The Podvocate

Dean Zelda Harris joins Jake and Richard to discuss the new Professional Identity Formation class, implicit bias training, and microagressions.

Professor Kate Mitchell and Kara Simon join Jake on the podcast to discuss the Health Justice Project, and the new approaches they're taking to fix the problems in healthcare and poverty.

Professor Tom Haney and Dean James Faught join the podcast to discuss their involvement in Blackacre, the old law school newspaper and predecessor to Dialogue, de Novo. They discuss with Richard and Jake the ways in which we preserve history, and the importance of building a community through media.

Alice O'Connell joins Jake and Nico to discuss being transgender, while also entering the practice of law.

Richard Rothstein is an economist, and the author of the best-selling book, "The Color of Law." Mr. Rothstein joins Jake and Richard to explain how the U.S. government is responsible for much of the current-day housing segregation seen throughout the United States. "The Color of Law" can be found on Amazon in both print and audiobook format.

Brian Gibbons joins the podcast to discuss the growing use of mandatory arbitration clauses in employment contracts. Brian explains to Jake, Richard, and Nico how arbitration clauses work and what he views as the negative effects of such clauses on employees. The conversation grows into a broader discussion on power dynamics at play in our society.

Seth Johnson joins the podcast to discuss with Jake and Nico what Originalism is, and why Seth views Originalism as the best modality to use when interpreting the Constitution of the United States.

Professor Vincent Samar joins the podcast to discuss his forthcoming article, which will be published in the Catholic University Law Review in February. Professor Samar first explains his conceptualization of how due process, liberty, and equality interact. Then, Professor Samar and Jake discuss the institution of marriage, the role of government in marriage, humanitarian education, and the import...

Richard and Jake discuss the Tree of Life Shooting, the largest slaughtering of Jews in American history, as well as America's reckoning with the rise of antisemitism. The two cover all angles, or as many angles as can be covered in a two-and-a-half-hour discussion, including antisemitism on both sides of the political aisle. See the show notes if you wish to jump around. 0:00 Listing off the vict...

Two panelists, Eric Hendricks and Grant Bosnich, join Jake and Richard for their first live show taping. They discuss all things related to the midterm elections. In addition, they play quiz games with the audience and have a Q&A.

Nico Ospina joins the podcast to debate the question of "is there a secular morality?" Nico, Jake, and Richard debate the concept of "truth", whether religion has a positive influence on society, and whether God exists. This episode is part two of a two-part series.

Nico Ospina joins the podcast to debate the question of "is there a secular morality?" Nico, Jake, and Richard debate the concept of "truth", whether religion has a positive influence on society, and whether God exists. This episode is part one of a two-part series.

Kate Malcolm joins the podcast to discuss intersectionality. Kate and Jake dive deep into their political differences, and identify areas where the left and right often talk past one another. They carefully review the theoretical underpinnings of intersectionality, and Kate bravely endeavors to explain privilege and gender theory to Jake.

Sei Unno joins the podcast to discuss mental health in law school, and the upcoming ABA Student Mental Health Awareness Day. Sei, Jake, and Richard each speak about their personal stories with mental health, as well as current statistics that are rather alarming.

Amber Carpenter joins the podcast to discuss the Laquan McDonald murder and Jason Van Dyke trial. Amber, Jake, and Richard discuss the original shooting, the questionable behavior of the police, the FBI investigation into CPD, and the Jason Van Dyke trial which resulted in a guilty verdict for one count of second-degree murder and sixteen counts of aggravated battery with a firearm.

Dean Kaufman joins the podcast to discuss his role as dean of the law school, Judaism, the Cultural Assessment Findings and Recommendations released yesterday, and his keynote address/Seattle University Law Review article, entitled “Social Justice and the American Law School Today: Since We Are Made for Love.”

Professor John Breen joins the podcast to discuss the recent abuse scandals surrounding the Catholic Church. Professor Breen, Jake and Richard discuss at length the history of the Catholic Church, faith in general, and the Catholic connection to bourbon (yes, the whiskey) in America. This episode is three of a three-part series on the recent scandals surrounding the Catholic Church.

Amanda Burns joins the podcast to discuss the recent abuse scandals surrounding the Catholic Church. Amanda, Jake, and Richard discuss the recent scandals, the Catholic Church’s lack of progress for women in leadership positions, and the affect these issues have had on those raised Catholic. This episode is two of a three-part series on the recent scandals surrounding the Catholic Church.

Nick Zausch joins the podcast to discuss the recent abuse scandals surrounding the Catholic Church. Nick, Richard and Jake discuss Nick’s upbringing in the Catholic Church, how his faith has shaped his life, and his views on the recent stories surrounding the church. This episode is one of a three-part series on the recent scandals surrounding the Catholic Church.

Professor Juan Perea joins the podcast to discuss the federal government’s historically discriminatory policies against black and brown Americans, and how that impacts wealth and education today. They also speak about how language is central to identity, and how we can better tolerate diversity in today’s society. Professor Perea also explains his views as to how white people should feel a sense o...