Legally BLACK

Simone & Cass
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

What do you get when you put two black women, with a talent for talking, at a top 20 law school? Simone and Cass are on a mission to break down the law and make it accessible while talking pop culture, current events, music, food and best of all- being BLACK.

Episodes

  1. 07/08/2021

    Episode 10 - College Athletes Deserve To Be Paid

    Hey y’all! Tune in this week as Simone and Cass discuss NCAA v. Alston and whether or not you can separate the art from the problematic artist.  SONGS OF THE WEEK Hellcats and Trackhawks - Only the Family & Lil' Dirk  SKAT - Tory Lanez feat. DaBaby Muwop - Latto feat. Gucci Mane  pride.is.the.devil. - J.Cole feat. Lil' Baby Statement - G Herbo RECIPE OF THE WEEK Herb Salad REACH US AT: email: legallyblack2021@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/legally_BLACK/ Send us your general broad questions at legallyblack2021@gmail.com or send us a DM on insta @legally_BLACK Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! Other platforms to listen to our show: Apple podcasts - https://apple.co/3s39tIQ Spotify - https://spoti.fi/38VDpz6 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/e47nm1hg Google Podcast - https://bit.ly/3lwmpo1 Breaker - https://bit.ly/3tEkJvo Anchor - https://bit.ly/3c0LC6L Radio Public - https://bit.ly/390dXs5

    44 min

  2. 05/07/2021

    Episode 9 - Derek Chauvin Case Deep Dive

    Hey y’all! Tune in as Simone and Cass discuss the details of Derek Chauvin's case describing both the prosecution’s and defense case and important events and information of George Floyd’s case. Here’s a glance of what was discussed in this episode: 02:02 - Jury composition of the trial 06:48 - Prosecution's case details 15:25 - Defense case details 31:10 - Special thanks to Daniella Frazier 38:21 - Song of the week 40:51 - recipe of the week 44:30 - new theme on June SONGS OF THE WEEK Wouldn't Leave by Kanye West Reborn by Kid Cudi Ace by No Name Self Care by Mac Miller  Sing About Me, I'm Dying Of Thirst by Kendrick Lamar  RECIPE OF THE WEEK Fancy Toast REACH US AT: email: legallyblack2021@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/legally_BLACK/ Send us your general broad questions at legallyblack2021@gmail.com or send us a DM on insta @legally_BLACK Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! Other platforms to listen to our show: Apple podcasts - https://apple.co/3s39tIQ Spotify - https://spoti.fi/38VDpz6 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/e47nm1hg Google Podcast - https://bit.ly/3lwmpo1 Breaker - https://bit.ly/3tEkJvo Anchor - https://bit.ly/3c0LC6L Radio Public - https://bit.ly/390dXs5

    48 min

  3. 04/23/2021

    Episode 8 - Always Have a Contract

    Hey y’all! In this episode Simone and Cass talked about a copyright case and tossed in some good references about other cases, shared the song of the week, (freaky - according to Cass) recipe of the week and the current bar they’re loving! Here’s a glance of what was discussed in this episode: 0:14 - Tribute to Adam Toledo and Daunte Wright 03:53 - The George Floyd Case Closing 05:18 - Police scenario with Oscar Grant 07:34 - President Biden can be doing a better job 09:00 - This is a “the police is terrible” issue 12:54 - OJ case 13:43 - Copyright case details 19:21 - Netflix content and contracts 24:46 - Case details 29:59 - mass shooting case details 33:37 - song of the week 38:49 - recipe of the week SONGS OF THE WEEK The Proud by Talib Kweli The Bigger Picture by Love baby 16 shots by Vic Mensa Freedom Freestyle by Joe Budden  Freedom Time by Lauryn Hill  RECIPE OF THE WEEK Broccoli Salad SMALL BUSINESS SHOUT OUT Mack’s Bar & Grill REACH US AT: email: legallyblack2021@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/legally_BLACK/ Send us your general broad questions at legallyblack2021@gmail.com or send us a DM on insta @legally_BLACK Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! Other platforms to listen to our show: Apple podcasts - https://apple.co/3s39tIQ Spotify - https://spoti.fi/38VDpz6 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/e47nm1hg Google Podcast - https://bit.ly/3lwmpo1 Breaker - https://bit.ly/3tEkJvo Anchor - https://bit.ly/3c0LC6L Radio Public - https://bit.ly/390dXs5

    47 min

  4. 04/02/2021

    Episode 7 - Wrongful Conviction

    In this episode, Simone and Cass discussed Lamar Johnson’s case, a prosecutor’s job and how wrongful conviction occurs. Here’s a glance of what was discussed in this episode: 00:58 - 01:27 What a prosecutor does 04:50 - 06:01 Conviction review unit 06:29 - 06:50 Case: State of Missouri, the Lamar Johnson. 06:54 - 08:46 case details 09:05 - 11:46 grounds for relief 10:06 - 10:30 Brady violations 12:28 - 13:39 court decision 14:02 - 15:17 habeas corpus 16:59 - 17:41 Prosecutor’s role 19:07 - 19:55 concurrences 26:29 - 31:31 cruel and unusual punishment in America 35:31 - song of the week 1: Track Star by Mooskie 37:46 - song of the week 2: beatbox by Spotemgottem 36:58 - song of the week 3: Jack Harlow - Tyler Herro 37:46 - song of the week 4: Lemon Pepper Freestyle by Drake, featuring Rick Ross 39:44 - song of the week 5: G Herbo - PTSD ft Juice WRLD & Chance The Rapper & Lil Uzi Vert 41:38 - 42:28 Ethics 43:41 - Recipe of the week 51:20 - Big Smoke’s Birthday Bash SONGS OF THE WEEK Track Star by Mooskie SPOTEMGOTTEM - BeatBox  Jack Harlow - Tyler Herro G Herbo - PTSD ft Juice WRLD & Chance The Rapper & Lil Uzi Vert  Drake, Rick Ross - Lemon Pepper Freestyle  RECIPE OF THE WEEK Mango Salsa REACH US AT: email: legallyblack2021@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/legally_BLACK/ Send us your general broad questions at legallyblack2021@gmail.com or send us a DM on insta @legally_BLACK Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! Other platforms to listen to our show: Apple podcasts - https://apple.co/3s39tIQ Spotify - https://spoti.fi/38VDpz6 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/e47nm1hg Google Podcast - https://bit.ly/3lwmpo1 Breaker - https://bit.ly/3tEkJvo Anchor - https://bit.ly/3c0LC6L Radio Public - https://bit.ly/390dXs5

