Best Collin Kennedy Podcasts (2025)

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Opinion Summary: A.A.R.P. v. Trump, Case No. 24A1007 | Date Decided: 5/16/25 23:29

3d ago23:29

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Case Info: A.A.R.P. v. Trump, Case No. 24A1007 | Date Decided: 5/16/25 Link to Docket: Here. Question Presented: Whether Venezuelan nationals detained as alleged members of a terrorist organization are entitled to constitutionally adequate notice and opportunity to challenge their removal before being deported under the Alien Enemies Act, and if so…

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Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson on President Joe Biden’s Decline, and Its Cover-Up 49:50

3d ago49:50

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Nearly a year ago, a Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, moderated by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash of CNN, began the end of Biden’s bid for a second term. The President struggled to make points, complete sentences, and remember facts; he spoke in a raspy whisper. This was not the first time voters expressed concern about Biden’s ag…

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Highlights: Trump, President of U.S. v. CASA, Inc. | Case No. 24A884 | Date Argued: 5/15/25 16:08

3d ago16:08

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Here are some highlights from the Trump v. CASA, Inc. case heard on May 15, 2025. Justice Kagan and Justice Barrett went viral for their questions. Those portions begin around 09:17. Please see the oral argument episode for additional case details. As always, I welcome any feedback on the episode or podcast. Email: [email protected].…

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Sarah Snook | Trump Fawns Over Saudi Crown Prince, Profiteers on Middle East Trip Amid GOP Backlash: A Closer Look 27:44

3d ago27:44

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Seth takes a closer look at Republicans disapproving of Trump's plan to accept a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar before speaking with guests Sarah Snook and Glenn Howerton. Then, Sarah Snook talks about how physically taxing it is to play 26 characters in her one-woman Broadway show The Picture of Dorian Gray and reuniting with her Succession co…

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Oral Argument: Trump, President of U.S. v. CASA, Inc. | Case No. 24A884 | Date Argued: 5/15/25 2:15:45

3d ago2:15:45

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Case Info: Trump, President of U.S. v. CASA, Inc. | Case No. 24A884 | Date Argued: 5/15/25 Consolidation Note: The following cases were consolidated: (1) Trump, President of U.S. v. CASA, Inc., Case No. 24A884; (2) Trump, President of U.S. v. Washington, Case No. 24A885; and (3) Trump, President of U.S. v. New Jersey, Case No. 24A886. Parties: Appl…

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Opinion Summary: Barnes v. Felix | Case No. 23-1239 | Date Decided: 5/15/25 11:27

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Case Info: Barnes v. Felix | Case No. 23-1239 | Date Argued: 1/22/25 | Date Decided: 5/15/25 Link to Docket: Here. Background: The Fourth Amendment prohibits a police officer from using "unreasonable" force. U.S. Const. amend. IV. In Graham v. Connor, this Court held that reasonableness depends on "the totality of the circumstances." 490 U.S. 386, …

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Tony Gilroy | Trump Faces GOP Revolt Over Qatar Bribe, Middle East "Corruption Tour": A Closer Look 28:34

4d ago28:34

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump's cartoonishly corrupt plan to accept a $400 million dollar luxury jet-slash-bribe from Qatar getting flak from Republicans. Then, Tony Gilroy talks about collaborating with his brothers on their Star Wars prequel series "Andor" and exploring different genres with each episode of the series before sharing the story…

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Birkin (ft Dallas A. Johnson aka DallasThaMav) 2:14:48

5d ago2:14:48

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Today's episode of the Raw Room features content creator Dallas A. Johnson as he joins the squad in the studio to discuss his journey to earning over a billion views across social media and growing up in the Nashville area, the guys discuss Derek Carr retiring after 11 seasons, the Pittsburgh Steelers trading wide receiver George Pickens to the Dal…

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Olivia Munn | Trump Slammed for Qatar Bribe, Caves on China Tariffs, Insults Pirro and Oz: A Closer Look 25:22

6d ago25:22

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump holding a rambling press conference where he defended accepting a blatantly corrupt gift from a foreign country and talked about his decision to de-escalate his trade war against China. Then, Olivia Munn talks about how she celebrated Mother's Day, finding out that the name she gave her daughter was actually her mo…

