# rule law (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rule law. Page: Feed: --- ## [A Better Answer to an Unpopular Court](https://chkbal.substack.com/p/a-better-answer-to-an-unpopular-court) _2026-08-20 · Checks & Balances · Checks & Balances_ When the Court makes an unpopular decision, it’s up to the Legislative Branch to change the law. ## [Society for the Rule of Law Highlighted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation](https://chkbal.substack.com/p/society-for-the-rule-of-law-highlighted-d3b) _2026-08-20 · Checks & Balances · Checks & Balances_ National security is not a valid reason for ignoring the Constitution. ## [Society for the Rule of Law Highlighted by Democracy Defenders Fund](https://chkbal.substack.com/p/society-for-the-rule-of-law-highlighted) _2026-08-19 · Checks & Balances · Checks & Balances_ The injunction halting construction of President Trump’s ballroom must be stopped. ## [“We Don’t Just Have One Constitution. We Have Fifty-One.” w/ Justice Clint Bolick](https://chkbal.substack.com/p/we-dont-just-have-one-constitution) _2026-08-19 · Checks & Balances · Checks & Balances_ Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick on state constitutionalism and four key principles to defend against overreach. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211771854/aa432ea94e12ad2e75d836836dec8edb.mp3) ## [Roberts’ Rules](https://chkbal.substack.com/p/roberts-rules) _2026-08-19 · Checks & Balances · Checks & Balances_ Both the Left and the Right have their fair share of criticism of the Roberts’ Court. But both are misplaced. ## [Supreme Court Amicus Brief in the White House Ballroom Case](https://chkbal.substack.com/p/supreme-court-amicus-brief-in-the) _2026-08-18 · Checks & Balances · Checks & Balances_ “The principles at stake here are timeless and fundamental... no matter how strongly the President wishes for a ballroom.” ## [Gregg Nunziata in MS NOW](https://chkbal.substack.com/p/gregg-nunziata-in-ms-now) _2026-08-17 · Checks & Balances · Checks & Balances_ Todd Blanche's choice to be sworn in by Emil Bove was a deliberate statement. ## [Republicans still can't say no to Trump, even as the dangers grow](https://edwineisendrath.substack.com/p/republicans-still-cant-say-no-to) _2026-08-17 · Edwin Eisendrath · It's the democracy, stupid_ Donald Trump has switched sides on the Korean Peninsula, threatened to bomb Oman, and took another, possibly fatal, shot at an already wounded NATO. Yet Republicans can’t say no. ## [If It’s Not in the Record, It Didn’t Happen | Judge Ken Hodges](https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/if-it-s-not-in-the-record-it-didn-t-happen-judge-ken-hodges/) _2026-08-17 · See You In Court_ “If it’s not in the record, it didn’t happen.” Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains why transcripts can be critically important when a case reaches the appellate court. The Court of Appeals is a court of review. If an evidentiary hearing is important to an issue on appeal but there is no transcript or record of what occurred, the appellate court may have to defer to the trial judge.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d6ps8h5f4meavc9u/Virtual_Court_Why_Transcripts_Are_EVERYTHINGarl79.mp3) ## [We now live in a dual state: rule of law for some, coercion for others, and freedom for none](https://edwineisendrath.substack.com/p/we-now-live-in-a-dual-state-rule) _2026-08-16 · Edwin Eisendrath · It's the democracy, stupid_ Donald Trump has created a space in America where the law is no more than the armed weaponization of his desires. ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nsasHUiM9XZh) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Alto High-Speed Rail: Things Lawyers Should Watch](https://durantbarristers.substack.com/p/alto-high-speed-rail-things-lawyers) _2026-08-15 · Erin Durant · Durant’s Rants_ And why I’m not ranting about my usual grievances. ## [Our Supreme Court Brief, Announcing our Elections 2026 Event, Our Rule of Law Summit, and more](https://chkbal.substack.com/p/our-supreme-court-brief-announcing) _2026-08-14 · Checks & Balances · Checks & Balances_ Our bi-weekly members-only newsletter. ## [Judges Don’t Write the Law. They Apply It. | Judge Ken Hodges](https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/judges-don-t-write-the-law-they-apply-it-judge-ken-hodges/) _2026-08-13 · See You In Court_ What happens when a judge personally disagrees with the law? Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains why his judicial philosophy centers on applying the law fairly and correctly, regardless of personal preference. “We’re not here to make law. It’s our job to follow the rule of law.” In this See You In Court clip, Judge Hodges discusses the role of the legislature, judicial restraint,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rk9resccdvyfpsb3/Judge_Ken_Hodges_Applying_Law_Fairly_Not_Making_It_9np98.mp3) ## ["It Takes a Village"- How We Steward Civic Landmarks](https://chkbal.substack.com/p/it-takes-a-village-how-we-steward) _2026-08-13 · Checks & Balances · Checks & Balances_ Distinguished Panelists Explore the Challenges of Monument Preservation ## [Stephen Richer on How Elections Actually Work](https://chkbal.substack.com/p/stephen-richer-on-how-elections-actually) _2026-08-12 · Checks & Balances · Checks & Balances_ Former Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer explains why he believes in the integrity of our elections. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210904120/fb107be57b1d49571e56ebb5e6ca30c2.mp3) ## [4 things the GOP doesn't want you to think about](https://edwineisendrath.substack.com/p/4-things-the-gop-doesnt-want-you) _2026-08-12 · Edwin Eisendrath · It's the democracy, stupid_ This election cycle is not about the future of the Democratic Party, but the future of the United States. ## [Why Georgia’s Appellate Courts Provide a Fair Shake](https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/why-georgia-s-appellate-courts-provide-a-fair-shake/) _2026-08-11 · See You In Court_ What gives Georgians confidence that their cases will receive a fair review when they reach the appellate courts? In this clip, Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges explains why he believes Georgia’s judicial system works better than many partisan court systems around the country. Although Georgia’s appellate judges may have different backgrounds and perspectives, Judge Hodges says they work… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zskb6xa5wzz6ksxt/Georgia_Courts_Fair_Hardworking_and_Better_Than_Most_7bpi9.mp3) ## [The Reflecting Pool Prosecution Falls Apart](https://bradwendel.substack.com/p/the-reflecting-pool-prosecution-falls) _2026-08-11 · Brad Wendel · Legal Ethics Stuff_ How Jeanine Pirro Did Wrong By Doing Right ## [WATCH: Progressive candidates have work to do with black and working class voters](https://edwineisendrath.substack.com/p/watch-progressive-candidates-have) _2026-08-08 · Edwin Eisendrath · It's the democracy, stupid_ My wide ranging conversation with Ahmed Baba including what we learned from the Michigan primary results. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210262896/19b0b2f9d217f53d321552320ad82648.mp3) ## [Upcoming Webinar: "A Monumental Question"- Stewarding America's Civic Landmarks](https://chkbal.substack.com/p/upcoming-webinar-a-monumental-question) _2026-08-07 · Checks & Balances · Checks & Balances_ How can the Rule of Law Govern our most Cherished Monuments? ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hp9hLTRhFhac) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Dems have done their job in the primaries](https://edwineisendrath.substack.com/p/dems-have-done-their-job-in-the-primaries) _2026-08-07 · Edwin Eisendrath · It's the democracy, stupid_ The GOP wants Dems to turn on each other, so we won’t notice that they stopped working for us a long time ago ## [Are Georgia’s Judges Safe From Threats and Politics?](https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/are-georgia-s-judges-safe-from-threats-and-politics/) _2026-08-06 · See You In Court_ Judges make decisions that can significantly affect people’s lives. But what happens when disagreement with those decisions turns into threats, retaliation, or political pressure? In this clip, Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Ken Hodges discusses the security concerns judges and their families may face once they leave the courthouse. He and host Robin Frazer Clark also examine why Georgia has… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7prb2v5bz6fgdak4/Georgia_Courts_Win_Politics_OUT_Justice_IN_6f3h6.mp3) ## [Can ChatGPT Be Held Liable for a User’s Death?](https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/can-chatgpt-be-held-liable-for-a-user-s-death/) _2026-08-05 · See You In Court_ A new wrongful death lawsuit raises a difficult legal question: Can an artificial intelligence company be held responsible when its technology allegedly contributes to a person’s death? In this clip, Lester Tate and Robin Frazer Clark discuss claims involving ChatGPT and a 29-year-old Alabama woman. They examine the reported product liability theories, including negligent design, failure to warn,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uqjtfm8kzq2c3dji/ChatGPT_Accused_of_Womans_Death_in_Shocking_Lawsuit_93m36.mp3) ## [The Past, Present, and Future of the Conservative Legal Movement](https://chkbal.substack.com/p/the-past-present-and-future-of-the) _2026-08-05 · Checks & Balances · Checks & Balances_ John Malcolm on the rise of originalism, its critics on the right, and what holds the movement together. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209814107/b668f6f95dda8284d340fd8e0db87115.mp3) ## [The Crime of Aggression, and what the U.S., and the World, Risks Losing in Ukraine](https://chkbal.substack.com/p/the-crime-of-aggression-and-what) _2026-08-04 · Checks & Balances · Checks & Balances_ Russia's aggression against Ukraine is a clear violation of international law. ## [Supreme Court Amicus Brief Against Executive Order 14399](https://chkbal.substack.com/p/supreme-court-amicus-brief-against) _2026-08-03 · Checks & Balances · Checks & Balances_ The injunction against EO 14399 must stand. ## [Should Law Schools Teach Responsible Use of AI?](https://bradwendel.substack.com/p/should-law-schools-teach-responsible) _2026-08-03 · Brad Wendel · Legal Ethics Stuff_ No. I could stop there and write my shortest-ever Substack, but I probably should say a little more. ## [WATCH: How to protect and renew our democracy](https://edwineisendrath.substack.com/p/watch-how-to-protect-and-renew-our) _2026-08-02 · Edwin Eisendrath · It's the democracy, stupid_ My conversation with Ami Fields-Meyer on his new book "On Courage, How to be a Dissident in an Age of Fear" [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209515540/b16d36fdaad0782eb29e13a2f8cc0dea.mp3) ## [Federal Vacancies Webinar, Our Podcast, and Our New Rule of Law Ambassadors](https://chkbal.substack.com/p/federal-vacancies-webinar-our-podcast) _2026-07-31 · Checks & Balances · Checks & Balances_ Our bi-weekly members-only newsletter. ## [Episode 54: Hon. Kenneth Hodges, Georgia Court Of Appeals](https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/episode-54-hon-kenneth-hodges-georgia-court-of-appeals/) _2026-07-30 · See You In Court_ Kenneth (Ken) Bryant Hodges, III was elected to the Court of Appeals by the citizens of Georgia in 2018, winning every county in the state with wide bipartisan support in a contested election for a rare open seat on the Court. Judge Hodges took office on Jan. 1, 2019, and was elected again state-wide in 2024. With deep experience in diverse practice areas, Judge Hodges has served as a prosecutor,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tp3i8ksrbhf7wzp5/See_You_In_Court-_Ken_Hodges_Masteraj2k2.mp3) ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/t0hZLwlx7MI4) _2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Judge Kleinfeld's Legal Ethics](https://bradwendel.substack.com/p/judge-kleinfelds-legal-ethics) _2026-07-27 · Brad Wendel · Legal Ethics Stuff_ I just returned from Fairbanks, Alaska, where I attended a memorial service for the judge I clerked for in 1996-97, the Honorable Andrew J. ## [The man who sits in the oval office is no president](https://edwineisendrath.substack.com/p/the-man-who-sits-in-the-oval-office) _2026-07-27 · Edwin Eisendrath · It's the democracy, stupid_ The presidency still exists. The Office of the Presidency exists. But the officeholder is not doing the job - he is, instead, using the powers invested in the office for some other purpose. ## [History and literature help me understand perplexities like moving on from Donald Trump](https://edwineisendrath.substack.com/p/history-and-literature-help-me-understand-b60) _2026-07-25 · Edwin Eisendrath · It's the democracy, stupid_ I wrote this piece on Nov 27, 2020, after the Presidential election and before January 6th. It is more relevant today especially in light of the popularity of the new Odyssey movie. ## [Trump is an impossible neighbor. Just ask Canada.](https://edwineisendrath.substack.com/p/trump-is-an-impossible-neighbor-just) _2026-07-21 · Edwin Eisendrath · It's the democracy, stupid_ Instead of fighting all these North American fires together, Mr. Trump accused Canada of poisoning American air and promised new tariffs. ## [Why Nick Moraitakis Chose Mediation After Retirement](https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/why-nick-moraitakis-chose-mediation-after-retirement/) _2026-07-21 · See You In Court_ Why Nick Moraitakis Chose Mediation After Retirement Podbean Description Retirement didn’t mean stepping away from the law completely for Nick Moraitakis. After decades as both a defense lawyer and plaintiff’s attorney, Nick found that mediation gave him a way to stay mentally engaged while using his experience for a different purpose. In this clip, he also explains why understanding and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/aigcsiazmxa386c2/Lawyers_UNEXPECTED_Advice_for_Dealing_with_Insurersb4eih.mp3) ## [Back to School on the Advocate-Witness Rule](https://bradwendel.substack.com/p/back-to-school-on-the-advocate-witness) _2026-07-21 · Brad Wendel · Legal Ethics Stuff_ A Shameless DOJ Motion ## [What the Heck is Going on in the ABA Litigation?](https://bradwendel.substack.com/p/what-the-heck-is-going-on-in-the) _2026-07-17 · Brad Wendel · Legal Ethics Stuff_ I’ve been scratching my head over reports that the Justice Department has issued subpoenas to the law firms that had previously settled with the administration, either to settle the sanctions