Passing Judgment

Will Texas' abortion law be put on hold? What happened in court today?

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There was a big hearing in federal district court today in the case of U.S. v Texas. We break down all of the legal arguments made by the Department o...

Audit-Mania! Why are AZ, TX & PA Recounting the 2020 Election?

25 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cyber Ninjas, along with three other contractors, completed the Arizona ballot audit this week, spending millions to prove once again that Joe Biden w...

Did the architect of Texas' abortion law really just tell women to have less sex?

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kind of. It's a new week and a new episode. Jessica breaks down the arguments in favor of Texas and Mississippi's restrictive abortion laws, why the...

What are your top legislative priorities? (Guest - Congressman Ro Khanna)

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While we all think through our top legislative priorities, we talk with Congressman Ro Khanna (D) about this. Rep. Khanna shares his thoughts about cl...

Recalling the Failed Attempt to Recall California Governor Gavin Newsom

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's recall the failed recall election of California Governor Gavin Newsom. Why and how did he resoundingly defeat an effort to end his term before ...

'The Rise and Fall of Osama Bin Laden' (Author and Guest - Peter Bergen)

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, we are joined by Peter Bergen, author of the new book, "The Rise and Fall of Osama Bin Laden." Peter is the vice p...

The latest on Texas' abortion and voting laws and a Texas death row inmate

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of legal news from the Lone Star State. We will give you the latest legal news on Texas' abortion and voting laws and a challenge by an inmate ...

Texas’ Abortion Law - The Supreme Court Functionally Overturns Roe v Wade

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Supreme Court just silently let its most controversial case in decades - Roe v Wade - slip away by taking no action on an emergency appeal on a re...

How Should the Biden Administration Face Its Current Challenges - Foreign and Domestic? (Guest: Dr. Aaron David Miller)

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Aaron David Miller is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and he has advised Secretaries of State from multiple pre...

Legal Update re the Insurrection at the Capitol (Guest - Zoe Tillman)

28 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Senior reporter for Buzzfeed News, Zoe Tillman, stops by Passing Judgment to update us on the cases against those involved in the insurrection at the ...

Is it safe for kids to go back to school? When will kids under 12 be eligible for a vaccine? (Guest - Dr. Lauren Crosby)

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We ask Dr. Lauren Crosby, a nationally-recognized parenting expert and pediatrician, all of your questions about kids and COVID-19. Can kids safely g...

Everything you need to know about Afghanistan (and were afraid to ask) (Guest - Dr. Sinno)

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The news out of Afghanistan is gutting. We call on Dr. Abdulkader Sinno, professor of Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies at Indiana Univers...

What is (and isn't) in the infrastructure bill? And when will we have self-driving cars? (Guest - Tanya Snyder of Politico)

14 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering what is in the big infrastructure bill? So were we. We called Politico reporter Tanya Synder for help. Tanya walks us through what is and is...

Cuomo Resigns and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is Temporarily Kicked Off Twitter (Again)

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gov. Andrew Cuomo steps aside. What does it mean for impeachment hearings, criminal investigations, and civil cases? Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is te...

Is Cuomo on his way out (Part II)? Is your employer about to mandate vaccinations?

07 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We round out the week with a look back at the legal and political problems facing Gov. Cuomo and the new round of employers requiring vaccine mandates...

Will Gov. Cuomo face criminal prosecution? Will we ever see Trump's tax returns?

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! We have a lot of politics and law packed into this episode. First up, what is NY Gov Andrew Cuomo's political future? Will he face impe...

How to have an informed public in an age of disinformation (Prof. Kate Starbird)

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Starbird stops by Passing Judgment to discuss how to create an informed public and strengthen democratic discourse. She also talks about how to f...

So what exactly is covered under HIPAA?

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have you covered on all of your HIPAA FAQs. What can employers, business owners, and journalists ask you about your health and vaccine status? ...

Mississippi vs. Roe v. Wade, Tom Barrack's Indictment, & NFL Coach Rick Dennison's Firing

24 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is Mississippi versus Roe v. Wade. Jessica and Joe talk through the state's assault on Roe. Jessica discusses the case law leading up to the Roe d...