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Episode #143: Interview with Emily Tesh 48:46

6d ago48:46

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Trevor is joined by author Emily Tesh to talk about her new book, The Incandescent. Listen in as they discuss the book, the origins of dark academia, how The Incandescent plays with familiar expectations, and how the book reflects on the craft, labor, and importance of teaching. You can find Emily Tesh at emilytesh.net and The Incandescent at your …

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Percival Everett’s “James” Wins a Pulitzer 20:17

6d ago20:17

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A year ago, Percival Everett published his twenty-fourth novel, “James,” and it became a literary phenomenon. It won the National Book Award, and, just this week, was announced as the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. “James” offers a radically different perspective on the classic Mark Twain novel “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”: Evere…

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Corrections: The Podcast -- Volume LXXXIII (Episode 135) 15:32

10d ago15:32

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Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Elissa Slotkin to Fellow-Democrats: “Speak in Plain English” 28:38

10d ago28:38

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When Elissa Slotkin narrowly won her Senate seat in Michigan last fall, she was one of only four Democratic senators to claim victory in a state that voted for Donald Trump. It made other Democrats take note: since then, the Party has turned to her as someone who can bridge the red state–blue state divide. In March, Slotkin delivered the Democrats’…

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In Memoriam: A Reflection on the Remarkable Journey of Justice David Souter 3:58

10d ago3:58

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In Memoriam: A Reflection on the Remarkable Journey of Justice David Souter Episode Overview In this special memorial episode, we discuss the remarkable life and judicial career of Justice David H. Souter, a Supreme Court Justice who defied political expectations and remained committed to principled jurisprudence. Key Highlights Born: September 17,…

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Natasha Lyonne | New Pope Criticized JD Vance; Conclave Upstages Trump's Underwhelming U.K. Trade Deal: A Closer Look 25:55

10d ago25:55

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump announcing a meaningless trade deal with the United Kingdom, which is the first deal he's reached after claiming he already had 200, and him getting upstaged by the new pope. Then, Natasha Lyonne talks about blending in with New York City crowds with Jeremy Allen White after leaving the Met Gala, standing be…

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Interview: From Buffalo to the Bench, A Conversation with Chief Justice Roberts 51:11

11d ago51:11

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Episode Description: This episode features a May 7, 2025 conversation between Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. They discuss why judicial independence matters in our democracy and how it helps balance power between different parts of government. Both judges share stories about their personal backg…

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Anna Wintour & A$AP Rocky | Carney Tells Trump Canada "Not for Sale," Trump Offends Catholics with AI Pope Image: A Closer Look 26:04

11d ago26:04

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Seth takes a closer look at Canada's prime minister, Mark Carney, telling Donald Trump that Canada will never be the 51st state. Then, Anna Wintour and A$AP Rocky talk about the theme for the 2025 Met Gala and break down some iconic looks from Diana Ross, Janelle Monáe, Ayo Edebiri and more before talking about surprise performances from the event …

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Bananaconda (ft Jason Ellis - Former Pro Skateboarder, Fighter, Comedian, & Radio Host) 2:36:18

12d ago2:36:18

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Today's episode of the Raw Room features skateboarding legend Jason Ellis as he joins the squad in the studio to discuss his path from Australia to the top of the skateboarding world, share exclusive stories about linking up and touring with Tony Hawk, competing in and getting fired from the ESPN X-Games, transitioning to the media world and hostin…

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188. Managing Up with Melody Wilding 42:21

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In popular culture, there was a time where views of workplace relationships, between employees and managers, were seen through the lens of the likes of Emily and her over the top demanding boss, Miranda Priestly, in the 2006 movie, the Devil Wears Prada. Fast forward to 2025, workplace culture has evolved and terms like, managing up, the focus of t…

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Emergency Docket Order Summary: United States v. Shilling | Order Decided: 5/6/25 | Case No. 24A1030 10:34

13d ago10:34

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Case Info: United States v. Shilling | Order Decided: 5/6/25 | Case No. 24A1030 Link to Docket: Here. Question Presented: Whether the Supreme Court should stay the nationwide injunction issued by the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. Plain English Translation: This order means that the district court’s nationwide …

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How Donald Trump Is Trying to Rewrite the Rules of Capitalism 18:10

