Royal F. Oakes and Connor M. Oakes
Too Many Lawyers
Too Many Lawyers goes beyond the headlines about laws and court cases to tell listeners what developments in the law really mean, and how the stories impact real people. The hosts are each lawyers and legal analysts, but beyond that couldn’t be more different. One, Royal Oakes, is a libertarian, baby boomer and dad, who’s been offering analysis on network radio and television for decades; the other, Connor Oakes, is a progressive millennial and son of Royal Oakes, who offers a fresh take on the legal world. TML knows what podcast listeners want to hear about, and delivers – subjects include:--...
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
38 - Judge Barrett Goes to Washington 14.10.2020 29:57
It’s high noon on Capitol Hill, as Democrat Senators grill Judge Amy Coney Barrett on abortion, Obamacare, and guns – perhaps with questions aimed at voters not senators. And, Nancy Pelosi, suggesting the president has a case of roid rage, introduces a plan for removing an incapacitated president. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...
37 - The President's Health and the Election 07.10.2020 36:39
What a week – a presidential debate unlike any other – Donald Trump tests positive for COVID – we sort out the sometimes murky rules on what happens if the president isn’t able to fulfill his duties as the chief executive, or a candidate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
36 - Getting on the Amy Coney Barrett Train 30.09.2020 40:12
Abortion rights supporters are experiencing high anxiety. Can Democrats somehow establish Judge Barrett will dismantle Roe v. Wade, to pull 2 more GOP votes away from the nominee? And, did Joe Biden win the debate before it began, thanks to the low expectations created by Republican claims that he belongs in a home? BREAK TIMES: about 16:16 and 26:56. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
35 - Justice Ginsburg: Huge Legacy, Huge Replacement Fight 23.09.2020 34:45
It didn't take long for the national conversation to shift from Justice Ginsburg's remarkable legacy, to the bareknuckle political brawl looming over replacing her? Can the president force a vote in the senate before the election? And, if his pick is confirmed and Biden then wins, will Democrats increase the size of the court from 9 to 13? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....
34 - Covid Prisoner Releases: How's that working out? 16.09.2020 34:07
18,000 prisoners have been released because of Covid, to deal with overcrowding behind bars. How's that working out? Will Trump have a Willie Horton moment on the campaign trail? And, what about so-called 'red flag' laws - should family members and co-workers be able to ask a judge take somebody's gun away? That's the law in 20 states. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...
33 - No Social Distancing? No College!: 09.09.2020 30:55
Northeastern University dismisses 11 students for not social distancing. But then they kept their $36 grand in tuition! I smell a lawsuit! And speaking of suits, a plaintiff broke the rule saying no chit-chat between the parties to the case, and the jurors – and now, the defense wants a mistrial. Will they get it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...
32 - Should We Put Supreme Court Justices Out to Pasture? 02.09.2020 37:17
The conventions are in the books – should Biden say, ixnay on the wokeness protests? Stop screaming at restaurant patrons, the videos are disturbing the voters? Should Supreme Court justices be put out to pasture after 18 years? And, are bad cops protected by an ancient doctrine called “qualified immunity”? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...
31 - What If Trump Loses and Won’t Leave? 26.08.2020 39:50
As the political convention delegates party from their rumpus rooms, the question arises: What if Trump loses but won’t leave? We tackle the issue of transgender athletes. And, should Joe Biden hustle his walker toward the middle of the spectrum with all deliberate speed? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
30 - Kamala Harris: A Middle Finger to Progressives? 19.08.2020 31:45
We take a deep dive into all things Kamala Harris: Was her selection a middle finger by Biden to progressives? Do her career moves make her a female Donald Trump? And is the suggestion that her parents’ citizenship makes her ineligible for the presidency, a racist trope? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
29 - Should Biden "Just Say No" to Debates? 12.08.2020 43:59
Biden won’t be attending his convention – should he pass on presidential debates as well, figuring if it ain’t broke don’t fix it? Should the New York State AG be trying to dissolve the NRA. And, the nuclear age is 75 years old, but the Hiroshima debate rages on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...
28 - The Boston Bomber Wins One 05.08.2020 40:22
So, what do the Boston Bomber and “The Fugitive” have in common? They both got a reprieve from fate on the way to the death house. A new jury will decide if Tsarnev lives, or dies. General Flynn may have to stand trial after all. And, Trump’s call for a possible delay of the November election opens to poor reviews. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...
