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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.
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Dec 2, 2024
Dec 2, 2024
28 min
It’s the season for happy criminal defendants! Jussie Smollett’s conviction was tossed because prosecutors failed to honor deal. Jack Smith threw in the towel on TrumpLaw. And the Menendez Brothers hope they’ll be walking free in January.
Nov 20, 2024
Nov 20, 2024
29 min
Hey they’ve got seven weeks before the GOP takes over the White House and the Senate. Dems are saying we can do this – Sotomayor quits, Biden nominates a replacement, and the Dem-controlled Senate installs her before January. One possible catch: SHE MAY NOT BE READY TO RETIRE. Biden’s likely response: Uh, you do remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg, right? DO YOU WANT THE CONSERVATIVES TO HAVE A 7-2 MAJORITY??
Nov 10, 2024
Nov 10, 2024
31 min
On November 26 Donald Trump has a date with destiny – he’s due in the Stormy Daniels hush money courtroom to hear his sentence, following his conviction by a jury of 34 felony counts. Does his election win protect him from incarceration? And, why did Kamala lose? I’ll tell you about the two big blunders that doomed her campaign.
Nov 4, 2024
Nov 4, 2024
22 min
People assume that a Trump win means dismissal of the federal criminal cases pending against him.
But, not so fast! When prosecutors agreed to drop charges against General Michael Flynn, the judge said no!
Yes, judges may bring in new prosecutors to keep fighting, if the think “justice” or “public interest” requires it.
Oct 25, 2024
Oct 25, 2024
22 min
—- Is Elon Musk in legal trouble for giving away $1 million a day to boost voter registration? If so, does Taylor Swift’s Kamala endorsement cross the line as well?
—- Is Biden’s DOJ going after Musk proof the legal system is being weaponized for political reasons?
—- Was SCOTUS’ ruling giving Trump immunity an overreaction to the concerns about weaponization?
Oct 18, 2024
Oct 18, 2024
21 min
Yes, the Menendez brothers were sentenced to life without parole for shot gunning their parents. But their new lawyer Mark Geragos wants them released, saying he hopse to host them at Thanksgiving dinner next month.
There’s yet another lawsuit against a baker who refuses to create a cake he disapproves of. The latest entry? The customer wants a birthday cake with an image of Satan, smoking a joint.
And, does America have an incarceration problem? Well yeah, we only solve 50% of violent crimes. So maybe instead of “abolishing” prison, we should be doubling our prison budget.
Oct 7, 2024
Oct 7, 2024
36 min
California bans deepfake parodies on the web – for example, a video depicting Kamala Harris saying “I’m the ultimate diversity hire.” But, a federal judge has dumped the law.
Prosecutor Jack Smith files a GYNORMOUS brief listing Trump’s alleged January 6 crimes – but is that cool when the election is 34 days off?
And, as if Sean “Diddy” Combs need more trouble, a Texas lawyer says he’s filing suits by 120 victims of sexual assault.
Sep 27, 2024
Sep 27, 2024
1hr 8 min
What would you pay to pick the brain of a presidential speechwriter who spent countless hours with two of the most consequential leaders of the 20th century, Reagan and Nixon. Well good news, it’s FREE. This week’s episode of Too Many Lawyers features my interview of Ken Khachigian, author of “Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Reagan and Nixon.