13d ago18:10

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For a long time, Republicans and many Democrats espoused some version of free-trade economics that would have been familiar to Adam Smith. But Donald Trump breaks radically with that tradition, embracing a form of protectionism that resulted in his extremely broad and chaotic tariff proposals, which tanked markets and deepened the fear of a global …

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John Oliver | Trump's Rant About Dolls & Strollers Exposes MAGA's Hypocrisy on Economy, Health Care: A Closer Look 26:10

13d ago26:10

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump becoming obsessed with the idea that children only need one or two dolls as a response to his tariffs leading to higher costs and shortages. Then, John Oliver talks about watching Will Ferrell stay in character while performing Ferrell's cut SNL sketch in Second Chance Theatre, a version of SNL in the U.K. b…

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A Closer Look Back: Trump 2.0 - The First 100 Days 45:29

14d ago45:29

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In an all-new episode of Late Night’s podcast series “A Closer Look Back,” A Closer Look Supervising Writer/Producer Sal Gentile recaps the first 100 days of the Trump presidency, how it compares to the “golden age” Trump promised, and Trump’s record-low approval ratings. Sal is joined for this episode by guest Emily Erotas, the Supervising Produce…

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Corrections: The Podcast -- Volume LXXXII (Episode 134) 13:47

16d ago13:47

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Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and the Confounding Politics of Junk Food. Plus, Kelefa Sanneh on the Long Influence of Kraftwerk 32:29

17d ago32:29

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, has been undermining public trust in vaccines and overseeing crippling cuts to research across American science. And yet his “make America healthy again” highlights themes more familiar in liberal circles: toxins in the environment, biodiversity, healthy eating. Kennedy has put jun…

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Episode #142: The Artist of Blackberry Grange with Paulette Kennedy 1:00:34

17d ago1:00:34

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Gothic author extraordinaire Paulette Kennedy is back to talk about her latest book, The Artist of Blackberry Grange. Alongside Trevor, she talks about caretaking and dignity in aging, about history and the need for a dialogue with it, about how art shapes us and how we need to think about shaping art in the coming age, and a whole lot more. You ca…

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Zarna Garg | Trump Ousts Waltz After Signal Scandal, Says Kids Don’t Need Toys Affected by Tariffs: A Closer Look 23:56

17d ago23:56

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Seth takes a closer look at turmoil and confusion in Trump's White House after he announced he was moving his scandal-plagued national security adviser to a different job. Then, Zarna Garg talks about raising her children in New York City, touring with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and her relationship with her mother-in-law. See Privacy Policy at https…

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Tina Fey | Trump Blames Biden for Shrinking Economy as Tariffs Cause Recession Fears: A Closer Look 25:44

18d ago25:44

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump holding a rally and sitting down for an interview to mark his first 100 days in office. Then, Tina Fey talks about touring with Amy Poehler, trying to make Will Forte seem like a normal man in her Netflix series The Four Seasons and incorporating the SNL dresser Donna Richards into her SNL50 Q&A bit. See Pri…

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Opinion Summary: Feliciano v. Department of Transportation | Date Decided: 4/30/25 | Case No. 23-861 15:38

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Case Info: Feliciano v. Department of Transportation | Date Decided: 4/30/25 | Case No. 23-861 Link to Docket: Here. Question Presented: Whether a federal civilian employee called or ordered to active duty under a provision of law during a national emergency is entitled to differential pay even if the duty is not directly connected to the national …

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Oral Argument: Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond | Case No. 24-394 | Date Argued: 4/30/25 2:11:12

19d ago2:11:12

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Case Info: Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond | Case No. 24-394 | Date Argued: 4/30/25 Link to Docket: Here. Background: This Court has "repeatedly held that a State violates the Free Exercise Clause when it excludes religious observers from otherwise available public benefits." Carson as next friend of O. C. v. Makin, 596 U.S. 767…

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Royal Slippers 1:59:11

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Today's episode of the Raw Room features the squad in studio as they break down all the major storylines from the NFL Draft including the Shedeur Sanders drama, players getting prank called while waiting to be drafted, Cam Ward going to the Titans, the guys address the 100 men vs 1 gorilla viral debate, the squad talks NBA Playoffs and what's next …

