Short Circuit

Recent Episodes

Short Circuit 348 | Excessive Fines and the IRS

Posted November 1, 2024 • 00:51:33

Is a “fine” a “fine”? No, not at all, and therefore it can’t be “excessive.” At least that’s the IRS’s position. Thankfully that argument...

Short Circuit 347 | Election Law Special

Posted October 25, 2024 • 01:02:24

With less than two weeks before America’s general election it’s time for our biennial dive into election law! A whirlwind tour of election decisions...

Short Circuit 346 | Not My Responsibility

Posted October 18, 2024 • 00:35:44

When it comes to the law, it’s the responsibility of the government. After all, that’s why we have a government, right? Well, it seems...

Short Circuit 345 | Supreme Court Preview at UNC!

Posted October 11, 2024 • 00:52:49

For the 8th year in a row Short Circuit travels to the University of North Carolina to preview the Supreme Court’s new term, hosted by our friends...

Short Circuit 344 | Can a Jury Only Go Up to Eleven?

Posted October 4, 2024 • 00:39:12

“Twelve” isn’t just another word for a dozen or the original number of Apostles. It’s how many jurors sit on a criminal jury. Well, except in...