The latest on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, DACA, and the CA Recall

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is the DACA program itself now illegal? We breakdown all of the legal ins and outs and tell you what is likely become of this immigration program. Wi...

Welcome to Season 3, Year 2 of Passing Judgment!

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our second year and third season of Passing Judgment. In this episode we look back on the biggest legal and political issues we covered in...

Will Texas Democrats Save Voting Rights?

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some Texas lawmakers have literally left town, why? Texas democrats are leaving their state to deny republicans of the quorum needed to vote on a anot...

Trump v Facebook; Swalwell v Trump, Mo Brooks, & Guiliani; Nike v Avenatti

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another big week of legal news. We cover Trump v. Facebook; Congressman Swalwell v. Trump, Trump Jr., Guiliani, & Congressman Mo Brooks; Nike v. ...

What is disinformation? And who should combat it? (Guest - Renee Diresta)

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest, Renee DirResta, is the Research Manager at the Stanford Internet Observatory. We talk through what disinformation is, why it is harmful, h...

Our mega legal roundup -- Trump Org indicted, Cosby freed, SCOTUS unleashed

03 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is overflowing with legal news. What do the Trump Org indictments mean, and will the former president himself be indicted? Is the Sup...

Are bathroom bans for transgender students legal? (SCOTUS update)

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Supreme Court left in place a lower court decision that requires that transgender students in public high schools be able to use the bathroom of t...

Inside the sentencing of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd (Guest - Tami Abdollah)

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

USA Today national correspondent Tami Abdollah brings us inside the courtroom for the sentencing of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.

Swearing cheerleaders, union organizers, loud drivers, and more (SCOTUS roundup!)

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Supreme Court handed down three big decisions today. The Court answered the following questions: Can schools punish students for certain off camp...

Will college athletes start being paid? (SCOTUS update)

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the end of the current Supreme Court term draws near, today the Court issued a narrow ruling on compensation for college athletes. In this episode ...

SCOTUS issues end-of-term decisions on the ACA (aka Obamacare) & religious rights

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's playoff season for Supreme Court aficionados! This morning the Court issued three decisions, the first of which both retained the Affordable Care...

Is the Supreme Court doomed? (Guest - Prof. Dan Epps)

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica talks with Dan Epps of Washington University about the current state of the court and the pros and cons of proposed reforms. This episode wa...

Will former President Trump face prison or jail time? Will he be found civilly liable? (Guest - Glenn Kirschner)

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Passing Judgment we speak with NBC and MSNBC legal analyst Glenn Kirshner. Glenn is a former federal prosecutor and he shares his i...

The DOJ seeks to defend Trump against E. Jean Carroll, a federal judge strikes down CA's ban on assault weapons, and the Supreme Court term heats up

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s June! That means a bunch of big, controversial Supreme Court decisions are coming your way. Jessica and Joe preview the biggest cases pending o...

'My Life After Hate' (Guest - Arno Michaelis)

05 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hear from former white supremacist and the author of My Life After Hate, Arno Michaelis. Arno talks to Jessica about how he moved from being a white ...

Where are the biggest fault lines in American society? (Guest-Colin Woodard)

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Colin Woodard stops by Passing Judgment to talk about American regionalism and what truly causes the fissures in our political ideology. Colin is aut...

The 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre (Guest-Tim Madigan)

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Journalist and author Tim Madigan stops by Passing Judgment to talk about the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre, an vitally important but somewh...

Roe v. Wade and beyond: The past and future of abortion rights in America (Guest-Prof. Mary Zeigler)

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How did the court come to its decision in Roe v. Wade? Is that decision now under attack? We talk with Prof. Mary Zeigler author of_Abortion in Ameri...

Trump org is under criminal investigation by the New York Attorney General’s office, President Biden is poised sign an anti-Asian hate crimes bill, & more

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The New York Attorney General’s office just announced that it’s investigation into the Trump organization is criminal as well as civil. We will te...

The future of abortion rights in America: Is the Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade?

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in on a Mississippi law that could threaten its landmark 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade. Jessica and Joe will talk...

Is Matt Gaetz facing a federal indictment? Is Liz Cheney the past or the future of the GOP?