imposed by an executive order or to preempt the issuance of an executive order against the firm. ## [Time to clear the air](https://edwineisendrath.substack.com/p/time-to-clear-the-air) _2026-07-17 · Edwin Eisendrath · It's the democracy, stupid_ We see the damage caused by their reckless, selfish, dystopian fantasy. This week, we don’t just see it, we breathe it. ## [Disciplinary Referrals for DOJ Lawyers](https://bradwendel.substack.com/p/disciplinary-referrals-for-doj-lawyers) _2026-07-14 · Brad Wendel · Legal Ethics Stuff_ A Short Follow-Up on the Last Post on Todd Blanche ## [What Is a Case Really Worth?](https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/what-is-a-case-really-worth-1784035795/) _2026-07-14 · See You In Court_ You can’t rush mediation. Nick Moraitakis compares the process to cooking soup or stew. Sometimes, both sides need time to work through their positions, get tired of holding the line, and finally move toward an agreement. So what is a case worth? Nick puts it simply: it’s worth the most the defense will pay and the least the plaintiff will accept. Hopefully, those numbers meet. Watch the full… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/iug8apdmuets664w/Lawyer_EXPLAINS_Why_You_CANT_Rush_Legal_Cases_axz2o.mp3) ## [The Teamwork Behind the Kathryn Johnston Case](https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/the-teamwork-behind-the-kathryn-johnston-case/) _2026-07-08 · See You In Court_ The Kathryn Johnston case required more than outrage over what happened. It required careful legal work, coordinated effort and a willingness to uncover the facts. In this clip, Nick Moraitakis explains how the attorneys representing Ms. Johnston’s family worked together, divided up the issues and handled the many depositions needed to build the case. Robin Frazer Clark also notes the larger… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3vn9nxzhb36nk7vn/Lawyers_Settle_HUGE_Case_Justice_for_Victim_9kpq6.mp3) ## [Justice Begins With Equality Before the Law](https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/justice-begins-with-equality-before-the-law/) _2026-07-02 · See You In Court_ No one should be above the law, and no one should be denied its protection. In this clip, Nick Moraitakis reflects on a message from Georgia Supreme Court Justice Carla Wong McMillian and explains why equality is central to his definition of justice. The civil justice system matters because it gives every person, regardless of background, status or influence, the opportunity to be heard and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uxzm63fu9iyrznzh/Justice_McMillans_Daily_Report_Feature_A_Must-Read_6ku1s.mp3) ## [Todd Blanche’s Conflicts, Part 2](https://bradwendel.substack.com/p/todd-blanches-conflicts-part-2) _2026-06-30 · Brad Wendel · Legal Ethics Stuff_ The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold a confirmation hearing for Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, currently serving as Acting Attorney General, on July 15-16. ## [First Nations Nuclear Deal and Questions Related to Alto](https://durantbarristers.substack.com/p/first-nations-nuclear-deal-and-questions) _2026-06-26 · Erin Durant · Durant’s Rants_ I thought I would take a moment to clear this up. ## [A Rule of Law Explainer](https://bradwendel.substack.com/p/a-rule-of-law-explainer) _2026-06-10 · Brad Wendel · Legal Ethics Stuff_ I was at a conference recently with several sessions dedicated to topics related to the rule of law. ## [The Law Firm Executive Orders Appeal](https://bradwendel.substack.com/p/the-law-firm-executive-orders-appeal) _2026-06-03 · Brad Wendel · Legal Ethics Stuff_ Reactions to the Oral Argument ## [The DOJ Supremacy Clause Lawsuit and the Jeff Clark Disciplinary Action](https://bradwendel.substack.com/p/the-doj-supremacy-clause-lawsuit) _2026-05-27 · Brad Wendel · Legal Ethics Stuff_ Lots of Talk About "Weaponization" ## [AI and Pro Se Litigants](https://bradwendel.substack.com/p/ai-and-pro-se-litigants) _2026-05-12 · Brad Wendel · Legal Ethics Stuff_ Liability Risks for Tech Companies? ## [\[PODCAST\] Railroaded by the Government of Canada and Alto: Why has the High-Speed Rail Consultation Gone Off the Rails in Rural Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec?](https://durantbarristers.substack.com/p/podcast-railroaded-by-the-government) _2026-05-04 · Erin Durant · Durant’s Rants_ Alternative title: why I am so furious and depressed [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196454117/a0a614b1e974bcc3f7528bc51aeabfb1.mp3) ## [\[PODCAST\] Professor Adam Dodek: A Discussion About the Status of the Rule of Law in Canada.](https://durantbarristers.substack.com/p/podcast-professor-adam-dodek-a-discussion) _2026-05-04 · Erin Durant · Durant’s Rants_ Announcing... the Podcast!! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196423574/65b6c2d6f5cb56ac420bc49e707e6bdf.mp3)