Ipse Dixit

In this episode, Alexandra J. Roberts , Associate Professor of Law at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, discusses her draft article "False Influencing." Roberts begins by explaining what an "influencer" is, what influencer advertising looks like, and why influencer ads are so popular with many different brands. She observes that many influencer ads are not transparent...

In this episode, Ryan Vacca , Professor of Law at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, discusses his article " Uncertainty in Employee Status Across Federal Law ," which will be published in the Temple Law Review. Vacca begin by explaining the origins of the distinction between employees and independent contractors, and why it was created. He discusses the historical deve...

In this episode, Katherine E. Kerrick, a law student at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, discusses her note, "Should Donald Trump’s 'Make America Great Again' Receive Trademark Protection?," which will be published in the University of New Hampshire Law Review. Kerrick begins by explaining when trademarks can be registered, when they can't, and why. She then explains...

In this episode, Catherine Christopher , Associate Dean for Bar Success and Professor of Law at the Texas Tech University School of Law, discusses her article " Normalizing Struggle ." Christopher explains why “struggle” is not only a good thing, but a necessity for students studying law. She observes that struggle should be embraced and not equated with failure. She also describes the strategies...

In this episode, Philip Hackney , Associate Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, discusses his draft article "Dark Democracy? Section 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Organizations and Tax Exemption." Hackney begins by describing the difference between outcome-based and process-based theories of political legitimacy. He argues that we should care about process, and explains how...

In this episode, Susan Bandes , Centennial Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus at DePaul University College of Law, discusses her article " Closure in the Criminal Courtroom: The Birth and Strange Career of an Emotion ," which will be published in the Edward Elgar Research Handbook on Law and Emotion. Bandes begins by observing that the concept of "closure" in criminal law is relatively novel,...

In March 1962, a group of college students formed the Afro-American Association in the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Area. Among other things, the Association broadcast a weekly radio show in San Francisco. On August 15, 1965, Attorney Donald Warden (later Dr. Khalid Al-Mansour) broadcast a program on the Watts Riot or Rebellion . Ray Dobard , the owner of the Music City record store and recording stu...

In this episode, Ilya Somin , Professor of Law at the George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, discusses his article, " Making Federalism Great Again: How the Trump Administration's Attack on Sanctuary Cities Unintentionally Strengthened Judicial Protection for State Autonomy ," which is published in the Texas Law Review. Somin begins by explaining what a "sanctuary city" is and how the...

In this episode, Michael T. Morley , Assistant Professor of Law at Florida State University College of Law, discusses his draft article "Federal Elections and State Constitutions." Morley begins by describing the Supreme Court's recent rejection of constitutional challenges to political gerrymandering, and how it led commentators to suggest the use of state constitutional law to regulate political...

In this episode, Daphne Keller, Director of Intermediary Liability at the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School  and former Associate General Counsel for Google, discusses her essay " Who Do You Sue?: State and Platform Hybrid Power Over Online Speech ," which is published by the Hoover Institution. Keller begins by explaining how the First Amendment does - or doesn't - affec...

In this episode, King, an incarcerated person, recites five of his poems reflecting on his experience of life in prison. The poems are titled: 1) Freedom, 2) Remember, 3) The DOC Creed, 4) The Interview, and 5) Militant God, Born King. King is on Twitter at  @King_ShankRadio . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, ECC11, an incarcerated person who is a leader of the Latin King and Queen Nation, discusses the ideas of the movement. In the first segment, he presents a lesson titled, "Brown Force and the Political Philosophy of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation." He begins by reciting "Brown Force" in its entirety, then reflects on its meaning. In the second segment, ECC11 explains the...

In this episode, Daniel Epps , Associate Professor of Law at Washington University St. Louis School of Law , discusses his draft article "Checks and Balances in the Criminal Law." Epps begins by observing that we often conflate the separation of powers with checks and balances, and arguing that they are actually quite different. He notes that many scholars and judges consider the separation of pow...

In this episode, Rohan Grey , a J.S.D. student at Cornell Law School and the founder and president of the Modern Money Network , discusses his work on the intersection of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and intellectual property theory. Grey begins by briefly explaining the fundamental premises of MMT and the job guarantee, observing that MMT is an extension of Keynesian economic principles, and that...

In this episode, Milan Markovic , Professor of Law and Co-Convener of the Program in Law and Social Science, discusses his article " The Paradox of Minority Attorney Satisfaction ," which he co-authored with Gabriele Plickert, and which is published in the International Review of Law and Economics. Markovic begins by explaining that the article is based on survey data gathered with the help of the...

In this episode, Victoria J. Haneman , Associate Professor of Law at the Creighton University School of Law, discusses her article " Intergenerational Equity, Student Loan Debt, and Taxing Rich Dead People ," which will be published in the Virginia Tax Review. Haneman begins by explaining the concept of intergenerational equality, and why there is considerable inequality between the Baby Boomer ge...

In this episode, Michael Gentithes , Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Akron School of Law, discusses his article " Suspicionless Witness Stops: The New Racial Profiling ," which will be published in the Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review. Gentithes begins by explaining how police are increasingly stopping and searching people, mostly minority men, without any suspicion...

In this episode, Sergio Verdugo , Associate Professor of Law at Universidad del Desarrollo, Chile, discusses his work on constitution-making and constitutional courts in relation to current constitutional disputes in Chile. Verdugo begins by explaining the history of the Chilean Constitution, how it has been rewritten and amendment, and the differing perceptions of its legitimacy. He describes the...

In this episode, Felipe Jiménez , Assistant Professor of Law and Philosophy at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, discusses his draft article " The Case for Formalism in Contract Law Adjudication ." Jiménez begins by explaining the differences between legal formalism and legal realism, and reflecting on the realist critique of formalism. He also explains the difference betw...

In this episode, Lee Anne Fennell , Max Pam Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School, discusses her new book, " Slices and Lumps: Division and Aggregation in Law and Life ," which is published by the University of Chicago Press. She begins by explaining what she means by "lumps" and "slices," and why they are concepts that structure the way we think about the world. She observes th...

In this episode, Carlton F.W. Larson , Professor of Law at the UC Davis School of Law, discusses his new book, " The Trials of Allegiance Treason, Juries, and the American Revolution ," which is published by Oxford University Press. Larson begins by situating his study of the law of treason in the Early American Republic in the context of his other scholarship. He explains why the law of treason w...

In this episode, David A. Hoffman , Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, discusses his article " Hushing Contracts ," which he co-authored with Erik Lampmann, a student at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and published in the Washington University Law Review. Hoffman begins by explaining that a "hush contract" is a non-disclosure agreement, usually relating to s...

In this episode, King describes the experience of living in prison. Among other things, he shares some of his writing. King is on Twitter at @King_ShankRadio . This episode was hosted by  Brian L. Frye , Spears-Gilbert Associate Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at  @brianlfrye . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, SJ Morrison, a law student at Duquesne University School of Law, interviews Brian L. Frye about his experiences as a law professor and his thoughts on legal academia. Hijinks ensue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Michael Arjun Banerjee , a Ph. D. student in Jurisprudence and Social Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, discusses his draft article, "No-Trial Executions: Police Killings, the Eighth Amendment, and Transformative Proceduralism." He begins by explaining that the overwhelming majority of state killings are "no-trial executions," or police killings that occur before a...