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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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

139 - Should We Legalize Gambling? 28.09.2022

California’s airwaves are inundated with dueling political ads. Some want the proposition expanding the types of gaming allowed at Indian casinos. Others want online betting to be permitted, no holds barred. So let’s cut to the chase: Unless you’re in love with a nanny state, why don’t we legalize all gambling?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

138 - Should Red States Airmail the Undocumented to Blue States? 21.09.2022

The Gavin Newsom/Ron DeSantis feud is heating up – the Florida governor shipped asylum-seekers to beautiful Martha’s Vineyard. Newsom called it “kidnapping,” but then somebody dug up the fact that as San Francisco mayor, Newsom put the homeless on Greyhound buses headed out of state.       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

137- The New Fat-Shaming Twist: Don't Let Your Doctor Weigh You! 14.09.2022

Has fat-shaming gotten out of hand? Some activists want you to refuse to let you doctor check your weight! And, the DOJ has a rule – no indictments close to an election if it’ll mean undue political influence. So is Trump off the hook till about Thanksgiving?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

136 - Bill Maher for President! And, May Starbucks Shareholders Shut Down Its Diversity Program? 07.09.2022

Tired of politicians of all stripes lying through their teeth? It’s official: Bill Maher is the only politico who tells the unvarnished truth, routinely infuriating the right and the left. And, a group of Starbucks shareholders thinks the coffee giant’s diversity program amounts to illegal racial discrimination!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

135 - The Kobe Bryant Crash Photo Jury Socks LA County for $31 Million 31.08.2022

The Kobe Bryant crash photo jury took just four hours to deliberate, ordering LA County to pay $31 million to the victims’ families. Was this another case of the coverup being worse than the crime?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

134 - Should Cyberflashing Be A Crime? 25.08.2022

Believe it or not, somebody who spots you in Starbucks can deliver obscene messages to your iPhone. The California legislature says you can sue, but it’s not a crime. And, did the FBI’s Mar-A-Lago raid just re-elect Donald Trump?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

133 - Kobe Bryant's Widow Seeks Millions Against LA County Over Sheriffs Sharing Gruesome Crash Photos 18.08.2022

She doesn’t need the money, but Kobe Bryant’s widow is gunning for millions against first responders who shared photos of the horrific helicopter crash scene. And, should a judge have ordered a new trial after the lawyer for a doctor who beat a malpractice rap bragged that his client probably killed the patient? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

132 - All Guess the Verdict, All the Time 10.08.2022

This entire episode is devoted to Connor’s guesses as to the outcome of a dozen unbelievable court cases. What’s the penalty for letting your iguana drive? If your Cinnabun resembles Mother Teresa’s image, can you put it on T-shits and offer them for sale?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

131 - Will Trump’s Handling of the January 6 Violence Result in His Indictment? 04.08.2022

Alex Jones and InfoWars get crushed in court. And, if you’re wearing a mini-skirt, you can forget about attending an execution in Alabama. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

130 - Is Donald Trump Looking at A Third Impeachment Trial? 27.07.2022

As the January 6 hearings roll into the fall, could Donald Trump face a third impeachment trial? If the DOJ passes on prosecuting him, will the Atlanta DA file charges? And Connor returns to face a trivia question: In what movie did Laura Linney play a sex worker?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

129 - Should Governor Newsom Be Charged with Political Perjury? 20.07.2022

So Gavin Newsom, after spending $105,000 on Florida TV ads, says his interest in running for president is “less than sub-zero” – is there a special category of crime we can look into – “political perjury”? OK probably not. And, we’ve got the reason Donald Trump will never be indicted, for anything!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

128 - America Wasn't Polarized Enough - So The Supreme Court Solves That Problem! 13.07.2022

It’s a post-Roe world – what happened, and what’s next?  Plus, a prayerful high school football coach scores a touchdown in the Supreme Court!  And, did SCOTUS just gut the Miranda rule?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

127 - Supreme Court Gets Out of Dodge, Leaving A Split Decision Behind 06.07.2022

Who says bipartisanship is dead? On their last day on the job, SCOTUS makes the left happy by upholding Biden’s rejection of Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” plan, and delights the right by curbing the EPA’s ability to dream up creative ways to fight climate change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

126 - Has the Supreme Court Torn Down the Wall Between Church & State? 23.06.2022

While America waits for SCOTUS to rule on abortion, immigration and guns, the high court has just decided it’s legal for government to help pay for religious schools, if kids in rural areas don’t have access to public schools. And, is the DOJ getting ready to indict Donald Trump? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

125 - Should Geico Pay When You Get An STD From Having Sex In A Car? 15.06.2022

You may not be a big fan of insurers, but when a lady won $5 million after a guy gave her an STD during an amorous encounter in a car, does the fact GEICO insured the guy’s car mean the insurer has to pay the tab?    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

124 - How Did Johnny Depp Lose Big In England, Then Win Big in Virginia? 08.06.2022

According to British judges, Johnny Depp’s defamation claim was so lame they wouldn’t even listen to his appeal! The court found 12 of Amber Heard’s allegations were true. So, why did seven citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia order Amber to pay him $15 million? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

123 - Should Congress Pass a National “Red Flag” Law? 01.06.2022

The recent mass shootings have lit a fire under the idea of a national “red flag” law. If you think it’s dangerous for someone to have a gun, should you be able to file court petition asking the judge to confiscate their weapons? And Connor returns to the show – he talks about his battle with COVID.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

122 - This Just In: The Word "Obesity" Is Racist! 26.05.2022

You probably thought you’d heard about every racist thing on the planet, but it turns out there’s one more: The word “obesity” is racist. And, Dave Chappelle’s attacker has explained his assault. The attacker is bisexual, homeless and a single dad, and he says Dave’s jokes about those topics, sent him over the edge.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

121 - Seriously? The Buffalo Shooter is Gonna Blame "Covid Isolation"? 19.05.2022

You thought the “twinkie defense” was nutty? You ain’t heard nothin’ yet: The Buffalo shooter may blame COVID isolation for his deadly rampage. And, is Netflix in trouble for telling its employees to pound sand if they don’t like Dave Chappelle’s allegedly transphobic special?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

120 - Dueling SCOTUS Leak Theories - Lefty Clerk? Ginni Thomas? 11.05.2022

Who leaked the abortion ruling, and why? Was it a crime? Will it lead to justices changing their votes? Or NOT changing, to avoid looking like they’re caving to pressure? And, should Dave Chappelle’s alleged assailant be charged with a felony?     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

119 - Is the Miranda Rule About to Be History? 04.05.2022

A suspect being interrogated tells the cops, “I want to see a lawyer, dog” – and the court rules that wasn’t a clear request for an attorney. A college advertises to fill a faculty position, saying only women and transgender folks need apply. And, Joe Biden wants to ban menthol cigarettes.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

118 - Did Johnny Depp Really Use His Own Blood to Write Hate Notes to his Ex? 27.04.2022

Celebrities are clashing in court – the undercard is Blac Chyna versus Rob Kardashian, and the main event: Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard. Plus, basketball legend Jerry West is hopping mad about “Winning Time” – the series about Magic Johnson and the Lakers.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

117 - Should Failure to Vote Be A Crime? 21.04.2022

California Democrats are busy pushing a couple of reforms: Let’s make it mandatory to vote! And, let’s cap the work week at 32 hours – if you work more than that, you get time-and-a-half overtime pay!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

116 - Are Robot Dogs Racist? 13.04.2022

The NYPD used to employ robot dogs to defuse bombs. No more – the city fathers put them down, worrying they’d be too aggressive when dealing with low-income areas. And, a juror is excused from a trial, because she needs to pay a daily visit to her sugar daddy.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

115 - A Federal Judge Says Trump Tried to Engineer A Coup - Will An Indictment Follow? 06.04.2022

A federal judge doesn’t mince words, he says Trump’s order to Pence was a “coup in search of a theory.” Will a Washington, DC grand jury indict the former president? And, California mulls over slavery reparation payments – should they go only to descendants of slaves, or all black citizens?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

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