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Supreme Court deliberates blocking on social media by state actors, First Amendment rights of government employees, challenges faced by conservative lawyers in the Trump administration, real estate commissions scandal, and Halloween candy discussion

The podcast discusses a lawsuit at Yale University, exploring due process protections and victim blaming. They also delve into the law of armed conflict and the Gaza invasion, the second amendment's 'well-regulated' clause, oral argument season at SCOTUS, and a lawsuit against Meta (formerly Facebook) and Instagram for misleading the public. The importance of cross-examination, fairness, and due process in addressing serious charges like sexual assault is also explored.

The hosts answer listeners' questions about approaching them in public, the role of intent in Supreme Court rulings, contradictions in conservative women, the value of pursuing a philosophy major, going to law school for a mid-career change, civil asset forfeiture, and the accuracy of legal shows.

The podcast explores the Biden administration's coercive tactics with social media platforms and a Supreme Court case. They also discuss plea deals in a Georgia election fraud case, gender equality in judging, and a personal house-saving adventure.

In this podcast, Sarah and David cover topics ranging from a convicted rapper blaming AI to disruptions at the Supreme Court. They discuss SC justices interrupting female attorneys, Justice Barrett's opinion on ethics, and relationships on the court. They also explore why the Fifth Circuit is becoming the new Ninth and what SC topics will motivate voters. Overall, it's an engaging discussion packed with interesting insights.

This episode covers various circuit court cases and controversies, including concealed government documents, the controversy over 'clip' vs 'magazine' in firearms, levels of scrutiny and the text history and tradition test, off-label drug use, areas of constitutional law and the Supreme Court, and the interpretation of a statute regarding retaliatory liens against government officials.

The podcast discusses a Supreme Court case on racial gerrymandering and the insanity in elite law schools. It explores the complexities of siege warfare and analyzes the word count of Supreme Court justices during oral arguments. The hosts also address cancel culture, bias in universities, and the historical context of Jews in Europe. They touch on the history of Israel's conflict with surrounding Arab states and express gratitude to listeners for feedback.

David French analyzes the meanings and implications of the Law of War and debates whether International Law is even a thing. Topics include military tribunals, Ukraine/Russia comparison, Acheson Hotel case, and mootness versus standing doctrines in the CFPB case.

Partners Lisa Blatt and Sarah Harris share their experiences arguing before Justice Scalia, the pros and cons of careerism, dangers of wearing cowboy boots in court, and different forms of originalism. They discuss being women in law, changing societal expectations, and the legality of CBD. They also mention an intriguing case involving Starbucks and pumpkin spice lattes.

Constitutional law expert Prof. William Baude joins Sarah and David to discuss why he thinks Trump's actions in 2020 might disqualify him from running again. They analyze the interpretation and implications of Section 3, the phrase 'preserve, protect, and defend,' and eligibility determinations. They also touch on historical events, the appearance of newborn babies, a football game between the Chiefs and Jets, and trends in athlete facial hair.