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Sean Combs, also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy, and Brother Love, is a prominent figure in the music industry. Born on November 4, 1969, in Harlem, New York City, he has established himself as a rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and entrepreneur.Combs initially gained recognition as a talent director at Uptown Records before founding his own record label, Bad Boy Records, in 1993. Under Bad Boy Records, he produced and released albums for artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, and Mary J. Blige, among others, contributing significantly to the East Coast hip hop scene of the 1990s.In addition to his music career, Combs has ventured into various business endeavors, including fashion, fragrance, and media. He founded the clothing line Sean John, which became highly successful, and has collaborated with several other brands over the years. Combs also owns the television network Revolt TV and has investments in other sectors.Throughout his career, Combs has faced various allegations and controversies, some of which include:Legal issues related to nightclub incidents: Combs has been involved in altercations at nightclubs over the years, including a highly publicized incident in 1999 at Club New York where shots were fired. Combs was subsequently charged with weapons violations and bribery, although he was acquitted of all charges in 2001.Allegations of assault: Combs has faced accusations of assault from multiple individuals. One notable incident occurred in 2007 when a man claimed that Combs and his bodyguards attacked him outside a nightclub in Atlanta. Combs denied the allegations, and the case was settled out of court.Legal disputes with former associates: Combs has been embroiled in legal battles with former associates and business partners over the years, including disputes over contracts, royalties, and intellectual property rights. These disputes have sometimes resulted in lawsuits and settlements.Financial controversies: Despite his success as an entrepreneur, Combs has faced criticism and legal challenges related to his financial dealings. In 2017, he was sued by his former chef for unpaid wages and emotional distress, leading to a settlement. Additionally, there have been reports of financial difficulties and unpaid debts associated with some of Combs' business ventures.Allegations of Human trafficking/sexual abuse have plagued him for years and all of those allegations along with the previous lawsuits have culminated in this investigation and the raid.in this episode we, we take a look at the r raid on Puff Daddy's homes and where it all may go from here.Jeffrey Lichtman is a prominent criminal defense attorney based in New York City. Known for his aggressive defense tactics and high-profile clients, Lichtman has earned a reputation as one of the most formidable defense lawyers in the United States.Lichtman graduated from Georgetown University Law Center and began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. After gaining experience as a prosecutor, he transitioned to criminal defense work, where he quickly made a name for himself handling complex and high-stakes cases.Throughout his career, Lichtman has represented a diverse array of clients, including accused mobsters, drug traffickers, white-collar criminals, and individuals facing charges related to organized crime. He is known for his tenacious advocacy on behalf of his clients and his willingness to challenge the government at every turn.Lichtman gained widespread recognition for his role as part of the defense team for Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, one of the most notorious drug lords in history. He played a key role in Guzmán's defense during his highly publicized trial in 2019, employing a vigorous defense strategy that included attacking the credibility of government witnesses and challenging the prosecution's evidence.In addition to his work as a defense attorney, Lichtman is also a frequent commentator on legal issues, often appearing as a legal analyst on television news programs to provide insights into high-profile criminal cases.Overall, Jeffrey Lichtman is a highly respected and experienced attorney who has earned a reputation for his zealous advocacy and formidable courtroom skills in the field of criminal defense.It should come as no shock to anyone out there that Diddy and his son would bring on high powered legal help, and hiring Lichtman certainly qualifies as that.    Lichtman, who is representing Diddy's son Justin, had a few things to say about the investigation and the raid and in this episode, we dive into his commentary and break it down. In this edition of "How we got here" we head back to April 4th to hear from Jeffrey Lichtman and compare his initial statements to where we are now.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:'Diddy' probe: Son's lawyer slams feds for 'dirtying' jury pool, leaks | Fox Newssource:Homes Tied to Sean Combs Raided by Homeland Security in L.A. and Miami Area - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

In this week's episode of then & now, we are joined by John Mikhail, Carroll Professor of Jurisprudence at Georgetown University Law Center, for a deep dive into the controversial theory of the unitary executive. Rooted in the Constitution's Vesting Clause, this theory asserts that the president holds centralized control over the executive branch. While the theory has longstanding roots in constitutional debates, the Trump administration has embraced and expanded this interpretation in unprecedented ways. John Mikhail traces the theory's historical origins, its legal evolution, and its increasingly assertive use under Trump 2.0. He examines how this broad view of executive power threatens the traditional balance among the three branches of government and raises pressing concerns about the future of checks and balances in the American constitutional system.John Mikhail is the Carroll Professor of Jurisprudence at Georgetown University Law Center, where he has taught since 2004.  He teaches and writes on a variety of topics, including constitutional law, moral psychology, moral and legal theory, cognitive science, legal history, criminal law, torts, international law, and human rights. Professor Mikhail is the author of Elements of Moral Cognition: Rawls' Linguistic Analogy and the Cognitive Science of Moral and Legal Judgment (Cambridge University Press, 2011) and over fifty articles, chapters, essays, and reviews in peer-edited journals, law reviews, and anthologies.Further ReadingThe Vesting ClauseThe Unitary Executive Theory (UET), Cornell Law School

This episode of Justice Above All highlights the centrality of birthing centers, which provide historically informed and culturally competent care to Black birthing people, to the realization of reproductive justice. We will discuss a wave of new state-level regulations that are severely impacting the ability of midwives and other birthing center staff to provide their services. We will also explore how these attacks on birthing centers relate to historic efforts to unwind progress towards reproductive justice.  Today's host is Karla McKanders, Director of the Thurgood Marshall Institute. She is in conversation with the following guests: - Dr. Michele Goodwin, Linda D. & Timothy J. O'Neill Professor of Constitutional Law and Global Health Policy, Georgetown University Law Center and Co-Faculty Director, O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law  - Jennie Joseph, Founder and President, Commonsense Childbirth Inc., and midwife - Lindsey Kaley, Staff Attorney, Reproductive Freedom Project, ACLU - Ashton Wingate, Digital Archives Manager, Thurgood Marshall Institute For more information on this episode, please visit https://tminstituteldf.org/reproductive-justice-and-black-birthing-centers/.This episode was produced by Jakiyah Bradley, Keecee DeVenny, Ananya Karthik, and Lauren O'Neil. It is hosted by Karla McKanders. Resonate Recordings edited the episode.  If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.

Doug McHoney (PwC's International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Professor Itai Grinberg, a faculty member at Georgetown University Law Center and a former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the US Treasury Department during the Biden administration. In that role, Itai served as the United States' lead negotiator for the global corporate minimum tax initiative. Doug and Itai discuss the behind-the-scenes history of Pillar Two from the US perspective, exploring its policy rationale, global negotiations, and shifting political dynamics. The conversation begins with how Itai's got his role at Treasury and builds a detailed timeline tracing the Biden administration's early support for global minimum tax rules through the 2021 G7 agreement and the development of the Under-Taxed Profits Rule (UTPR). They also delve into the impact of the Build Back Better legislation which was not enacted, the rationale behind the US safe harbor under UTPR, international political tensions including Brexit and US-China relations, and the implications of the April 2025 Trump executive order. The episode closes with reflections on the OECD Inclusive Framework's future and whether multinational enterprises can expect a workable consensus moving forward. 

Donald Trump took office as president on January 20, 2025, having already served one term. Immediately, however, he made clear his second term would be even more unpredictable than his first. He put one of the world's richest men — and his biggest campaign donor — in charge of a shadowy new entity with seemingly unfettered access to government data. Trump also blitzed the system with a barrage of executive orders, which have seemingly upended the government. He has done everything from threatening judges and lawyers to attacking the very concept of birthright citizenship, while Congress has remained largely on the sidelines.In short, Trump has moved aggressively against many of the checks and balances that American democracy has built in. As he works to consolidate power for the executive branch, other players have stepped up to challenge the president's moves — Campaign Legal Center among them. In this special episode of Democracy Decoded, our host Simone Leeper speaks with Trevor Potter, the president and founder of Campaign Legal Center, and Adav Noti, the executive director of Campaign Legal Center, to discuss what they've seen and what they're doing during this unprecedented moment.Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at Campaign Legal Center, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Trevor Potter is President at Campaign Legal Center. A Republican former Chairman of the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Trevor was general counsel to John McCain's 2000 and 2008 presidential campaigns and an adviser to the drafters of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law. To many, he is perhaps best known for his recurring appearances on The Colbert Report as the lawyer for Stephen Colbert's super PAC, Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow, during the 2012 election, a program that won a Peabody Award for excellence in reporting on money in politics. The American Bar Association Journal has described Trevor as “hands-down one of the top lawyers in the country on the delicate intersection of politics, law and money.” He has provided testimony and written statements to Congress on federal election proposals, campaign finance regulation and, recently, the effects of the January 6th attack on our democracy. During the 2020 election season, Trevor was named to the cross-partisan National Task Force on Election Crises.Adav Noti is Executive Director at Campaign Legal Center. He has conducted dozens of constitutional cases in trial and appellate courts and the United States Supreme Court. He also advises Members of Congress and other policymakers on advancing democracy through legislation. Prior to joining CLC, Adav served for more than 10 years in nonpartisan leadership capacities within the Office of General Counsel of the Federal Election Commission, and he served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. Adav regularly provides expert analysis for television, radio, and print journalism. He has appeared on broadcasts such as The Rachel Maddow Show, Anderson Cooper 360, PBS NewsHour, and National Public Radio's Morning Edition, and he is regularly cited in publications nationwide, including the New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Politico, Slate, and Reuters.Links:The Trump Administration's (Second) 100 Days: What You Need to Know – Campaign Legal CenterIt's almost Inauguration Day. Will there be any checks on Trump's power? – The Hill op-ed by Trevor PotterBad Signs for Democracy as First 100 Days Begins – CLC newsletter, From the Desk of Trevor PotterOn the Question of Crisis – CLC newsletter, From the Desk of Trevor PotterAbout CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization which advances democracy through law at the federal, state and local levels, fighting for every American's right to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