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about two members of Congress in the news this week -- Reps. Liz Cheney and Matt Gaetz. Liz Cheney lost her leadership position for speakin...

Will Trump get back on Facebook? Will Florida's voting law be overturned?

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to go beyond the legal and political headlines? We have you covered. In this episode Jessica and Joe talk about the federal grand jury indictme...

Is it legal to mandate vaccinations? (Guest - Kevin Troutman)

08 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with one of the nation's leading labor and employment attorneys to get the real answers about mandating vaccination. Can any employer requir...

AG Merrick Garland remakes the DOJ, Newsmax apologizes to Dominion, Idaho's transgender sports ban gets a hearing

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have a legal and political roundup! Is Merrick Garland putting the "justice" back in the Department of Justice? Why did Newsmax apologize to Domini...

Biden's First 100 Days, Rudy Giuliani's Legal Woes, and Federal Hate Crimes

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another legal and political roundup. Is Rudy Giuliani in serious legal trouble? Were President Biden's first 100 days a success? What do...

Gun Control, Free Speech, & Dark Money

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is already a big week for legal and political news. For the first time in more than a decade, the Supreme Court just decided to take a big gun con...

What was it like inside the courtroom during the Chauvin trial? (Guest - Tami Abdollah)

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After less than 12 hours of deliberation, the jury concluded that Derek Chauvin is guilty of second and third degree murder and second degree manslaug...

Closing arguments in the Chauvin trial; The Mike Lindell/MyPillow/Dominion Voting Systems saga; The legal end of the 2020 election

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is legal-roundup time. We talk about closing arguments in the Chauvin trial, a new suit by MyPillow against Dominion Voting Systems, the legal end...

Legal roundup-Will Roe v. Wade be overturned? Will Chauvin be convicted?

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is your weekly legal roundup with Jessica and Joe. We update you on the trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd. We t...

How do reporters decide which stories to cover? (Guest - Tom Wait)

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom (T.J.) Wait, CBSLA / KCLA political reporter visits Passing Judgment to talk about how the press can engender more trust in their work. Tom talk...

Legal & political round-up - Biden, Gaetz, Hill & Chauvin

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've got all your legal and political updates. Jessica and Joe talk about President Biden's executive order on gun control, the murder trial of form...

The beginning of a trend? MLB pulls the All-Star Game out of GA in response to its new voting laws (Guest-Dave Zirin)

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week the worlds of politics, the law, and sports collide. We are talking about MLB's decision to pull the all-star game out of GA after GA passed...

Gaetz under investigation? Trump sued for defamation? Chauvin trial continues?

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rep. Matt Gaetz is allegedly under federal investigation for sex trafficking. He has denied the charges and said he’s the victim of an extortion plo...

Chauvin Trial Update + Georgia Voting Laws Analysis

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

PJ host Jessica Levinson is joined by co-host Joe Armstrong to recap day 1 of the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin, who is accused of killing Geo...

Is Georgia's New Voting Law 'Jim Crow in the 21st Century'? (Guest - Greg Bluestein)

27 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

President Joe Biden described Georgia's new voting law as "un-American" and "Jim Crow in the 21st Century." We dive into what this new law says, what...

Gun Control, Hate Crimes, Katie Hill's Revenge Porn Suit, & the Defamation Case Against Sidney Powell

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is time to get you caught up on all of the legal news of the week. We talk about the possibility of federal gun control legislation, how hate crim...

'Kamala's Way: An American Life' (Guest - Dan Morain)

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Curious about how Kamala Harris became the first female vice president of color? Veteran political journalist has written the book on Harris' historic...

Are we in a race between vaccines and variants? (Guest - Dr. Peter Hotez)

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, according to Dr. Peter Hotez, we are. Dr. Hotez shares his thoughts on where we are in the pandemic, what to expect next, and what we can do to f...

Abortion Bans, the Chauvin trial, and more.

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Arkansas banned almost all abortions. Is that legal? Former Officer Chauvin, the man accused of killing George Floyd, goes to trial. Andrea Sahour...

Will We Protect Voting Rights? And Will Trump be Held Accountable for the Insurrection?

