465 episodes

Law, politics, crime, and culture—in a word, "conflict".

If you have trouble telling the good guys from the bad guys, Law and Legitimacy is your podcast.

Norm Pattis is a trial and appellate lawyer focused on criminal defense and constitutional rights. Norm is also a long-time newspaper columnist and the owner of one of New England's oldest bookstores. A contrarian by nature, he believes that no group is quite so frightening as a self-righteous mob.

His objective? To make you think. Welcome to Law and Legitimacy.

Law and Legitimacy Norm Pattis

    • Society & Culture
    • 3.7 • 56 Ratings

Law, politics, crime, and culture—in a word, "conflict".

If you have trouble telling the good guys from the bad guys, Law and Legitimacy is your podcast.

Norm Pattis is a trial and appellate lawyer focused on criminal defense and constitutional rights. Norm is also a long-time newspaper columnist and the owner of one of New England's oldest bookstores. A contrarian by nature, he believes that no group is quite so frightening as a self-righteous mob.

His objective? To make you think. Welcome to Law and Legitimacy.

    Trump Violates Gag Order, DEA Weighs THC Scheduling & Campus Speech Monitors

    Trump Violates Gag Order, DEA Weighs THC Scheduling & Campus Speech Monitors

    Law and Legitimacy (@LawPodDaily) with Norm Pattis and Michael Boyer is LIVE every weekday at 8:00am eastern.
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    The state of nature doesn't have to be nasty, poor, solitary, brutish and short. Really.
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    We—ordinary men and women—are populist by instinct, respect tradition, and are curious about how law shapes our lives and expectations.
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    In a world wrought with divisions and hatred, Law and Legitimacy has situated itself in a watchtower, keeping an ever-vigilant eye on the horizon.
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    Join us daily for the sight-lines of the day's most controversial events and trends. Norm Pattis and Michael Boyer offer an honest look at issues that matter to those who care about a good society, the rule of law, and the welfare of ordinary men and women.
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    Go to LAWPODDAILY.COM and SUBSCRIBE to the LAL Newsletter.
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    Find LAL: https://linktr.ee/PattisPodcast

    • 45 min
    OAN Retracts Cohen Statements, Charlotte Officers Slain & Columbia University Ground Zero

    OAN Retracts Cohen Statements, Charlotte Officers Slain & Columbia University Ground Zero

    Law and Legitimacy (@LawPodDaily) with Norm Pattis and Michael Boyer is LIVE every weekday at 8:00am eastern.
    .
    The state of nature doesn't have to be nasty, poor, solitary, brutish and short. Really.
    .
    We—ordinary men and women—are populist by instinct, respect tradition, and are curious about how law shapes our lives and expectations.
    .
    In a world wrought with divisions and hatred, Law and Legitimacy has situated itself in a watchtower, keeping an ever-vigilant eye on the horizon.
    .
    Join us daily for the sight-lines of the day's most controversial events and trends. Norm Pattis and Michael Boyer offer an honest look at issues that matter to those who care about a good society, the rule of law, and the welfare of ordinary men and women.
    .
    Go to LAWPODDAILY.COM and SUBSCRIBE to the LAL Newsletter.
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    Find LAL: https://linktr.ee/PattisPodcast

    • 42 min
    Weinstein, Campus 'Hate Speech' Unrest & Biden's Capital Gains Equity Project

    Weinstein, Campus 'Hate Speech' Unrest & Biden's Capital Gains Equity Project

    Law and Legitimacy (@LawPodDaily) with Norm Pattis and Michael Boyer is LIVE every weekday at 8:00am eastern.
    .
    The state of nature doesn't have to be nasty, poor, solitary, brutish and short. Really.
    .
    We—ordinary men and women—are populist by instinct, respect tradition, and are curious about how law shapes our lives and expectations.
    .
    In a world wrought with divisions and hatred, Law and Legitimacy has situated itself in a watchtower, keeping an ever-vigilant eye on the horizon.
    .
    Join us daily for the sight-lines of the day's most controversial events and trends. Norm Pattis and Michael Boyer offer an honest look at issues that matter to those who care about a good society, the rule of law, and the welfare of ordinary men and women.
    .
    Go to LAWPODDAILY.COM and SUBSCRIBE to the LAL Newsletter.
    .
    Find LAL: https://linktr.ee/PattisPodcast

