Latest Barassociation Podcast Episodes
The 'Dr. Death' Edition: A Conversation with Dallas D.A. Michelle Shughart about the crimes and prosecution of Christopher Duntsch
@theBar - October 21, 2021 19:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn this edition, Dallas County District Attorney Michelle Shughart provides a behind-the-scenes look at the criminal prosecution of former neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch, whose sinister story is depicted in popular true-crime series 'Dr. Death.' Over the course of his short career, Duntsch maim...
The Law School Deans Roundtable Edition
@theBar - September 23, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn this edition, host Jonathan Amarilio and co-host Kernisha Padilla are joined by Dean Hari Osofsky of Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Dean Jennifer Rosato Perea of DePaul University College of Law for a roundtable discussion about the current state of legal education. The group discusse...
The Flint Water Crisis Edition: A Conversation with Lead Plaintiffs' Attorney Corey Stern
@theBar - August 25, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn this edition, Jonathan Amarilio is joined by Corey Stern, lead counsel for the plaintiffs injured in the Flint, Michigan water crisis, including more than 2500 children who were lead poisoned by consuming water from the Flint River. Corey discusses the origins of the water crisis, the role cit...
The #FreeBritney Edition
@theBar - July 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn this edition, Jonathan Amarilio and co-host Jennifer Byrne are joined by California probate attorney Justin Gold to discuss a topic that is sensational, delicate, concerning, and much in the news: the conservatorship of Britney Spears. Justin explains how the conservatorship system is supposed...
The Art of Shameless Self-Promotion Edition
@theBar - June 30, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn this edition, guest host Trisha Rich and co-host Jennifer Byrne are joined by public relations and legal marketing expert Debra Pickett of Page 2 Communications for a discussion about how lawyers can shift their mindset from lawyer to entrepreneur and embrace the art of shameless self-promotio...
The Dark Waters Edition: A Discussion with Environmental Attorney Rob Bilott
@theBar - May 26, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsRob Bilott sits down with host Jonathan Amarilio to discuss his struggle on behalf of tens of thousands of poisoned Ohio and West Virginia residents and his ongoing efforts to stop the use of toxins that have contaminated nearly all of humanity. Special thanks to our sponsors, CourtFiling.net.
The Speaking of Speakers Edition: A Discussion with Illinois' New House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch
@theBar - April 15, 2021 23:09 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsNew Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Emanuel "Chris" Welch became the first Black lawmaker to hold the position. He joins the show to talk about his story, goals and plans for for the State of Illinois.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 Edition: Part 3 – Defendant John Froines
@theBar - March 18, 2021 22:11 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsPart 3 of @theBar’s three-part series on The Trial of the Chicago 7. In this episode, host Jonathan Amarilio and co-host Jennifer Byrne continue the conversation about the landmark trial with John Froines, one of the last two living members of the Chicago 7.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 Edition: Part 2 – Prosecutor Dick Schultz (Cont.)
@theBar - March 18, 2021 22:05 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsPart 2 of @theBar’s three-part series on The Trial of the Chicago 7. In this episode, host Jonathan Amarilio continues his conversation about the landmark trial with Dick Schultz who represented the United States Government in the prosecution of the Chicago 7.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 Edition: Part 1 – Prosecutor Dick Schultz
@theBar - March 18, 2021 22:01 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsPart 1 of @theBar’s three-part series on The Trial of the Chicago 7. In this episode, host Jonathan Amarilio discusses the landmark trial with Dick Schultz who represented the United States Government in the prosecution of the Chicago 7.
The Smartmatic v. Fox News Edition
@theBar - February 18, 2021 19:26 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsErik Connolly discusses his $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, Rudy Giuliani, Sydney Powell and others, on behalf of his client, Smartmatic.
Teaser: The Trial of the Chicago 7
@theBar - December 16, 2020 15:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsTake a sneak peak of what's to come in our next episode.
The Voting Rights Edition
@theBar - October 23, 2020 20:34 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJohn Cusick joins the show to discuss the current state of voting rights.
The George Floyd Edition
@theBar - September 02, 2020 19:11 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsEXCLUSIVE: In their first long-format interview discussing the George Floyd case, Benjamin Crump and Antonio Romanucci, the attorneys representing Floyd’s estate, speak with host Jonathan Amarilio and co-host Martin Gould about the fateful events of May 25, 2020, and the civil rights lawsuit brou...