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just last week, almost exactly 56 years after Bloody Sunday, the House passed a sweeping set of electoral and political reforms. What exactly is incl...

Is freedom of the press enough if we lose faith in the press? (Guest - David McCraw)

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a typical day for David McCraw, the Deputy General Counsel at the New York Times and the author of “Truth in Our Times: Inside the Fight fo...

Will the Supreme Court reduce protections for voters? 

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Against the backdrop of a slew of new proposals that could restrict the right to vote, this week the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a big elec...

What does it take to successfully run for Congress? (Guest Congresswoman Nanette Barragan)

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Congresswoman Barragan visits Passing Judgment to talk about three "Is" -- immigration, insurrection, and impeachment. Congresswoman Barragan also sha...

It's our 100th episode! Who is Merrick Garland? And will we ever see Trump's taxes?

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 100 episodes to the Passing Judgment podcast. We are so deeply grateful to our listeners for being along for this ride. In this episode we tal...

Will Trump Face Criminal and/or Civil Exposure?

20 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former President Trump is now a private citizen and faces significant criminal or civil legal exposure. Jessica and Joe talk through the federal and...

What Is The Cyber Weapon Arms Race? (Guest - Nicole Perlroth)

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The New York Times' cybersecurity reporter and author of the new book, 'This is How They Tell Me The World Ends,' Nicole Perlroth visits Passing Judgm...

The Senate Votes to Acquit Donald Trump, Again

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The historic second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is now over. The U.S. Senate voted 57-43 to convict Trump, failing to reach the...

How Should We Prioritize Who Gets the Vaccines? (Guest - Dr. Anne Rimoin)

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anne W. Rimoin, a Professor of Epidemiology at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and Infectious Disease Division of the Geffen School of M...

The Church, the State, the Pandemic, and the Supreme Court

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In a late-night decision, the Supreme Court has again weighed in on the battle between religious freedom and public safety. California churches rece...

Inside the insurrection: A Congresswoman runs for her life (Guest Rep. Norma Torres)

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA), forced to shelter-in-place in the House gallery, shares the harrowing details of January 6th, 2021. As the Capit...

The Filibuster, Explained (Guest - Dr. Molly Reynolds)

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do Senate rules and procedures sound boring and arcane? Brookings Institution fellow Dr. Molly Reynolds stops by Passing Judgment to demystify practic...

Get Your Latest SCOTUS News on Abortion, Emoluments, Term Limits & More.

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SCOTUS news! Get your latest SCOTUS news right here. We talk about calls to reform the federal judiciary, the latest news in the Emoluments cases, ab...

Will Trump face criminal charges? What is the point of impeachment? (Guest - Asha Rangappa)

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former F.B.I. Special Agent, Yale faculty member, and CNN legal analyst Asha Rangappa stops by Passing Judgment to talk about the impeachment trial, w...

Will the inauguration of Biden and Harris mark a new day in America?

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were officially sworn into office today. Jessica and Joe unpack the inauguration, the new executi...

What Are the Biggest Security Threats Facing America? (Guest - Dave Benson)

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Security expert and former State Department Special Agent Dave Benson joins Jessica to talk about the unique security concerns at the Biden inaugurat...

Making Sense of Trump and the American Presidency (Guest - Dr. Jack Pitney)

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jack Pitney, an expert on the American presidency, public policy, and politics, stops by Passing Judgment. Jack talks to Jessica about how to make...

What ails America's healthcare system? (Guest - Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal)

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal, bestselling author of "An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back," visits Passing...

President Trump is impeached for the second time. What does it mean?

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Notes President Trump is the first president in our nation’s history to be impeached twice. The House of Representatives voted, along a bipa...

Will President Trump be impeached for a second time, removed from office under the 25th Amendment, and/or charged with federal crimes?

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The House of Representatives is moving forward with articles of impeachment against President Trump and a resolution asking Vice President Pence to in...

How did Democrats win in Georgia? (Guest - Nse Ufot)

09 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nse Ufot, CEO of the New Georgia Project, joins Jessica Levinson to talk about how Democrats won both U.S. Senate races in Georgia, and how the New Ge...

Insurrection in the Capitol. Impeachment? The 25th Amendment?

