, V.P. Harris's socialist tendencies, and other top stories from today. Connect […]

Friday, May 23, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Penna Dexter. Her co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. Their topics for discussion include Court packing plans, V.P. Harris's socialist tendencies, and other top stories from today. Connect […]

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Welcome to our Wednesday show with host Kerby Anderson. His first guest is  Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute. They'll discuss Viewpoints commentaries. Then Kerby will cover most everything else from bureaucracy in the halls of Congress, and the U.S. drug policy, to the democratic theatre in Newark, […]

Today, Hunter was joined once again by Anthony Benedetti, Chief Counsel of the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services. This time, Hunter and Anthony dive into what can be done about the low hourly rates for CPCS's contract counsel and how recent courage from the bench and the state house gives them hope that those pay increases are in fact possible.     Guest Anthony Benedetti, Chief Counsel, Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services   Resources: CPCS Website https://www.publiccounsel.net/ Listen to my first episode with Anthony Here https://open.spotify.com/episode/3OxwnFFjrC1ruJPSDFywp5?autoplay=true       Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

S4:E170 The Weekly Update and a discussion with co-host Paul Clark and guest co-host Josh Miller about startup investing for GenZ and Millennials. We're talking about small investments in Startup Funds that offer diligence, deal flow and diversification at a low cost provided that Congress successfully changes the definition of an Accredited Investor. We'll be talking more about a rule change for Accredited investors over the next month with Chief Counsel of the Senate Banking Committee which has purview over such a rule change. Next week we will be getting pitches from 3 of my favorite startups from the Spring ATDC Showcase. These companies are candidates for our ATDC Fund and for VentureSouth. (interview recorded 4.24.25)Follow David and Paul: https://x.com/DGRollingSouth https://x.com/PalmettoAngel Connect On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgrisell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulclarkprivateequity/ We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com. Learn more about RollingSouth at rollingsouth.vc or email david@rollingsouth.vc.

Season 8, Episode 3 | In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Suzanne Spaulding, a Senior Advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where she founded the Defending Democratic Institutions Project. With a career that spans critical roles across the intelligence and national security landscape—including Legal Advisor at the CIA's Nonproliferation Center, Chief Counsel to both the Senate and House Intelligence Committees, Executive Director of major Congressional Commissions, and member of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission—Suzanne brings a wealth of insight, wit, and candid reflection.She shares stories from a life spent at the intersection of law, policy, and global security, including unforgettable moments like meeting Gaddafi, leading bipartisan efforts in Congress, and, yes, doing the hokey pokey and singing kumbaya with the KGB. Importantly, we talk about the next generation—how efforts like Girl Security are helping to inspire and prepare young women to lead in national security and public service. It's a conversation that's as thought-provoking as it is delightfully unexpected.Tune in for an episode filled with wisdom, stories, and a few good laughs.

