Brothers in Law

By Michele D'Innella and Adrian GuessBusiness Non-Profit

Brothers in Law episodes

December 20, 2024BiL News Update S2 Holiday Special
Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. He is joined by his former co-host of The Black Agenda Devin Dedeaux. Be sure to listen to the special Quick Hits segment at the end. Sit back and listen well. Happy Holidays.

1st Segment (02:08)
Schools caution international students: Get back to campus before Trump's inauguration

Senators demand USDA move more swiftly to prevent theft of grocery funds from low-income families

North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers

Senate Democrats push plan to abolish Electoral College

Supreme Court to hear challenge to California's authority to set vehicle emissions standards

Before the Break: House Dems urge Biden to sign ERA

2nd Segment (37:40)
Texas sues New York doctor accused of posting abortion pills

Trump girds for battle with Democrats, Supreme Court over birthright citizenship

Congress’s deal to prevent government shutdown blocked

Outgoing Washington governor suggests ‘wealth tax’ to avoid cuts to education and police

Before the Break: Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time

Quick Hits: (01:21:05)
Oregon city asks locals to stop putting googly eyes on sculptures

Tuna melt 'stinking up' plane prompts fellow passenger's viral video

Realtor accused of being a home-wrecker for spreading holiday cheer

Mattel sued over porn site misprint on Wicked dolls

Iceland’s Cucumber Crisis

Food fight erupts as woman claims family spiked her vegetarian meals with meat, social media reacts

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1 hr 56 min
December 04, 2024 BiL News Update #07: Texas Can Teach Bible Lessons, Walmart Rolls Back DEI, and More
Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well.

1st Segment: (00:39)
DACA recipients worry their protection from deportation won't last another Trump term
2025 will start with a 3.5% pay raise for Pennsylvania’s governor, lawmakers and judges
Biden touts admin efforts to boost small business: ‘20 million acts of hope’
Innovative program aims to increase child care options and pull women into the workforce
Texas schools can now teach Bible-based reading lessons
Before the Break: Scientist uncover fossilized footprints of early humans living together

2nd Segment: (25:31)
Walmart becomes latest — and biggest — company to roll back its DEI policies
Ohio governor signs transgender bathroom ban for students
Retailers tell consumers that Trump tariffs are a reason to shop now
Flavored Vape Products Dispute Goes Before US Supreme Court
Come for the roller coaster, stay for the shops: Can malls be fun again?
Before the Break: University of Texas, MIT and others announce free tuition for some undergraduates

Final Message: (47:28)
Pilot in Alaska air drops turkeys for residents in remote homes who can't run out to a grocery store

Announcements: (54:26)
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57 min
November 30, 2024 Innovating Legal Practice with AI – With Aaron Cartwright, Esq.
My guest for today’s interview is Aaron Cartwright, a litigation partner and co-founder of Case Crafter, a groundbreaking legal tech company that leverages AI to transform the drafting process. With a background as an active litigator, Aaron is going to share with us how his drive to reduce legal costs and increase efficiency inspired him to create a tool that revolutionizes legal practice. We’ll explore the ethical implications of AI in law, its role in making legal services more accessible, and how technology can help reshape the future of the legal profession.

CaseCrafter is an innovative new software offering custom document creation without extensive templates. Streamline document creation, save time and resources with our cutting-edge technology and legal expertise at casecrafter.net

54 min
November 18, 2024BiL News Update #06: Malcolm X's Family Files $100 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Adrian Guess brings national news to encourage civic engagement. Sit back and listen well.

1st Segment: 0:42
Election Results

Judge Blocks Biden Administration's Rule to Expand Overtime Pay

Offensive, Racist Texts Now Being Sent to High-Schoolers, Latinos, and LGBTQ Community

Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana's Ten Commandments Law in Public Schools

Before the Break: Person Dressed in Bear Costume to Fake Attacks on Cars for Insurance Payout

2nd Segment: 22:08
Trump Cabinet Picks

FDA Employees Consider How to Handle RFK Jr., Including Leaving

Georgia's Fulton County Jail Violates Detainees' Rights with Violence and Filth, Feds Say

Malcolm X's Family Files $100 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Bodycam Video Shows Oklahoma City Officer Slamming 71-Year-Old to the Ground

Before the Break: Florida Attorney General Sues FEMA Over Alleged Political Discrimination

Final Message: 39:01
A Slice of Pizza and Social Media Leads to Life-Saving Kidney Transplant

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46 min
November 05, 2024BiL News Updates #05: the 2024 Election Special
Sit back and listen well as host, Adrian Guess, discuss the 2024 Election Cycle with Devin Dedeaux, Camille Odom, and Cameron Lynn.

Topics:
The Presidential Race

Control of the Senate

Control of the House

Key Governor Races

Controls of State Legislature

Why Elections Matter for the The Judiciary

Having a Civic Plan after Election Day

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1 hr 45 min
October 31, 2024 Advancing democracy and black liberation - With DaWuan Norwood
My guest for today’s interview is DaWuan Norwood, a dedicated civil rights attorney and advocate for Black liberation. DaWuan specializes in voting rights, democracy, and criminal penal system abolition, bringing a wealth of experience from their work with organizations such as the NAACP, ACLU, and Campaign Legal Center. We explore their journey from law school to the frontlines of voting rights litigation and their innovative research on the Reconstruction Amendments. DaWuan's passion for justice and commitment to underrepresented communities shines through in this powerful conversation.
47 min
October 24, 2024BiL News Updates #04: Substitute teacher re-enacts George Floyd's muder in classroom
Sit back and listen well as Adrian Guess delivers news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire community ane civic engagement and motivate people to care about one another.

1st Segment (0:34)
Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped?

Substitute teacher accused of re-enacting George Floyd's murder and making 'racially harmful comments' in Minnesota classroom

Trump works the fry station and holds a drive-thru news conference at a Pennsylvania McDonald's

Elon Musk's election promise of $1 million daily giveaway sparks call for probe

Presidential Polls

Before the Break: McConnell said he hopes Trump will ‘pay a price’ for Jan. 6 role, new book reveals

2nd Segment (21:37)
Ga. students take to streets to protest 'dehumanizing' voting law that criminalizes handing out water

A ‘Housing Trust Fund’ is on New Orleans ballots next month

SBA disaster loan program is out of money, says Biden

Lawmakers call for extending telemedicine flexibilities, object to proposed DEA rule

Votes won’t be counted for Arkansas medical marijuana ballot measure, court says

Before the Break: Drug overdose deaths fall for 6 months straight as officials wonder what's working

Final Message (44:58)
Man Saves Up for 9 Months to Pay Off Mom's Mortgage, Surprises Her in Tearful Video

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52 min
October 09, 2024BiL News Update #03: Pennsylvania middle school installs surveillance window in gender-inclusive bathroom
Sit back and listen well as Adrian Guess delivers news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire community ane civic engagement and motivate people to care about one another.

1st Segment: (0:33)
Advocates urge Ohio to restore voter registrations removed in apparent violation of federal law

Positive Economic Progress

Senators want expanded employer-provided child care credit

Hurricane Helene satellite images show major devastation in North Carolina as death toll continues to rise

VP Debate

Before the Break: GOP First Lady Trend

2nd Segment: (22:47)
Senators want expanded employer-provided child care credit (repeated in 2nd Segment)

NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on 5 federal public corruption charges, including bribery and wire fraud

Dockworkers strike suspended, tentative agreement includes 62% pay raise over 6 years

Supreme Court declines to block Biden limits on methane, toxic pollution

Pennsylvania middle school installs surveillance window in gender-inclusive bathroom

Before the Break: Couple can't sue Uber after daughter clicked away trial rights on Uber Eats

Final Message: (42:55)
Malika Williams, the founder of The L.I.V.E Outreach, has launched a campaign to renovate the Mobile Mentoring Hub

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52 min
September 30, 2024 Learning how to lead with purpose - Featuring Christian Ray Flores
My guest for today’s interview is Christian Ray Flores, a former pop star who has transformed into a successful entrepreneur, evangelist, and non-profit leader. With a deep passion for philanthropy, Christian co-founded the Ascend Mission Fund and has led global initiatives like the Ukraine Relief Network. In this episode, we explore Christian’s journey into non-profit leadership, his approach to creating lasting social impact, and how he empowers others to find purpose through service and entrepreneurship.
50 min
September 23, 2024BiL News Updates #02 - Minneapolis' Secret to Fixing Housing
Sit back and listen well as Adrian Guess delivers news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire community ane civic engagement and motivate people to care about one another.

1st Segment (0:42)
North Carolina hospital company forgives debts of 11,500 people after NBC News report

DOJ launches civil rights probe of Mississippi sheriff’s office whose deputies tortured 2 Black men in ‘Goon Squad’ case

Georgia elections board to require hand count of ballots

Newly popular Harris builds momentum, challenging Trump for the mantle of change

What's Minneapolis' secret to fixing housing? Build more

Before the Break: Why an Alaska island is using peanut butter and black lights to find a rat that might not exist
2nd Segment (26:57)
Federal Government Awareness
Biden rolls out global Cancer Moonshot effort, targeting cervical cancer

White House rolls out ‘The Record’ to highlight Biden agenda online

Senate panel votes to hold Steward Health CEO in contempt of Congress

House unanimously votes to boost Trump security as Congress scrambles to ensure candidate safety

Supreme Court rejects Green Party's appeal to put Jill Stein on Nevada ballot

Alaska man charged with threatening to assassinate 6 Supreme Court justices
Scandals with GOP Candidate for Gov in NC

Trump rejects second TV debate as 'too late'

Brett Favre to appear before US House panel looking at welfare misspending

California governor signs law to protect children from social media addiction

Before the Break: Cards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk’s SpaceX over alleged trespassing in Texas
Final Message (50:10)
A Scottish woman leaves notes and trinkets of affirmation around her hometown
Music*: I Don’t Need Your Love by Adi Goldstein
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58 min

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Welcome to the Brothers in Law podcast, where we amplify diverse voices in the legal profession. Join us as we share inspiring stories from individuals who have triumphed over adversity, rising from…