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Episode #141: Interview with Collin Armstrong 44:12

20d ago44:12

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Trevor sits down with author and artist Collin Armstrong to discuss his debut novel Polybius, available April 29 from Gallery Books. Together, they talk about the origins of the novel in urban legend, about the nature of art and our aspirations for it, about the way we think about and confide in media as information, and more. You can find Collin A…

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Opinion Summary: Advocate Christ Medical Center v. Kennedy | Date Decided: 4/29/25 | Case No. 23-715 21:12

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Case Info: Advocate Christ Medical Center v. Kennedy | Date Decided: 4/29/25 | Case No. 23-715 Link to Docket: Here. Question Presented: Does the phrase "entitled ... to benefits," used twice in the same sentence of the Medicare Act, mean the same thing for Medicare part A and supplementary security income (SSI), such that it includes all who meet …

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Oral Argument: Martin v. United States | Case No. 24-362 | Date Argued: 4/29/25 52:23

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Case Info: Martin v. United States | Case No. 24-362 | Date Argued: 4/29/25 Link to Docket: Here. Background: Petitioners are the innocent victims of a wrong-house raid conducted by an FBI SWAT team in Atlanta, Georgia. Seeking a remedy for torts committed against them, Petitioners brought a cause of action against the United States under the Feder…

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Oral Argument: Laboratory Corp. of America v. Davis | Case No. 24-304 | Date Argued: 4/29/25 2:15:20

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Case Info: Laboratory Corp. of America v. Davis | Case No. 24-304 | Date Argued: 4/29/25 Link to Docket: Here. Question Presented: Whether a federal court may certify a class action when some of its members lack any Article III injury. Oral Advocates: For Petitioner: Noel J. Francisco For United States, as Amicus Curiae: Sopan Joshi, Assistant to t…

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A Historical Epic of the Chinese in America 19:30

20d ago19:30

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In recent years, there’s been a stark uptick in the level of violence and hate crimes that Asian Americans have experienced, but the “precarity of the Asian American experience is not new,” Michael Luo tells David Remnick. Luo is a longtime New Yorker editor, and the author of a new book about the Chinese American experience. He looks at how tensio…

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Martha Stewart | Trump's "Horrible" Record-Low Poll Numbers and Insane Time Magazine Interview: A Closer Look 25:49

20d ago25:49

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Seth takes a closer look at President Trump arresting judges, disappearing U.S. citizens, detaining students for their political opinions, defying Supreme Court orders and more. Then, Martha Stewart talks about what sets Yes, Chef! apart from other cooking shows, writing her 101st book on gardening tips for people of all skill levels and getting he…

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Oral Argument: A. J. T. v. Osseo Area Schools | Case No. 24-249 | Date Argued: 4/28/25 1:26:03

21d ago1:26:03

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Case Info: A. J. T. v. Osseo Area Schools | Case No. 24-249 | Date Argued: 4/28/25 Link to Docket: Here. Background: Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Rehabilitation Act) require public entities and organizations that receive federal funding to provide reasonable accommodations for peop…

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Oral Argument: Soto v. United States | Case No. 24-320 | Date Argued: 4/28/25 1:02:50

21d ago1:02:50

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Case Info: Soto v. United States | Case No. 24-320 | Date Argued: 4/28/25 Link to Docket: Here. Background: This case determines whether thousands of medically retired combat veterans should receive all the combat related special compensation (CRSC) that Congress specifically authorized for combat veterans. The government has elected to calculate t…

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Cory Booker: “America Needs Moral Leadership, and Not Political Leadership” 30:27

24d ago30:27

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As Donald Trump continues to launch unprecedented and innovative attacks on immigrants, civic institutions, and the rule of law, the Democratic response has been—in the eyes of many observers—tepid and inadequate. One answer to the sense of desperation came from Senator Cory Booker, who, on March 31st, launched a marathon speech on the Senate floor…

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Oral Argument: Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v. EPA | Case No. 24-7 | Date Argued: 04/23/25 1:04:53

26d ago1:04:53

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Case Info: Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v. EPA | Case No. 24-7 | Date Argued: 04/23/25 Link to Docket: Here. Background: Section 209(a) of the Clean Air Act generally preempts States from adopting emission standards for new motor vehicles. 42 U.S.C. § 7543(a). But under Section 209(b) of that Act, EPA may grant California and only California-a w…