    53 min

  5. 03/19/2021

    Episode 6 - The Affirmative Action

    How do you feel about affirmative action? Let Cass and Simone take you down the road of discussion about a case with Fisher, the University of Texas at Austin, about affirmative action in the lens of diversity. Plus, a mind-blowing recipe that Simone shared that you don’t want to miss! Here’s a glance of what was discussed in this episode: 1:48 What is affirmative Action 02:42 Details of case by a white woman against The University of Texas 04:10 Facts of the case 04:51 University of Texa’s Tiered Admission Policy 06:39 14th Amendment Equal Protection Clause 08:51 This is an example of how supreme court not touch a case but answer in a roundabout way 10:07 Diversity in the issue 12:11 What is strict scrutiny 13:29 What diversity of thought is not 14:25 More details on the university’s tiered admission policy 19:25 The case was sent to the 5th circuit 20:47 What is Concurrences 21:33 Scalia’s Opinion 28:40 Ruth Bader Ginsburg 32:39 Diversity in the work place 35:48 Listener questions: Does law prepare you to be a politician? What does it prepare you for? 50:13 Song of the week (Cass) 51:42 Recipe of the week (Simone) 56:07 Small Business Shoutout: IG @baritaliastl SONGS OF THE WEEK Vic Mensa - 16 Shots Lil B - S*ck My D*ck Ho* Lee Brice - Rumor REACH US AT: Don't forget to send us your general broad questions at legallyblack2021@gmail.com or send us a DM on insta @legally_BLACK Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! Other platforms to listen to our show: Apple podcasts - https://apple.co/3s39tIQ Spotify - https://spoti.fi/38VDpz6 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/e47nm1hg Google Podcast - https://bit.ly/3lwmpo1 Breaker - https://bit.ly/3tEkJvo Anchor - https://bit.ly/3c0LC6L Radio Public - https://bit.ly/390dXs5

    58 min
  6. Episode 5

    02/23/2021

    Episode 5

    In this episode Cass & Simone close out BLACK History Month by interviewing Mimi Camera - Senior Director of Business and Legal Affairs at Warners Records! They discuss Mimi's law school journey, how she feels lucky to have found a career that IS her hobby, and the question on everyone's mind: East coast vs. West coast? Cass unveils her songs of the week naming 'The Woo' by Pop Smoke, 50 Cent and Roddy Rich as her number 1 Pick, while Mimi shares 'Bouger Bouger' by Magic System as one of her all time favorite jams. Simone keeps it simple with an easy weekday stir fry recipe and the black business shout out of the week goes to Sincerely Nude (@sincerelynude on insta)! Don't forget to send us your general broad questions at legallyblack2021@gmail.com or send us a DM on insta @legally_BLACK Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

    58 min

  7. 02/09/2021

    Episode 4

    In this episode Cass & Simone continue the BLACK History Month celebrations with an analysis of EEOC v. Catastrophe Management Solutions (2015), a look back at their own #hairjourneys and a discussion of what professional black hair means to them. Cass unveils her songs of the week naming Parables by Cordae as her number 1 pick, and Simone bundles up with a bowl of spicy corn and coconut soup. Plus our black business shoutout of the week goes to hair queen Nia J (niajslay.com). Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

    46 min

  8. 02/02/2021

    Episode 3

    In this episode Cass & Simone kick off Black History Month and take a trip down memory lane to discuss the law school application process and what it's like being black in law school.  Cass unveils her songs of the week naming Brown Skin Girl by Leon Bridges as her number 1 pick, and Simone teaches us how to whip up a quick salmon curry that will be sure to impress. Plus our black business shoutout of the week goes to Urban Body Skincare (@urbanbodyskin on insta). Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

    1h 12m

  9. 01/19/2021

    Episode 2

    In this episode Simone & Cass discuss impeachment, some freaky government officials, and racism in the tattoo industry. Cass unveils her songs of the week naming Southside Fade by Reggie as her number 1 pick, and Simone teaches us how to make meatballs! Plus our black business shout out of the week goes to Day 3 Organics (day3organics on Insta).

    56 min
  10. Episode 1

    01/11/2021

    Episode 1

    In this episode, Simone and Cass discuss Bush v. Gore, the happenings at the Capital Building and of course, black twitter.  Cass unveils her songs of the week naming Scottie Beam by Freddie Gibbs as her Number 1 pick, and Simone teaches us how to make a Mediterranean Frittata! Plus the Black Business shoutout of the week goes to Yam Jewelry (@yam_nyc on insta).

    58 min
  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
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About

What do you get when you put two black women, with a talent for talking, at a top 20 law school? Simone and Cass are on a mission to break down the law and make it accessible while talking pop culture, current events, music, food and best of all- being BLACK.

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  • Creator
    Simone & Cass
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Simone & Cass
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