Royal F. Oakes and Connor M. Oakes

Too Many Lawyers

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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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Royal F. Oakes and Connor M. Oakes

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Royal Oakes Talks Law...With Inside Edition's Jim Moret 20.03.2024

Jim Moret, Chief Correspondent of the TV show “Inside Edition,” shares his broadcasting story, including the highest and lowest moments of an amazing career, including a decade as a CNN anchor. Plus, I challenge Jim and Too Many Lawyers’ Executive Producer Christian Bladt to defend their favorite movie and song picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

It's An All-Walking Episode: Will Scott Peterson Walk Based On New DNA Evidence? Will Alec Baldwin Walk Because The DA Already Got His Woman? 15.03.2024

After two decades, Scott Peterson has convinced a judge to hold multiple hearings on whether he was framed for Laci’s murder. And, New Mexico prosecutors won a manslaughter conviction against the Rust movie set armorer. Will they really be able to convince a second jury that Alec Baldwin should be her cellmate?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

Should The Supreme Court Be Dissolved? 07.03.2024

Should the Supreme Court be “dissolved”? All nine justices of the high court say Trump gets to stay on the Colorado ballot. Noted rocket scientist Keith Olberman – oh, sorry, he’s a progressive pundit – says that’s it, fire the Supreme Court. He claims even the three liberals have a “reading comprehension” problem.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Are Frozen Embryos Children? 01.03.2024

The Alabama Supreme Court relies on the Bible to say life begins at conception, so a guy who accidentally dropped a dish of frozen embryos may be sued, including for punitive damages. What are the legal and political implications of this ruling? Will the U.S. Supreme Court get involved to take the decision down a notch?   ALL BREAK TIMES: 13:58; 19:00; 35:01 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

Should Homophobes Be Barred From Jury Service? 22.02.2024

A gay woman sued the State of Missouri for wrongful firing, and during jury selection the judge excluded potential panelists who said their religion condemns homosexuality. And now, the US Supreme Court has upheld the judge’s ruling – over the objection of Justice Samuel.   ALL BREAK TIMES: 13:58; 18:58; 34:59 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Should UCLA Have Fired A Professor For Refusing To Grade Based On Race? 16.02.2024

A UCLA professor was asked to grade Black students more leniently because they were traumatized by events that gave rise to BLM protests. He said no, and UCLA said “you’re outa here, you are not on board with our approach to diversity, equity and inclusion.” He’s suing for $19 million.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

The Michigan School Shooter's Mom's Headed to Prison For Manslaughter - Will It Send A Message To Parents With Troubled Kids? 10.02.2024

The first-ever conviction of a parent in a school shooting case is controversial: Was her son’s rampage really foreseeable? Or was the verdict intended to send a message to parents everywhere – control your kids, or you’ll wind up behind bars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump's Defamation Tab Is Up To $88 Million Owed To E. Jean Carrloll - Will He Stop Talking About Her Now? 02.02.2024

A wild week in court: Donald Trump is hit with an $83 million defamation verdict, in favor of a woman who didn’t report his assault for two decades, and couldn’t recall the year it happened. And the Alex Murdaugh conviction is in jeopardy – the judge’s court clerk tried to convince the jurors to vote guilty!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

A Woman Stabs Her Boyfriend 108 Times, Is Convicted Of Manslaughter, And The Judge Gives Her...Probation? 26.01.2024

A California judge decides a woman who stabbed her boyfriend 108 times, and was convicted of manslaughter, should serve no prison time. Why? She claimed the ganja did it – that “cannabis-induced psychosis” triggered the attack. The victim’s parents say great, it sounds like if you smoke dope, you have a license to kill. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Was Trump’s Demand To Deliver The Final Argument In His Fraud Trial Like A Patient Taking Out His Own Appendix? 21.01.2024

Donald Trump wanted to deliver the closing argument in his New York fraud trial, but thought better of it when the judge said he’d slap the president with a $50,000 fine if he broke the “rules of final argument.” And, will the Atlanta DA going after Trump lose her job for hiring her boyfriend as the lead prosecutor? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

Should Male Boxers Who Go Through - "The Change" - Be Permitted to Box Against Women? 06.01.2024

The trans rights debate rages on – the U.S. boxing commission says it’s OK for guys who become women – after surgery, hormone treatments and lowered testosterone levels – to fight against the pugilists who were gals at birth. And, why has the Los Angeles DA barred his prosecutors from appearing at parole hearings?   ALL BREAK TIMES: 13:58; 18:58; 34:59; 40:53; 54:25; 59:28; 1:15:31 Hosted by Simpl...

