The Rule of Law: The Academy Speaks
Episodes
How to Uphold the Rule of Law: Part One
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special two-part episode, Joe Tucker sits down with fellow lawyer and Philadelphia-based activist Michael Coard to discuss his deep commitment...
Protecting Judges & Judicial Independence (part 2)
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Joe Tucker continues his conversation with Judges Kathleen O’Malley and Liam O’Grady of Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coaliti...
Protecting Judges and Judicial Independence (Part 1)
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Joe speaks with retired federal judges Kathleen O’Malley and Liam O’Grady of Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition about ju...
Listen Again: Justice and the Internet: Facts First
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The news cycle moves fast. Opinions move even faster. Revisit this conversation with Joe Tucker and Anne Bremner on how viral narratives shape public...
What Democracy Depends On: Part 2
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part Two, Joe Tucker and Keep Our Republic Article III Coalition judges Robert B. Kugler and Robert Cindrich examine the tangible economic and soci...
What Democracy Depends On: Part 1
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part One of this special two-part conversation, Joe Tucker speaks with retired federal judges Robert B. Kugler and Robert Cindrich about the work o...
On The Record: Minneapolis & The Rule of Law
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Joe speaks with Alicia Granse of ACLU-Minnesota and Kyle Wislocky of Ciresi Conlin about what they are seeing in Minneapolis,...
On The Record: Red Flags & Greenland
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Joe sits down with Paul Le Vay of Stockwoods LLP in Toronto and Paul Sreenan in Dublin to examine recent U.S. rhetoric around...
Venezuela On Record, Part 2: Reporting Under Threat
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of this special episode features Randy Smith, President of the Alfred Friendly Press Partners, and investigative journalist Patricia Marcano, w...
Venezuela On The Record, Part 1: Law on Paper, Power in Practice
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part one of this special two-part episode brings together esteemed trial lawyers, Joe Tucker, Brian Gover, and Stan Garnett for a clear-eyed look at V...
Listen Again: One Lawyer, One Action. Sparking a Movement.
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for ways to make a difference in 2026? Revisit this episode with Joe Tucker and President of the Arizona State Bar, Ted Schmidt. The p...
Listen Again: Optimism and its Role in Preserving Democracy
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tis the season! Revisit this episode with Craig Peters, Partner at Altair Law in San Francisco. The conversation centers on optimism and its essenti...
The Rule of Law is Under Attack. Now What?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the Season 2 finale, Joe Tucker and Kate Shaw, Professor of Law at UPenn Carey Law, confront the state of the Rule of Law in an era of selective pr...
The Difference Makers: How Lawyers Can Mitigate Burnout & Mental Health Issues
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Joe sits down with attorney and licensed psychotherapist Erica Grigg for a candid look at the strains of the legal profession, from l...
Democracy: A Worthwhile Work In Progress (Part 2)
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two, Joe concludes his conversation with Antoinette Collignon on the Rule of Law and how U.S. leadership is seen abroad. Collignon notes Europ...
Democracy: A Worthwhile Work In Progress (Part 1)
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part one, Joe is joined by Antoinette Collignon, who offers a European perspective on democracy and the Rule of Law. She reflects on the European C...
Justice and the Internet: Facts First
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe sits down with lawyer and author Anne Bremner to examine how justice is shaped in an era of social media, 24/7 news, and viral narratives. Anne ex...
Democracy 2025: Does it Pass the Smell Test?
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Joe sits down with former Senator Jon Tester—author, co-host of the podcast Grounded, and a working Montana farmer—to take stock ...
Power, False Transparency & The Path to Justice: Part 4
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part Four, Joe concludes his conversation with attorney Brad Edwards, who spent more than twenty years fighting to hold Jeffrey Epstein accountable...
Power, False Transparency & The Path to Justice: Part 3
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part Three, Joe is joined by attorneys Jack Scarola and Brad Edwards. They recount how Epstein’s decision to sue Brad proved a tactical error tha...
Power, False Transparency & The Path to Justice: Part 2
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part Two, Joe continues his conversation with attorney Jack Scarola, who spent decades working to hold Jeffrey Epstein accountable. They examine Ep...
Power, False Transparency & The Path to Justice: Part 1
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe sits down with attorney Jack Scarola, who spent decades working to hold Jeffrey Epstein accountable, to discuss how the case masked secrecy as tra...
The Epstein Files: Season Two Drops Monday September 8
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 of The Rule of Law: The Academy Speaks kicks off with exclusive conversations with the lawyers who spent decades working to hold Jeffrey Epst...
It's Personal: A Lawyer's Calling, Courage, and Duty to Help Others
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of season one, Joe sits down with Charla Aldous from Aldous Law in Dallas, Texas, for a powerful and personal conversation. They ...
From Her Story to Theirs: Empowering the Lawyers of Tomorrow
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Joe speaks with Kalpana Srinivasan about how being the daughter of immigrants shaped her path in the legal profession. She reflects o...
The U.S. Constitution: Pro Democracy or Division?
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe sits down with Stan Garnett, Co-Founding Partner with Garnett, Powell, Maximon, Barlow & Farbes, to explore a provocative question:...
Disinformation is Driving the Rule of Law Crisis
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe sits down with Karen Burgess of Burgess Law in Austin, Texas, to discuss how disinformation is fueling the global Rule of Law crisis. T...
Lawyers Changing Lives: Justice for Survivors of Sex Trafficking
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content related to child sex trafficking and abuse. Some listeners may find this material distressing. In ...
Whose America? Myths, Fears, and the Fight for Immigrant Justice
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe sits down with immigration attorney and advocate Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch. Kate is the owner and CEO of Lincoln-Goldfinch Law and a found...
Partners in Pursuit of Justice: Driving Change Through Collaboration
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Joe is joined by Roman Silberfeld from Robins Kaplan LLP for a conversation about the power of partnership in the pursuit of j...
What's Goin' On: Navigating Legal Chaos
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Joe sits down with Yale legal scholar, journalist, and bestselling author Emily Bazelon. Together, they dive into the legal ...
Speaking Truth to Power: Journalists in Exile
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Academy President Joe Tucker sits down with Randy Smith, Director of the Journalists in Exile Program and Board President of the Alfred Friendly Press...
One Lawyer, One Action: Sparking a Movement
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe sits down with Ted Schmidt, the President of the Arizona State Bar, to discuss how small acts—such as speaking in a classroom or orga...
Due Process: Lessons from Guantanamo Bay
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and "Texas Legal Legend" Dicky Grigg discuss the abuse of immigrants and asylum seekers in the U.S. under the current administration. G...
Optimism and its Role in Preserving Democracy
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Joe sits down with Craig Peters, Partner at Altair Law in San Francisco, to revisit the powerful Dean’s Address he delivered at the...
The Future of Politics: Courage and Common Ground
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Joe and Senator Doug Jones speak about the future of American politics and the role that courage and common ground must play in preserving ...
DE&I and the Fight for Justice
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Joe speaks with Doris Cheng of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger in San Francisco about the growing backlash against diversit...
Gun Violence: "The New Cancer" (part 2)
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Haggard of The Haggard Law Firm and Josh Koskoff of Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, PC, join Joe Tucker for part two of a powerful conversation ...
Gun Violence: "The New Cancer" (part 1)
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of this episode, Joe speaks with Michael Haggard, Managing Partner of The Haggard Law Firm, about his work representing victims and famili...
Neighbors In Law: When Politics Threaten Principles
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Joe connects with Brian Gover and Paul Le Vay of Stockwoods LLP in Toronto to discuss rising U.S.-Canada tensions. They explore cross...
Speaking Truth to Power: What to Do When Lawyers Become Targets
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this premiere episode of The Rule of Law: The Academy Speaks, Academy President Joe Tucker sits down with renowned trial lawyers Cliff Edwards and ...