For today's episode, Lawfare General Counsel and Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson sat down with Lawfare Contributing Editor Peter Harrell, who was previously Senior Director for International Economics on the National Security Council, and Professor Jennifer Hillman of the Georgetown University Law Center, a former member of the WTO's appellate body and senior U.S. trade official, to discuss the new global tariffs that President Trump imposed last week and the legal fight that is beginning to emerge over them.Together, they discussed how dramatic a break the Trump administration's policies are from past practice, the logic behind them (or lack thereof), and whether his use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose them will really survive judicial scrutiny.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/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is the Supreme Court making some of its most impactful decisions behind closed doors? In this episode, Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate welcome Professor Stephen Vladeck, author of the bestselling book The Shadow Docket, to discuss the rise of stealth rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court. Learn why unsigned and unexplained decisions—affecting everything from immigration to abortion—are becoming more common and why every American should be paying attention.

Using Innovation and Leadership to Make a Difference in Education. About Francis Q. Hoan Francis Q. Hoang is a veteran, entrepreneur, and technology innovator who has been a founding team member of companies generating over $600 million in combined sales and employing more than 1,200 professionals across AI, law, aerospace, defense, and government services. With over a decade of expertise in building and integrating innovative technologies, Francis has enabled teams across industries to harness the transformative potential of AI and frontier tech. With 20+ years of national security experience, Francis has served in every branch of the U.S. Government. He was appointed by President George W. Bush as Associate White House Counsel and Special Assistant to the President and later deployed as the Executive Officer of a U.S. Army Special Forces Company during combat operations in Southeast Afghanistan. His distinguished career includes serving as Deputy Chief of Police and SWAT Commander at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and clerking for Judge Thomas Griffith on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. A graduate of West Point (top 1% of his class), Washburn University (Master's in Criminal Justice), and Georgetown University Law Center (magna cum laude), Francis has also completed Ranger School and passed the CPA exam. His leadership extends to chairing the board of Allied Airlift 21 and co-organizing the Afghanistan Departure Group, which facilitated the first U.S. private charter evacuation flight from Afghanistan after the military withdrawal. Francis has served on numerous boards, including MAG Aerospace, Marymount University, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, and his insights have been featured in the Wall Street Journal. Proudly hailing from Tumwater, Washington, Francis speaks regularly on innovation, leadership, and service. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franceqhoang/  Resources https://boodlebox.ai/  John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org Dan Taylor on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents  Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt  Web: www.appsevents.com Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we'll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

Keith Whittington is joined by David Cole, the Honorable George J. Mitchell Professor in Law and Public Policy at Georgetown University Law Center. He is also the former National Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union. This episode focuses on the recent “Statement from Constitutional Law Scholars on Columbia,” of which Professor Cole was a lead author. That statement was published on the website of the New York Review of Books, and was signed by an ideologically diverse group of 18 scholars ranging from Steven Calabresi and Eugene Volokh to Erwin Chemerinsky and Pam Karlan. Keith Whittington also signed the statement. 

Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons, J.D., is a Retirement Transition Expert, lawyer, and co-founder of two consulting firms, Zelinka Parsons and Encoraco. A magna cum laude graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and summa cum laude graduate of James Madison University, Elizabeth has spent over two decades shaping professional development and transition strategies for legal professionals. A former attorney at Milbank, she built a national consulting firm assisting AmLaw 100 firms with talent solutions. Author of "Encore: A High Achiever's Guide to Thriving in Retirement " (Feb. 5, 2025), Elizabeth combines analytical rigor with creative vision to help professionals redefine retirement as a dynamic opportunity for growth and fulfillment. Elizabeth Zelinka Parson Vroom Vroom Veer Summary In this episode of "Vroom Vroom Veer," host Jeff Smith welcomes guest Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons, a Retirement Transition Expert and lawyer. After a brief introduction by Michelle e Dickinson and an advertisement for the show, Jeff expresses excitement about the episode's topic, namely tips for retirement, as he has been retired for a long time and is eager to learn. Elizabeth shares insights about her work at her consulting firms, Encoraco and Zelinka Parsons, highlighting her new book, "Encore: A High Achiever's Guide to Thriving in Retirement," which was released in February 2025. She explains that many people overly focus on the financial aspect of retirement, neglecting the personal identity challenges that come with it. Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of redefining retirement as a dynamic opportunity for growth and fulfillment. Jeff and Elizabeth discuss the psychological impact of leaving a long-standing career, touching upon the pressure high achievers feel to remain successful. Elizabeth recounts her experience when she transitioned from a demanding law career to focusing on family, which drastically altered her identity and self-worth. She describes feeling lost and having to rebuild her life without the structure her career provided. They reflect on how their early identities were shaped by their achievements and how challenging it can be to adjust to a new reality without traditional markers of success. Elizabeth encourages listeners to seek engagement and purpose in various aspects of their lives, advocating for a more experimental mindset as they explore new interests and connections. The conversation also covers the difficulties transitioners face regarding social connections and community building post-retirement. Elizabeth speaks about the need to be intentional in forming relationships and finding new activities that bring joy and meaning. As the episode concludes, Elizabeth discusses her process of writing her book, which grew out of her experiences and the desire to help others navigate their retirement transitions. Jeff praises the value of Elizabeth's work and encourages listeners to engage with her content on her website, encoraco.com, and through her LinkedIn page. The episode ends with playful banter as Jeff thanks Elizabeth for her time, reinforcing the importance of navigating life's transitions thoughtfully and intentionally. The show wraps up with a reminder to visit vvvveer.com for more information and show notes. Connections Website LinkedIn

In this episode of Leadership and Legacy, Georgetown University Law Center professor Steve Vladeck explores the history of leadership on the United States Supreme Court, the qualities of an effective justice, and how public opinion does—or doesn't—influence the court. He highlights the importance of institution building—his choice for most important justice in this sense may surprise you—and the influential roles played by justices beyond the Chief Justice. Vladeck also cautions that while Court decisions have immediate real-world impact, a lasting legacy takes time to develop. From Bushrod Washington to John Roberts, tune in to gain valuable insights on leadership, teamwork, leading through dissent, and the United States Supreme Court.Leadership and Legacy: Conversations at the George Washington Presidential Library is hosted by Washington Library Executive Director Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky. It is a production of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association and Primary Source Media. For more information about this program, go to www.GeorgeWashingtonPodcast.com. You can learn more about Steve Vladeck's work at www.stevevladeck.com or check out his recent book The Shadow Docket.

In this episode of Leadership and Legacy, Georgetown University Law Center professor Steve Vladeck explores the history of leadership on the United States Supreme Court, the qualities of an effective justice, and how public opinion does—or doesn't—influence the court. He highlights the importance of institution building—his choice for most important justice in this sense may surprise you—and the influential roles played by justices beyond the Chief Justice. Vladeck also cautions that while Court decisions have immediate real-world impact, a lasting legacy takes time to develop. From Bushrod Washington to John Roberts, tune in to gain valuable insights on leadership, teamwork, leading through dissent, and the United States Supreme Court.Leadership and Legacy: Conversations at the George Washington Presidential Library is hosted by Washington Library Executive Director Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky. It is a production of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association and Primary Source Media. For more information about this program, go to www.GeorgeWashingtonPodcast.com. You can learn more about Steve Vladeck's work at www.stevevladeck.com or check out his recent book The Shadow Docket.

