Opening Arguments
Opening Arguments is a law show that helps you make sense of the news! Comedian Thomas Smith brings on legal analysts to help you understand not only current events, but also deeper legal concepts and areas!
The typical schedule will be M-W-F with Monday being a deep-dive, Wednesday being Thomas Takes the Bar Exam and patron shoutouts, and Friday being a rapid response to legal issues in the news!
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 65 minutes
- Episodes
- 1132
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
OA150: Janus, The Angry Roman God Of Doorways (And Labor Law?)
In this fast-breaking episode, Thomas and Andrew preview a significant labor case scheduled for oral argument before the Supreme Court this coming Monday, Janus v. AFSCME. You'll know all about it b…
01:13:33 |
Fri 23 Feb 2018
OA149: Russian Indictments & Utah Silence (feat. Bryce Blankenagel)
Today's emergency episode breaks down the indictments issued in the Mueller probe on Friday, focusing on the shadowy, Putin-funded Internet Research Agency. What does this mean in terms of Yodel Mou…
01:28:45 |
Tue 20 Feb 2018
OA148: The Parkland Massacre
In this emotional episode, Thomas and Andrew begin by discussing the recent school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS in Parkland, Florida. After that, the guys break down the recent settlement …
01:18:36 |
Fri 16 Feb 2018
OA147: The Satanic Temple (featuring Lucien Greaves)
Today's episode features a full-length interview with the co-founder of The Satanic Temple, Lucien Greaves. This episode is part of a two-part crossover with Episode 119 of Serious Inquiries Only. …
01:01:23 |
Tue 13 Feb 2018
OA146: Clearing the White Board!
In this "lightning round" episode, Andrew tackles more than the typical three stories we cover on the show. How much more?? Listen and find out! Potential topics include: the budget showdown and s…
01:00:29 |
Fri 09 Feb 2018
OA145: Britt Hermes and German Defamation Law
Today's episode features a full-length interview with former naturopath turned whistleblower Britt Marie Hermes. We talk about her amazing career and the recent defamation lawsuit filed against her …
01:07:33 |
Tue 06 Feb 2018
OA144: Our Football-Free Superb Owl Edition
If you want football-themed Opening Arguments, check out Episode 57 and Episode 58, which tell the tale of how one Donald J. Trump destroyed the USFL. Everyone else can enjoy today's sports-free e…
01:03:14 |
Fri 02 Feb 2018
OA143: Same-Sex Couples and Citizenship
Today's episode features a deep dive into two recently-filed lawsuits on behalf of same-sex couples where the government literally wants to break up their families. And don't forget to tune in for o…
00:58:27 |
Tue 30 Jan 2018
OA142: The Opioid Crisis -- A (Mostly) Non-Partisan Friday
Today's episode features a deep dive into our nation's opioid crisis. First, the guys take a look at a recent bad court thingy filed by Paul Manafort's lawyers in connection with his criminal prosecu…
01:09:55 |
Fri 26 Jan 2018
OA141: Stormy Daniels Answers Your Tax Questions
Today's episode features a full-length interview with Tony DiFatta, accountant to the podcasting stars. He answers your questions about the 2017 omnibus tax bill that were posted in this Patreon thr…
01:23:21 |
Tue 23 Jan 2018
OA140: DACA and More!
Today's episode features a deep dive in the latest legal news surrounding the DACA program. First, the guys tackle a listener question regarding the difference between the James Damore case against G…
01:16:00 |
Fri 19 Jan 2018
OA139: Cara Santa Maria & Why Two Dudes Named Iqbal and Twombly Are Hanging Out On Yodel Mountain
Today's episode features a full-length interview with the one and only Cara Santa Maria! First, though, we pore through the Fusion GPS testimony that was leaked by Sen. Dianne Feinstein and we look a…
01:08:24 |
Tue 16 Jan 2018
OA138: Pot, Gerrymandering, and Net Neutrality
Today's episode tackles a number of breaking legal issues. First, the guys break down the recent memorandum by Attorney General Jeff Sessions on marijuana. What does this mean for the average recrea…
01:22:49 |
Fri 12 Jan 2018
OA137: How to (Almost) Defame Someone and Get Away With It -- The SciBabe Story (w/guest Yvette d'Entremont)
Today's episode is all about the First Amendment and features a full-length interview with the one and only SciBabe, Yvette Guinevere d'Entremont! First, though, we answer a listener question from Se…
01:15:06 |
Tue 09 Jan 2018
OA136: Chevron Deference Has Consequences -- Particularly For Paul Manafort!
Today's episode tackles the recent lawsuit filed by Paul Manafort against the Department of Justice, Asst. AG Rod Rosenstein, and Robert Mueller. First, we share some insights from our listeners abo…
01:03:25 |
Fri 05 Jan 2018
OA135: The OA Inaugural Democratic Presidential Candidates Fantasy Draft
Happy New Year! In today's special episode, Andrew, Thomas, and Chris Kristofco of the Titletown Sound podcast draft Democratic Presidential candidates for 2020. After the draft, we end with the ans…
01:09:06 |
Tue 02 Jan 2018
OA134: Do Intergalactic Extraterrestrial Anchor Babies Use Cryptocurrency?
Today's episode is a deep dive into cryptocurrency. First, we're delighted to share some breaking news with you that follows up on our Episode 132 about a student and his crazy-person lawyer trying …
01:08:57 |
Fri 29 Dec 2017
OA133: So You Want To Go To Law School?
Happy holidays, everyone! Today's special episode tackles a number of issues about being in law school and being a lawyer. First, however, we begin with an update on the Trump administration's effor…
01:28:09 |
Tue 26 Dec 2017
LAM2: Miracle on 34th Street with Eli Bosnick!
As a gift to our amazing listeners, here's the great Eli Bosnick breaking down Miracle on 34th Street with the guys! If you enjoy this Law'd Awful Movies, make sure to check out Patreon.com/law for m…
01:58:55 |
Mon 25 Dec 2017
OA132: The Thomas Show! Can He Serve on the Federal Bench? Why is His High School Crazy? & More!
Today's episode is all about the budding legal expert co-host of this show, one Thomas Smith, Esq. soon-to-be of Thomas's Second Chance Law Firm. First, taking a cue from the hilarious failed nominat…
01:16:46 |
Fri 22 Dec 2017
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