Opening Arguments
Opening Arguments is a law show that helps you make sense of the news! Comedian Thomas Smith and lawyer Matt Cameron help you understand not only current events, but also deeper legal concepts and areas! The schedule is M-W-F, with the main show on Monday and Friday and Vapid Response on Wednesday!
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OA5: Bush v. Gore and the 2000 Election, Part 4
Finally wrapping up their four-part discussion of the 2000 U.S. Presidential election, Andrew and Thomas follow the Gore campaign's lawsuit as it goes to the Supreme Court. How legitimate is Bush v. Gore? Does it hold water? Find out in this episode. Show Notes & Links The Supreme Court's decision in Bush v. Gore, 531 U.S. …
OA4: The 2000 Election (#NeverForget), Part 3
Continuing our discussion from OA3, Andrew lays the background for the most tumultuous Presidential election in modern American history, discussing the politics, history, and the legal background that led us to Bush v. Gore. Show Notes and Links Pres. Bill Clinton's approval ratings, 1999-2000. Voting history for West Virginia, once a reliable Democratic stronghold. A …
OA3: The 2000 Election (#NeverForget), Part 2
Andrew and Thomas continue their discussion of the 2000 U.S. Presidential election, moving from resurrecting long-dead jokes about "hanging chads" to explaining how the legal challenge that could determine the Presidency began in a tiny county courthouse in Florida. Show Notes & Links The Supreme Court's decision in Bush v. Gore, 531 U.S. 98 (2000). Palm …
OA2: The 2000 Election (#NeverForget), Part 1
On the last episode of Atheistically Speaking with Andrew Torrez (AS259), Andrew teased us with the promise that he'd be back to discuss what really happened back in the 2000 U.S. Presidential election (and promised that it might have something to do with our current Presidential election)! Well, Andrew's back, and in Part 1, he and I …
OA1: "The Story Begins" – Introducing the Show & Segments
In this introductory pre-episode, Thomas and Andrew talk about their backgrounds and their vision for the show. We also preview our upcoming show segments and topics, tell you how to get in touch with us, and talk a little bit about how the show got started. Segments Listener Questions: We field a question from Eric …