Speaker: Professor Madhavi Sunder, Georgetown University Law SchoolAbstract: Innovation thrives on borrowing from creators, past and far-flung. When does cultural exchange cross the line into cultural misappropriation or theft decried as “cultural appropriation”? Notably, today's culture wars increasingly turn on intellectual property claims, with calls for attending to the legal and ethical implications of dominant cultural creators taking and profiting from the innovations of disadvantaged and minority creators. Black creators embark on a #TikTokStrike to protest white influencers siphoning credit and revenues from black creatives. The Mexican Culture Minister calls out high end fashion labels for stealing local designs. Black dancers sue blockbuster video game Fortnite for copying dance moves without credit or royalties. Native activists challenge racist trademarks. The implication is clear: intellectual property has a cultural appropriation problem. Is intellectual property an appropriate legal tool for addressing cultural appropriation? This Lecture builds on growing scholarship studying dispossession and racial capitalism to consider intellectual property's role in promoting or stifling recognition and redistribution for diverse creators.Biography: Madhavi Sunder is the Frank Sherry Professor of Intellectual Property Law at the Georgetown University Law Center. She is a widely published and influential scholar of intellectual property law, law and technology, women's human rights, and international development. In 2024-2025, she is the Co-director of the Center for Transnational Legal Studies in London.For more information see: https://www.cipil.law.cam.ac.uk/seminars-and-events/cipil-seminars

Segment 1 with Mark Hickman starts at 0:00.What does the future look like for small business in 2025 with the economy still relatively solid, but the "on again off again" tariffs looming?Mark Hickman serves as Managing Director for Sage in North America. Sage serves small and midsized businesses, providing them with finance, HR, and payroll software to make work and money flow. With more than 20 years of experience at the executive management and leadership-levels where he consistently grew revenues at leading organizations, such as Apollo, Calligo, Tyler Technologies and WinMagic, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge essential to successfully navigate the channel, partner, and SMB landscapes in North America.Segment  2 with Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons starts at 14:36.Are you ready to retire? When will you know an what will you do? These are tough questions every small biz owner faces Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons is a Retirement Transition Expert, lawyer, and author of "Encore: A High Achiever's Guide to Thriving in Retirement".  A magna cum laude graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and summa cum laude graduate of James Madison University. As co-founder of Encoraco (encoraco.com), Elizabeth designed innovative methodologies that empower high achievers to navigate retirement with purpose and fulfillment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

In the first weeks of the second Trump administration, the Office of Management and Budget abruptly froze trillions of dollars in federal funds—sparking a crisis over impoundment, the executive branch's assertion of authority to refuse to distribute money appropriated by Congress. Since then, the administration has attempted to withhold further funds disbursed by specific agencies and attempted to dismantle some agencies altogether. Many of these efforts have been blocked by courts. But Congress—the branch of government whose constitutional authority is being usurped—has remained strikingly quiet.To discuss the state of play on impoundment, Lawfare Senior Editor Quinta Jurecic caught up with Eloise Pasachoff, a professor at the Georgetown University Law Center, and Brookings Senior Fellow and Lawfare Senior Editor Molly Reynolds. They talked about how things have developed since January, how the courts and Congress are handling the crisis, and how it might shape congressional negotiations to avoid a government shutdown as soon as March 15. Note: This podcast was recorded on March 4, before the Supreme Court's March 5 ruling denying the Trump administration's request to continue a freeze on billions of dollars in foreign aid and sending the case back down to the district court for further litigation.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/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In just his first six weeks in office, President Donald Trump has issued more than 80 executive orders and other actions, many of them targeting the federal workforce and the structure of the federal government. Just Security's Co-Editor-in-Chief, Ryan Goodman, recently published a timeline of actions that highlight the alarming level of politicization and weaponization of the Department of Justice under the second Trump administration. Politicization includes the misuse of the Department's powers for political purposes rather than the independent and impartial enforcement of the laws. Weaponization includes a deliberate and systematic misuse of the Department's powers for political or personal purposes and in defiance of the rule of law. Goodman discussed the timeline with Just Security Senior Fellow Tom Joscelyn and Mary McCord, Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP), Visiting Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, and former Acting Assistant Attorney General for National Security at the Justice Department. Show Notes: Ryan Goodman (Bluesky – LinkedIn)Tom Joscelyn (Bluesky – X) Mary B. McCordRyan's Just Security article (with Audrey Balliette) “Timeline: Politicization and Weaponization of Justice Department in Second Trump Administration”Just Security's coverage of the Trump administration's executive actions Music: “Broken” by David Bullard from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/david-bullard/broken (License code: OSC7K3LCPSGXISVI)

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As a transactional attorney and business executive, William L. Strickland successfully represented professional athletes for over 35 years, primarily in the National Basketball Association and the National Football League. In this capacity, he negotiated contracts for personal playing services, endorsements, appearances, events, promotions and a broad array of other contracts which resulted in close to $2 billion in gross compensation paid to his clientele. His experience includes operating, budgetary and management responsibilities for staff and agents across the five major league sports of baseball, basketball, football, hockey and soccer. Bill also established and managed his own management company which was successfully sold after 10 years of operations. William Strickland serves on the Board of Directors of the Polk Institute Foundation and is the organization's interim Chief Operating Officer. He's also been Stealth SME, LLC's Sr. Managing Partner-Sports, management one, LLC's, Strickland & Ashe Management Group, President – Basketball, LLC's Founder/CEO/President, International Management Group's President – Basketball, and ProServ, Inc.'s Chief Operating Officer-Team Sports. Strickland received his JD from Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, his Master of Business Administration from University of California at Los Angeles, The Anderson School of Management, and Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA. Contact Bill Strickland: https://polkinstitute.org/ (323) 657-POLK (7655) NATIONAL WOMEN'S SMALL BUSINESS MONTH PITCH COMPETITION WHO: Polk Institute Foundation 501(c)(3) – Tax ID #: 85-337-6905 WHAT: Women's Pitch Event/Competition WHEN: Wednesday, October 16 @2 PM to 6 PM WHERE: El Segundo Women's Club 541 Standard St. El Segundo, CA 90245 WHY: Total of $5,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to the first-place pitcher, runner up, and People's Choice winner. Day of Event Cell: 213.300.8996 About the Polk Institute Foundation: The Polk Institute Foundation is a 501(C)(3). It is an innovative online enterprise offering a tuition-free Master Practitioner Training Incubator and Accelerator and Capital Funding. There is an 11-month Incubator Program for startups and pre-revenue companies and an 11-month Accelerator Program for existing businesses with the focus of graduating fundable CEOs. At the Polk Institute, social entrepreneurship companies are endeavors that are purpose-driven and represent the passion of the founder, whatever their ethnicity. These endeavors focus on People, Planet and Profit (Triple Bottom Line) and the belief that behaving ethically and generating profits are not conflicting concepts. Learn more at: https://polkinstitute.org. Press Contacts: Adam Ruseling: adam@blainegroupinc.com, Devon Blaine: devon@blainegroupinc.com, 310.360.14993 Dr. Kimberley Linert Speaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral Optometrist Event Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/ To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com 702.256.9199 Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator Podcast Available on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platforms Author of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life" Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3srh6tZ Website: https://www.DrKimberleyLinert.com Please subscribe, share & LISTEN! Thanks. incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kimberley-linert-incredible-life-creator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberley.linert/ The Great Discovery eLearning Platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberley l

For today's episode, Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson sat down with Kathleen Claussen, an expert in international economic law and professor at the Georgetown University Law Center, and Lawfare Contributing Editor Peter Harrell, a non-resident senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to discuss the ambitious set of tariffs the Trump administration has imposed or threatened over its first month in office.They discussed the tariffs Trump has imposed so far, what seems to be coming over the horizon, and how they all line up with the legal authorities he is using to impose them.We value your feedback! Help us improve by sharing your thoughts at lawfaremedia.org/survey. Your input ensures that we deliver what matters most to you. Thank you for your support—and, as always, for listening!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/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blink and you may have missed it. President Trumpsigned into law another executive order, this one touching on a significant concern for pro-life Americans: in-vitro fertilization. The President's latest EO reinserts us back into a debate over what legal protections should be afforded to embryos and the attendant public policy ramifications. But this debate goes even beyond the President's EO, to debates about the future of pro-life politics. Joining us to discuss these subjects is our friend Steve Aden.Steve serves as Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel atAmericans United for Life. He is a highly experienced litigator, having appeared in court against Planned Parenthood and the abortion industry dozens of times andappointed by the attorneys general of six states to defend pro-life laws. Aden secured court victories that upheld an Arizona law that resulted in six abortion businesses ceasing to offer abortion, applied Missouri's abortion laws to chemical abortion and upheld the right of Louisiana regulators to shut down dangerous abortion facilities.A prolific author and analyst on sanctity of life issues andconstitutional jurisprudence, Aden is admitted to the bars of the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Hawaii (inactive), and is a member of the bars of the U.S. Supreme Court and numerous federal circuit and district courts. He earned his J.D. (cum laude) from Georgetown University Law Center and his B.A. from the University of Hawaii.

This week, Dan discusses: What would happen if Elon Musk tried to defy court orders? President Donald Trump called a federal judge's ruling "a disgrace." VP J.D. Vance said judges have no authority to limit a president's "legitimate power." Stephen Vladeck, professor of law at the Georgetown University Law Center, joins Dan. Vladeck is a nationally-syndicated expert on the federal courts, the Supreme Courts, national security law, and military justice. He is also the editor and author of the "One First" newsletter.

Stephen Vladeck, professor of federal courts at Georgetown University Law Center, talks about some of the legal challenges to early actions by the Trump administration.