Since American president Donald Trump was elected to a second term, it is common to hear citizens, journalists, and public officials distinguish between the laws and leaders of their states and the national government. Those who oppose Trump's policies with regard to reproductive rights, gun violence, LGBTQ+, education, police, and voting often present state constitutions, courts, laws, culture, and leaders as a bulwark against Trump's autocratic rule.  But Professor Stephen H. Legomsky sees it differently. His new book, Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government (Cambridge University Press 2025) argues that – if we care about democracy – we should imagine an America without state government. No longer a union of arbitrarily constructed states, the country would become a union of one American people. Reimagining the American Union understands state government as the root cause of the gravest threats to American democracy. While some of those threats are baked into the Constitution, the book argues that others are the product of state legislatures abusing their powers through gerrymanders, voter suppression, and other less-publicized manipulations that often target African-Americans and other minority voters. Reimagining the American Union interrogates how having national, state and local legislative bodies, taxation, bureaucracy, and regulation wastes taxpayer money and burdens the citizenry. After assessing the supposed benefits of state government, Professor Legomsky argues for a new, unitary American republic with only national and local governments. Stephen H. Legomsky is the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at the Washington University School of Law. Professor Legomsky has published scholarly books on immigration and refugee law, courts, and constitutional law. He served in the Obama Administration as Chief Counsel of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and later as Senior Counselor to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. He was a member of President-Elect Biden's transition team, has testified often before Congress, and has worked with state, local, UN, and foreign governments. Mentioned: Cambridge University press is offering a 20% discount here (until October) Susan's NBN interview with Richard Kreitner on Break It Up: Secession, Division, and The Secret History of America's Imperfect Union Jonathan A. Rodden's Why Cities Lose: The Deep Roots of the Urban-Rural Political Divide (Basic Books 2019) Hendrik Hertzberg's review of Robert A. Dahl's How Democratic Is the American Constitution (Yale) Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court case that overturned the Voting Rights Act of 1965's pre-clearance requirement for historically discriminating districts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Since American president Donald Trump was elected to a second term, it is common to hear citizens, journalists, and public officials distinguish between the laws and leaders of their states and the national government. Those who oppose Trump's policies with regard to reproductive rights, gun violence, LGBTQ+, education, police, and voting often present state constitutions, courts, laws, culture, and leaders as a bulwark against Trump's autocratic rule.  But Professor Stephen H. Legomsky sees it differently. His new book, Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government (Cambridge University Press 2025) argues that – if we care about democracy – we should imagine an America without state government. No longer a union of arbitrarily constructed states, the country would become a union of one American people. Reimagining the American Union understands state government as the root cause of the gravest threats to American democracy. While some of those threats are baked into the Constitution, the book argues that others are the product of state legislatures abusing their powers through gerrymanders, voter suppression, and other less-publicized manipulations that often target African-Americans and other minority voters. Reimagining the American Union interrogates how having national, state and local legislative bodies, taxation, bureaucracy, and regulation wastes taxpayer money and burdens the citizenry. After assessing the supposed benefits of state government, Professor Legomsky argues for a new, unitary American republic with only national and local governments. Stephen H. Legomsky is the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at the Washington University School of Law. Professor Legomsky has published scholarly books on immigration and refugee law, courts, and constitutional law. He served in the Obama Administration as Chief Counsel of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and later as Senior Counselor to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. He was a member of President-Elect Biden's transition team, has testified often before Congress, and has worked with state, local, UN, and foreign governments. Mentioned: Cambridge University press is offering a 20% discount here (until October) Susan's NBN interview with Richard Kreitner on Break It Up: Secession, Division, and The Secret History of America's Imperfect Union Jonathan A. Rodden's Why Cities Lose: The Deep Roots of the Urban-Rural Political Divide (Basic Books 2019) Hendrik Hertzberg's review of Robert A. Dahl's How Democratic Is the American Constitution (Yale) Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court case that overturned the Voting Rights Act of 1965's pre-clearance requirement for historically discriminating districts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Since American president Donald Trump was elected to a second term, it is common to hear citizens, journalists, and public officials distinguish between the laws and leaders of their states and the national government. Those who oppose Trump's policies with regard to reproductive rights, gun violence, LGBTQ+, education, police, and voting often present state constitutions, courts, laws, culture, and leaders as a bulwark against Trump's autocratic rule.  But Professor Stephen H. Legomsky sees it differently. His new book, Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government (Cambridge University Press 2025) argues that – if we care about democracy – we should imagine an America without state government. No longer a union of arbitrarily constructed states, the country would become a union of one American people. Reimagining the American Union understands state government as the root cause of the gravest threats to American democracy. While some of those threats are baked into the Constitution, the book argues that others are the product of state legislatures abusing their powers through gerrymanders, voter suppression, and other less-publicized manipulations that often target African-Americans and other minority voters. Reimagining the American Union interrogates how having national, state and local legislative bodies, taxation, bureaucracy, and regulation wastes taxpayer money and burdens the citizenry. After assessing the supposed benefits of state government, Professor Legomsky argues for a new, unitary American republic with only national and local governments. Stephen H. Legomsky is the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at the Washington University School of Law. Professor Legomsky has published scholarly books on immigration and refugee law, courts, and constitutional law. He served in the Obama Administration as Chief Counsel of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and later as Senior Counselor to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. He was a member of President-Elect Biden's transition team, has testified often before Congress, and has worked with state, local, UN, and foreign governments. Mentioned: Cambridge University press is offering a 20% discount here (until October) Susan's NBN interview with Richard Kreitner on Break It Up: Secession, Division, and The Secret History of America's Imperfect Union Jonathan A. Rodden's Why Cities Lose: The Deep Roots of the Urban-Rural Political Divide (Basic Books 2019) Hendrik Hertzberg's review of Robert A. Dahl's How Democratic Is the American Constitution (Yale) Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court case that overturned the Voting Rights Act of 1965's pre-clearance requirement for historically discriminating districts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Since American president Donald Trump was elected to a second term, it is common to hear citizens, journalists, and public officials distinguish between the laws and leaders of their states and the national government. Those who oppose Trump's policies with regard to reproductive rights, gun violence, LGBTQ+, education, police, and voting often present state constitutions, courts, laws, culture, and leaders as a bulwark against Trump's autocratic rule.  But Professor Stephen H. Legomsky sees it differently. His new book, Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government (Cambridge University Press 2025) argues that – if we care about democracy – we should imagine an America without state government. No longer a union of arbitrarily constructed states, the country would become a union of one American people. Reimagining the American Union understands state government as the root cause of the gravest threats to American democracy. While some of those threats are baked into the Constitution, the book argues that others are the product of state legislatures abusing their powers through gerrymanders, voter suppression, and other less-publicized manipulations that often target African-Americans and other minority voters. Reimagining the American Union interrogates how having national, state and local legislative bodies, taxation, bureaucracy, and regulation wastes taxpayer money and burdens the citizenry. After assessing the supposed benefits of state government, Professor Legomsky argues for a new, unitary American republic with only national and local governments. Stephen H. Legomsky is the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at the Washington University School of Law. Professor Legomsky has published scholarly books on immigration and refugee law, courts, and constitutional law. He served in the Obama Administration as Chief Counsel of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and later as Senior Counselor to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. He was a member of President-Elect Biden's transition team, has testified often before Congress, and has worked with state, local, UN, and foreign governments. Mentioned: Cambridge University press is offering a 20% discount here (until October) Susan's NBN interview with Richard Kreitner on Break It Up: Secession, Division, and The Secret History of America's Imperfect Union Jonathan A. Rodden's Why Cities Lose: The Deep Roots of the Urban-Rural Political Divide (Basic Books 2019) Hendrik Hertzberg's review of Robert A. Dahl's How Democratic Is the American Constitution (Yale) Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court case that overturned the Voting Rights Act of 1965's pre-clearance requirement for historically discriminating districts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

