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For most people, the law feels like a gated community full of fine print, Latin, and $400/hour gatekeepers.

Podcast · By Brooke Hardie · American English · US · Official site

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Sep 17, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 17, 2026

    What's Actually Happening with Immigration Enforcement (opens the original)

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    July was ICE's biggest arrest month of Trump's second term — nearly 50,000 arrests. August was even higher. And most people had no idea. Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch joins Brooke to explain why enforcement has gotten quieter and more brutal at the same time, who's actually being targeted (hint: it's not just who you think), and what the data really shows about who's being detained and deported. They cover the 287(g) agreements turning local police into immigration agents, the priv

  2. Episode · Sep 10, 2026

    Turning 18? Avoid These Legal Pitfalls. (opens the original)

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    Grab the young adult legal guide right here: So You’re 18 Guide Brooke Hardie breaks down what actually changes the moment you turn 18 — legally, financially, and civically. She explains why your signature suddenly carries full legal weight, how everyday things like phone plans and free trials become binding contracts, how credit and interest quietly work against you, what you owe the IRS and when, and why voting and jury duty matter more than most people realize. 🗒️ Key topics In this episode,

  3. Episode · Aug 28, 2026

    The Reality of Law School | Ep 32 (opens the original)

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    Brooke Hardie talks with Ben Knaupe and Brandon Wilhoit about why they decided to go to law school, how they chose Emory, and what the first year actually feels like day to day. They get into the realities of reading loads, outlining, exams, internships, and the split between litigation and transactional work, making this a practical conversation for anyone considering law school.Ben and Brandon also share how their different backgrounds shaped their paths - from pre-med and estate planning to p

  4. Episode · Aug 22, 2026

    Content Creators and Copyright Law| Ep 31 (opens the original)

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    Most creators don't find out their content isn't fully theirs until someone offers to buy it. By then it's too late — the editor who never signed anything, the co-host you split 50/50 with, the song you pulled off Spotify, the workshop you never registered. Entertainment attorney Michele Martell has spent her career protecting intellectual property for creators and major entertainment properties — including work in the Jim Henson/Muppets universe. In this conversation, she walks through exactly

  5. Episode · Aug 14, 2026

    Medical Aid In Dying Is Legal | Ep 30 (opens the original)

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    Most people confuse medical aid in dying with assisted suicide, euthanasia, or "what Dr. Kevorkian did." They're not the same think and the difference isn't semantics, it's the law. In this episode, Bernadette Nunley, Chief of Legal Advocacy at Compassion & Choices, breaks down exactly what medical aid in dying is, who qualifies, and why it's legally and ethically distinct from suicide and euthanasia both of which remain illegal in the U.S. We cover the 13 states + D.C. where it's authorized, th

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