Since January 20, 2025, President Trump has issued dozens of executive orders, several of which have attracted legal challenges. Steve Vladeck of Georgetown University Law Center and Gary Schmitt of the American Enterprise Institute join Jeffrey Rosen to parse the flurry of executive orders and preview the lawsuits they face. Resources White House Presidential Actions  “Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions”, Just Security  Steve Vladeck, “The Impoundment Crisis of 2025”, One First SubStack (Jan. 28, 2025)  Steve Vladeck, “Trump's Guantánamo Memo”, One First Substack (Jan. 30, 2025)  Gary Schmitt, “Presidential Impoundment, Explained”, The Dispatch (Jan. 17, 2025)  Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr. Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate. Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen. Join us for an upcoming live program or watch recordings on YouTube. Support our important work. Donate

Only a few weeks into President Trump's second term, and there are already legal fights gearing up over several of his new policies.On Today's Show:Stephen Vladeck, professor of federal courts at Georgetown University Law Center, talks about some of the legal challenges to early actions by the Trump administration.

In this episode, CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney interviews Stephen I. Vladeck, the Agnes Williams Sesquicentennial Professor of Federal Courts at Georgetown University Law Center. Professor Vladeck is a leading researcher and expert on "judge shopping," a hotly-debated topic in the federal court system.

Amicus is coming to you with an extra episode because of the five-alarm threat to the balance of power in the wake of Monday and Tuesday's memos from the White House Office of Management and Budget freezing vast tranches of federal funding. As agencies, states, and nonprofits scramble to figure out if they can make payroll or even keep the lights on, a hugely significant legal battle is brewing over what, if any, actual restraint remains on this administration's vision of presidential power. Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Professor Stephen Vladeck of Georgetown University Law Center to understand the ramifications of a flimsy memo that threatens the very structure of government as we know it in the United States.  120. The Impoundment Crisis of 2025 - by Steve Vladeck Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amicus is coming to you with an extra episode because of the five-alarm threat to the balance of power in the wake of Monday and Tuesday's memos from the White House Office of Management and Budget freezing vast tranches of federal funding. As agencies, states, and nonprofits scramble to figure out if they can make payroll or even keep the lights on, a hugely significant legal battle is brewing over what, if any, actual restraint remains on this administration's vision of presidential power. Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Professor Stephen Vladeck of Georgetown University Law Center to understand the ramifications of a flimsy memo that threatens the very structure of government as we know it in the United States.  The Impoundment Crisis of 2025 - by Steve Vladeck Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amicus is coming to you with an extra episode because of the five-alarm threat to the balance of power in the wake of Monday and Tuesday's memos from the White House Office of Management and Budget freezing vast tranches of federal funding. As agencies, states, and nonprofits scramble to figure out if they can make payroll or even keep the lights on, a hugely significant legal battle is brewing over what, if any, actual restraint remains on this administration's vision of presidential power. Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Professor Stephen Vladeck of Georgetown University Law Center to understand the ramifications of a flimsy memo that threatens the very structure of government as we know it in the United States.  The Impoundment Crisis of 2025 - by Steve Vladeck Want more Amicus? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes with exclusive legal analysis. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Amicus show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/amicusplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In just his first two days back in office, President Donald Trump has already taken sweeping measures on immigration, the environment, the U.S. military, and the structure of the federal government.With so many executive orders, policy changes, and novel actions, it's easy to wonder, “What just happened?” In this podcast mini-series, we help to answer exactly that question. On each episode of “What Just Happened,” we'll talk with leading experts, from former government officials to professors – the people who understand how government works from the inside and have studied the issues for years. They will explain the legal background and implications of how the Trump administration's actions affect how the U.S. government operates in Washington, across the country, and around the world.  This is not a political podcast. We are explaining the meaning and consequences of policy changes that may not be immediately apparent. Any opinions expressed are those of the speaker.Today, we will focus on President Trump's Executive Orders, Proclamations, and other policy announcements regarding immigration and the border. Joining us is Steve Vladeck. Steve is a professor at Georgetown University Law Center.This mini-series is co-hosted by David Aaron, Tess Bridgeman, and Ryan Goodman. Show Notes:  David Aaron (LinkedIn – X)Tess Bridgeman (LinkedIn – BlueSky – X)Ryan Goodman (Bluesky – LinkedIn) Steve Vladeck (Bluesky – LinkedIn – X)Just Security's coverage of the Trump administration's executive actions Music: “Broken” by David Bullard from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/david-bullard/broken (License code: OSC7K3LCPSGXISVI)

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit davidlat.substack.comWelcome to Original Jurisdiction, the latest legal publication by me, David Lat. You can learn more about Original Jurisdiction by reading its About page, and you can email me at davidlat@substack.com. This is a reader-supported publication; you can subscribe by clicking here.Three years ago this month, in January 2022, the constitutional lawyer and scholar Ilya Shapiro almost lost his job at Georgetown Law—over a tweet. The controversy, which I covered extensively in these pages, was followed by disruptive protests of speakers at other top law schools, including Yale and Stanford.According to Shapiro, these events reflected the “illiberal takeover of legal education”—the subject of his new book, Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites. I interviewed Shapiro—about Lawless, whether the intellectual climates at law schools have improved since his near-cancellation at Georgetown, and what can be done to protect and promote free speech and intellectual diversity in higher education—in the latest episode of the Original Jurisdiction podcast.Show Notes:* Ilya Shapiro bio, Manhattan Institute* Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites, Amazon* Shapiro's Gavel, Substack* Ilya Shapiro Resignation Letter to Georgetown University Law Center, June 6, 2022, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)Prefer reading to listening? For paid subscribers, a transcript of the entire episode appears below.Sponsored by:NexFirm helps Biglaw attorneys become founding partners. To learn more about how NexFirm can help you launch your firm, call 212-292-1000 or email careerdevelopment at nexfirm dot com.

On Friday, Jan. 17, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, the law which could effectively ban TikTok from operating in the United States, unless it is sold to a U.S. company. The case is the latest round in a legal battle involving free speech, national security, and the popular social media app, which is used by more than 170 million Americans. U.S. lawmakers argue that TikTok's ties to the Chinese government raise serious data protection and content manipulation concerns. Free speech advocates see the law as a fundamental afront to the First Amendment. How did the Supreme Court decide the case? And how might this decision impact future efforts to regulate social media companies with ties to foreign governments? Joining the show to discuss the Court's opinion and its implications are Marty Lederman, Asha Rangappa, and Xiangnong (George) Wang. Marty is an Executive Editor at Just Security and a Professor at Georgetown University Law Center. He has served in senior roles at the Justice Department, including in the Office of Legal Counsel. Asha is an Editor at Just Security, a Senior Lecturer at Yale's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, and a former FBI Agent specializing in counterintelligence investigations. George is a staff attorney at the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University. Show Notes:  Marty Lederman (Bluesky – X)Asha Rangappa (Bluesky – X) Xiangnong (George) Wang (Bluesky – LinkedIn)Paras Shah (LinkedIn – X)Just Security's U.S. Supreme Court coverageJust Security's TikTok coverageMusic: “Broken” by David Bullard from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/david-bullard/broken (License code: OSC7K3LCPSGXISVI)

Season 6 begins with a discussion with Regina LaBelle of the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health at the Georgetown University Law Center. A policy expert with significant experience in practice at the municipal and federal levels, we talk about potential changes in the new administration.

Just after midnight on Tuesday, Jan. 14, Special Counsel Jack Smith's office released its report on President-elect Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. The report concludes that the evidence Smith obtained was sufficient to criminally convict Trump, but that after the 2024 election, the case could not move forward in light of Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president.  While the report reveals relatively little new factual information around the events of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, it does explain Smith's rationale for his legal positions and key decisions. The report could also have implications for other criminal proceedings, including state-level cases against fake electors. What are the report's key take-aways and how might it add to the historical record? Joining the show to discuss the report are Tom Joscelyn and Marty Lederman. Tom is a Senior Fellow at Just Security. He was a senior professional staff member on the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol. Marty is an Executive Editor at Just Security and a Professor at Georgetown University Law Center. He served in senior roles at the Justice Department, including in the Office of Legal Counsel.  Show Notes:  Paras Shah (LinkedIn – X)Tom Joscelyn (Bluesky – X) Marty Lederman (Bluesky – X)Tom's Just Security article with Ryan Goodman (Bluesky – LinkedIn) “3 Highlights in Special Counsel Jack Smith's Final Report on 2020 Election Subversion Case” Just Security's Trump Trials ClearinghouseJust Security's January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol coverageMusic: “Broken” by David Bullard from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/david-bullard/broken (License code: OSC7K3LCPSGXISVI)

"So these became for me my rule of life: I'm going to do Scripture before phone. I'm going to do at least one communal meal a day. I'm going to turn my phone off for at least one hour each evening. And these were counter-liturgies to the habits I already had." Today's Episode: Listen in as Natalie talks all things "habits" with author and expert, Justin Whitlmel Earley. He tells us that we don't stop bad habits, but replace them with better habits. He calls our attention to all of the bells and dings we respond to throughout our days and asks us to create our own intentional "counter-habits" of bells and dings. He speaks with practicality and compassion about our calling as believers to live out the faith we say we believe by creating habits that will keep us on the right path. It's a compelling, super-helpful conversation—one that will have you putting Justin's books on your reading list this year.  This month's memory verse: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” — Phil 3:14Today's guest: Justin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, author and speaker from Richmond, VA. Most of all, he is a husband to Lauren and a father to his four sons – Whit, Asher, Coulter and Shep. But he also graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in English Literature before spending four years in Shanghai, China, teaching and writing. Justin got his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center and he now runs his own business law practice under the Earley Business Legal (www.earleybusinesslegal.com). His books include, The Common Rule – Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction, Habits of the Household – Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms, and Made for People – Why We Drift into Loneliness and How to Fight for a Life of Friendship. Support Our Show: Leave a review to encourage us and help other people find our show.Links from today's show: Learn more about Justin at www.justinwhitmelearley.com.Memorize and meditate on God's Word in 2025 with a Dwell Differently membership. Sign up by the end of January and still get January's verse kit sent to you.Dig even deeper into God's Word (and memorize it!) in Natalie and Vera's new Bible study, Dwell on These Things and book, Dwell Differently. Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.

