The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs

Episodes

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  223. The Lindsay Clancy Case with Mama Psychologists 24.07.2026 1h 3m

  Jury selection has begun in the Lindsay Clancy case. Clancy, who is accused of murdering her three children, is expected to argue that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time. Caitlin Slavens and Chelsea Bodie--authors, therapists, and creators of the popular Mama Psychologists--join us to try and explain the unexplainable.
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  222. Lego Wars 17.07.2026 1h 3m

  A man decided to sell the Star Wars lego collection he put together with his father. Seems straightforward. How crazy could it really get? Turns out, very, very crazy. We discuss.
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  221: The Harmony Montgomery Case: Conviction Overturned 10.07.2026 46m

  We discuss the disappointing result out of New Hampshire, where the state's Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of Adam Montgomery in the brutal murder of his daughter, Harmony, on dubious grounds. What does it mean? And what's next?
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  220. Supreme Court Preview 03.07.2026 51m

  Before the Supreme Court released its final opinions, we described the cases and predicted the outcome. Come see how we did, and how these decisions could affect your life.
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  219. Randy Barnett and Felony Review 26.06.2026 56m

  Randy Barnett is one of the most influential legal scholars in America. But before he was a professor, he was a prosecutor in Cook County, Illinois during the days that made Chicago corruption infamous. He discusses his new book, Felony Review, which tells the shocking tale of Chicago corruption through the eyes of a young prosecutor. Note from Brett: This is the best book we've had the opportunity to discuss on the podcast.
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  218. Alison Sweeney on Making a Mystery 19.06.2026 55m

  Hollywood star Alison Sweeney joins the show to discuss her latest Hallmark movie, Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery. We discuss her love of true crime and how she incorporates that passion into her movies. Check out Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery on Hallmark and Hallmark+!
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  217. The Case Against Aaron Spencer, Dismissed 12.06.2026 56m

  We discuss the dismissal of the case against Aaron Spencer and what's next in a prosecution that should never have been brought. Update: The court subsequently clarified that the dismissal was with prejudice.
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  216. Nobody Should Believe Me with Andrea Dunlop 05.06.2026 1h 5m

  Andrea Dunlop created a true crime sensation with her podcast, Nobody Should Believe Me. We discuss her latest season and the difficult problem of medical child abuse.
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  215. Mangione Suppression Rulings 29.05.2026 55m

  We break down the latest ruling in the Luigi Mangione suppression fight, separating the legal reality from the clickbait headlines.
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  214. Murdaugh Conviction Overturned 22.05.2026 54m

  Can't get enough of Alex Murdaugh? Well you are in luck. In a decision that was both shocking and not surprising, the Supreme Court of South Carolina overturned Murduck's conviction, ruling that the infamous courtroom deputy Becky Hill tampered with the jury. What's next for Murdawg? Will the state retry him? Will Alec stay in prison? Or will Ellick escape justice, at least for the murders of his wife and son? We discuss.
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  213. James Comey and Seashells on the Seashore 15.05.2026 1h

  It's not only bad to threaten the President, but it's also illegal. But can you really do it with seashells? We discuss the law of true threats and how it applies to the James Comey indictment. And things get spicy.
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  212. Fighting Child Sex Trafficking with ZOE 08.05.2026 41m

  ZOE International is an incredible organization fighting not only to end child sex trafficking but to help victims recover and build new lives. Nathan and Brad join us to discuss this work--and the insane bike ride across America they compete in to support it.
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  211. Birthright Citizenship at the Supreme Court 01.05.2026 48m

  211. Birthright Citizenship at the Supreme Court
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  210. The Supreme Court and Conversion Therapy 24.04.2026 54m

  Colorado's conversion therapy law went before the Supreme Court, and the outcome was unexpected. What does it tell us about the Court's newest member?
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  209. AI Apocalypse 17.04.2026 44m

  The rise of Skynet is probably a few years away, but that hasn't stopped lawyers from torching their careers in spectacular fashion with the new technology. We discuss.
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  208. The State Responds to Richard Allen's Appeal in Delphi 10.04.2026 1h 2m

  Richard Allen's appeal is winding its way through the system, and now the state has responded to his appellate brief. We break it down.
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  207. Because I Got Raided -- The Afroman Case 03.04.2026 51m

  Afroman just wanted someone to fix his door. And when the police who broke it wouldn't do so, he took matters into his own hands--and his own microphone. We cover the defamation case--and the hilarity--that resulted.
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  206. CrimeCon Q and A 27.03.2026 59m

  We get ready for CrimeCon in Las Vegas with a Q & A with you! Come to Vegas and see us! Ten percent off your CrimeCon ticket with code prosecutors.
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  205. SCOTUS Strikes Down Tariffs 20.03.2026 48m

  We discuss the Supreme Court's recent decision on the power of presidents to implement tariffs.
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  204. Our Conversation with Chandler Baker 13.03.2026 42m

  Chandler Baker, New York Times best-selling author of Whisper Network and The Husbands, and the writer of the hit Amazon movie Oh. What. Fun. joins us to discuss her career in and out of the law.