Sidebar by Courthouse News
Sidebar by Courthouse News tackles the stories you need to know from the legal world. Join reporters Hillel Aaron, Kirk McDaniel, Amanda Pampuro, Kelsey Reichmann and Josh Russell as they take you in and out of courtrooms in the U.S. and beyond and break down all the developments that had them talking.
Episodes
62 episodes
Post-Conviction Purgatory
It took decades for death row inmate Richard Glossip to convince Oklahomans and, later, the U.S. Supreme Court that he deserved a new trial. Glossip is just one of many inmates who say they faced convictions for crimes they did not commit. Read...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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44:03
Mother of Mercy! What the Hell Is RICO?
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, otherwise known as RICO. It's famous as the law used to take down organized crime, with then-U.S. Attorney Rudy Giuliani bringing the Mafia Commission Trial in the 1980s after indicting ni...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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28:02
The War for Infowars
Welcome back, listeners, to our humble show’s fifth season.As America welcomes a new president, a particular media company welcomes a new owner. Well, almost. That’s why we’re here to guide you through the uncertainty of a ce...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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29:30
Sidebar Season Five - Official Trailer
Hello, doughty listener! Season five of Sidebar is just around the corner. Join our hosts and reporters as they take you around the nation to break down our legal system and how it impacts the life you live. Follow us on Twitter @SidebarCNS and...
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TL;DR 2024: YSL, NRA, NFL
Editor's note: This episode includes court testimony containing explicit language. Dust off your tux and polish your dancing shoes: It’s time for Sidebar’s end-of-the-year extravaganza and season finale. We bring y...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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29:43
Brushstrokes Around the Bench
The art world isn’t limited to museums and galleries anymore, with pieces now embedded in courthouses across the country — from the majestic marble palace of the U.S. Supreme Court to landscapes urging conversations about climate change at the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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38:01
The Trial of Lizzie Borden
Sensational headlines, societal upheaval and a gruesome crime that shook Fall River, Massachusetts, to its core.Turn off the lights and cozy up to the fireplace as we bring you the spookiest type of story we can — one straight from the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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30:10
Constitutional Woodchipper: The SCOTUS Preview
It's October, so you know what that means ... spooky season is finally here! And with it, the Supreme Court is back in session, complete with ghosts of the gun variety.In this year's SCOTUS preview, we bring you the cases you need to kn...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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40:22
Election Undercard 2024
Zombie voters. Sham elections. Voter fraud.In the months leading up to the 2024 presidential election, election lawsuits are flooding courts across the U.S., with the timing of some geared more toward grabbing headlines than achieving le...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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40:59
The Paxton Parable
Known for his unwavering conservative stance, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's career has been marked by significant legal battles, including a protracted securities fraud case and intense impeachment proceedings that left an indelible mark ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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52:36
Glass Palaces
All aboard, fair listeners, as we take you on a summer tour of the fascinating world of courthouse architecture and how it shapes our justice system.Can courthouse design impact justice?You’ve joined us right in the middle of Amer...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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39:37
Shopping for the Perfect Court
In the past few years, there’s been an explosion of nationwide injunctions coming from single-judge divisions in the federal court system. These judges were handpicked by the people filing these lawsuits.You may have heard of one: U.S. D...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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34:22
Real Lawsuits of 'Real Housewives'
Receipts. Proof. Timeline. Screenshots. What fuels the flames of drama in episodes of Bravo’s hugely successful “Real Housewives” franchise can also come into play off the screen when current and former reality stars duke it out in...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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28:37
Copyright Conundrum
Would you believe us if we told you copyright law is the biggest regulation on free speech in the United States? When you exercise your First Amendment right to paint a picture or write the next great American novel, your speech be...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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34:12
Bitter Pill: Pregnancy and Personhood in a Post-Dobbs America
The landscape of abortion rights in America is unrecognizable in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.Join us for our fourth episode this season as we navigate this tumultuous ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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33:57
Mean Tweets
Editor’s note: This episode is not family friendly due to some colorful language.A long-running feud between eviction lawyers Dennis Block and Danny Bramzon cumulated into a Twitter parody account and a libel lawsuit that made it all the...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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32:08
Breaking News: SCOTUS Ends Trump Ballot Challenges
Surprise, listeners! We’re coming to you, almost live, with a special breaking news mini episode on the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to keep former President Donald Trump on Colorado’s ballot.Our very own Amanda Pampuro and Kelsey ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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17:59
Love Is a Lie
Look around, dear listener. Everything is heart-shaped and pink. People are getting ready for a special night with their special someone. In our second episode this season, we take you through the dark alleyways of onlin...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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36:13
The Case of the Internet Sleuth
Welcome to season four of Sidebar! We're kicking off our first episode of 2024 by traversing the digital terrain of internet sleuths, those armchair detectives whose keyboards are the new magnifying glasses.Everyone has a hobby. Somethi...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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35:33
Sidebar Season Four - Official Trailer
Season four of Sidebar, a podcast from Courthouse News, kicks off just around the corner. Join our hosts and reporters as they take you around the nation to break down lawsuits, the law and how they impact you and the life you live. Follow us o...
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Season 4
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Episode 0
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1:01
Big Bold Beautiful 2023 Recap
Welcome to our end-of-the-year gala episode of Sidebar.It's hard to divvy out awards for the most important or interesting cases of 2023 when former President Donald Trump has dominated so many of them. This was the year Trump took over ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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33:47
Reading, Writing, Religion
No institution in American life has a far-reaching and outsized role in communities quite like the public school system.Take a seat, Sidebar listeners, as we dive into the heart of public education and its role in our democracy for our p...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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31:33
I Put a Spell on You
Happy Halloween, all you goblins and ghouls. Prepare yourselves for a real spooky season treat as we traverse the gloomy annals of witch trials. Join us for our 12th episode this season as we dispel myths and shine a light on how and why these ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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24:05