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Prologue Projects
Pod Save America: OnlyFriends

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Pod Save America: OnlyFriends

Crooked Media
The Law Show

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The Law Show

BBC Radio 4
The Fact Hunter

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The Fact Hunter

Delmarva Studios
The Strong Towns Podcast

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The Strong Towns Podcast

Strong Towns
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Strict Scrutiny

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Strict Scrutiny

Strict Scrutiny

17 HR AGO

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The plans to limit jury trials in England and Wales

The courts system in England and Wales is in an unprecedented crisis. The backlog has reached 80,000 cases, and some defendants are being told they won't be able to have a criminal trial until 2030. The government has introduced the Courts and Tribunals Bill, which contains a raft of measures to tackle delays and bring down the backlog; but the Justice Secretary David Lammy has admitted that things are going to get even worse before they get better. The most controversial change is a plan to restrict the number of jury trials. The right to judgement by your peers has existed for more than 800 years, but for some offences, that's going to end. Defendants will lose the right to choose between a jury trial or a magistrate's hearing in so-called "either-way" offences. Magistrates will get increased sentencing powers - up from 12 months to 18 months. More serious criminal cases, with likely sentences of up to three years will now be heard by a single judge - and no jury. And only the most serious "indictable" offences, like murder, manslaughter and rape and any other offence with a sentence of longer than three years will be heard by a jury. But will the reforms make a difference? Presenter: Dr Joelle Grogan Producers: Ravi Naik and Charlotte Rowles Editor: Tom Bigwood Contributors: Sarah Sackman KC, courts and legal services minister Chris Kinch, KC, who until 2024 was a senior judge at Woolwich Crown Court in south London David Ford, national chair of the Magistrates Association

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28 min
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Episode 403: Professor Jiang's Three Predictions

Recent commentary surrounding Professor Jiang’s three predictions centers on escalating Middle East tensions, expanding regional war risks, and the possibility that U.S. policy decisions could trigger wider instability if deterrence postures shift or appear inconsistent. His framework suggests that symbolic military moves, alliance signaling, and narrative framing in media will shape public perception as much as battlefield realities. At the same time, reports of senior NCOs facing counseling for criticizing Israel on social media have raised concerns among some veterans about the boundaries between personal speech and military professionalism. The tension sits at the intersection of constitutional rights, Department of Defense conduct policies, and the unique restrictions placed on service members, especially those in leadership roles, where public commentary on foreign policy can be interpreted as undermining cohesion or discipline. Email: thefacthunter@mail.com

1 day ago

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35 min
2 DAYS AGO

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Immigration Law in 2026: Fighting the Cruelty Machine

This week, Rhiannon and Michael talk to two immigration lawyers about what it’s like to practice under the second Trump administration, the unprecedented uncertainty their clients face, why habeas petitions are taking off, the freaks who become ICE lawyers and ICE judges, and why there’s actually…reasons to hope?? If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To hear this and other Premium-only episodes, access to our Slack community, and more, join at fivefourpod.com/support. 5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Alli Rodgers. Leon Neyfakh provides editorial support. Our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations. Transcriptions of each episode are available at fivefourpod.com Follow the show at @fivefourpod on most platforms. On BlueSky, find Peter @notalawyer.bsky.social, Michael @fleerultra.bsky.social, and Rhiannon @aywarhiannon.bsky.social. Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/FIVEFOUR Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

2 days ago

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1h 25m
29 JAN • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

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Trump's Worst Hire and Andrew Tate Retreats

Tommy, Jon, Jon, and Dan cover the latest example of Trump’s, at least temporary, climbdown on Minnesota and just how out of control things have gotten with ICE, discuss Trump’s latest proposal for savings accounts then explain why Andrew Tate just jumped off of a sinking alt-right nazi streamer ship.

29 Jan

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30 min
3 DAYS AGO

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The Conservative Push to Weaken Our Democracy

International law expert Rebecca Ingber of Cardozo Law joins Leah at the top of the show to talk about the US and Israel's war on Iran. Then, Leah welcomes guest co-host Chris Geidner of Law Dork to run through domestic legal news, including the omission of allegations against Trump from the Epstein files, the President’s MAHA Surgeon General nominee Casey Means’s confirmation hearing, the administration’s wildly illegal halting of Medicaid funds to Minnesota, the role of independent media in Trump 2.0, and some of the stories Chris has been breaking. They also unpack last week’s oral arguments and opinions before Leah is joined by Marc Elias, chair of Elias Law Group and founder of Democracy Docket, to discuss how voting rights are under attack from all three branches of government. Favorite Things: Chris: Upcoming theatre including As You Like It (RSC), The Rock Horror Show (Broadway), and Sunday in the Park With George (Barbican, London) Leah: Upcoming article for the Georgetown Law Review, The Passive Vices; independent media including Law Dork; Democracy Docket; and One First; The Supreme Court is Not "Reining in" Executive Power, Steve Vladeck (One First); Crooked on MS NOW premiering on Saturday at 9pm ET on MS NOW Get tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE – The Bad Decisions Tour 2026! 3/6/26 – San Francisco 3/7/26 – Los Angeles Learn more: http://crooked.com/eventsPreorder Melissa’s book, The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern ReaderBuy Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad VibesFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky

3 days ago

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2 hr
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DSR Daily March 3: Six American Soldiers Killed as Iran Retaliates

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we break down the deaths of 6 US soldiers in Kuwait, an impending testimony by Kristi Noem, videos of the depositions of Hillary and Bill Clinton, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15 min
3 DAYS AGO

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Melania Trump, Epstein — and the Photographer in Between

How close is the link between Melania Trump's modeling career and Jeffrey Epstein's world? On this investigative episode of the Tara Palmeri Show, Tara discusses her latest Vanity Fair reporting following her appearance on Katy Tur's MSNBC program. The conversation focuses on photographer Antoine Verglas, who launched Melania Knauss's American career with multiple shoots—including her iconic nude British GQ spread on Donald Trump's plane—and maintained extensive post-2008 conviction ties to Epstein documented in the files. Read the full Vanity Fair piece here: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/melania-trump-epstein-files What connections in the Epstein files and elite modeling circles intrigue you the most? Tara's Vanity Fair article: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/melania-trump-epstein-files For more of her reporting, subscribe to her weekly newsletter, "The Red Letter." https://tarapalmeri.substack.com/ https://www.tarapalmeri.com/subscribe Latest from the Red Letter: https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/the-photographer-who-launched-melania https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/hillary-maxwell-and-the-rewriting https://www.tarapalmeri.com/p/sotu-postgame-winners-losers-and To support her mission of independent journalism, consider donating to her GoFundMe account: https://gofund.me/0c46f9a5 Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless reporters covering power and politics. She has 15 years of experience covering national politics and foreign affairs. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She started her career as a columnist for the Washington Examiner and then went on to report for the New York Post. She was a foreign correspondent for POLITICO Europe, where she covered international affairs, including Brexit. She hosted the Ringer's political podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win" and wrote a column for Puck. Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein, "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Tara currently hosts the Tara Palmeri Show. Listen to the 'Tara Palmeri Show': Apple https://apple.co/4lWeFuo iHeartRadio https://iheart.com/podcast/273622585/ Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cdfe747e-54a2-47ae-9ec5-15957642e533/the-tara-palmeri-show Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3kgamV3lbZIGIHW2H0XUTR?si=1ffdbb566a964bc1 New videos from Tara are released 5PM EST on weekdays and Sunday https://www.youtube.com/@TaraPalmeri Follow Tara: https://www.instagram.com/tarapalmeri/ https://x.com/tarapalmeri https://www.tiktok.com/@tarapalmeri For inquiries, email: TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com #JeffreyEpstein #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #Trump #MelaniaTrump #EpsteinList #GhislaineMaxwell #TaraPalmeriShow #TaraPalmeri Melania Trump, Epstein — and the Photographer in Between: Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Tara Palmeri Show 00:38 Antoine Verglas and Melania's modeling career 01:38 Epstein's post-conviction ties to Verglas 03:23 Chilling email on scopolamine drug 04:33 The thin line between elite worlds and Epstein 05:33 Tara joins Katy Tur Reports on MSNow 06:31 Democrats push for Trump deposition 10:53 Demanding full transparency on Epstein files 13:54 Panel discussion with Allie Vitale and Lisa Rubin 17:11 Tara breaks down Verglas-Epstein connection 22:16 One-degree-of-separation link to Melania 25:20 Partisan politics in the Epstein investigation 28:13 Thanks for watching the Tara Palmeri Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 days ago

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33 min
11/12/2025

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How Communities Are Breaking Out of the Housing Trap

Why is housing so expensive, and what can local communities actually do about it? In this live recording, Chuck unpacks the roots of America's housing trap and shares actionable reforms that any community can implement. Additional Show Notes This presentation was recorded live from Wayne, Pennsylvania. Click here to bring Chuck to your own city! Check out Strong Towns’ housing toolkits for more strategies to bring housing to your community. Chuck Marohn (Substack) This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership.

11/12/2025

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1h 2m
27/11/2025

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Why American Cities Are Going Broke (And How To Fix It)

Chuck breaks down the financial math behind urban decline in this live recording of a Wilmington event, with opening remarks from Delaware Governor Matt Meyer. Learn why growth is bankrupting your city — and how to reverse it. (Note: Audio improves at 5:16 when Chuck takes over.) Additional Show Notes Check out some of the images Chuck references in the episode. Bring Chuck to your own city! Connect with Strong Towns Wilmington. Get the Finance Decoder. Chuck Marohn (Substack) This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership.

27/11/2025

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1h 6m
17 FEB

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Pulsifer v. United States

What does “and” REALLY mean? If you're not a 5-4 Premium member, you're not hearing every episode! To hear this and other Premium-only episodes, access to our Slack community, and more, join at fivefourpod.com/support. 5-4 is presented by Prologue Projects. This episode was produced by Alli Rodgers. Leon Neyfakh provides editorial support. Our website was designed by Peter Murphy. Our artwork is by Teddy Blanks at Chips NY, and our theme song is by Spatial Relations. Transcriptions of each episode are available at fivefourpod.com Follow the show at @fivefourpod on most platforms. On BlueSky, find Peter @notalawyer.bsky.social, Michael @fleerultra.bsky.social, and Rhiannon @aywarhiannon.bsky.social. Our Sponsors: * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/FIVEFOUR Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

17 Feb

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