27 - Trader Joe's Wimps Out 29.07.2020 38:59
Did Trader Joe’s wimp out, by firing Trader Jacques and Trader Jose? Should we listen to John Stossel and end the drug war, as a big step toward more social justice in the law enforcement system? And, what would Trump do if Justice Ginsburg retired? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
26 - Why Can't We Fire Bad Cops? 22.07.2020 38:57
Instead of endlessly debating the percentage of bad cops and the wisdom of “defunding the police,” how about if we just make it easier to fire bad cops? And, Rasmussen says Trump’s only down 3 points – will the culture wars make him the comeback kid? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
25 - The Circle of Life: Trump Tax Subpoena Lives - The Case Against Roger Stone Dies 15.07.2020 33:37
The Supreme Court goes out with a flourish: Trump has to comply with subpoenas – and religious organizations DON’T have to provide birth control for their workers. Roger Stone, free at last. And, presidential scholars rank Trump’s intelligence. BREAK TIMES: 14:41 AND 22:41 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...
24 - SCOTUS Goes to Overtime - Will Clarence Thomas Shoot, Score, and Retire? 08.07.2020 33:54
The Supreme Court goes into a dramatic overtime period – will they slap down “faithless electors”? Will we finally see Trump’s taxes? And if Clarence Thomas retires and the president tries to replace him with just months left in his term, what we’ve just gone through is gonna feel like a lovefest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...
23 - Bolton and Cosby and Flynn, Oh My! Who’s In and Out of Jail? 01.07.2020 34:24
Will John Bolton go to jail? Will General Flynn stay OUT of prison? Will the PA Supreme Court spring Bill Cosby? People are still litigating the legality of Obamacare? And, just like the question in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” “Who are those guys?,” folks want to know about John Roberts, “Who IS that chief justice?” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...
22 - A Two-Fer At the Supreme Court 24.06.2020 32:34
The Supreme Court breaks news twice, holding the Civil Rights Act DOES ban discrimination based on sexual orientation, and the Dreamers law survives an assault by the Trump Administration. Plus, we unveil the world’s STUPIDEST microaggression. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
21 - All That Chaz 17.06.2020 36:57
The great “defund the police” debate continues, with some advocates explaining, no we really mean it. All eyes are on CHAZ, the section of Seattle taken over by defunders. And Democrats are not happy about a Trump climate change plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
20 - No Justice, No Peace - Defund the Police! 10.06.2020 35:22
Slow news week, right? Should the President be able to send in the army to quell rights? Should cities defund their police departments? And, is Bill Barr Trump’s secret weapon as he head toward the November election? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
19 - Police Brutality, Protests and Riots 03.06.2020 38:33
Could things get any worse? COVID may be receding but it’s not gone, and now violence -- in the wake of the police brutality murder charge and the peaceful protests -- has spread throughout the nation. All this, and the COVIDIOT in Central Park, who lost her job, and her dog, after a major mishandling of a black man’s request that she leash her pet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...
18 - Biden Walks It Back 27.05.2020 41:17
Joe Biden says if you’re still deciding on Biden versus Trump “you ain’t black,” and gets into trouble with more than English teachers. General Flynn’s flickering hopes for dismissal of his case get a boost from a federal appeals court. And, Aunt Becky cops a plea. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advert...
17 - A Covid Election Prediction! 20.05.2020 40:34
The COVID culture wars may dictate the outcome of the presidential election. Will “stay shut” or “re-open America” work in November? General Flynn puts the champagne on ice. And, California’s Governor isn’t letting a good crisis go to waste. He’s closing two prisons and cutting parole to just one year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...
16 - General Flynn Escapes the Perjury Trap 13.05.2020 40:46
General Flynn had a good week. Not sure he’d trade it for the very bad three years he’s just gone through. Tara Reade won’t go away, she announced Joe Biden should drop out of the race. Some feminists are saying, you know what – I believe her – but I’m voting for Biden anyway. And the Supreme Court goes modern, with remote oral arguments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...
15 - Biden and Tara Reade: #BelieveWomen, RIP? 06.05.2020 33:37
It was a big week for Joe Biden – he tried to put assault allegations to rest, but did he put “hashtag believe women” out of business? SCOTUS came through big time for health insurance companies, giving them $12 billion to make up for taking a bath on Obamacare. And, a vaccine may be here soon – not to fight COVID, but to protect businesses from virus-related lawsuit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
14 - Covid: An Act of God? 30.04.2020 38:19
Was the pandemic an “Act of God”? It’s not really a religious question, it’s a big-time legal question. Billions in insurance benefits depend on the answer. The Supreme Court issues a decision that could signal how it might come out when the next abortion case hits their docket. And will the “culture wars” over reopening society help Trump’s chances in November? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...
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