First Amendment
Discover key takeaways from 20 podcast episodes about this topic.

BREAKING: Trump’s Supreme Court Drops Major New Rulings...and It's NOT GREAT
The Supreme Court delivered three significant rulings on trans athletes, campaign finance, and birthright citizenship, with hosts expressing concern over the conservative majority's impact and speculating on a rumored Justice Alito retirement.

Trump CHICKENS OUT and WON’T go after NYT Reporters for Epstein & Iran LEAKS?!?!
Donald Trump's administration is accused of weaponizing the Department of Justice against journalists and political opponents, but legal experts suggest attempts to prosecute reporters for leaks could backfire due to discovery processes.

LIVE: MAJOR NO KINGS Event…on Trump’s BIRTHDAY!!!
This live event brings together legendary activists and artists, including Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro, and Patty Smith, to rally against perceived threats to the First Amendment and American democracy, emphasizing collective action through music and speech.

Brick-by-Brick: Unpacking the LEGO Lawsuit Scandal
A viral dispute over a $200,000 Star Wars Lego collection escalated into a complex legal battle involving criminal charges, multiple civil lawsuits, and a temporary restraining order against online activists.

The White House has become as spectacle
David Pakman dissects Donald Trump's perceived cognitive decline, controversial White House events, and the administration's racially charged rhetoric, arguing these actions transform governance into spectacle and undermine democratic principles.

Trump booed, Vance glitches, the war continues
This episode exposes how political figures manipulate public perception by blaming opponents for self-inflicted problems, redefining evidence in conspiracy theories, and leveraging media attacks for political gain.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | BOMBSHELL: Fired Journalist Scott Pelley Exposes CBS Lies!
Veteran journalists Don Lemon, Joy Reid, Jim Acosta, and Max Tani dissect the alleged corporate sabotage of CBS News and the broader decline of objective journalism, sparked by Scott Pelley's public accusations against Barry Weiss.

LIVE: Trump SUFFERS MASSIVE LOSSES as BLANCHE SCREWS HIM!!!
The host details a series of legal setbacks for Donald Trump, including his lawyer Todd Blanche's '0 for 5' week in court, a federal judge's declaration that Trump's 'war on the judiciary' is over, and concerns over unqualified political appointments.

Trump PANICS as Journalists OUTMANEUVER HIM in COURT!!!
Legal and political commentators Allison Gill and Katie Fang detail their courageous decisions to become plaintiffs in groundbreaking lawsuits against the Trump administration and the Department of Justice, seeking transparency and accountability through unique legal strategies.

Congress GOES SILENT as Trump CRASHES!!!
NYU Law Professor Melissa Murray details how the U.S. Constitution's checks and balances are being eroded by executive overreach and congressional inaction, particularly concerning the 'power of the purse' and the creation of a 'slush fund' for political purposes.

LIVE: Trump PANICS as Former Federal Judges SWARM DOJ | Legal AF
Thirty-five former federal judges accuse the Trump Justice Department of 'fraud on the court' in a $1.776 billion settlement, while the Supreme Court fast-tracks a review of Alabama's racially discriminatory voting maps, and Joe Biden sues to protect private interview tapes from public release.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | BREAKING: Major Updates In Don Lemon's Freedom of the Press Case
Don Lemon reveals major updates in his legal battle, alleging government overreach and attempts to suppress independent journalism by seeking his YouTube subscriber data, alongside a pattern of prosecutorial misconduct across the country.

Andrew Weissmann EXPOSES Trump's JUDICIAL TAKEOVER
Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann details how Donald Trump's administration has systematically corrupted the US justice system, from executive orders targeting law firms to undermining grand juries and judicial appointments, and proposes legal remedies to safeguard democracy.

Paul Craig Roberts: Trump's 'Sedition Act' For Israel EXPOSED: The Law That Will END Free Speech?
Paul Craig Roberts argues that Trump's administration has effectively nullified the First Amendment regarding Israel through a new 'sedition act' and anti-semitism bill, while US-Iran negotiations remain stalled due to Israeli influence and conflicting objectives.

HOT TOPICS | Colbert Canceled, DC Officers Sue the Government & GOP Pushes Back on Slush Fund
Don Lemon connects Stephen Colbert's show cancellation and his own past firing to a broader pattern of silencing critical voices in media and politics, arguing that such attempts ultimately amplify the truth and fuel movements for change.

Andrew Weissmann: Trump's Slush Fund Isn't Just Corrupt—It's a Crime | Illegal News
Andrew Weissmann and Sarah Longwell dissect the illegality of Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" and explore systemic legal reforms to hold politicians accountable for lies, drawing lessons from international and state laws.

Young Thug Trial Lawyer Exposes Corruption
A veteran criminal defense lawyer exposes systemic corruption and judicial misconduct in high-profile Georgia cases, including the Young Thug and Donald Trump prosecutions, alongside harrowing personal trial experiences.

Action Items for A*sholes
The hosts unleash on everything from annoying voicemail habits and corporate buzzwords to the pervasive racism and fragility of white Christian nationalism, urging listeners to confront societal injustices.

LIVE: Trump SCREWED by GOP on BALLROOM + Breaking Legal News | Legal AF
Legal analysts dissect four major legal and political controversies, including a 'brazen' $1.776 billion settlement for Trump's IRS lawsuit, Pentagon restrictions on press freedom, the Supreme Court's ongoing attack on the Voting Rights Act, and the 'absurd' White House ballroom project.

"Planning My Escape From Cuba" - Nick Shirley Returns | PBD #793
Investigative journalist Nick Shirley details his perilous 24-hour trip to Cuba, where he exposed the harsh realities of communism under government surveillance, and discusses his ongoing efforts to uncover widespread fraud in California.