Our All-Nude Year End Show: Are “Undressing Apps” Legal, That Deepfake You From Fully Clothed To Naked? And Should Teachers Who Moonlight As Nude Models On “OnlyFans” Be Fired? 28.12.2023

“Undressing apps” promise to transform a picture of someone wearing clothing, into a realistic-looking nude photo. And the subject of a new “South Park” movie is a real-live controversy: Should schools have a right to fire teachers who supplement their modest income with immodest online performances?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

Nuns & Guns: Some Sisters Are Taking Smith & Wesson To Court For Gun Ads That Encourage Violence 15.12.2023

Guns are legal products and ads don’t encourage illegal conduct – so why some nuns in Nevada taking Smith & Wesson to court, claiming gun ads encourage violence? And, Colorado wants to become the first state in the nation to let fat folks sue for discrimination.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

Should Parents Be Able to Nix Kids' Vaccinations on Religious Grounds? 07.12.2023

The World Health Organization says 5 million lives a year are saved by childhood vaccines. But increasingly, American jurisdictions are letting parents say no to their kids’ shots, on religious grounds. Should the courts enforce mandatory vax rules?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the New Movie "Lady Ballers" Funny or Trans-phobic? 30.11.2023

The Daily Wire’s new film, “Lady Ballers,” poses the question of what happens when some washed-up basketball teammates decide to identify as women (while on the court – it’s called gender fluid!) and kick lady athlete butt. So is it funny, or transphobic? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MAY A CONVICTED CHILD MOLESTER LURE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIDS WITH A SIGN SAYING “FREE FENTANYL FOR FIRST TIME USERS”? 23.11.2023

It sounds ridiculous but police say there’s no law against a convicted child molester setting up across the street from an elementary school with a sign saying, “FREE FENTANYL FOR FIRST TIME USERS.” Maybe there SHOULD be such a law.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oreo Cookie Lovers Vow To Sue Over Sinister Shrinking of Crème Content 16.11.2023

Oreo Cookie fanatics are fit to be tied – they claim the crème it is a-shrinkin’ – that Double Stuf cookies now have exactly the same amount of creamy goodness the regular size use to have. And a plaintiff’s lawyer who files three suits a week against allegedly lyin’ snack companies may be the cookie fans’ gladiator.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Do Stores and Bystanders Have A Duty To Help When Maniacs Attack Innocents? 10.11.2023

A nut case 31-year old woman, for no reason, beats up a 13-year old girl in a McDonald’s. Should the girl be able to sue the chain for not doing anything to stop the assault? Do bystanders have any duty to help or call for help – or may they just film away.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will A Colorado Judge Knock Trump Off The Presidential Ballot - In A Civil Lawsuit Filed By Six Colorado Voters? 03.11.2023

Donald Trump had a HUUGE week in court – His kids testified in the new York civil fraud case – Trump himself is getting ready to take the stand next week. And some voters in Colorado have sued Trump, asking the judge to bar Trump from the presidential ballot in that state, on the ground Trump incited an insurrection on January 6. ALL BREAK TIMES: 13:57; 18:59; 34;58; 40:52; 54:23; 59:27; 1:15:28 H...

Alec Baldwin To Be Re-Charged For Manslaughter - What's The DA Smoking? 26.10.2023

Santa Fe prosecutors are the gang that can’t shoot straight. First they charge Baldwin under the wrong statute. Then they pick a trial lawyer who’s ineligible to handle the case. Now, they do a 180 and re-charge Baldwin. He’ll bat those blue eyes at the jury – say “I was told the gun was cold” – and walk.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

Trump Has A Silver Bullet: Delay - If No Conviction Is Returned By Election Day, He's A Shoo-In 19.10.2023

The presidential election is like the films “Dr. Strangelove” and “Fail-Safe” – if just one bomber gets through Trump is sunk, folks won’t elect a felon. But if all four trials get pushed, it’s lights out for the Biden/Harris administration. So, the game is all about delay.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

We're Branching Out, to Prove we have too many Judges - Judicial Misconduct Usually Gets A Slap on the Wrist 11.10.2023

WE’RE NOT JUST ABOUT PROVING WE HAVE “TOO MANY LAWYERS” – TURNS OUT WE HAVE WAY TOO MANY JUDGES AS WELL – THE SYSTEM IS ALLERGIC TO DISCIPLINING JURISTS FOR BIZARRE MISCONDUCT.  ALL BREAK TIMES:  13:58; 18:58; 35:01; 40:52; 54:27; 59:28; 1:15:30 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gavin Newsom Picks A Replacement For Dianne Feinstein - She’s A 5 Tool Player - - Or At Least She Checks 5 DEI Boxes. 06.10.2023

Gavin Newsom wasted no time – Senator Feinstein’s replacement was sworn in before the funeral. And, Los Angeles may force stores to accept not just credit cards and checks, but actual cash as well. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

California Crimefighting Tips: Don't Wear Nice Things - Drive Fast To Deter Carjackers - And Lock Your Car When You Pump Gas 29.09.2023

In lieu of actual apprehension and prosecution of criminals, California’s woke DAs and legislators have some sage advice: Don’t wear nice things, drive fast to deter carjackers, and lock your car when you pump gas.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump’s Feud With Judge Chutkan: He Claims This Time It’s Personal 21.09.2023

Do Judge Chutkan’s allegedly anti-Trump statements during the sentencing hearings for January 6defendants warrant her disqualification? And, does California’s Governor Gavin Newsom really believe Biden and Harris have given a “master class” in governance?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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