In August 2024, Sean "Diddy" Combs paid off the $18.8 million mortgage on his $48.5 million mansion located on Miami's Star Island, anticipating his imminent arrest on charges related to sex trafficking, racketeering, and illegal prostitution. Diddy's legal team made this move in preparation for his bail hearing, aiming to use the mansion as part of a proposed $50 million bond package. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, described the decision as a "terrible business decision," done to build trust and demonstrate Diddy's commitment to facing the legal proceedings.Despite these efforts, including offering six passports as further evidence that Diddy wasn't a flight risk, the judge denied his bail request, citing concerns about potential interference with the ongoing investigation or the possibility of him fleeing the country. Diddy was subsequently remanded into custody to await trial​.Bonus:Freddy P, a former member of Da Band, has made serious allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs, claiming that Diddy threatened his life during their time working together. In recent interviews, Freddy P described a heated exchange where Diddy allegedly threatened to "buy every house on [Freddy's] block," cut off the power, and have him killed if he didn't comply with Diddy's demands. This incident, according to Freddy, led to his decision to leave the group and distance himself from Diddy altogether.Freddy also spoke about the mental toll these experiences had on him, revealing that Diddy's behavior contributed to his severe depression, and he even contemplated suicide. Freddy further alleged that Diddy exploited people in vulnerable situations, preying on those who needed financial help(commercial at16:11)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Diddy paid off $19M Miami mortgage before arrest (nypost.com)Freddy P Alleges Diddy Sexually Assaulted Multiple Men (yahoo.com)Jeffrey Lichtman is a prominent criminal defense attorney based in New York City. Known for his aggressive defense tactics and high-profile clients, Lichtman has earned a reputation as one of the most formidable defense lawyers in the United States.Lichtman graduated from Georgetown University Law Center and began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. After gaining experience as a prosecutor, he transitioned to criminal defense work, where he quickly made a name for himself handling complex and high-stakes cases.Throughout his career, Lichtman has represented a diverse array of clients, including accused mobsters, drug traffickers, white-collar criminals, and individuals facing charges related to organized crime. He is known for his tenacious advocacy on behalf of his clients and his willingness to challenge the government at every turn.Lichtman gained widespread recognition for his role as part of the defense team for Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, one of the most notorious drug lords in history. He played a key role in Guzmán's defense during his highly publicized trial in 2019, employing a vigorous defense strategy that included attacking the credibility of government witnesses and challenging the prosecution's evidence.In addition to his work as a defense attorney, Lichtman is also a frequent commentator on legal issues, often appearing as a legal analyst on television news programs to provide insights into high-profile criminal cases.Overall, Jeffrey Lichtman is a highly respected and experienced attorney who has earned a reputation for his zealous advocacy and formidable courtroom skills in the field of criminal defense.It should come as no shock to anyone out there that Diddy and his son would bring on high powered legal help, and hiring Lichtman certainly qualifies as that.    Lichtman, who is representing Diddy's son Justin, had a few things to say about the investigation and the raid and in this episode, we dive into his commentary and break it down. to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:'Diddy' probe: Son's lawyer slams feds for 'dirtying' jury pool, leaks | Fox News

In August 2024, Sean "Diddy" Combs paid off the $18.8 million mortgage on his $48.5 million mansion located on Miami's Star Island, anticipating his imminent arrest on charges related to sex trafficking, racketeering, and illegal prostitution. Diddy's legal team made this move in preparation for his bail hearing, aiming to use the mansion as part of a proposed $50 million bond package. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, described the decision as a "terrible business decision," done to build trust and demonstrate Diddy's commitment to facing the legal proceedings.Despite these efforts, including offering six passports as further evidence that Diddy wasn't a flight risk, the judge denied his bail request, citing concerns about potential interference with the ongoing investigation or the possibility of him fleeing the country. Diddy was subsequently remanded into custody to await trial​.Bonus:Freddy P, a former member of Da Band, has made serious allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs, claiming that Diddy threatened his life during their time working together. In recent interviews, Freddy P described a heated exchange where Diddy allegedly threatened to "buy every house on [Freddy's] block," cut off the power, and have him killed if he didn't comply with Diddy's demands. This incident, according to Freddy, led to his decision to leave the group and distance himself from Diddy altogether.Freddy also spoke about the mental toll these experiences had on him, revealing that Diddy's behavior contributed to his severe depression, and he even contemplated suicide. Freddy further alleged that Diddy exploited people in vulnerable situations, preying on those who needed financial help(commercial at16:11)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Diddy paid off $19M Miami mortgage before arrest (nypost.com)Freddy P Alleges Diddy Sexually Assaulted Multiple Men (yahoo.com)Jeffrey Lichtman is a prominent criminal defense attorney based in New York City. Known for his aggressive defense tactics and high-profile clients, Lichtman has earned a reputation as one of the most formidable defense lawyers in the United States.Lichtman graduated from Georgetown University Law Center and began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. After gaining experience as a prosecutor, he transitioned to criminal defense work, where he quickly made a name for himself handling complex and high-stakes cases.Throughout his career, Lichtman has represented a diverse array of clients, including accused mobsters, drug traffickers, white-collar criminals, and individuals facing charges related to organized crime. He is known for his tenacious advocacy on behalf of his clients and his willingness to challenge the government at every turn.Lichtman gained widespread recognition for his role as part of the defense team for Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, one of the most notorious drug lords in history. He played a key role in Guzmán's defense during his highly publicized trial in 2019, employing a vigorous defense strategy that included attacking the credibility of government witnesses and challenging the prosecution's evidence.In addition to his work as a defense attorney, Lichtman is also a frequent commentator on legal issues, often appearing as a legal analyst on television news programs to provide insights into high-profile criminal cases.Overall, Jeffrey Lichtman is a highly respected and experienced attorney who has earned a reputation for his zealous advocacy and formidable courtroom skills in the field of criminal defense.It should come as no shock to anyone out there that Diddy and his son would bring on high powered legal help, and hiring Lichtman certainly qualifies as that.    Lichtman, who is representing Diddy's son Justin, had a few things to say about the investigation and the raid and in this episode, we dive into his commentary and break it down. to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:'Diddy' probe: Son's lawyer slams feds for 'dirtying' jury pool, leaks | Fox News

