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Product Liability: When Your Toaster Becomes A Defendant

Season 2 · Episode 4

Thursday, November 13, 2025 • Duration 11:30

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In this explosive episode of Law School in Plain English, we break down product liability—the law that decides who pays when everyday products fail in catastrophic ways. From exploding soda bottles to flaming hair spray, defective cars, and billion-dollar talcum powder verdicts, we take you from the basics all the way to real-world courtroom outcomes.

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Buck v. Bell: The Supreme Court Case That Inspired Hitler’s Final Solution.

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, October 31, 2025 • Duration 28:43

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Buck v. Bell: The Supreme Court Case That Inspired Hitler’s Eugenics Nightmare. In 1927, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that states could forcibly sterilize “undesirables” like Carrie Buck—a young woman falsely labeled “feeble-minded” for being poor and pregnant out of wedlock. Justice Holmes’ infamous line? “Three generations of imbeciles are enough.” We unpack this dark chapter of American eugenics, how it greenlit 70,000+ forced sterilizations nationwide, and its chilling global ripple: Nazis modeled their 1933 sterilization law after it, citing Buck in Nuremberg defenses to justify 400,000 procedures and pave the way for the Holocaust. In plain English, discover the “science” that wasn’t, the human cost, and why this ruling—never overturned—still haunts reproductive rights today. Essential for law students, history buffs, or anyone asking: How did America export eugenics to Hitler?

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Law School In Plain English: Hidden Verdicts - When The Supreme Court Justified Death By Electrcity.

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 • Duration 19:16

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They called it progress.

Thomas Edison called it science.

But when the Supreme Court gave its blessing, electricity became something else entirely — a state-sanctioned killer.

In this eerie Halloween edition of Law School in Plain English, Jeff pulls back the curtain on one of the most haunting legal moments in American history: when innovation met execution.

This is the story of how a courtroom turned the light of invention into the spark of death — and why the Justices believed it was humane.

We’ll unpack the real case behind the electric chair, the shocking public experiments that led up to it, and how law, morality, and fear collided in the name of “civilization.”

Because sometimes the law doesn’t just decide what’s legal — it decides what it means to be human.

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Defense of Property-Protecting What’s Yours.

Season 1 · Episode 24

Monday, December 9, 2024 • Duration 10:31

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In this episode of Law School in Plain English, we explore the limits of defending your property. What actions can you take when someone damages or intrudes on what’s yours? We break down the legal boundaries of reasonable force, when deadly force is never an option, and how this defense applies in real-world and playful sibling scenarios. Tune in to learn where the law draws the line!

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The People v . O.J. Simpson: Preliminary Hearings.

Season 1 · Episode 23

Sunday, December 8, 2024 • Duration 11:14

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What happens after an arrest? In this episode of Law School in Plain English, we dive into preliminary hearings-how they test the evidence, shape the case, and set the stage for trial. Using the O.J. Simpson case, we explore how both sides used this critical step to build their arguments. Tune in for an inside look at this pivotal phase of criminal law!

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Defense of Others - When Can You Step In to Help?

Season 1 · Episode 22

Thursday, December 5, 2024 • Duration 09:36

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In this episode of Law School in Plain English, we explore the defense of others—when you can step in to protect someone else and how the law determines if your actions are justified. Using a dramatic family reunion scenario and real-world examples, we break down the key elements: imminent threat, reasonable belief, and proportional response. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of this powerful legal defense and its real-world applications. Tune in as we continue to demystify legal concepts one episode at a time!

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Defenses of Intentional Torts: Self Defense

Season 1 · Episode 21

Monday, December 2, 2024 • Duration 10:30

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In this episode of Law School in Plain English, we dive into the defense of self-defense — when the law allows you to protect yourself and what limits apply. Join us as we continue to make legal concepts simple and engaging.

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The People v. O.J. Simpson: Probable Cause.

Season 1 · Episode 20

Sunday, November 24, 2024 • Duration 23:04

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What is probable cause, and why is it the cornerstone of the criminal justice system? In this episode of Law School In Plain English, we break down the concept of probable cause and its importance in ensuring that arrests and searches are lawful. Using the O.J. Simpson case as our guide, we explore the safeguards built into the legal system to prevent abuse, the standards required to prove probable cause, and what happens when it’s challenged in court.

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Trespass to Chattels: Borrowed, Broken, or Both?

Season 1 · Episode 19

Sunday, November 24, 2024 • Duration 11:59

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How far can someone go before interfering with your personal belongings becomes a legal issue? In this episode we dive into the tort of trespass to chattels.

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Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: When Words Hurt.

Season 1 · Episode 18

Friday, November 22, 2024 • Duration 09:10

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What happens when someone’s actions go beyond rude or offensive and cause extreme emotional harm? In this episode of Law School in Plain English, we unpack the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED). Through engaging examples—including a humorous sibling squabble—we break down what it takes for conduct to cross the line into legal liability. By the end, you’ll know the difference between ordinary annoyance and outrageous behavior that the law won’t tolerate. Ready to dive into the emotional side of torts? Let’s go!

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