In Lieu of Fun
218 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsThere's a coronavirus crisis. We thought people might need something to do in lieu of fun. And some people might need someone to yap at them as they go through this. We have a lot of cool friends. So we started a show.
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Episodes
A Villeneuve Focus Group with Sarah Longwell
November 17, 2021 22:10 - 1 hour - 112 MBWherein the French Village Podcast and The Focus Group with Sarah Longwell have a crossover episode. Come with your hot-takes on A French Village and #LePodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pete Strzok on the Danchenko Arrest
November 17, 2021 22:09 - 1 hour - 111 MBWherein Pete Strzok joins the show again to discuss today's arrest of Igor Danchenko, the state of the Durham investigation, and associated matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alicia Wanless Talks Information Operations
November 10, 2021 22:29 - 1 hour - 118 MBWherein we are joined by Alicia Wanless! Wanless is the director of the Partnership for Countering Influence Operations and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. She researches how people shape—and are shaped—by a changing information space. Wanless conducts content and network analysis, and has developed original models for identifying and analyzing digital propaganda campaigns. With more than a decade of experience in researching and analyzing the information environment, focusi...
Orin Kerr Returns
November 09, 2021 22:27 - 57 minutes - 105 MBWherein, esteemed law professor and man about Twitter Orin Kerr returns to the show to discuss the how and the why behind the dearth of 4th Amendment cases being heard by the Supreme Court this term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Dune" Review with Julian Sanchez & Kriston Capps
November 09, 2021 22:18 - 1 hour - 112 MBWherein, writers and nerds Julian Sanchez and Kriston Capps join us to discuss the much discussed Denis Villeneuve version of DUNE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cheese Night
November 09, 2021 22:15 - 1 hour - 112 MBWherein, it being Friday, it's cheese night! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jill Filipovic on LulaRoe
November 09, 2021 22:13 - 1 hour - 110 MBWherein author and expert Jill Filipovic returns to the show to discuss the multi level market scheme LulaRoe and her role in the documentary about it, "LulaRich." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kathleen Belew on "A Field Guide to White Supremacy"
November 05, 2021 22:13 - 1 hour - 119 MBWherein University of Chicago historian Kathleen Belew rejoins the show to discuss her new book, "A Field Guide to White Supremacy." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Just Kate and GDF and a Lot of Apples
November 05, 2021 20:50 - 58 minutes - 108 MBWherein Kate and Genevieve discuss the importance of reading the fine print, even and especially on a grocery order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tim Miller in the Flesh
November 05, 2021 20:40 - 1 hour - 117 MBWherein we visit The Bulwark's new offices in Washington DC and find Tim Miller! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cheese Night!
October 28, 2021 21:41 - 1 hour - 111 MBWherein it being Friday, it's cheese night with Genevieve and Ben! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wilfred Codrington on The People's Constitution
October 28, 2021 21:32 - 59 minutes - 108 MBWherein we are joined by Brooklyn Law Professor Wilfred Codrington to discuss his new book The People's Constitution! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nicholson Price's Triumphant Return
October 21, 2021 21:38 - 1 hour - 112 MBWherein we are joined by Michigan Law Professor Nicholson Price to discuss medical artificial intelligence and perhaps relive his bowtying glory days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jordan Ellenberg Buys a Kangaroo
October 20, 2021 22:05 - 56 minutes - 104 MBWherein we are joined by University of Wisconsin math professor Jordan Ellenberg, author of "Shape"—who only recently learned that he can own a kangaroo without a permit in his state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brittan Heller on Augmented Reality
October 20, 2021 22:02 - 1 hour - 114 MBWherein we are joined by Brittan Heller, attorney and technologist to discuss the future of virtual/augmented reality and online harms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul Rosenzweig on Cybersecurity Monoculture
October 18, 2021 13:54 - 1 hour - 111 MBWherein Paul Rosenzweig returns to talk about his recent Lawfare on monocultures and cybersecurity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emily Oster
October 15, 2021 21:17 - 1 hour - 111 MBWherein we are joined by economist and Brown University Professor Emily Oster, author of "Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--and What You Really Need to Know" to talk about how the pandemic has changed childcare -- or hasn't -- in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Where's the Lie, David Priess?
