481 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

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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 Letter to Merchan: Remove Gag, Divisive Garland Hearing & Vermont Foster Family Lawsuit

    Trump Letter to Merchan: Remove Gag, Divisive Garland Hearing & Vermont Foster Family Lawsuit

    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

    • 40 min
    Aftermath of Trump Verdict, Whither Infowars & SCOTUS Rejects Shroyer Petition

    Aftermath of Trump Verdict, Whither Infowars & SCOTUS Rejects Shroyer Petition

    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.
    .
    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.
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    Go to LAWPODDAILY.COM and SUBSCRIBE to the LAL Newsletter.
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    Find LAL: https://linktr.ee/PattisPodcast

    • 34 min
    American History: Trump — The Canary in the Legitimacy Coal Mine

    American History: Trump — The Canary in the Legitimacy Coal Mine

    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

    • 50 min
    Charges Dropped Against Scottie, Justice Alito's Letter & Jury Instructions in Trump

    Charges Dropped Against Scottie, Justice Alito's Letter & Jury Instructions in Trump

    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

    • 38 min
    Vivek's Buzzfeed Campaign, Trump Closing Arguments & Live Q&A

    Vivek's Buzzfeed Campaign, Trump Closing Arguments & Live Q&A

    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

    • 50 min
    Trump Trial, Norm's Appellate Win & Sotomayor's Tears

    Trump Trial, Norm's Appellate Win & Sotomayor's Tears

    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

    • 47 min

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