In August 2024, Sean "Diddy" Combs paid off the $18.8 million mortgage on his $48.5 million mansion located on Miami's Star Island, anticipating his imminent arrest on charges related to sex trafficking, racketeering, and illegal prostitution. Diddy's legal team made this move in preparation for his bail hearing, aiming to use the mansion as part of a proposed $50 million bond package. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, described the decision as a "terrible business decision," done to build trust and demonstrate Diddy's commitment to facing the legal proceedings.Despite these efforts, including offering six passports as further evidence that Diddy wasn't a flight risk, the judge denied his bail request, citing concerns about potential interference with the ongoing investigation or the possibility of him fleeing the country. Diddy was subsequently remanded into custody to await trial​.Bonus:Freddy P, a former member of Da Band, has made serious allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs, claiming that Diddy threatened his life during their time working together. In recent interviews, Freddy P described a heated exchange where Diddy allegedly threatened to "buy every house on [Freddy's] block," cut off the power, and have him killed if he didn't comply with Diddy's demands. This incident, according to Freddy, led to his decision to leave the group and distance himself from Diddy altogether.Freddy also spoke about the mental toll these experiences had on him, revealing that Diddy's behavior contributed to his severe depression, and he even contemplated suicide. Freddy further alleged that Diddy exploited people in vulnerable situations, preying on those who needed financial help(commercial at16:11)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Diddy paid off $19M Miami mortgage before arrest (nypost.com)Freddy P Alleges Diddy Sexually Assaulted Multiple Men (yahoo.com)Jeffrey Lichtman is a prominent criminal defense attorney based in New York City. Known for his aggressive defense tactics and high-profile clients, Lichtman has earned a reputation as one of the most formidable defense lawyers in the United States.Lichtman graduated from Georgetown University Law Center and began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. After gaining experience as a prosecutor, he transitioned to criminal defense work, where he quickly made a name for himself handling complex and high-stakes cases.Throughout his career, Lichtman has represented a diverse array of clients, including accused mobsters, drug traffickers, white-collar criminals, and individuals facing charges related to organized crime. He is known for his tenacious advocacy on behalf of his clients and his willingness to challenge the government at every turn.Lichtman gained widespread recognition for his role as part of the defense team for Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, one of the most notorious drug lords in history. He played a key role in Guzmán's defense during his highly publicized trial in 2019, employing a vigorous defense strategy that included attacking the credibility of government witnesses and challenging the prosecution's evidence.In addition to his work as a defense attorney, Lichtman is also a frequent commentator on legal issues, often appearing as a legal analyst on television news programs to provide insights into high-profile criminal cases.Overall, Jeffrey Lichtman is a highly respected and experienced attorney who has earned a reputation for his zealous advocacy and formidable courtroom skills in the field of criminal defense.It should come as no shock to anyone out there that Diddy and his son would bring on high powered legal help, and hiring Lichtman certainly qualifies as that.    Lichtman, who is representing Diddy's son Justin, had a few things to say about the investigation and the raid and in this episode, we dive into his commentary and break it down. to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:'Diddy' probe: Son's lawyer slams feds for 'dirtying' jury pool, leaks | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jeffrey Rosen explores the life and legacy of Gouverneur Morris, author of the Preamble to the Constitution. Joining him are Melanie Miller, editor of the Gouverneur Morris Papers: Diaries Project, Dennis Rasmussen, Hagerty Family Fellow at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and author of The Constitution's Penman: Gouverneur Morris and the Creation of America's Basic Charter, and William Treanor, dean of Georgetown University Law Center. This conversation was originally streamed live as part of the NCC's America's Town Hall program series on December 12, 2024.  Resources:  Dennis C. Rasmussen, The Constitution's Penman: Gouverneur Morris and the Creation of America's Basic Charter, (2023)  William M. Treanor, Gouverneur Morris and the Drafting of the Federalist Constitution, (2023)  William M. Treanor, The Case of the Dishonest Scrivener: Gouverneur Morris and the Creation of the Federalist Constitution, (2021)  Melanie Randolph Miller,  An Incautious Man: The Life of Gouveneur Morris, (2008)  Gouverneur Morris Papers  The U.S. Constitution: Preamble  The Federalist Papers  The Constitutional Convention of 1787: A Revolution in Government  Gouverneur Morris, “Slavery and Representation,” (Aug. 8, 1787)  Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr. Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate. Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen. Join us for an upcoming live program or watch recordings on YouTube. Support our important work. Donate

Gaela and Nicole – along with special guest, Diego Duran de la Vega of Hughes Hubbard & Reed – interview Mexican Federal Judges Angelica Ortuño Suarez, Hilda Elizabeth Plascencia Carrasco, Marlene Angeles Tovar about the sweeping judicial reform that is planned for the Mexican judiciary over the next years. Perhaps the most striking aspect of the reform is subjecting all of Mexico's Federal Judges to election by popular vote. While there are many unknowns with respect to the exact implementation of the reform, one thing is certain: uncertainty. We dive into the uncertainty, what this means for the current judicial bench, the future of the Mexican courts, and whether this might signify a great shift away from Mexican courts and toward international arbitration. With special thanks to Andrea Rodriguez Escobedo, Director of International Programs at Georgetown University Law Center for providing translation during this episode. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations. To learn more about or join the D.C. Bar International Law Community, ⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE.⁠⁠⁠

Thomas Gremillion, J.D., M.A. is the Director of Food Policy at the Consumer Federation of America (CFA). He oversees research, analysis, advocacy, and media outreach for the group's food policy activities, and monitors food safety activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and in Congress, where he advocates for strong food safety protections for consumers. He also coordinates the Safe Food Coalition, a group of consumer, trade union, and foodborne illness victim organizations dedicated to reducing foodborne illness by improving government food inspection programs. Prior to joining CFA in 2015, Gremillion practiced environmental law at Georgetown University Law Center's Institute for Public Representation. He also served as an associate attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Gremillion is a member of the D.C. and North Carolina bars. He also holds an M.A. degree in International Relations from Andina Simón Bolívar University in Ecuador. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Thomas [22:27] about: Initiatives and advocacy work by CFA and its Safe Food Coalition to improve national food safety and protect consumers from foodborne illness The pros and cons of the structure of FDA's reorganized Human Foods Program Concerns about efforts to delay or weaken FDA's Food Traceability Final Rule and industry's ability to comply by the January 2026 deadline Questions raised about federal oversight of food inspections following the high-profile Listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats The need for standardized pathogen testing protocols for facilities that process raw and ready-to-eat (RTE) foods CFA's perspectives on USDA's proposed framework for reducing Salmonella in poultry products The implications of the Supreme Court's recent overturning of the 1984 Chevron ruling for the food industry, and regulatory agencies' ability to protect public health. News and Resources News Congress Members Urge FDA to Ban Red Dye 3 in Food [3:10]Policies on Antibiotics in Meat: Many Top Restaurants Receive Failing Grades, Only One Gets A+ [6:23]Poor Hygienic Design, Difficulty Communicating Risks are Barriers to Low-Moisture Food Safety, Study Shows [15:20]EU Expands Responsibility for Listeria Criteria in RTE Foods to Additional Food Business Operators [19:05] Resources “New Technology Applications in the Fight Against Foodborne AMR”—Editor's Note, Food Safety Magazine December ‘24/January ‘25 Facilities Focus: Food Safety Factors to Consider in Hygienic Design and Infrastructure (Webinar On-Demand) We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

In August 2024, Sean "Diddy" Combs paid off the $18.8 million mortgage on his $48.5 million mansion located on Miami's Star Island, anticipating his imminent arrest on charges related to sex trafficking, racketeering, and illegal prostitution. Diddy's legal team made this move in preparation for his bail hearing, aiming to use the mansion as part of a proposed $50 million bond package. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, described the decision as a "terrible business decision," done to build trust and demonstrate Diddy's commitment to facing the legal proceedings.Despite these efforts, including offering six passports as further evidence that Diddy wasn't a flight risk, the judge denied his bail request, citing concerns about potential interference with the ongoing investigation or the possibility of him fleeing the country. Diddy was subsequently remanded into custody to await trial​.Bonus:Freddy P, a former member of Da Band, has made serious allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs, claiming that Diddy threatened his life during their time working together. In recent interviews, Freddy P described a heated exchange where Diddy allegedly threatened to "buy every house on [Freddy's] block," cut off the power, and have him killed if he didn't comply with Diddy's demands. This incident, according to Freddy, led to his decision to leave the group and distance himself from Diddy altogether.Freddy also spoke about the mental toll these experiences had on him, revealing that Diddy's behavior contributed to his severe depression, and he even contemplated suicide. Freddy further alleged that Diddy exploited people in vulnerable situations, preying on those who needed financial help(commercial at16:11)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Diddy paid off $19M Miami mortgage before arrest (nypost.com)Freddy P Alleges Diddy Sexually Assaulted Multiple Men (yahoo.com)Jeffrey Lichtman is a prominent criminal defense attorney based in New York City. Known for his aggressive defense tactics and high-profile clients, Lichtman has earned a reputation as one of the most formidable defense lawyers in the United States.Lichtman graduated from Georgetown University Law Center and began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. After gaining experience as a prosecutor, he transitioned to criminal defense work, where he quickly made a name for himself handling complex and high-stakes cases.Throughout his career, Lichtman has represented a diverse array of clients, including accused mobsters, drug traffickers, white-collar criminals, and individuals facing charges related to organized crime. He is known for his tenacious advocacy on behalf of his clients and his willingness to challenge the government at every turn.Lichtman gained widespread recognition for his role as part of the defense team for Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, one of the most notorious drug lords in history. He played a key role in Guzmán's defense during his highly publicized trial in 2019, employing a vigorous defense strategy that included attacking the credibility of government witnesses and challenging the prosecution's evidence.In addition to his work as a defense attorney, Lichtman is also a frequent commentator on legal issues, often appearing as a legal analyst on television news programs to provide insights into high-profile criminal cases.Overall, Jeffrey Lichtman is a highly respected and experienced attorney who has earned a reputation for his zealous advocacy and formidable courtroom skills in the field of criminal defense.It should come as no shock to anyone out there that Diddy and his son would bring on high powered legal help, and hiring Lichtman certainly qualifies as that.    Lichtman, who is representing Diddy's son Justin, had a few things to say about the investigation and the raid and in this episode, we dive into his commentary and break it down. to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:'Diddy' probe: Son's lawyer slams feds for 'dirtying' jury pool, leaks | Fox News