October 15, 2021 21:07 - 57 minutes - 104 MBWherein David Priess spins a yarn about his involvement in a Qatari coup attempt.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dwayne "Genius" Betts
October 14, 2021 21:35 - 1 hour - 110 MBWherein Dwayne Betts returns to the show, a newly minted winner of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship commonly known as the "Genius Award" to talk about his plans and how much money he's set aside for Kate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jack Balkin on the Facebook Files
October 11, 2021 20:26 - 56 minutes - 104 MBWherein we are joined by Jack Balkin to discuss the Facebook Files and the regulation of social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fiona Hill on "There's Nothing For You Here"
October 06, 2021 22:10 - 1 hour - 125 MBWherein Brookings scholar, former NSC Russia expert, Putin biographer, and impeachment witness Fiona Hill joins us to discuss her new book, "There's Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Noah Rosenblum and Legal History
October 06, 2021 14:14 - 1 hour - 115 MBWherein, legal historian and assistant professor at NYU Law, Noah Rosenblum, joins us to chat about the history of the unitary executive and a new way of thinking about the goals of regulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kate on the Facebook Hearings
October 01, 2021 22:02 - 1 hour - 121 MBWherein Ben and Scott interview Kate on the Facebook hearings today in Congress! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paige Harden on the Genetic Lottery
September 30, 2021 21:31 - 1 hour - 111 MBWherein we are joined by Kathryn Paige Harden to discuss her new book "The Genetic Lottery: Why DNA Matters for Social Equality." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike Chase on Crime Statistics of the Day
September 29, 2021 18:57 - 58 minutes - 108 MBWherein we are joined by Mike Chase of A Crime a Day fame to discuss the recent federal crime statistics. The murder rate is up 30 percent. Let's make jokes about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ross Cheit Talks Fisheries, Sexual Abuse, and Other Stuff
September 28, 2021 20:45 - 1 hour - 116 MBWherein we are joined by Professor Ross Cheit of Brown University to discuss his past work on social and legal responses to child abuse in America and his current work on fisheries and seafood in the US! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tim Miller Makes His Debut on the Show, May 12, 2020
September 27, 2021 21:33 - 1 hour - 120 MBWherein Tim Miller joined us for the first time. Tim is a contributor to The Bulwark and a communications consultant. He previously served as senior advisor to the anti-Trump Our Principles PAC, communications director for Jeb Bush, and spokesman for the Republican National Committee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sarah Longwell on her Snazzy New Podcast
September 24, 2021 20:33 - 1 hour - 115 MBWherein Sarah Longwell returns to discuss the state of democracy and her new podcast: The Focus Group! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Allegra Love Talks Immigration and Haitian Refugees
September 23, 2021 13:20 - 59 minutes - 109 MBWherein Allegra Love, immigration attorney and founder of Santa Fe Dreamers, returns to the show to talk about the (literal) round-up of Haitian refugees on the border and what immigration looks like now that Trump is gone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Where's the Lie, Maggie Feldman-Piltch
September 22, 2021 21:20 - 58 minutes - 107 MBWherein we are joined by Maggie Feldman-Piltch who will spin a yarn about something and see if we can discern her veracity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Where's the Lie, Virginia Heffernan
September 22, 2021 21:18 - 1 hour - 111 MBWherein we are joined by Virginia Heffernan who will spin a yarn about something and see if we can discern her veracity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom Nichols on "Our Own Worst Enemy"
September 22, 2021 21:16 - 1 hour - 123 MBWherein we are joined by Tom Nichols to talk about his new book, "Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault from Within on Modern Democracy." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Randy Picker and Epic Apples
September 22, 2021 21:14 - 1 hour - 110 MBWherein we are joined by famed Chicago Law Professor Randy Picker to discuss the recent antitrust decision in Epic Games v. Apple, what it means for antitrust and what it means for Big Tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam Moyn Ruffles Feathers
September 22, 2021 19:52 - 1 hour - 111 MBWherein we are joined by Yale Law School professor Sam Moyn, whose new book has angered left-wing lawyers for Guantanamo detainees. Did the left give up on challenging war to make it more humane? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Where's the Lie, Mike Pesca?
September 22, 2021 19:40 - 59 minutes - 108 MBWherein our good friend and podcaster Mike Pesca, returns to the show to regale us with a tall tale. . . or is it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Walter Shaub's Triumphant Return
September 14, 2021 20:49 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBWherein government ethics guru Walter Shaub returns to the show to talk about ethics in the Biden administration and whatever else may be on his mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet the Facebook Oversight Board, May 11, 2020
September 14, 2021 20:49 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBMeet the Facebook Oversight Board—with Jamal Greene, Nicholas Suzor, and John Samples! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lennie Pennie from Kansas
September 13, 2021 21:22 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBWherein, we welcome back the incredible Len Pennie to the show and she confesses her true origin story which will surprise you. . . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hannah Neprash and Alan Rozenshtein, May 10, 2020
September 13, 2021 21:16 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBWherein, it being Sunday, Ben brings a couple of mystery guests—and they're prior guests Hannah Neprash and Alan Rozenshtein! And Hannah improvises a limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alexandra Brodsky on Sexual Justice
September 10, 2021 14:05 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBWherein, attorney and author Alexandra Brodsky joins us to talk about her new book SEXUAL JUSTICE which explores the politics and conflicts in supporting sexual harm victims and ensuring due process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emily Bell, May 8, 2020
September 10, 2021 14:03 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBWherein we are joined by Emily Bell, Founding Director of the Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia Journalism School and a leading thinker, commentator and strategist on digital journalism. The majority of Emily’s career was spent at Guardian News and Media in London working as an award winning writer and editor both in print and online. As editor-in-chief across Guardian websites and director of digital content for Guardian News and Media, Emily led the web team in pioneering live b...
Margaret Taylor, May 7, 2020
September 09, 2021 20:58 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBWherein we are joined by Margaret Taylor, Brookings scholar, Lawfare congressional correspondent, and the woman who publicly took responsibility for failing adequately to vet that guy who carried a whip around the State Department. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Power of Us and Dominic Packer
September 09, 2021 20:58 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBWherein, Dominic Packer, Professor of Psychology at Lehigh University, joins us to discuss his new book with Jay Van Bavel THE POWER OF US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Where's the Lie, Mike Godwin?
September 08, 2021 20:37 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBWherein, Mike Godwin, fabled internet attorney and coiner of the eponymous Godwin's Law, spins a yarn and we all try to guess, where's the lie? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nicole Wong and Alex MacGillvray, May 6, 2020
September 08, 2021 20:37 - 1 hour - 103 MBWherein we are joined by Nicole Wong and Alex MacGillivray. Alex served as United States Deputy Chief Technology Officer for the last two plus years of the Obama Administration. He was Twitter‘s General Counsel, and head of Corporate Development, Public Policy, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will DeWitt, May 5, 2020
September 07, 2021 12:55 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBWherein we are joined by Will DeWitt, a doctor specializing in family medicine and HIV at Callen Lorde, which provides services and care to NYC’s LGBTQ community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 500 Part V: Ada Palmer
September 06, 2021 21:33 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBWherein, it is the 500th episode of ILOF and we celebrate with a week of old guests, with Ada Palmer playing us out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 500 Part IV: Lisa Page (and the Lisa Page Puppet)
September 03, 2021 20:54 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBWherein, it is the 500th episode of ILOF and we celebrate with a week of old guests, today Lisa Page and her puppet return! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 500 Part III: Peter Strzok
September 02, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBWherein, it is the 500th episode of ILOF and we celebrate with a week of old guests, with wacky Wednesday and Peter Strzok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leah Litman and Dahlia Lithwick, May 4, 2020
September 02, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBWherein we are joined by Slate legal correspondent Dahlia Lithwick and law professor Leah Litman to discuss the Supreme Court's embrace of remote oral arguments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.