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday 1/6/2021 was a surreal day for our country. A violent mob stormed the Capitol building and our federal representatives, their staff, and mem...

What is at stake in the Georgia runoff elections? (Guest - Greg Bluestein)

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why are all eyes on Georgia? On 1/5/2021, Georgia voters will head to the polls to pick their two U.S. Senators. If both democrats win, the Senate wil...

Did President Trump just commit federal and state crimes? 

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump called Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, and spent just over an hour trying to convince him to overturn th...

Can President Trump obtain a second term? What is going to happen when Congress counts the Electoral College votes?

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump cannot obtain a second term. However, some Republicans will engage in Trump-supporting, country-degrading political theatre to try to ...

What does the Brexit trade deal mean for us? (Guest - Dr. Nick Cull)

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

USC Professor Nick Cull stops by Passing Judgment. He answers Jessica's questions: What is Brexit? What is the new trade deal? And what does this mea...

Our special holiday episode. Looking back on the first 6 months of Passing Judgment.

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a different kind of episode for us. Join Jessica and Joe for an end-of-the-year look back on the first 6 months of Passing Judgment. We talk t...

Are we facing a recovery or a recession? (Guest - Dr. Chris Thornberg)

27 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Economist Christopher Thornberg stops by Passing Judgment to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has and will affect the American economy. Chris talk...

When and how will the COVID-19 pandemic end? (Guest - Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding)

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, one of the nation’s leading epidemiologists, stops by Passing Judgment to answer all of your pressing COVID-19 questions. Are t...

It Is Pardon Time for President Trump and Musical Chairs Time for Politicians in California (Guest - Carla Marinucci) 

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Senior political reporter for Politico, Carla Marinucci, stops by to talk about all the breaking political news. President Trump issued twenty controv...

Can Trump Declare Martial Law?

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jessica and Joe to talk about whether President Trump can declare martial law, Sidney Powell will become the special counsel to look into electio...

How to Analyze Political News (Guest Amber Phillips)

19 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amber Phillips of the Washington Post stops by Passing Judgment for a short talk about what it is like to analyze political news during the Trump admi...

A Cyber Attack and a Census Decision

19 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jessica Levinson and Joe Armstrong as they discuss the biggest political and legal news of the week. Jessica walks through the latest census news...

A view from inside the House of Representatives (Guest Congresswoman Karen Bass)

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join Congresswoman Karen Bass and host Jessica Levinson for a discussion about diversity in government, why Republicans have continued to support Pres...

President-Elect Biden is in, Attorney General Bill Barr is out

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy voting day! Yes, again. Members of the Electoral College just voted in every state throughout the country and, no surprise, Joe Biden received 3...

Let’s talk SCOTUS, election lawsuits, & the Biden administration (Guest - Kimberly Atkins)

12 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Join senior Boston Globe columnist and MSNBC contributor Kimberly Atkins and host Jessica Levinson for a wide-ranging discussion about the Supreme Cou...

What is it like to be in the House of Representatives in 2020? (Guest - Congressman Eric Swalwell)

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Congressman Eric Swalwell stops by Passing Judgment to talk about what it is like to serve in the House of Representatives, what he would do to reform...

Happy Safe Harbor Day! Is the 2020 Election Over Yet?

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So, is election 2020 finally over? Host Jessica Levinson and co-host Joe Armstrong walk through the biggest legal and political developments of the w...

Can President Trump pardon himself? His children?

05 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get caught up on all your legal news of the week. Big stories so far -- Can President Trump pardon himself? What about his adult children? Why did ...

How can the Biden administration begin to address racial inequality? (Guest - Areva Martin)

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Host Jessica Levinson is joined by civil rights attorney, author, host, and CNN legal analyst Areva Martin for a discussion of racial inequality, what...

What is (and is not) happening in the Supreme Court? (An update on the election, the census, & religious freedoms)

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot of legal and political news to catch up on this week! The Supreme Court made a big decision regarding religious freedom and coronavirus...

The Biden-Harris Transition Officially Begins

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Surprise! The man who won the 2020 election (both the national popular vote and the Electoral College vote) will be the next president. Why did the T...