In the end, the worst of everyone's election fears —political violence, overt foreign interference or a razor-thin margin between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump leading to a hotly contested legal battle — did not come to pass. Instead, Donald Trump won a plurality of votes for president, and did so decisively. On January 20, 2025, he will once again become the country's most powerful executive.His victory raises weighty questions for the experts at Campaign Legal Center. Trump ran explicitly on a platform of behaving like an authoritarian, promising to fire U.S. civil servants, threatening opponents with jail, and brandishing military force against would-be dissenters. As his return to power approaches, we grapple with a paradoxical election, in which voters declared their preference for the candidate who repeatedly threatened the American system as we know it.Joining Simone in this episode are Trevor Potter, CLC's president and founder, and CLC senior vice presidents Paul M. Smith and Bruce Spiva. They offer their forecasts for the uncertain years ahead and explain what this election did (and did not) signify about the health of American democracy. Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at CLC, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Trevor Potter is President at Campaign Legal Center. A Republican former Chairman of the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Trevor was general counsel to John McCain's 2000 and 2008 presidential campaigns and an adviser to the drafters of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law. To many, he is perhaps best known for his recurring appearances on The Colbert Report as the lawyer for Stephen Colbert's super PAC, Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow, during the 2012 election, a program that won a Peabody Award for excellence in reporting on money in politics. The American Bar Association Journal has described Trevor as “hands-down one of the top lawyers in the country on the delicate intersection of politics, law and money.” He has provided testimony and written statements to Congress on federal election proposals, campaign finance regulation and, recently, the effects of the January 6th attack on our democracy. During the 2020 election season, Trevor was named to the cross-partisan National Task Force on Election Crises.Bruce Spiva is Senior Vice President at Campaign Legal Center. He is an attorney and community leader who has spent his over 30-year career fighting for civil rights and civil liberties, voting rights, consumer protection, and antitrust enforcement.Over the past three decades, he has tried cases and argued appeals in courtrooms across the country, including arguing against vote suppression in the United States Supreme Court in 2021. In 2022, in his first run for public office, Bruce mounted a competitive run in the primary election for Washington, D.C. Attorney General. In addition to founding his own law firm where he practiced for eleven years, Bruce has held several leadership and management positions as a partner at two national law firms. Most recently, Bruce served as the Managing Partner of the D.C. Office and on the firm-wide Executive Committee of Perkins Coie LLP, where he also had an active election law practice. He first-chaired twelve voting rights and redistricting trials across the country, and argued numerous voting rights appeals in U.S. circuit courts and state supreme courts during his tenure at Perkins. Paul M. Smith is Senior Vice President at Campaign Legal Center. He works directly with CLC's talented team of litigators to protect and advance American democracy through innovative litigation strategies.Paul has four decades of experience litigating a wide range of cases. He has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court 21 times and secured numerous victories, including in the important cases advancing civil liberties and civil rights, Lawrence v. Texas, the landmark gay rights case, and Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Ass'n, which established First Amendment rights of those who produce and sell video games. In addition, Paul has argued several voting rights cases at the Supreme Court, including Vieth v. Jubelirer and Gill v. Whitford, involving partisan gerrymandering, LULAC v. Perry, involving the legality of Texas's mid-decade redrawing of congressional districts and Crawford v. Marion County Election Board, involving the constitutionality of a voter identification law. He served as counsel for amici in several key campaign finance merits cases including McCutcheon v. FEC (on behalf of Democratic House members), Arizona Free Enterprise Club's Freedom Club PAC v. Bennett (on behalf of the Committee for Economic Development) and Citizens United v. FEC (on behalf of the Committee for Economic Development).Links:www.campaignlegal.org/support-our-workAbout CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization which advances democracy through law at the federal, state and local levels, fighting for every American's right to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

In this week's episode we step into conversation with Keith Whittington about his new book, The Impeachment Power: The Law, Politics, and Purpose of an Extraordinary Constitutional Tool (Princeton UP, 2024), we explored the historical and constitutional dimensions of impeachment in American politics. Whittington provided a detailed account of how the Founders intended impeachment to function as a safeguard against executive overreach. We discussed the evolution of impeachment cases, from Andrew Johnson to more recent examples, examining how political partisanship and public opinion have shaped its application over time. Whittington also reflected on the implications of impeachment for the health of democratic institutions and constitutional governance today. It was an enlightening discussion on one of the most important, yet often misunderstood, mechanisms in the U.S. Constitution. Keith E. Whittington is the David Boies Professor of Law at Yale Law School. Whittington's teaching and scholarship span American constitutional theory, American political and constitutional history, judicial politics, the presidency, and free speech and the law. He is the author of You Can't Teach That! The Battle Over University Classrooms (2024), Repugnant Laws: Judicial Review of Acts of Congress from the Founding to the Present (2019), and Speak Freely: Why Universities Must Defend Free Speech (2018), as well as Constitutional Interpretation (1999), Political Foundations of Judicial Supremacy (2007), and other works on constitutional theory and law and politics. Whittington has spent most of his career at Princeton University, where he served as the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Politics from 2006 to 2024. He has also held visiting appointments at Georgetown University Law Center, Harvard Law School, and the University of Texas School of Law. Madison's Notes is the podcast of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. Contributions to and/or sponsorship of any speaker does not constitute departmental or institutional endorsement of the specific program, speakers or views presented. 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

This week's episode is short, sweet, and to the point: It's Election Day, and if you haven't yet cast your vote, let us be your friendly reminder. Like many of her CLC colleagues, Simone will spend the day monitoring elections. Next week she'll be back with the final episode of the season, with a look at how this most dramatic election is playing out.Until then, it's up to you.Nationwide nonpartisan Election Protection (EP) hotline:866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Host:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at CLC, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Links:Vote.orgAbout CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization which advances democracy through law at the federal, state and local levels, fighting for every American's right to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

Join host Sarah Olivieri on Inspired Nonprofit Leadership as she dives into risk management, strategic planning, and innovation for nonprofits with expert Ted Bilch, CEO of Risk Alternatives. Discover how to harness AI tools like ChatGPT, implement lean methodologies, and utilize data-driven decisions to enhance resilience and sustainability. Learn practical tips on prioritizing risks, ensuring smooth executive succession, and building robust systems to drive impactful outcomes for your organization. Tune in for valuable insights that will empower your nonprofit to thrive and make a lasting difference in your community. Episode Highlights Understanding Risk Management for Nonprofits The Importance of Risk Identification Common Risks in Nonprofits Navigating AI and risk management in the Nonprofit Sector Managing Biases in AI Creating Effective Policies with AI Strategic Planning and Risk Management Lean Strategic Planning for Nonprofits Meet the Guest Ted Bilich (BILL-ITCH) lives in Madison, Wisconsin. Ted is the founder and CEO of Risk Alternatives, which works with nonprofits around the United States to improve resilience and sustainability. Before founding Risk Alternatives, Ted was a Distinguished Visiting Professor from Practice at Georgetown University Law Center. Before that, Ted spent more than 20 years in the Washington DC office of an international law firm. Ted speaks regularly around the United States about resilience, risk management, strategic planning, process improvement, and other topics. He's also the author of the book, Managing Your Nonprofit for Resilience, published by John Wiley & Sons. Connect with Ted: Website: tedbilich.com Special Gift: Appendix 2 of Managing Your Nonprofit for Resilience Grab Ted's Book Managing Your Nonprofit for Resilience here>> Sponsored Resource Join the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Newsletter for weekly tips and inspiration for leading your nonprofit! Access it here >> Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn. Connect with Sarah: On LinkedIn>> On Facebook>> Subscribe on YouTube>>

An incumbent president drops out, mid-race. A former president becomes a party's nominee for the first time in more than a century. There are multiple occurrences of political violence against a candidate. Newly emergent AI tools spread disinformation. And a Supreme Court that may be called upon to decide the race is perceived by the electorate as increasingly politicized.The 2024 election cycle has already made its share of history. With Election Day now just a week away, we bring you another of this season's up-to-the-minute episodes. This time we're speaking with Trevor Potter, president of Campaign Legal Center, who joins Simone to explain how this election has been playing out, and what it all means for you, the voter, as the deadline nears to cast your ballot.Nationwide nonpartisan Election Protection (EP) hotline:866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at CLC, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Trevor Potter is President at Campaign Legal Center. A Republican former Chairman of the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Trevor was general counsel to John McCain's 2000 and 2008 presidential campaigns and an adviser to the drafters of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law. To many, he is perhaps best known for his recurring appearances on The Colbert Report as the lawyer for Stephen Colbert's super PAC, Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow, during the 2012 election, a program that won a Peabody Award for excellence in reporting on money in politics. The American Bar Association Journal has described Trevor as “hands-down one of the top lawyers in the country on the delicate intersection of politics, law and money.” Trevor is the author of several books and manuals on lobbying regulation and disclosure, campaign finance and federal election law. He has provided testimony and written statements to Congress on federal election proposals, campaign finance regulation and, recently, the effects of the January 6th attack on our democracy. He has also taught campaign finance law at the University of Virginia School of Law and Oxford University, and he has appeared widely in national broadcast and print media. During the 2020 election season, Trevor was named to the cross-partisan National Task Force on Election Crises.Links:Count Every Vote, So Every Vote Counts - Campaign Legal CenterWhat Happens To My Ballot After I Vote? - Campaign Legal CenterWant Election Results Sooner? Allow Election Officials to Process Mail Ballots Early - Campaign Legal CenterElectoral Count Reform Act Makes It Harder to Undermine Presidential Elections - Campaign Legal CenterAbout CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization which advances democracy through law at the federal, state and local levels, fighting for every American's right to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