Since American president Donald Trump was elected to a second term, it is common to hear citizens, journalists, and public officials distinguish between the laws and leaders of their states and the national government. Those who oppose Trump's policies with regard to reproductive rights, gun violence, LGBTQ+, education, police, and voting often present state constitutions, courts, laws, culture, and leaders as a bulwark against Trump's autocratic rule.  But Professor Stephen H. Legomsky sees it differently. His new book, Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government (Cambridge University Press 2025) argues that – if we care about democracy – we should imagine an America without state government. No longer a union of arbitrarily constructed states, the country would become a union of one American people. Reimagining the American Union understands state government as the root cause of the gravest threats to American democracy. While some of those threats are baked into the Constitution, the book argues that others are the product of state legislatures abusing their powers through gerrymanders, voter suppression, and other less-publicized manipulations that often target African-Americans and other minority voters. Reimagining the American Union interrogates how having national, state and local legislative bodies, taxation, bureaucracy, and regulation wastes taxpayer money and burdens the citizenry. After assessing the supposed benefits of state government, Professor Legomsky argues for a new, unitary American republic with only national and local governments. Stephen H. Legomsky is the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at the Washington University School of Law. Professor Legomsky has published scholarly books on immigration and refugee law, courts, and constitutional law. He served in the Obama Administration as Chief Counsel of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and later as Senior Counselor to Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson. He was a member of President-Elect Biden's transition team, has testified often before Congress, and has worked with state, local, UN, and foreign governments. Mentioned: Cambridge University press is offering a 20% discount here (until October) Susan's NBN interview with Richard Kreitner on Break It Up: Secession, Division, and The Secret History of America's Imperfect Union Jonathan A. Rodden's Why Cities Lose: The Deep Roots of the Urban-Rural Political Divide (Basic Books 2019) Hendrik Hertzberg's review of Robert A. Dahl's How Democratic Is the American Constitution (Yale) Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court case that overturned the Voting Rights Act of 1965's pre-clearance requirement for historically discriminating districts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

If the law were truly “technology-neutral,” what would that look like in practice for a P2P securities transaction via smart contracts?In this episode, Jacob Robinson is joined by Tuongvy Le (@TuongvyLe12), who has served as General Counsel of Anchorage Digital, Partner and Head of Regulatory and Policy at Bain Capital Crypto, and Deputy GC and Compliance Officer at Worldcoin. She also spent almost six years at the SEC as Senior Counsel in the Division of Enforcement and Chief Counsel of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Office.Together, they discuss her recent Fortune article on why the SEC needs to take a hands-off approach to peer-to-peer transactions (link) and market structure history and regulation (link).Timestamps:➡️ 00:00 Intro➡️ 0:46 Sponsor: Day One Law➡️ 03:43 Peer-to-Peer Transactions: Analog vs. Digital➡️ 06:36 The Intersection of DeFi and Securities Law➡️ 12:40 Industry Self-Regulation and Best Practices➡️ 15:40 Understanding Market Structure: A Historical Context➡️ 24:31 Designing a New Market Structure for Crypto➡️ 32:25 The SEC's Evolving Stance on Crypto InnovationThis episode is brought to you by Day One Law — a boutique law firm helping crypto startups navigate complex legal challenges. Visit https://www.dayonelaw.xyz/ to get in touch.Disclaimer: Jacob Robinson and his guests are not your lawyer. Nothing herein or mentioned on the Law of Code podcast should be construed as legal advice. The material published is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Please seek the advice of counsel, and do not apply any of the generalized material to your individual facts or circumstances without speaking to an attorney.

Send us a textWelcome back everyone to the conclusion of my conversation with the amazing Nick Chiarkas! I was so excited about this interview I didn't want you guys to wait for next Sunday! I really enjoyed talking to Nick and I think you guys are going to feel the same about this episode.  Nick grew up in the Al Smith housing projects on Manhattan's Lower East Side. When he was in the fourth grade, his mother was told by the principal of PS-1 that "Nick was unlikely ever to complete high school, so you must steer him toward a simple and secure vocation." Instead, Nick became a writer, with a few stops along the way: a U.S. Army Paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division serving in the Viet Nam war, a New York City Police Officer, Deputy Chief Counsel to the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Deputy Chief Counsel for the President's Commission on Organized Crime; Chief Counsel for the USATBCB; and the Director of the Wisconsin State Public Defender Agency. On the way, he picked up a Doctorate from Columbia University, a Law Degree from Temple University, and was a Pickett Fellow at Harvard. Not bad for a guy whose principal told his parents that he wouldn't amount to much.I found this interview to be so captivating and entertaining. I didn't want it to end. I hope you guys feel the same. Please enjoy my conversation with Nick.In today's episode we discuss:.·      Why Nick left the NYPD after only seven years on the job. ·      His experience of being sent to the Woodstock music festival as security and meeting some of the musicians, including Jimi Hendrix.·      His part in the movie, The Anderson Tapes (Starring Sean Connery, Diane Cannon, and Christopher Walken). ·      How Nick wound up being the Deputy Chief Counsel to the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and the Deputy Chief Counsel for the President's Commission on Organized Crime.·      His awkward first meeting with President Reagan.· His becoming the director of the Wisconsin State Public Defender Agency and how he was not welcomed with open arms because him being a former police officer. ·      The changes he instituted in the public defender's office.·      His books, Weepers and Nunzio's Way. All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Check out Nick's Amazon Author page!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.What would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show

Send us a textWelcome to part one of my two-part conversation with the amazing Nick Chiarkas! I really enjoyed talking to Nick and I think you guys are going to feel the same about this episode.  Nick grew up in the Al Smith housing projects on Manhattan's Lower East Side. When he was in the fourth grade, his mother was told by the principal of PS-1 that "Nick was unlikely ever to complete high school, so you must steer him toward a simple and secure vocation." Instead, Nick became a writer, with a few stops along the way: a U.S. Army Paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division serving in the Viet Nam war, a New York City Police Officer, Deputy Chief Counsel to the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Deputy Chief Counsel for the President's Commission on Organized Crime; Chief Counsel for the USATBCB; and the Director of the Wisconsin State Public Defender Agency. On the way, he picked up a Doctorate from Columbia University, a Law Degree from Temple University, and was a Pickett Fellow at Harvard. Not bad for a guy whose principal told his parents that he wouldn't amount to much.I found this interview to be so captivating and entertaining. I didn't want it to end. I hope you guys feel the same. Please enjoy my conversation with Nick.In today's episode we discuss:.·      The principal who told Nick's folks that he would never graduate from high school. ·      Growing up in a housing project in New York in the 1950s to60s.·      The street gangs of that era and his affiliations.·      Volunteering to join the army and being in the elite 101st Airborne Division, serving in Vietnam.·      Why he became a New York Police Officer.·      The influence of his father and other relatives being police officers with the NYPD.·      Coming across an armed robbery in progress as a rookie cop, by himself!Check out Nick's Amazon Author page!Check out the new Cops and Writers YouTube channel!Check out my newest book, The Good Collar (Michael Quinn Vigilante Justice Series Book 1)!!!!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.What would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show

Today, Hunter sat down with Zachary Heiden, Carol Garvan, and Professor Eve Primus to discuss the ACLU of Maine's major victory in the fight to change Maine's Public Defense. Since the Sixth Amendment Center's report came out years ago, one thing was clear about Public Defense in Maine: it was in a state of crisis. Now, there finally appears to be a path out of the crisis. Thanks in part to the lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Maine, the courage of public defenders, the judiciary, and the delayed but strong action of the legislature, Maine is on the path to Public Defender Offices around the state. On this episode, we discuss how this happened, why it was needed, and what other states can and should learn from this story.   Guest Carol Garvan, Legal Director, ACLU of Maine Zachary Heiden, Chief Counsel, ACLU of Maine Eve Primus, Professor of Law, University of Michigan   Resources:   Contact the ACLU of Maine Here https://www.aclumaine.org/en Read more about the decision here https://www.aclumaine.org/en/robbinsvictory#:~:text=A%20superior%20court%20ruled%20in,to%20end%20the%20ongoing%20crisis.&text=In%20April%202019%2C%20the%20Sixth,on%20public%20defense%20in%20Maine. 6AC Report https://6ac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/6AC_me_report_2019.pdf Professor Primus's Faculty Page https://michigan.law.umich.edu/faculty-and-scholarship/our-faculty/eve-brensike-primus   Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home  

Friday, April 11, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson broadcasting remote from Peoria, IL. His co-hosts in our studio are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. They'll cover most everything from the tariffs, and the battle for […]

Friday, April 11, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson broadcasting remote from Peoria, IL. His co-hosts in our studio are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. They'll cover most everything from the tariffs, and the battle for […]

In this special episode of Bast Amron's The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel “Innovation Through Emotional Intelligence” from our 7th Annual Business Advantage Forum.Attorney Alejandra Iglesia moderated this panel, which included Darline Llamas Llopis, VP of Finance & Retail, Miami Dolphins; D. Porpoise Evans, Office Managing Shareholder, Littler; and Jeffrey Weissman, Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel, World Fuel Services.This all-star panel explored how emotional intelligence (EI) fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation within organizations. They discussed how emotionally intelligent workplaces build trust, encourage open communication, and promote risk-taking—ultimately strengthening team dynamics and driving breakthrough ideas. The conversation highlighted how leaders who effectively manage emotions can inspire greater engagement and productivity, leading to long-term success. The panelists shared practical strategies, such as EI training, active listening, and constructive feedback, as essential tools for sustaining innovation and growth. By emphasizing the impact of EI on leadership and teamwork, the discussion reinforced that emotional intelligence is not just a soft skill but a critical factor in building high-performing workplaces that thrive in today's competitive landscape.If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will help others find the show. And it will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.Streaming on  YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

Guest: Kelly ShackelfordMinistry: First LibertyPosition: President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief CounselTopic: an update on the state of religious freedom in America in light of U.S. Supreme Court decisionsWebsite: firstliberty.org

Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” discuss the Waters of the US (WOTUS) rule under the Clean Water Act with Mary-Thomas Hart, Chief Counsel of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA). Thomas-Hart highlights that farmers and landowners have faced 14 iterations of WOTUS since 1972. Recent developments include EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's announcements on enforcement and a 30-day Request for Information. The Supreme Court's 2023 decision declared the significant nexus test unconstitutional. NCBA aims to ensure EPA aligns with the Supreme Court's intent. Thomas-Hart emphasizes the importance of public comments and collaboration with agencies like the US Army Corps of Engineers and USDA to avoid unintended harm to cattle producers. The discussion on the Ag Net News Hour continued on the Waters of the US under the Clean Water Act, emphasizing the need for clear definitions to avoid federal jurisdiction over agricultural land. California's water issues were highlighted, with concerns about water allocation and environmental policies favoring fish over human needs. The conversation also touched on the potential benefits and risks of genetically modified soybeans and corn, noting that 90% of soybeans and corn are genetically modified. The debate includes the impact of GMOs on human health and the role of the Food and Drug Administration in ensuring food safety. In the last segment, Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer discussed the growing gray wolf population in California, which has led to cattle depredation, prompting a local emergency in one county. Between October and December 2024, wolves killed 19 cattle in rural counties. The issue mirrors that in Colorado, where wolves were reintroduced via a ballot measure. The conversation highlighted the challenges farmers face, including financial losses and the fear of reporting losses due to potential harassment from environmentalists. California has a $3 million compensation program for non-lethal deterrence measures.

The Communications Act of 1934 requires that licensees operate consistent with the “public interest convenience and necessity.” Broadcast licenses, held by broadcast TV and radio stations as trustees of the public’s airwaves, must use the broadcast medium to serve the public interest and their local communities. In recent years, concerns have been raised about how broadcasters are fulfilling these obligations, particularly regarding the nature of their news programming. Complaints have been filed at the FCC against all of the major broadcast networks raising concerns about the quality and reliability of their coverage. Our panel will examine these issues, the role of government in policing broadcasters and the First Amendment protections afforded to broadcasters’ speech. Featuring: Bob Corn-Revere, Chief Counsel, FIREDavid Gibber, Executive Vice President/Chief Legal Officer, Sinclair Broadcast GroupDaniel Suhr, President, Center for American RightsModerator: Patricia J. Paoletta, Partner, HWG LLP

Friday, March 21, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Liberty McArtor writer and Podcast Host of the Know Why Podcast. Topics for discussion include the fight for religious liberty, shutting down the Department of Education, anger […]

Friday, March 21, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Liberty McArtor writer and Podcast Host of the Know Why Podcast. Topics for discussion include the fight for religious liberty, shutting down the Department of Education, anger […]

We're live from the National Religious Broadcasters Convention with our President, Chief Counsel and CEO, Kelly Shackelford.

Tonight's rundown:  Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Now that Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, what happens if Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn't accept the deal? The House passes a funding bill to prevent an end-of-the-week government shutdown. Why the Trump administration terminated over 1,300 staff members from the U.S. Department of Education. Tulsi Gabbard revokes the security clearances of 51 officials who signed the Hunter Biden laptop letter. Kyle Brosnan, Chief Counsel of The Oversight Project, enters the No Spin Zone to address the controversy over President Biden's use of an autopen signature and to discuss who was truly running the country during Biden's presidency. Final Thought: The latest cliche. In Case You Missed It: Read Bill's latest column, Party Animals Stand out from the crowd with our NEW Not Woke baseball cap for just $28.95! For a limited time, get Bill O'Reilly's bestselling The United States of Trump and a No Spin Mug for only $39.95. Get Bill's latest book, CONFRONTING THE PRESIDENTS, out NOW! Now's the time to get a Premium or Concierge Membership to BillOReilly.com, the only place for honest news analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of tax break, host Rob Kovacev interviews former IRS Chief Counsel and newest addition to the Miller & Chevalier tax practice, Mike Desmond. They discuss Mike's tenure as Chief Counsel, the challenges facing the IRS under the new administration, and the changing legal landscape for Treasury regulations. ********* Thank you to Mike Desmond for joining us: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/michael-j-desmond  Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com. tax break is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts. tax break is a podcast about tax law, brought to you by Miller & Chevalier. We'll provide you with perspective on select tax issues that will go deeper than what the tax press covers, but not so deep that you'll have to pull out your regulations or read treatises to follow along. The aim of tax break is to focus only on the tax law issues that we find interesting. Subscribe to tax break wherever you get your podcasts.

In 2025, antitrust and consumer protection remain hot topics in the legal world as a new Congress and Administration begin. Join this FedSoc Forum as we discuss possible antitrust and Federal Trade Commission reforms in the 119th Congress.Featuring:Adam Cella, Chief Counsel for the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, House Committee on the JudiciaryThomas DeMatteo, Chief Counsel, Senate Judiciary CommitteeDaniel Flores, Senior Counsel, Committee on Oversight and Reform, U.S. House of RepresentativesLynda Garcia, Chief Counsel to Senator Cory A. Booker, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee at United States SenateModerator: Svetlana Gans, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher--To register, click on the link above.

Each month, a panel of constitutional experts convenes to discuss the Court’s upcoming docket sitting by sitting. The cases covered in this preview are listed below.Gutierrez v. Saenz (Feburary 24) - Federalism & Separation of Powers, Courts; Issue(s): Whether Article III standing requires a particularized determination of whether a specific state official will redress the plaintiff’s injury by following a favorable declaratory judgment.Esteras v. U.S. (February 25) - Criminal Law & Procedure; Issue(s): Whether, even though Congress excluded 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a)(2)(A) from 18 U.S.C. § 3583(e)’s list of factors to consider when revoking supervised release, a district court may rely on the Section 3553(a)(2)(A) factors when revoking supervised release.Perttu v. Richards (February 25) - Criminal Law & Procedure; Issue(s): Whether, in cases subject to the Prison Litigation Reform Act, prisoners have a right to a jury trial concerning their exhaustion of administrative remedies where disputed facts regarding exhaustion are intertwined with the underlying merits of their claim.Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services (February 26) - Labor & Employment Law, Civil Rights; Issue(s): Whether, in addition to pleading the other elements of an employment discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a majority-group plaintiff must show “background circumstances to support the suspicion that the defendant is that unusual employer who discriminates against the majority.”CC/Devas (Mauritius) Limited v. Antrix Corp. Ltd. (March 3) - Federalism & Separation of Powers, International Law; Issue(s): Whether plaintiffs must prove minimum contacts before federal courts may assert personal jurisdiction over foreign states sued under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.BLOM Bank SAL v. Honickman, (March 3) - Civil Procedure; Issue(s): Whether Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b)(6)’s stringent standard applies to a post-judgment request to vacate for the purpose of filing an amended complaint.Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos (March 4) - International Law, Gun Crime; Issue(s): (1) Whether the production and sale of firearms in the United States is the proximate cause of alleged injuries to the Mexican government stemming from violence committed by drug cartels in Mexico; and (2) whether the production and sale of firearms in the United States amounts to “aiding and abetting” illegal firearms trafficking because firearms companies allegedly know that some of their products are unlawfully trafficked.Nuclear Regulatory Commission v. Texas (March 4) - Administrative Law & Regulation; Issue(s): (1) Whether the Hobbs Act, which authorizes a “party aggrieved” by an agency’s “final order” to petition for review in a court of appeals, allows nonparties to obtain review of claims asserting that an agency order exceeds the agency’s statutory authority; and (2) whether the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 permit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to license private entities to temporarily store spent nuclear fuel away from the nuclear-reactor sites where the spent fuel was generated.Featuring:Joel S. Nolette, Associate, Wiley Rein LLPJonathan A. Segal, Partner and Managing Principal, Duane Morris InstituteRichard A. Simpson, Partner & Deputy General Counsel, Wiley Rein LLPWill Yeatman, Senior Legal Fellow, Pacific Legal Foundation(Moderator) Austin Rogers, Chief Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee

Friday, February 14, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the fight for religious liberty, freedom in education, immigration, and other top stories from today. Connect with us on […]

Friday, February 14, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the fight for religious liberty, freedom in education, immigration, and other top stories from today. Connect with us on […]

1 - Dom explains his desire to present information to our listeners that they wouldn't find anywhere else after a caller expresses his admiration for our topics and guests. 115 - Would you bring your kids to the Eagles Super Bowl parade, even if the speakers might possibly heavily curse in front of your kids? 130 - Randall Wenger, Chief Counsel of the Independence Law Center in Harrisburg, joins us to discuss his case involving the VA in Coatesville where a Chaplain is in trouble for his sermon. Why was he censored? How was the chaplain disciplined at that moment? What happened to the security guard that shut the chaplain down? 145 - Discussing and taking your calls on the VA situation in Coatesville, even from a fellow radio “jockey”.

12 - Who will be the big speaker at the Eagles Super Bowl parade? Why is Elon acting like he's at show and tell? Who are these Congresspeople yelling outside yesterday? 1215 - Side - tourism spot in the area 1220 - What are the legitimate reasons that these Congresspeople should be screaming and singing outside of Congress? Your calls. 1235 - Head of the Catholic League Bill Donohue joins us today. How bad was it for the giants that the Eagles let Saquon go? With JD Vance now being Catholic and him and Trump's immigration policy coming into place, the Pope has called out this administration for not being charitable to other humans. Where does he get off talking about our problems all the way in the Vatican? How would Mother Theresa and this current Pope be at odds over humanitarian works? 1250 - Carrying on. 1 - Dom explains his desire to present information to our listeners that they wouldn't find anywhere else after a caller expresses his admiration for our topics and guests. 115 - Would you bring your kids to the Eagles Super Bowl parade, even if the speakers might possibly heavily curse in front of your kids? 130 - Randall Wenger, Chief Counsel of the Independence Law Center in Harrisburg, joins us to discuss his case involving the VA in Coatesville where a Chaplain is in trouble for his sermon. Why was he censored? How was the chaplain disciplined at that moment? What happened to the security guard that shut the chaplain down? 145 - Discussing and taking your calls on the VA situation in Coatesville, even from a fellow radio “jockey”. 2 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins us today to discuss the wasteful spending by USAID that is being cut back by DOGE. Jeff expresses his disdain for the omnibus bills and candidly shares how next to nobody in Congress ever knows what's truly in those bills. How do we feel about hegseth abandoning the idea of pre-2014 Ukrainian borders? How sick and tired are people seeing their tax dollars go to causes and wars that they don't believe in? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - The message is just “F*ck Trump” from Democrats? 230 - What happened to special needs students in Bucks county? 235 - Your calls. 240 - Constant headline machine. 250 - The Lightning Round!

