Wahl on Law

In the 22nd episode of Wahl on Law, we are joined by Kenneth Jacobsen, a law professor with an expertise in sports law, to break down the landmark House v. NCAA antitrust settlement, a roughly $2.8 billion agreement that allowed colleges to directly compensate student-athletes for the first time. We discuss the legal challenges facing the NCAA, how the settlement changes the landscape of college a...

In the 21st episode of Wahl on Law, we are joined by business owner and patented inventor Amanda Sima to break down the realities of intellectual property law and entrepreneurship. We discuss the patent process, the misconceptions surrounding legal protection for inventors, and how Amanda became involved in a complex legal dispute involving trade secrets. We also explore what entrepreneurs should...

In the 20th episode of Wahl on Law, we are joined by Nazim Karaca, an attorney and computer science professor, to break down Trump v. Barbara, a Supreme Court case with the potential to redefine what it means to be a United States citizen. We discuss the constitutional debate surrounding birthright citizenship, the key legal arguments being made before the Court, and what the decision could mean f...

In the 19th episode of Wahl on Law, we are joined by John Martin, Assistant Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University School of Law and a scholar of constitutional and election law, to break down the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. We discuss how the compact works, the constitutional questions it raises, and what it could mean for the future of presidential elections in the United States...

In the 18th episode of Wahl on Law, we’re joined by Congresswoman Sarah McBride to break down the war with Iran. As the war continues to escalate at a staggering cost of more than one billion dollars per day, we discuss how the conflict began, what role the United States is playing, and whether there is any realistic path towards peace. We also examine how rising tensions abroad are impacting Amer...

 In this episode of Wahl on Law, we are joined by Ilya Somin, a leading constitutional law scholar, Professor of Law at George Mason University, and co-counsel for the plaintiffs in a landmark case challenging Donald Trump’s tariffs, to break down President Trump’s Tariffs and the constitutional limits of presidential power. We also discuss the impact these tariffs have on the American people. 

In this episode of Wahl on Law, we are joined by Kassra Oskooii, a professor of American politics and expert in redistricting, to break down a recent Supreme Court case involving Louisiana’s congressional map. We discuss how the Court’s decision reshapes the interpretation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the constitutional questions at stake, and what this ruling could mean for the future o...

In the 15th episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down two major constitutional and legal battles currently moving through the courts. From a federal appeals court ruling allowing Texas public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, to a growing Supreme Court fight over access to the abortion pill mifepristone, we explain what’s happening, the constitutional questions at stake, and w...

In this episode of Wahl on Law, we are joined by Professor Michael Smith, who has an expertise in AI and the law, to break down AI’s usage in the legal field and explore its potential consequences. We also discuss if AI could replace lawyers, and if there are potential solutions to stop AI from being used. 

In the 13th episode of Wahl on Law, we break down the Protecting Automobile Accident Victims from Attorney Self-Dealing Act and explore why it may be detrimental for the future of personal injury law. Joined by personal injury lawyer Charles Sanders, we examine the importance of contingency fees, and bring light to an almost unheard of law being proposed in California.

In the 12th episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down three major legal and political developments currently shaping the country. From a landmark antitrust ruling against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, to a controversial redistricting measure in Virginia, to a failed congressional vote on war powers and Iran, we explain what’s happening and why it matters. Stay informed on the legal issues impactin...

In this episode of Wahl on Law, we break down the Israel–Palestine conflict and explore why it has remained unresolved for decades. Joined by international relations expert Professor Daniel Green, we examine the history of the conflict and the competing claims to land. We also discuss the role of the United States and why this conflict continues to shape global politics today.

In this episode of Wahl on Law, we dive into the Afroman trial, a case involving a police raid, a viral music video, and a defamation lawsuit that raised major constitutional questions. Joined by constitutional law expert Dr. Wayne Batchis, we explore free speech and what happens when lawsuits end up amplifying the same speech they’re meant to silence.

A Supreme Court showdown over student rights, a major First Amendment ruling reshapes the limits of medical speech, and a case that could redefine birthright citizenship reaches the highest court. One key question remains: who gets to define rights in America?

A landmark ruling holds social media companies accountable, a government shutdown leads to mass TSA shortages and 4 hour airport lines, and a voting law debate becomes tied to national security funding. One key question remains: who is responsible when the systems we rely on start to break down?

A federal appeals court allows a controversial deportation policy to move forward, a new supreme leader in Iran signals a more aggressive and possibly nuclear path in an escalating conflict, and lawmakers revisit the law that built the modern internet. One key question remains: who actually holds power in today’s legal system? In this episode of Wahl on Law , Jonas breaks down a major immigration...

A new public defender office, a Supreme Court fight over immigration protections, and a landmark social media trial all raise the same question: how does the legal system adapt when the stakes are this high? In this episode of Wahl on Law , Jonas breaks down the creation of a new Supreme Court advocacy office for public defenders, the Trump administration’s request for the Supreme Court to allow t...

A cabinet firing, a federal immigration ruling, and a Senate vote on war powers all raise the same question: who controls government power – and where does the Constitution draw the line? In this episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down President Trump’s decision to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and what it reveals about presidential authority over the executive branch, a federal j...

A presidential speech, a sweeping tariff policy, and a Supreme Court ruling all raise the same question: how far can executive power go — and who steps in when it crosses the line? In this episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down President Trump’s State of the Union, the administration’s pivot to Section 122 tariffs after the Court limited earlier trade authority, and what this evolving legal bat...

A voting bill in Congress, a federal agency update, and a Supreme Court ruling all raise the same question: who has the power to interpret the law, and who gets held accountable when that power is pushed too far? In this episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down the SAVE America Act, a TSA terminology shift, and a major Supreme Court decision limiting presidential tariff power, and what all three...

A quiet bill in Congress and three Supreme Court cases raised a shared question: when the law is unclear, who carries the risk? In this episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down proposed changes to toxic chemical regulation, a challenge to police use of cellphone location data, a case testing the stability of green card protections, and a major consumer safety lawsuit. Together, these legal battle...

A few lines on a map. One federal judge’s ruling. In this debut episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas explores how recent legal decisions are shaping who holds power in Washington—and who gets to stay in the country they call home. From California’s redistricting battle at the Supreme Court to a federal court order protecting Haitian immigrants with Temporary Protected Status, this episode breaks down wha...