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Zanimal (ft Brandon Bostick: Former Packers & Jets TE) 2:21:45

26d ago2:21:45

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Today's episode of the Raw Room features former Green Bay Packers and New York Jets tight end Brandon Bostick as he joins the squad in studio to talk about his unique journey from DII to the NFL, his decorated high school athletic career being put in jeopardy by his academic standing, JC tells the guys about the time his mom declared him academical…

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187. Learning Self-Compassion with Tara Cousineau, Ph.D. 37:42

26d ago37:42

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Have you ever dealt with a negative voice inside your head that is constantly discouraging you, second guessing you, or telling you that you aren’t good enough? Even if you don’t self-identify as a perfectionist, this episode explores those tendencies we all have to chase perfection in our everyday life. Our guest, Tara Cousineau, Ph.D., is a clini…

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Oral Argument: CIR v. Zuch | Case No. 24-416 | Date Argued: 4/22/25 47:33

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Case Info: CIR v. Zuch | Case No. 24-416 | Date Argued: 4/22/25 Link to Docket: Here. Question Presented: Whether a proceeding under 26 U.S.C. 6330 for a pre-deprivation determination about a levy proposed by the Internal Revenue Service to collect unpaid taxes becomes moot when there is no longer a live dispute over the proposed levy that gave ris…

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Opinion Summary: Velazquez v. Bondi, Att'y Gen. | Date Decided: 4/22/25 | Case No. 23-929 14:09

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Case Info: Velazquez v. Bondi, Att'y Gen. | Date Decided: 4/22/25 | Case No. 23-929 Link to Docket: Here. Question Presented: When a noncitizen's voluntary-departure period ends on a weekend or public holiday, is a motion to reopen filed the next business day sufficient to avoid the penalties for failure to depart? Holding: Under §1229c(b)(2), a vo…

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Oral Argument: Mahmoud v. Taylor | Case No. 24-297 | Date Argued: 4/22/25 2:29:20

27d ago2:29:20

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Case Info: Mahmoud v. Taylor | Case No. 24-297 | Date Argued: 4/22/25 Link to Docket: Here. Background: Respondent Montgomery County Board of Education requires elementary school teachers to read their students storybooks celebrating gender transitions, Pride parades, and same-sex playground romance. The storybooks were chosen to disrupt "cisnormat…

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Episode #140: When the Wolf Comes Home with Nat Cassidy 1:10:48

27d ago1:10:48

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Nat Cassidy is back, this time to talk about his novel When the Wolf Comes Home, published in April 2025 by Tor Nightfire. Alongside Trevor, he talks about chase novels and shapeshifting, about acting, masks, and improvisational meaning-making, about how we live by saying "yes, and" to life, and a whole lot more about the changing nature of fear an…

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Nikki Glaser at the Top of Her Game 26:36

27d ago26:36

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In the past few years, the comedian Nikki Glaser has breathed new life into the well-worn comedic form of the roast. Last year, she performed a roast of the football legend Tom Brady for a Netflix special, to much acclaim—with Conan O’Brien opining that “no one is going to do a better roast set than that.” Glaser has been on a hot streak since then…

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Oral Argument: Kennedy, Sec. of H&HS v. Braidwood Mgmt., Inc. | Case No. 24-316 | Date Argued: 4/21/25 1:26:12

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Case Info: Kennedy, Sec. of H&HS v. Braidwood Mgmt., Inc. | Case No. 24-316 | Date Argued: 4/21/25 Link to Docket: Here. Background: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force), which sits within the Public Health Service of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issues clinical recommendations for preventive medical services, …

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Oral Argument: Parrish v. United States | Case No. 24-275 | Date Argued: 4/21/25 53:56

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Case Info: Parrish v. United States | Case No. 24-275 | Date Argued: 4/21/25 Link to Docket: Here. Background: Ordinarily, litigants must file a notice of appeal within 30 or 60 days of an adverse judgment. 28 U.S.C. § 2107(a)-(b). Under 28 U.S.C. § 2107(c) and Fed. R. App. P. 4(a)(6), however, district courts can reopen an expired appeal period wh…

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