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24 episodes

Bonus episode: NotebookLM's summary of the case (Corrected)
2026/05/22 | 44 mins.
In this episode, we share a podcast create by NotebookLM based on the transcripts from the 9 episodes of the podcast. It is a powerful summary of the case, which is a great introduction to the issues presented across the episodes.
Bonus episode: NotebookLM's summary of the case
2026/05/20 | 26 mins.
In this episode, we share a podcast create by NotebookLM based on the transcripts from the 9 episodes of the podcast. It is a powerful summary of the case, which is a great introduction to the issues presented across the episodes.
The Closing Argument
2026/05/06 | 1h 52 mins.
In this final episode, Lessig pulls together the argument from across the season. Why did this happen? What should happen next?
Unpacking the final allegation — "Allegation 1"
2026/04/17 | 47 mins.
Allegation 1 is the only allegation within the 6 year limit for fraud investigation. In this episode, we show why it too fails — and the astonishing failure in the investigation that could have shown precisely what had happened.
Unpacking "Allegation 3"
2026/04/15 | 48 mins.
In this episode, we review Allegation 3, and reveal the simple omission that undermined the investigation into this allegation.

About The Law, such as it is

An exploration of a broken, if beautiful, institution, the law, and tradition, America. Season one told the story of a case, LESSIG v. NYT. Season two begins the story about a country, America, and values that country has betrayed.

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