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XXceedingly Persuasive

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Formerly XXceedingly Persuasive, episodes 1 through 50! In XXP, Mackenzie Joy Brennan (Court Attorney for the NY Supreme Court) and Brooke Rogers (politics writer) tackle the fearsome world of law and policy one issue at a time. XXceedingly Persuasive offers nuanced analyses in digestible doses-- adding the cultural, historical and political context to current issues. As young women from different backgrounds and fields, Mackenzie and Brooke show that these issues can be hashed out in a way that feels like a chat with friends: with an eye toward reason, an openness to learning and one or three Michelob Ultra(s)™️. On Instagram @BrookeAngeline & @MkzJoyBrennan On Twitter @BkeRogers & @MkzJoyBrennan To watch video episodes or submit questions, go to mkzjoybrennan.com! Theme music by Shithead's Rainbow Cover Photo by Natasha Wilson; text excerpt edited from United States v. Virginia, 518 U.S. 515, 546 (1996) (Hosts’ views are expressed solely in personal capacities and should not be imputed to the Court System, Judges or judicial officers therein, or any publication. No content is intended as political endorsement or formal legal advice.)
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Episodes

Changes in Attitudes

As the entertainment industry strikes continue, here’s a convo with a Hollywood costumer Nicole Suerez Jones-- whose IATSE local unions aren't on strike, but are still suffering the effects of studios’ greed, poor working conditions, and an industry at an impasse. More strikes in more industries are looming, too. You know what I say? If these workers can’t take the heat, why don’t they just hurl themselves out of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory?! ˢᵒʳʳʸ

Sep 08, 202338 min

Shiny Happy People, Losing Their Religion

New docuseries sheds light on the religious sect behind the Duggars and other families that use parents’ rights, religious freedom, and homeschooling (enabled by lax laws!) to indoctrinate the next generation

Jul 18, 202329 min

Hurry Up & Wait: AIDS, Pride & Public Health

We're ending pride month, so I'm re-boosting this remembrance of my uncle Stewart Joy, lost to the AIDS crisis in 1988. We got to speak to his former partner & caretaker, John Ascher, about healthcare policy, homophobia, and changing attitudes. Happy pride, be kind, and remember

Jul 01, 202339 min

Les Parents Terribles

What the hell is “judicial bypass,” how does it hurt young people, and why is nobody aware of it? Indulge me on a walk thru the work that desperately few of us do assisting pregnant minors. (Read on at mkzjoybrennan.substack.com !)

Jun 15, 202320 min

Don't Stand So Close To Me (pt 2)

Part 2 of 2 on interpreting the Second Amendment, its jurisprudential history & evolution (ending with Heller and Bruen), and how that track record has facilitated lax gun laws like "Stand Your Ground" and the "Castle Doctrine" of self-defense.

May 18, 202326 min
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