The Justice in Policing Act of 2020: A Discussion with Senator Dick Durbin
@theBar - August 11, 2020 15:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsSenator Durbin discusses the Act, its core goals, and how the Act seeks to achieve meaningful policing reform.
The Constitutionality of Covid Stay-At-Home Orders Edition
@theBar - May 20, 2020 22:50 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsAnn Lousin discusses the protesting of Illinois’ stay-at-home order and whether they have a case.
The Criminal Courts Adapt to COVID-19 Edition: How the Pandemic Is Impacting the Rights of the Accused
@theBar - April 24, 2020 22:41 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsAmy Campanelli talks about the constitutional issues and the impact on the rights of the accused as criminal courts adapt to the logistical challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Overcoming Loneliness Edition
@theBar - April 09, 2020 00:46 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJ.W. Freiberg talks about loneliness as a problem in our society and how we can overcome this isolation, social distancing and quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Represent Edition: Kate Black Explains How Women Can Run for Office and Change the World
@theBar - March 04, 2020 23:55 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsKate Black discusses why it's important to eliminate barriers that may stop women from running for office by demystifying the process and how her book provides an accessible step-by-step guide that any person can follow.
The Killer Clown Edition: The Prosecution of John Wayne Gacy (Rebroadcast)
@theBar - February 12, 2020 19:10 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsWilliam “Bill” Kunkle, the lead prosecutor, gives our listeners a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the crimes and prosecution of the man dubbed the “The Killer Clown”.
The Revolution Edition: A Live-Audience Conversation with Josh Deth, Founder of Revolution Brewing
@theBar - January 29, 2020 21:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsJosh Deth talks about his journey from brewing beer in his garage to founding one of the most successful independent breweries in the United States.
The Murder of Innocence Edition: A Look Back on the Laurie Dann School Shooting with Eric Zorn
@theBar - December 05, 2019 21:32 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsEric Zorn discusses the Laurie Dan School shooting, what’s changed, what hasn’t changed, and what we can learn from the case that could help us stop the violence and restore peace in our schools.
The Angel of Death Row Edition
@theBar - November 06, 2019 22:28 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsAndrea Lyon talks about the politics, sociology and personal stories behind the death penalty in America.
The Keep Calm and Lawyer On Edition: A Candid Discussion about Mental Health and Addiction in the Legal Profession
@theBar - October 09, 2019 23:44 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsDr. Diana Uchiyama andJonathan Beitner discuss lawyer mental health and addiction, as well as ways the legal profession can have a greater sense of wellness so that all lawyers can be happy and successful.
The Scarlet A Edition
@theBar - September 05, 2019 23:39 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsKatie Watson talks about what ordinary abortion is and how it impacts millions of Americans, as well as how understanding the term can help us unpack many other social issues, including civil rights, religion, socioeconomic stratification and more.
The Future of the Profession Crossfire Edition
@theBar - August 07, 2019 21:41 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsBob Glaves and Jessica Bednarz from The Chicago Bar Foundation talks about the future of the legal profession and attorney regulation.
The Chocolate Covered Edition
@theBar - July 03, 2019 17:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsValerie Beck talks about the world of craft, artisan chocolate and Valerie’s Chocolate Freedom Project, which is committed to ending child slave labor in the chocolate industry.
The Best Speech in Life is Free Edition: An Interview with Professor Geoffrey Stone
@theBar - June 06, 2019 21:10 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn this edition, host Jonathan Amarilio is joined by distinguished constitutional law scholar and University of Chicago Law School Professor Geoffrey Stone for a discussion about current challenges surrounding the First Amendment and free speech. They talk about what constitutes a public forum on...
The Chief Justices Edition
@theBar - May 08, 2019 19:51 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsIn this edition, co-hosts Jonathan Amarilio and Trisha Rich are joined by Dan Cotter, lawyer, historian, and author of “The Chief Justices: The Seventeen Men of the Center Seat, Their Courts and Their Times,” to discuss the history of the handful of jurists who have lead the Supreme Court. They d...
The Mastering the Game Edition: Career Tips from Diversity Expert Sharon Jones
@theBar - April 10, 2019 11:30 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsSharon Jones, provides an update on the current state of gender diversity in the legal profession. She chats with co-hosts Jonathan Amarilio and Chastidy Burns about strategies to master the unwritten rules for getting ahead in a profession that remains, in many ways, dominated by the “old boys’ ...
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