Opening Arguments is a law show that helps you make sense of the news! Comedian Thomas Smith brings on legal analysts to help you understand not only current events, but also deeper legal concepts and areas! The typical schedule will be M-W-F with Monday being a deep-dive, Wednesday being Thomas Takes the Bar Exam and patron shoutouts, and Friday being a rapid response to legal issues in the news!
Opening Arguments
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Opening Arguments is a law show that helps you make sense of the news! Comedian Thomas Smith brings on legal analysts to help you understand not only current events, but also deeper legal concepts and areas! The typical schedule will be M-W-F with Monday being a deep-dive, Wednesday being Thomas Takes the Bar Exam and patron shoutouts, and Friday being a rapid response to legal issues in the news!
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Recent Episodes
July 17, 2026
What Happened to You, Todd Blanche?
Host Ellie Mystal and guest Todd Blanche discuss the federal judge's ruling on Trump's IRS settlement and Blanche's confirmation hearing.
July 15, 2026
Nancy Mace Thinks Anyone With a Foreign Name Is Disloyal
Host Thomas, Lydia, and Matt interview Rep. Nancy Mace about her controversial views on loyalty and foreign names, exploring the implications of her statements.
July 13, 2026
The MAGA Justices Get Torched by... Amy Coney Barrett?!
Host Jenessa explores Amy Coney Barrett's surprising critique of election denial in the Watson case, revealing how the Supreme Court upholds voting rights.
1,263 total episodes available with 371 transcripts
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