To wrap up a somber week of remembrances, Josh and Kristen dive deep into the history and politics of the battle over Supreme Court confirmations to see what "precedent" they can find, they talk with author Andrew Sommers about promoting effective civic engagement, they clean up some leftovers on Ukraine and Kyle Rittenhouse, then they feel better noting how RBG continues making history, even in death.

This week's episode is doggone good! Josh and Kristen consider the rule of law implications for a data tool trying to prevent crimes in Tampa, Brandt Swardenski outlines the challenges of defending someone who's crime is all over the media, they clean up leftovers about Milwaukee protests and the Durham Probe, then they feel better about possible evidence of life on other planets. The truth is out there!

After a week away, Josh and Kristen tackle this week with guns blazing (you'll see...)! They ask if the DOJ defending the President from defamation charges is lawlessness, Nicole Marklein discusses rule of law implications of unpaid state jobless benefits, they once again weigh the culture of the Department of Homeland Security and America's twisted understanding of the Second Amendment, and finally feel better with an (appropriately framed) item about a state trooper showing kindness to a young boy.

At the end of a particularly lawless week Josh and Kristen consider political pressure on the FDA drug approval process and unruly protesters in Idaho, they talk police conduct and unions with Attorney Chris MacGillis, they clean up leftovers about the USPS, NY AG and DHS, and finally they feel better about a major public health milestone in Africa.

It was quite a week for lawlessness, so Josh and Kristen start by tackling a guilty plea in the Durham Probe and the Senate Intel Committee's report on Russian election interference, they welcome back Brian Anderson to discuss the US Postal Service and how election rigging actually works, they clean up leftovers on Dept of Homeland Security leadership and culture and return to the Southern District of New York, and finally they feel better about women's suffrage (really though?) and roller coasters (no doubt!).

The most interesting topics related to rule of law aren't always in the headlines, so this week Josh and Kristen aren't talking about Kamala Harris. Instead they explore the New York AG's civil suit against the NRA, discuss legal limits and practical realities of defending civil rights, follow up on conservative "disappointment" with the Supreme Court and DHS "spying" on American journalists, then feel better about a 103-year-old woman getting her first tattoo. Of course, they also share their tattoo experiences, so make sure you stick around until the end!

As this strange summer continues, Josh and Kristen tackle the lawlessness of Gov Tony Evers (non)discipline of staff for secretly recording a phone call with Legislative leaders and President Trump's threats to TikTok's legal status, then they talk with Grand Chute Police Chief Greg Peterson about the realities of enforcing a statewide face mask mandate, they follow up on vote-by-mail and the tragic case of Judge Esther Salas, and finally they try to feel better about The Great Outdoors Act before liquor-infused ice cream leads to unfortunate revelations about Josh's taste in cocktails.

This week Josh and Kristen (from Up North) discuss some head-scratching developments at the U.S. Supreme Court, a return to courtroom trials with Outagamie County Judge Vince Biskupic, clean up leftovers on Fauci, Trump and Portland, then feel better about bipartisan push-back to Trump's suggestion about delaying the election and saving cute sea creatures.

This week Josh and Kristen examine the lawlessness of physical threats to judges and the legal recourse available in court, they welcome defense attorney Brandt Swardenski to explain the dangers of federal agents acting as law enforcement on the streets of Portland and beyond, then they feel better (a little) because President Trump (finally) told people to wear face masks to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.

This week Josh and Kristen explain how a simple change in data collection duties could be a significant contributor to lawlessness, criminal defense attorney Craig Mastantuono unpacks the many problematic aspects of the commutation Roger Stone's sentencing, they follow up on international student visas, and feel better because of a tweet thread about herd immunity from the Governor of Mississippi.