In this week’s podcast, we sit down with Podcast Manager Bhavik Menon and Calista Kayatta, a freshman studying Classical Languages and Plan II, who is passionate about access to justice and constitutional interpretation. Calista walks us through the little-known practice of “diesel therapy,” where private prison transport companies maximize profit by subjecting prisoners to long, meandering trips and inhumane conditions. She explains how these practices may violate the Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment, explores why many legal claims fail, and discusses the role of profit incentives in shaping the treatment of prisoners.

In this episode, we unpack land laws and locked up transit dreams. Bhavik Menon and Varun Manickam discuss why law is the biggest roadblock to U.S public transit.

Tucked away in Microsoft’s landmark deal with OpenAI is a cryptic clause that is confusing legal experts and raising red flags. This episode unpacks the language and implications of the clause, its potential to spark a high-stakes legal battle, and what it reveals about power dynamics in AI partnerships. Is this just legal posturing, or the fuse to a billion-dollar courtroom showdown?

This week, we’re breaking down antitrust law, tax loopholes, and how companies like Netflix, Paramount, and Warner Bros. stay on top. Featuring Podcast Manager Varun Manickam and special guest Bettina Devadoss, we unpack the legal gray areas shaping the future of entertainment, and who actually pays the price. If you care about media, money, or power, this one’s a must-listen.

In this episode, we analyze the unfolding crisis in Venezuela through a legal lens, focusing on the intersection between the control of resources and international law. We explore how disputes over oil, foreign involvement, and governance exposes the gray zones and limits of international intervention. For this episode, we are joined by Bhavik Menon and Michael Hren.

Sometimes the ghosts of the past never truly go away…
In the final episode of 2025, co-podcast managers Bhavik Menon and Varun Manickam sit down with Dennis Brennan, attorney, historian, and author, to discuss how past precedents, even those centuries-old, can come back to affect the most contemporary of cases, from United States v. Burr (1807) to Dobbs v. Jackson (2022).

In this episode, look into celebrity prenup battles over assets, lifestyle clauses, and enforceability, and dive deeper into what these cases reveal about the legal vulnerabilities in marriage contracts. For this episode, we are joined by our Head Online Writer Team: Jordan Perlman, Samantha Tonini, and Keerthi Chalamalasetty.

Voir dire isn’t just a formality, but rather it’s a strategic battle for both sides. This episode explores the legal and psychological tactics behind choosing the perfect jury, and how it can change the course of a trial. For this episode Kaden Carr, a staff writer, here at TULJ.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the legal world, from automating research to drafting contracts. This episode unpacks how students can prepare for a future where the prevalence of AI in the legal sector is a given, not an option. We'll explore an overview of the legal sector and AI, the legal personhood of AI, how lawyers navigate these issues, and an outlook into the future of AI and law.

In this episode, we look into Taylor Swift’s legal battles over lyrics and intellectual property. We are joined by Keerthi Chalamalasetty, a Head Online Writer here at Texas Undergraduate Law Journal. In this episode, we discuss what her cases reveal about the music industry’s legal vulnerabilities. If you are a Taylor Swift fan or are interested in copyright law, this episode is perfect for you.