    • 35 min
    Trump Trial: Opening Statements and Press Gagged & Columbia Cancels Classes to 'Reset'

    Trump Trial: Opening Statements and Press Gagged & Columbia Cancels Classes to 'Reset'

    Law and Legitimacy (@LawPodDaily) with Norm Pattis and Michael Boyer is LIVE every weekday at 8:00am eastern.
    .
    The state of nature doesn't have to be nasty, poor, solitary, brutish and short. Really.
    .
    We—ordinary men and women—are populist by instinct, respect tradition, and are curious about how law shapes our lives and expectations.
    .
    In a world wrought with divisions and hatred, Law and Legitimacy has situated itself in a watchtower, keeping an ever-vigilant eye on the horizon.
    .
    Join us daily for the sight-lines of the day's most controversial events and trends. Norm Pattis and Michael Boyer offer an honest look at issues that matter to those who care about a good society, the rule of law, and the welfare of ordinary men and women.
    .
    Go to LAWPODDAILY.COM and SUBSCRIBE to the LAL Newsletter.
    .
    Find LAL: https://linktr.ee/PattisPodcast

    • 35 min
    Abbot and the 1st Amendment, Fischer Arguments Recap & NC Bar Owners Get Appellate Win

    Abbot and the 1st Amendment, Fischer Arguments Recap & NC Bar Owners Get Appellate Win

    Law and Legitimacy (@LawPodDaily) with Norm Pattis and Michael Boyer is LIVE every weekday at 8:00am eastern.
    .
    The state of nature doesn't have to be nasty, poor, solitary, brutish and short. Really.
    .
    We—ordinary men and women—are populist by instinct, respect tradition, and are curious about how law shapes our lives and expectations.
    .
    In a world wrought with divisions and hatred, Law and Legitimacy has situated itself in a watchtower, keeping an ever-vigilant eye on the horizon.
    .
    Join us daily for the sight-lines of the day's most controversial events and trends. Norm Pattis and Michael Boyer offer an honest look at issues that matter to those who care about a good society, the rule of law, and the welfare of ordinary men and women.
    .
    Go to LAWPODDAILY.COM and SUBSCRIBE to the LAL Newsletter.
    .
    Find LAL: https://linktr.ee/PattisPodcast

    • 41 min
    Jury Selection in Trump, Is Texas' Abbott Right on Speech? & SCOTUS Takes Up J6 Case

    Jury Selection in Trump, Is Texas' Abbott Right on Speech? & SCOTUS Takes Up J6 Case

    Law and Legitimacy (@LawPodDaily) with Norm Pattis and Michael Boyer is LIVE every weekday at 8:00am eastern.
    .
    The state of nature doesn't have to be nasty, poor, solitary, brutish and short. Really.
    .
    We—ordinary men and women—are populist by instinct, respect tradition, and are curious about how law shapes our lives and expectations.
    .
    In a world wrought with divisions and hatred, Law and Legitimacy has situated itself in a watchtower, keeping an ever-vigilant eye on the horizon.
    .
    Join us daily for the sight-lines of the day's most controversial events and trends. Norm Pattis and Michael Boyer offer an honest look at issues that matter to those who care about a good society, the rule of law, and the welfare of ordinary men and women.
    .
    Go to LAWPODDAILY.COM and SUBSCRIBE to the LAL Newsletter.
    .
    Find LAL: https://linktr.ee/PattisPodcast

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

3.7 out of 5
56 Ratings

56 Ratings

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Relevant & elevated discussions

I enjoy listening to the in-depth discussions and opinions on current court cases, applications of the law and the politics of the day that are offered here. I’m interested in seeing this podcast grow because I like to hear the knowledgeable analyses on important issues so that I can form an opinion rather than just be brainwashed by the political parties and the mainstream media. This gives me something to think about. But, I’m no fan of Michigan football. Go Gators!

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Great Duo!

Norm and Mike are as intelligent as they are articulate! Topics discussed are on point and interesting! Law students would be wise to watch them and listen! They distill the most complicated current events to a level of understanding that non law people could understand. They are funny and entertaining too!!

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Two knowledgeable Lawyers

Mike and Norm do a great job discussing constitutional laws issues in a quick and understandable for way for laymen. Norm’s berth of knowledge is amazing and actually makes you think lawyers are ok people.

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