Today's podcast show is a repurposing of Alan Kaplinsky's “fireside chat” with Matthew J. Platkin, the New Jersey Attorney General, which was the first half of a webinar we produced on January 17, 2025. That webinar was Part 3 of our webinar series entitled “The Impact of the Election on the CFPB and Others.” In Part 3, we focus on the role of state attorneys general in a rapidly shifting CFPB environment. The importance of Part 3 is underscored by the recent actions taken by President Trump to fire Rohit Chopra as Director of the CFPB and to appoint new Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, and then new Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director, Russell Vought, as Acting Directors. Messrs, Bessent, and Vought have essentially temporarily stopped all activities of the CFPB for the time being. During our “fireside chat” with General Platkin, we discussed the following topics, among others: 1.               What is General Platkin's background, including his stint as Chief Counsel to the New Jersey Governor? 2.               Since General Platkin has been New Jersey Attorney General, what are some examples of the consent orders or lawsuits he has initiated related to consumer financial services? 3.               Has the New Jersey Attorney General previously collaborated with the CFPB and/or FTC in investigating certain companies or segments of the consumer financial services industry, and is that likely to change? 4.               What effect will there be on consumers in New Jersey if President Trump appoints (as he did) an Acting Director of the CFPB whose interpretation and enforcement of federal consumer protection laws differs markedly from Rohit Chopra? 5.               What will the New Jersey Attorney General's office do in response to this anticipated shifting CFPB environment? 6.               Elon Musk has called for the deletion of the CFPB and Project 2025 has also called for the elimination of the CFPB. If that were to happen, what would the New Jersey Attorney General's office do to fill this anticipated void? 7.               We then looked beyond New Jersey to other state attorney general's offices similarly situated to the New Jersey Attorney General office – who will have the need to initiate more cases when resources are limited. We discussed how state Attorney General's (including the New Jersey Attorney General) have networked with each other to investigate and sue companies that are violating consumers' rights in multiple states. We then discussed why it is anticipated that the networking process is likely to increase. 8.               The areas of consumer financial protection law and segments of the consumer financial services industry that will be areas of focus for the New Jersey Attorney General during 2025? Our next episode will be the second half of our January 17 webinar in which several of our colleagues will explore in depth why we expect state Attorney General's offices to significantly ramp up their investigations involving and lawsuits filed against banks and other consumer financial services providers. Parts 1, 2 and 3 of our webinar series appear here, here, and here. Our podcast shows (repurposing Parts 1 and 2 of our webinar series) appear here, here, here, and here. The title of Part 1 is: “The Impact of the election on the CFPB: Regulations and other written guidance, which featured Alan Kaplinsky's “fireside chat” with David Silberman who held senior positions at the CFPB for almost 10 years during the Directorships of Cordray, Mulvaney, and Kraninger. Part 2 is: “The Impact of the Election on the CFPB: Supervision and Enforcement, which featured Alan Kaplinsky's “fireside chat” with former Director Kathy Kraninger during Trump‘s first term in office.

In this episode, we delve into essential discussions on federal policy, TikTok, and the balance of power in Washington that we know will resonate with you.Heidi and Joel explore the chaos caused by a recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo concerning the freeze on federal expenditures. They provide a clear-eyed analysis of the memo's implications for Americans, particularly those relying on federal assistance programs, and question the legality of specific executive branch actions.In the second half of the episode, we're joined by David Dorfman, Deputy Staff Director and Chief Counsel of the House Select Committee on China. David provides an in-depth understanding of the critical legislation affecting TikTok, clarifying misconceptions about a so-called "ban" and diving into the platform's national security concerns.Lastly, hear from TikTok user Sayen Gates, a small business owner from South Carolina, who discusses how TikTok has been crucial in growing her life coaching business and how the threat of its ban poses challenges to entrepreneurs relying on the platform.Tune in to The Hot Dish every other week as we serve up hearty discussions that matter to the heartland. We aim to ensure that the voices of 'the rest of us' are heard loud and clear in Washington.To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.orgVisit Sayen's site: www.shadowcornerlifecoaching.com 

In today's episode Earl Adams, vice president of Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs at Plus joins us to give us an update on autonomous vehicle and transportation regulations. We'll dive into what to expect with a new administration and what that means for their regulatory priorities. Before coming to Plus, Adams was the former Chief Counsel then Deputy Administrator of the FMCSA. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode Earl Adams, vice president of Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs at Plus joins us to give us an update on autonomous vehicle and transportation regulations. We'll dive into what to expect with a new administration and what that means for their regulatory priorities. Before coming to Plus, Adams was the former Chief Counsel then Deputy Administrator of the FMCSA. Follow the Loaded and Rolling Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regulators around the world have raised antitrust concerns over concentrated control of key inputs into AI development and deployment, with access to cloud computing as one area of focus. What are the key concerns and proposed actions? A panel of experts from Argentina, Brazil, and the U.S. speak with Koren Wong-Ervin and Anora Wang on thoughts on the theories of harm, as well as possible efficiencies and benefits to various business arrangements and other conduct. Listen to this episode to hear from Gustavo Augusto Freitas de Lima (Commissioner of Brazil's CADE), Alexis Pirchio (President of Argentina's CNDC), Helder Agostinho (Deputy Assistant Director of the U.S. FTC's Technology Enforcement Division), and Thomas DeMatteo (Chief Counsel on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to Senator Mike Lee). With special guests: Gustavo Augusto Freitas de Lima, Commissioner, CADE Alexis Pirchio, President, CNDC Helder Agostinho, Deputy Assistant Director of Technology Enforcement Division, FTC Thomas DeMatteo, Chief Counsel on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to Senator Mike Lee Related Links: Full Panel Discussion (Dec. 8, 2024)  Hosted by: Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP and Koren Wong-Ervin, Jones Day