Imagine you're at home when you hear a knock. At your door are people who want you to share, in detail, who you voted for in the last election, months ago. When you ask them who they are and where they're from, they remain vague and perhaps even aggressive.This was the case for some Americans in the years after the 2020 election, part of a spate of behaviors by election skeptics and deniers that, in some cases, amounted to voter intimidation. The history of voter intimidation in the United States is sordid and violent, especially in the century between the U.S. Civil War and the passage of strong voter protections in the 1960s. But it's important to remember that voter intimidation is against the law. Whether you're voting in-person, by mail or via election dropbox, you should never be made to feel unsafe or intimidated while exercising your freedom to vote..Carly Koppes, the clerk and recorder of Colorado's enormous Weld County, describes to us the steps she and fellow officials took when they received reports of unwelcome and unofficial vigilante election “auditors” going door to door in 2021. Christina Das of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund walks us through the bleak history of voter intimidation in America. And CLC's Jonathan Diaz explains how voter intimidation has evolved to become sneakier and more subversive in the digital age — and the steps you can take if you encounter it.Nationwide nonpartisan Election Protection (EP) hotline:866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at CLC, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Carly Koppes has been working in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's office for twenty years starting in June of 2004. Her main department was the Election department, but she has also worked in the Recording and Motor Vehicle departments during her time working for the Clerk and Recorder office. She received her Colorado Election Official Certification from the Colorado Secretary of State in October 2007 and finished up her national designation of Certified Elections/Registration Administrators (CERA) through the Elections Center's Professional Education Program at Auburn University in July of 2014. Carly is a 2016 graduate of the Leadership Program of the Rockies and in 2019 she received her Public Leadership certification from Pepperdine University through the International Association of Government Officials. Carly was also honored along with the Colorado County Clerks Association to receive the Defender of Democracy Award from The Center for Election Innovation and Research in 2022. In 2023 Carly was appointed to the national Local Leadership Council of the Election Assistance Commission and was elected as the Vice Chair of the Council. Carly is the youngest person to be elected to the position of Weld County Clerk and Recorder.  Carly is currently serving on the Executive Board for the Colorado County Clerks Association; Carly was President of the Colorado County Clerks Association in 2021 and will serve as President in 2026.Christina Das is Counsel on the Black Voters on the Rise team with LDF, an interdisciplinary team leading year-round election protection and election administration advocacy efforts across the South, using legal, organizing, and advocacy tools to defend and advance the rights of Black voters to participate in our democracy. Christina's experience includes executing strategic campaigns to expand voter access, such as passing legislation for in-person Early Voting in South Carolina in 2022 and working with state-based coalitions to implement jail-based polling places for eligible detained individuals across Texas. She co-leads the national Election Protection Working Group for Jail and Post-Release Voting and has been working with system impacted individuals over the past four years to break down procedural barriers to accessing the ballot behind bars. Christina will lead LDF's election protection program in Texas for the 2024 cycle and support ongoing litigation efforts. Post-election, she works to safeguard the election certification process from any targeted sabotage efforts, as well as working on future policy and election administration reforms at the local, state, and federal level.Jonathan Diaz is Director for Voting Advocacy and Partnerships at Campaign Legal Center. Jonathan helps lead CLC's work on combating election manipulation and participates on behalf of CLC on a number of democracy reform coalitions, coordinating CLC's work with partner organizations at the national, state and local levels. He also litigates voting rights cases across the United States, including VoteAmerica v. Raffensperger (N.D.Ga.), LUCHA v. Fontes (D.Ariz.), and Raysor v. Lee (N.D.Fla./11th Cir./SCOTUS). Jonathan frequently provides commentary on voting rights and election law issues in the media; he has been quoted in publications including the New York Times, Miami Herald, and ProPublica, and has appeared on Univision, NPR, and CNN, where he was an election law analyst during the 2020 election cycle.Links:Is Voter Intimidation Illegal? What Should I Do If I Experience It? - Campaign Legal CenterTexas Appeals Court Overturns Crystal Mason's Conviction, 5-Year Sentence for Illegal Voting - The Texas TribuneVoter Intimidation in 2022 Follows a Long History of Illegal and Racist Bullying - The ConversationRetro Report: Poll Watchers and the Long History of Voter Intimidation - PBS LearningMediaHow to Navigate Intimidation and Other Obstacles to Voting - CNN About CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization which advances democracy through law at the federal, state and local levels, fighting for every American's right to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

When New Hampshire voters picked up the phone earlier this year and heard what sounded like the voice of President Joe Biden asking them not to vote in that state's primary election, the stage was set for an unprecedented election year. The call was a deepfake — and the first major instance of artificial intelligence being used in the 2024 election. With the rise of AI tools that can credibly synthesize voices, images and videos, how are voters supposed to determine what they can trust as they prepare to cast their votes?To find out how lawmakers and civil society are pushing back against harmful false narratives and content, we talked with experts engaging the problem on several fronts. Stephen Richer, an elected Republican in Phoenix, posts on X (formerly Twitter) to engage misinformation head-on to protect Arizona voters. Adav Noti, the executive director of CLC, explains how good-governance advocates are hurrying to catch up with a profusion of new digital tools that make the age-old practices of misinformation and disinformation faster and cheaper than ever. And Mia Hoffman, a researcher who looks at the effects of AI on democracies, reminds voters not to panic — that bad information and malicious messaging don't always have the power to reach their audience, let alone sway people's opinions or actions.Host and Guests:Simone Leeper litigates a wide range of redistricting-related cases at CLC, challenging gerrymanders and advocating for election systems that guarantee all voters an equal opportunity to influence our democracy. Prior to arriving at CLC, Simone was a law clerk in the office of Senator Ed Markey and at the Library of Congress, Office of General Counsel. She received her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019 and a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2016.Stephen Richer is the 30th Recorder of Maricopa County.  He was elected in November 2020 and took office in January 2021. His office of approximately 150 employees records hundreds of thousands of public documents every year, maintains a voter registration database of 2.4 million voters -- the second largest voting jurisdiction in the United States -- and administers the mail voting component of all elections in Maricopa County. Prior to his time as Recorder, Stephen worked in various business sectors and, later, as an attorney at the law firms Steptoe & Johnson LLP and Lewis Roca LLP.  He holds a J.D. and M.A. from The University of Chicago and a B.A. from Tulane University.  He is completing his PhD at Arizona State University.Adav Noti is Executive Director at Campaign Legal Center. He has conducted dozens of constitutional cases in trial and appellate courts and the United States Supreme Court. He also advises Members of Congress and other policymakers on advancing democracy through legislation. Prior to joining CLC, Adav served for more than 10 years in nonpartisan leadership capacities within the Office of General Counsel of the Federal Election Commission, and he served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. Adav regularly provides expert analysis for television, radio, and print journalism. He has appeared on broadcasts such as The Rachel Maddow Show, Anderson Cooper 360, PBS NewsHour, and National Public Radio's Morning Edition, and he is regularly cited in publications nationwide, including the New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Politico, Slate, and Reuters.Mia Hoffmann is a Research Fellow at Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology. Her research focuses on AI harm incidents, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of failure modes and the efficacy of risk mitigation practices. In recent work, she examined the uses of AI in US election administration and their risks to electoral integrity. Prior to joining CSET, Mia worked at the European Commission and as a researcher in Brussels, where she studied AI adoption and its implications. She holds a MS in Economics from Lund University and a BS in International Economics from the University of Tuebingen. Links:How Artificial Intelligence Influences Elections, and What We Can Do About It - Campaign Legal CenterHow 2024 presidential candidates are using AI inside their election campaigns - CNBCNonprofit group plans ad campaign using AI misinfo to fight AI misinfo - PoliticoCLC Op-Ed Examines Artificial Intelligence Disinformation in Elections - Campaign Legal CenterCongress should pass bipartisan bills to safeguard elections from AI - Campaign Legal CenterAbout CLC:Democracy Decoded is a production of Campaign Legal Center, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization which advances democracy through law at the federal, state and local levels, fighting for every American's right to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process. Learn more about us.Democracy Decoded is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Randy Barnett, a professor of constitutional law at the Georgetown University Law Center and faculty director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to break down President Joe Biden's latest attack on the U.S. Supreme Court and share the importance of originalism in the American judicial system.You can find Barnett's new book, A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist, here. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Before announcing his exit, Joe Biden expressed interest in reforming the Supreme Court. But, in the spirit of re-balancing the three branches of government, isn't that a job for Congress? Guest: Stephen Vladeck, professor at the Georgetown University Law Center and an expert on the federal courts and constitutional law. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices