Best Lydia Laws Podcasts (2025)

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Trump's Tariffs Likely to Land On Justices' Shadow Docket Soon 18:09

23h ago18:09

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The justices have already had a deluge of emergency requests from the Trump administration, and another is likely to land before them soon involving the president's tariffs. Lower courts have temporarily ruled against the tariffs using doctrines recently revived by the Supreme Court's conservative majority to frustrate policies of Democratic admini…

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"The things that create the geometry." What Happened With Future Club; Design Surface Area

2d ago

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Your nice hosts all secured a Switch 2 pre-order... from a certain point of view. Then, Stephen examines the body, Mark attempts a vocabulary, and Lydia has recommendations. Chants of Sennaar - Wikipedia Nintendo Switch 2 preorders were a total mess — at first - Jay Peters , The Verge Missed out on a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order? GameStop and Best B…

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Justices Cast Doubt on Long-Term Precedent With Trump Firings 29:07

8d ago29:07

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The Supreme Court's long-awaited order over the president's firing of Democratic members of independent agencies is puzzling, according to the lawyer representing one of the fired individuals. Gupta Wessler founder Deepak Gupta joins Cases and Controversies hosts Kimberly Robinson and Greg Stohr to discuss what the divided court did and did not do …

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Mental Health and Discrimination (with Ashley Phipps)

9d ago

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The clubhouse welcomes Ashley Phipps, producer for the game Clock Out at 2, to discuss the topic of mental health and discrimination. Mental Health and Discrimination Game Design Gaming Narrative Clock Out at 2 Demo - Borderless Studios , Steam What to know about microaggressions - Anna Smith Haghighi , Medical News Today Queerty Gamers - Queerty G…

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Lydia Fenet Talks Confidence, Charity, and Career Success — How the Auction Queen Built Billion-Dollar Impact

10d ago

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Lydia Fenet (click to visit her page) Lydia Fenet is an American auctioneer, author, podcast host and globally recognized speaker. As CEO & Founder of The Lydia Fenet Agency, she has raised over a billion dollars for non-profits and charities globally. She joins Dr. Lara Devgan this week on Beauty Bosses to discuss charity auctions and the massive …

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Justices Focus on Feasibility of Birthright Citizenship Limits 12:32

15d ago12:32

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The practicalities of birthright citizenship being restricted in some states but not others appeared to be a concern of key justices on the US Supreme Court. President Donald Trump has asked the justices to narrow lower court rulings that blocked his executive order limiting automatic citizenship to babies born with at least one parent who’s a citi…

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"This is an impossible challenge" Friction by Design; Diversity in Scoring

16d ago

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In this episode the club house talks about the games that they have been playing. Mark attempts to define the terms good friction and bad friction, declares his distaste of rouge-likes, and talks about friction in his current projects. Lydia shows us how to make scoring sound way more academic. Civilization VII Age of Mythology Retold Blue Prince 0…

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Anna Harman Talks Pioneering a New Piercing Experience for Consumers

17d ago

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Anna Harman (click to visit Studs) In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with fellow female entrepreneur Anna Harman. She is the founder of Studs, a company that can be found across the country that offers a fresh take on the piercing experience. Harman details her story from the moment of conception of the idea that would bec…

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Justices to Consider Procedure in Birthright Citizenship Suit 20:55

22d ago20:55

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The Supreme Court will sit for a special session May 15 to hear a challenge to President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship order. The merits, however, are not before justices at this time. Instead, the court will consider the scope of relief temporarily available to the parties, and in particular whether federal district courts can enjoin a pol…

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Video Game IP Law (with Haley MacLeon)

23d ago

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Your nice hosts get a crash course on video game IP law from lawyer and MinnMax cohort, Haley MacLeon. We learn about incorporating, publishing agreements, the difference between a lot of commonly used terms like "copyright", and the joys of contract templates. MinnMax - MinnMax Game Informer Revival - Game Informer Video Game IP Law Marketing Misc…

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Supreme Court Debates Bid for First Religious Charter School 21:19

29d ago21:19

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The Supreme Court heard the last in a trio of cases over religious rights with the justices appearing to split long largely ideological lines. During arguments April 30 in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond, the justices considered a virtual school's bid to become the nation's first religious charter school. Cases and Controversies…

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"Our sense of epoch." Let's Plays; Responsive Game Design

1M ago

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A new Nintendo is on the way, and your nice hosts talk about both it and the world it's being born into. It kicks off a longer than usual episode where Lydia just wants a way to experience horror games, Mark has an unpopular opinion, and Stephen thinks players have too much agency already. 0:31:57 Let's Plays Endoparasitic miziziziz itch.io Let’s P…

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Gwen Whiting Talks The Fill Club and The Power of Niche

1M ago

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Gwen Whiting (click to visit The Fill) In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with her longtime friend and original podcast guest, Gwen Whiting—renowned designer and entrepreneur. After co-founding The Laundress and selling to Unilever in 2019, Gwen Whiting went on to found The Fill Club, a members-only home cleaning brand that…

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Justices Focus on Meaning of LGBTQ Books in Religious Rights Row 14:49

1M ago14:49

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US Supreme Court justices spent a lot of time last week discussing the meaning of LGBTQ-themed books that parents in a Maryland public school district say interfere with the religious rearing of their children. One book, “Uncle Bobby’s Wedding,” was a focal point of the April 22 arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor. The justices questioned whether mere e…

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Nice Games Jam: "The Intergalactic Dining Consortium"

1M ago

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Your nice hosts settle their differences in opinions when it comes to food to serve up a fresh game design document in a new Nice Games Jam episode. Prompt Create a game with one of my favorite things, food! It cannot be about/or have mechanics that are cooking. Think: growing food, pairing foods, making an international food court, menu design, us…

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Obamacare Is Back at Supreme Court in Preventive Care Fight 19:22

1M ago19:22

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Obamacare is back before the Supreme Court in a challenge to its no-cost coverage requirements for certain preventive health services. The justices will weigh the constitutionality of the US Preventive Services Task Force, which recommends the tests and treatments insurers should cover, when they return to the bench on Monday for the April sitting.…

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"You shouldn't pet the wolf." The art of Saying No; Tiny Interactions

1M ago

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Mark is still out sick, so Dale takes his place in the clubhouse and brings a topic! The club makes a prediction that by the time that this episode comes out, Mark will still be sick, and if you are listening on Patreon, that is absolutely true. If you aren't listening on Patreon, you probably should be. The group talks about how often and when to …

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Justices Walking 'Tightrope' With Modest Trump Victories 28:06

2M ago28:06

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The US Supreme Court's attempt to avoid a confrontation with President Donald Trump has real world costs, said Georgetown Law professor Stephen Vladeck. Vladeck spoke with Cases and Controversies hosts Kimberly Robinson and Greg Stohr about the flurry of recent rulings from the justices in emergency requests involving the administration's policies.…

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Nice Games Jam: "Time Traveler Estate Sale"

2M ago

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Roles reverse as Dale joins Stephen and Lydia for a Nice Game Jam prompted by Mark. The results are an antiques-fueled jaunt through time, and an unexpected win for Stephen. Costcodle - Zak Kermitz , Costcodle Timeline Inventions - Zygomatic , Zygomatic Hypodermic Needles - Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine , Maximum Fun Prompt "Come u…

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Mariah Chase Talks The World of Beauty Business

2M ago

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Mariah Chase In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan chats with Mariah Chase, a three-time startup founder in both the beauty & fashion industries, about the ever-shifting business industries, how AI will impact these markets, and how he career has pivoted over the year. Get some insider scoop on what it takes to run a successful startup …

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Trio of Religious Liberty Cases Getting Heard at Supreme Court 16:16

2M ago16:16

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Supreme Court justices from across the ideological spectrum appeared ready to side with a religious group seeking an unemployment tax exemption, in the first of three church-state disputes on tap in coming weeks. "I thought it was pretty fundamental that we don't treat some religions better than other religions," Justice Elena Kagan said. "And we c…

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"Nice Games Club cannot solve all of your problems." Begging for Money; Quality of Life

2M ago

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Beth leads Mark and Stephen through a therapy session. Stephen talks Kickstarter, Mark talks Patreon, and everyone agrees Beth's game Verdant Skies is great. Part-Time Hero: I'm Broke But I Have To Save The World! - Future Club , Kickstarter Dreamsettler - Tendershoot , Patreon 0:06:40 Begging for Money 0:52:09 Quality of Life Quality of Life Micha…

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Elizabeth Kurpis Talks Careers in Fashion Law

2M ago

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Elizabeth Kurpis In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with Elizabeth Kurpis, Fashion Lawyer & Legal Commentator, on her extensive career in the fashion/beauty industries. She breaks down the trends (both legal and societal), as well as her personal guide to fashion in a world in which the norms seem to change on a daily basis…

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Supreme Court Backs 'Ghost Gun' Rule, Considers Agency Limits 23:49

2M ago23:49

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The federal government appeared likely to win a high-stakes appeal over a multibillion-dollar telecommunications fund while securing a win on Biden-era regulations on build-at-home "ghost guns." Several justices during arguments March 26 in FCC v. Consumers' Research, appeared hesitant to reinvigorate the so-called nondelegation doctrine to strike …

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Nice Thinking: "Nice Games Alliance Workshops"

