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Too Many Lawyers

Royal F. Oakes and Connor M. Oakesrevolverpodcasts.com
Too Many Lawyers goes beyond the headlines about laws and court cases to tell listeners what developments in the law really mean, and how the stories impact real people. The hosts are each lawyers and legal analysts, but beyond that couldn’t be more different. One, Royal Oakes, is a libertarian, baby boomer and dad, who’s been offering analysis on network radio and television for decades; the other, Connor Oakes, is a progressive millennial and son of Royal Oakes, who offers a fresh take on the legal world. TML knows what podcast listeners want to hear about, and delivers – subjects include:--- Should America embrace Pete Buttigieg’s view, legalization of every drug, from grass, to meth, to heroin?--- Should the feds be bumping the tobacco purchase age to 21?--- Can we trust Twitter and Facebook to censor political opinions?--- Your devices are spying on you – should you go through life not trusting Alexa?--- The gig economy – do laws saying everybody with a side hustle is an “employee” help, or hurt?--- Should colleges be dumping SAT and ACT tests as a tool to fight discrimination?    --- How can governments regulate “ghost guns” made by 3-D printers?--- Is facial recognition just another tool like fingerprints, or does it spell the end of privacy?--- Should Amazon face lawsuits for sales of unsafe products, when they just collect a slice as middleperson?

Episodes

THE OJ SIMPSON LOW-SPEED CHASE TURNED 30 THIS WEEK! LESSONS OF THE SIMPSON SAGA

OJ Simpson’s low-speed chase was 30 years ago this week. I sit down with my radio colleagues who covered the trial, Steve Kindred and Ken Jeffries, for a look back. Will “cameras in the courtroom” ever recover from the OJ trial? And was OJ’s 9-year Vegas sentence payback for the murder jury letting him off?

Jun 22, 202441 min

Down to The Wire: Will Trump Hear His Stormy Verdict The Week of Memorial Day?

The Stormy case will soon be in the jurors’ hands. Inquiring minds want to know: Was Michael Cohen so devastatingly bad on the stand he blew up the DA’s case? Why didn’t Trump testify? And you heard it here first: If the jury is hung, will the judge book a second trial before the November election?

May 23, 20241 hr 4 min

What Happens If Donald Trump Goes To Jail?

Will Donald Trump welcome a jail sentence for contempt? Incarceration doesn’t sound enjoyable, but Trump’s campaign ad will write itself: Here I am behind bars courtesy of a Democrat judge and a Democrat DA, while Biden jets around, campaigning. And, will Michael Cohen survive cross-examination? Without a smoking gun document to help show Trump KNEW his company’s records were falsified, the jury could see the case as “he said/he said,” with no clear winner.

May 02, 202441 min

Pecker Kicks Off The Trump Trial!

A Trump criminal trial is on. But, did the DA commit a huge blunder by getting the judge to let the DA use a laundry list of Trump sins, IF he takes the stand? The order may keep him from testifying, which may prevent his conviction. On the lighter side, Disneyland’s beloved “Goofy” has been sued for battery. ALL BREAK TIMES: 13:59; 19:00; 35:02; 40:54

Apr 24, 202452 min

Does Trump Have A Golden Ticket That'll Cancel Out A Stormy Conviction?

Does Donald Trump have a secret weapon? If the jury splits the baby in the Stormy Daniels trial and finds him guilty of a misdemeanor, but acquits him on the felony charge, will he walk, since the statute of limitations on the lesser charge ran 4 years before the case was filed? ALL BREAK TIMES: 13:58; 19:00; 35:02; 40:54

Apr 18, 202455 min

Did Shohei Ohtani Dodge A Bullet?

Shohei Ohtani is a 21st century superstar, but he’s making folks look backwards – think the movie “Damn Yankees,” and the 1919 Black Sox gambling scandal. Plus, Donald Trump had a wild week: His appeal bond was slashed by $300 million, but he has a rendezvous with the Stormy Daniels jury, on tax day.

Mar 29, 202441 min

Royal Oakes Talks Law...With Inside Edition's Jim Moret

Jim Moret, Chief Correspondent of the TV show “Inside Edition,” shares his broadcasting story, including the highest and lowest moments of an amazing career, including a decade as a CNN anchor. Plus, I challenge Jim and Too Many Lawyers’ Executive Producer Christian Bladt to defend their favorite movie and song picks.

Mar 20, 202456 min

Should The Supreme Court Be Dissolved?

Should the Supreme Court be “dissolved”? All nine justices of the high court say Trump gets to stay on the Colorado ballot. Noted rocket scientist Keith Olberman – oh, sorry, he’s a progressive pundit – says that’s it, fire the Supreme Court. He claims even the three liberals have a “reading comprehension” problem.

Mar 07, 202441 min

Are Frozen Embryos Children?

The Alabama Supreme Court relies on the Bible to say life begins at conception, so a guy who accidentally dropped a dish of frozen embryos may be sued, including for punitive damages. What are the legal and political implications of this ruling? Will the U.S. Supreme Court get involved to take the decision down a notch? ALL BREAK TIMES: 13:58; 19:00; 35:01

Mar 01, 202441 min

Should Homophobes Be Barred From Jury Service?

A gay woman sued the State of Missouri for wrongful firing, and during jury selection the judge excluded potential panelists who said their religion condemns homosexuality. And now, the US Supreme Court has upheld the judge’s ruling – over the objection of Justice Samuel. ALL BREAK TIMES: 13:58; 18:58; 34:59

Feb 22, 202441 min

Should UCLA Have Fired A Professor For Refusing To Grade Based On Race?

A UCLA professor was asked to grade Black students more leniently because they were traumatized by events that gave rise to BLM protests. He said no, and UCLA said “you’re outa here, you are not on board with our approach to diversity, equity and inclusion.” He’s suing for $19 million.

Feb 16, 202441 min

Should Male Boxers Who Go Through - "The Change" - Be Permitted to Box Against Women?

The trans rights debate rages on – the U.S. boxing commission says it’s OK for guys who become women – after surgery, hormone treatments and lowered testosterone levels – to fight against the pugilists who were gals at birth. And, why has the Los Angeles DA barred his prosecutors from appearing at parole hearings? ALL BREAK TIMES: 13:58; 18:58; 34:59; 40:53; 54:25; 59:28; 1:15:31

Jan 06, 20241 hr 21 min

Our All-Nude Year End Show: Are “Undressing Apps” Legal, That Deepfake You From Fully Clothed To Naked? And Should Teachers Who Moonlight As Nude Models On “OnlyFans” Be Fired?

“Undressing apps” promise to transform a picture of someone wearing clothing, into a realistic-looking nude photo. And the subject of a new “South Park” movie is a real-live controversy: Should schools have a right to fire teachers who supplement their modest income with immodest online performances?

Dec 28, 20231 hr 22 min

Is the New Movie "Lady Ballers" Funny or Trans-phobic?

The Daily Wire’s new film, “Lady Ballers,” poses the question of what happens when some washed-up basketball teammates decide to identify as women (while on the court – it’s called gender fluid!) and kick lady athlete butt. So is it funny, or transphobic?

Nov 30, 20231 hr 21 min
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