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Laura Williams, an International Tax Principal at PwC's Washington National Tax Services office. Laura previously worked as the International Branch Chief at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel. Doug and Laura discuss the long awaited previously taxed earnings and profits (PTEP) proposed regulations. Together they walk through the core aspects of the PTEP regime, including PTEP accounting, increases and decreases to basis of stock and other property, foreign currency gain or loss, allocation of foreign tax credits, 'covered distributions', US consolidated group rules, and the anti-avoidance rule. See our PwC Tax Insight for more details. 

Friday, January 17, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the fight for Religious Liberty, terrorism, confirmation hearings, and other top stories from today. Connect with us on Facebook […]

Friday, January 17, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the fight for Religious Liberty, terrorism, confirmation hearings, and other top stories from today. Connect with us on Facebook […]

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joins Dr. Roberts for a powerful discussion on the landmark case U.S. v. Skrmetti and the critical battles against federal overreach. General Skrmetti shares insights into his leadership in defending state sovereignty, tackling ESG mandates, and shaping the future of cyber law. From safeguarding education and healthcare policy to advancing common-sense public policy, this episode dives into the legal fights that will define America's future. About General Skrmetti: Jonathan Skrmetti was sworn in to an eight-year term as Tennessee's Attorney General and Reporter on September 1, 2022. Prior to his current role, General Skrmetti served as Chief Counsel to Governor Bill Lee and as Chief Deputy Attorney General to his predecessor, Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery. Before working for the State of Tennessee, General Skrmetti was a partner at Butler Snow LLP in Memphis. His legal career began with nearly a decade as a federal prosecutor. He worked at the Civil Rights Division at Main Justice and then at the Memphis U.S. Attorney's Office and prosecuted sex traffickers, corrupt government officials, and violent white supremacists. In addition, General Skrmetti taught cyberlaw as an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis. General Skrmetti earned honors degrees from George Washington University, the University of Oxford, and Harvard Law School, where he was editor-in-chief of the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy. Following law school, Jonathan clerked for Judge Steven Colloton on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife and four children.

Lisa Graves is a frequent and one of my favorite guests on the Nicole Sandler Show. Though she appears here regularly in her personal capacity as opposed to speaking for her organization, she has impeccable legal credentials, including time spent as Chief Counsel for Sen Patrick Leahy on the US Senate Judiciary Committee. So she knows her way around senate confirmation hearings. Today's hearings included Pam Bondi, TCF's second choice for Attorney General (after his first, even worse pick Matt Gaetz, withdrew) and Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, among others. An actual ceasefire with a potential end to the war between Israel and Hamas has been announced... I'll have a few details on that too. Plus some news of a personal matter. The bottom line is that the meningioma that was diagnosed with when I had lung cancer has doubled in size. So I have a few doctors appointments in the coming days and weeks to determine what we're dealing with. I promise to keep you posted as we go along.

Friday, January 3, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the fight for Religious Liberty, terrorism, media suppression for liberal politicians, and other top stories from today. Connect with […]

Friday, January 3, 2025 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the fight for Religious Liberty, terrorism, media suppression for liberal politicians, and other top stories from today. Connect with […]

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Welcome to our year end show with host Kerby Anderson. His co-host is our own Penna Dexter. In the first hour he speaks with long time friend Gary Bauer and he welcomes Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute. Topics for discussion include the ongoing fight for […]

Friday, December 27, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. They'll cover most everything, from the Nativity in Washington DC, government health-care, and the trend of protecting senile politicians, […]

Friday, December 27, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews, Resident Scholar at IPI. They'll cover most everything, from the Nativity in Washington DC, government health-care, and the trend of protecting senile politicians, […]

Friday, December 20, 2024 Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Kerby Anderson. His co-hosts are Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, & Chief Counsel of First Liberty Institute and our own Penna Dexter. Topics for discussion include the ongoing fight for Religious Liberty,  the end of the 118th Congress and their Continuing Resolution to fund the […]

Molly Reynolds, Senior Fellow at Brookings and Senior Editor at Lawfare, sits down with Mike Stern, a lawyer specializing in congressional legal issues and former Senior Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives, and Donald Sherman, Executive Director and Chief Counsel at CREW, to discuss the Senate confirmation process and expectations for congressional oversight in the 119th Congress. They discuss the tools available to the Senate now and after the start of the new Congress in January, legal questions related to President-elect Trump's potential plans for recess appointments, and what issues related to congressional oversight to watch next year.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.