2M ago

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Beth Korth, board member of Nice Games Alliance, enters the clubhouse to talk about the purpose of the NGA and how to best fulfill that mission. They discuss how workshops, talks, and conferences fit into their plans. And how they can provide unique experiences and services that the gamedev community can't get elsewhere. They also emphasize the imp…

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Dr. Lara Oboler Talks Holistic and Heart Health

2M ago

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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with Dr. Lara Oboler, NYC Cardiologist, to discuss how vital heart health is for overall health. While external (visible health like skin quality, musculature, etc.) is extremely important, Oboler mentions the fact that someone can look incredibly healthy on the outside but have pressing i…

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Justices to Weigh if Congress Can Hand Over Rulemaking Power 24:29

2M ago24:29

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The Supreme Court will consider a case at the end of March that could limit Congress’ ability to let federal regulators determine what public health and safety standards are necessary. Depending on what the court decides, any statute that grants discretion to an agency could be open for re-review, said Jessica Ellsworth, a partner at Hogan Lovells.…

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"A Paragraph Signing" Incremental Learning ; Making Science Fiction Worlds

2M ago

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Lydia joins the clubhouse for her first regular episode as a host (it's calendar math)! The clubhouse discusses the release of Civilization VII and how it is taking up all of Stephen's time. Lydia brings to the table the question of how she can learn more games, and how tutorials don't work for her. Stephen regrets not being able to fully develop t…

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Dr. Gail Saltz Talks Social Media, Mental Health, and Stigmatization

2M ago

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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with Dr. Gail Saltz, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at The New York Presbyterian Hospital, Media expert in Mental Health, Author, and Podcast Host, to discuss the current state of the social media and mental health and the evolution of the associated stigma over time. Discover …

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Supreme Court in 'Eye of Storm' Before Taking on Major Cases 29:53

3M ago29:53

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After a slow start, Supreme Court justices will hear consequential disputes as they head into second half of the term. "This might be the eye in the storm that this was kind of a bit of a slower term," said Goodwin partner Brian Burgess. "There's some big, big cases ahead." Burgess highlights cases involving religious rights, Obamacare, and forum s…

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Nice Games Jam: "Dinosaurs of North Dakota"

3M ago

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The clubhouse gets Cretaceous this week; your nice hosts have been challenged to create a game about dinosaurs and their feeding habits. Prompt Make a game about the feeding habits of dinosaurs or of paleontologists, bonus points if all the dinosaurs are from the same era. Game type Design document Player count 1 Rules Cretaceous period Flowering p…

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Laura Brown Talks Loving Your Job in a Creative Industry

3M ago

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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with Laura Brown, fashion journalist, Chair of Creative Council, and former editor-in-chief of InStyle magazine, to discuss the current state of the fashion and beauty industries and what it takes to love your job through the lens of Brown’s extensive career. Learn how to pick the right ni…

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RAUL DE LARA : raices / roots 1:02:24

3M ago1:02:24

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This is going to have to be part one of many, because New York based Mexican sculptor Raul De Lara has way too many good stories ... Pepe the carpenter ghost, for example!By Danielle Krysa

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High Court Ruling on Nuclear Waste Storage Site Hard to Predict 15:23

3M ago15:23

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A fight over plans for a privately owned nuclear waste storage facility in Texas seemed to divide the US Supreme Court as the justices wrestled with a federal agency’s regulatory authority and who can challenge it. Cases and Controversies hosts Greg Stohr and Lydia Wheeler unpack Wednesday’s arguments in the dispute over a Nuclear Regulatory Commis…

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"More Ellen in the future." What We Did On Our Winter Break (2024-25)

3M ago

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NEWS! New episodes now come out a week early on Patreon!! Sign up to listen to next week's episode now! We talk about why, and the silly reason why now, in this episode, along with another, much bigger piece of NEWS. And of course, your nice hosts continue the show's annual tradition of recounting what they did during hiatus. SO. MUCH. NEWS. Nice G…

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Katerina Mountanos Talks Kosterina, Blue Zones and The Mediterranean Diet

3M ago

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In this episode of Beauty Bosses, Dr. Lara Devgan sits down with Katerina Mountanos, CEO of Kosterina. to discuss the importance of not only just a good diet, but specifically the “Modern Mediterranean diet” for overall health, wellness, and beauty. Get the latest scoop on how to do the most you possibly can for your body’s health while consuming t…

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Supreme Court Confronts Bid to Open Up Gunmakers' Liability 24:42

3M ago24:42

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The US Supreme Court hears argument March 4 in a case over gun industry protections from lawsuits. The dispute involving Mexico and Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. centers on whether exceptions to the 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act open manufacturers to court challenges. Mexico alleges gunmakers intentionally trade with suppliers for dru…

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