<![CDATA[Wahl on Law]]>Wahl on Law started with one goal: to make the law understandable. Important legal issues are often discussed in ways that feel confusing, overwhelming, or inaccessible. This podcast breaks down legal headlines, court decisions, and policy changes into clear explanations — from the perspective of a college student learning the system and bringing others along on the journey. More episodes, show notes, and legal analysis at wahlonlaw.com.

]]>wahlonlaw.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 12:30:17 GMTFri, 06 Feb 2026 21:38:23 GMT60Jonas Wahl<p>Wahl on Law started with one goal: to make the law understandable. Important legal issues are often discussed in ways that feel confusing, overwhelming, or inaccessible. This podcast breaks down legal headlines, court decisions, and policy changes into clear explanations — from the perspective of a college student learning the system and bringing others along on the journey. More episodes, show notes, and legal analysis at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://wahlonlaw.com" target="_blank">wahlonlaw.com</a>.</p>episodicJonas Wahljonastwahl11@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Episode 16: The Case That Reshaped Voting Rights (with Professor Kassra Oskooii)]]>In this episode of Wahl on Law, we are joined by Kassra Oskooii, a professor of American politics and expert in redistricting, to break down a recent Supreme Court case involving Louisiana’s congressional map. We discuss how the Court’s decision reshapes the interpretation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the constitutional questions at stake, and what this ruling could mean for the future of minority representation and elections in the United States.

]]>32a0532e-e735-4ae9-adb4-b37d5d8474bcSun, 24 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Wahl on Law, we are joined by Kassra Oskooii, a professor of American politics and expert in redistricting, to break down a recent Supreme Court case involving Louisiana’s congressional map. We discuss how the Court’s decision reshapes the interpretation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the constitutional questions at stake, and what this ruling could mean for the future of minority representation and elections in the United States.</p>no00:24:2016Episode 16: The Case That Reshaped Voting Rights (with Professor Kassra Oskooii)full<![CDATA[Episode 15: Abortion and Religion]]>In the 15th episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down two major constitutional and legal battles currently moving through the courts. From a federal appeals court ruling allowing Texas public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, to a growing Supreme Court fight over access to the abortion pill mifepristone, we explain what’s happening, the constitutional questions at stake, and why these cases could have nationwide implications far beyond religion and abortion. Stay informed on the legal issues impacting your everyday life.

]]>77d1f8f8-79b4-4492-91fd-c1ffb21f4ab3Sun, 17 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>In the 15th episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down two major constitutional and legal battles currently moving through the courts. From a federal appeals court ruling allowing Texas public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, to a growing Supreme Court fight over access to the abortion pill mifepristone, we explain what’s happening, the constitutional questions at stake, and why these cases could have nationwide implications far beyond religion and abortion. Stay informed on the legal issues impacting your everyday life.</p>no00:08:2415Episode 15: Abortion and Religionfull<![CDATA[Episode 14: Is AI Rewriting the Law? (with Professor Michael Smith)]]>In this episode of Wahl on Law, we are joined by Professor Michael Smith, who has an expertise in AI and the law, to break down AI’s usage in the legal field and explore its potential consequences. We also discuss if AI could replace lawyers, and if there are potential solutions to stop AI from being used. 

]]>e36ed8f0-09e8-4215-92fe-75e13f3a1babSun, 10 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Wahl on Law, we are joined by Professor Michael Smith, who has an expertise in AI and the law, to break down AI’s usage in the legal field and explore its potential consequences. We also discuss if AI could replace lawyers, and if there are potential solutions to stop AI from being used. </p>no00:25:2414Episode 14: Is AI Rewriting the Law? (with Professor Michael Smith)full<![CDATA[Episode 13: The Attorney Self-Dealing Act (With Attorney Charles Sanders)]]>In the 13th episode of Wahl on Law, we break down the Protecting Automobile Accident Victims from Attorney Self-Dealing Act and explore why it may be detrimental for the future of personal injury law. Joined by personal injury lawyer Charles Sanders, we examine the importance of contingency fees, and bring light to an almost unheard of law being proposed in California.

]]>ddd91ec8-3ce1-4e0b-a402-218d6c6eb126Sun, 03 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>In the 13th episode of Wahl on Law, we break down the Protecting Automobile Accident Victims from Attorney Self-Dealing Act and explore why it may be detrimental for the future of personal injury law. Joined by personal injury lawyer Charles Sanders, we examine the importance of contingency fees, and bring light to an almost unheard of law being proposed in California.</p>no00:23:0013Episode 13: The Attorney Self-Dealing Act (With Attorney Charles Sanders)full<![CDATA[Episode 12: Music, Maps, and Warfare]]>In the 12th episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down three major legal and political developments currently shaping the country. From a landmark antitrust ruling against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, to a controversial redistricting measure in Virginia, to a failed congressional vote on war powers and Iran, we explain what’s happening and why it matters. Stay informed on the legal issues impacting your everyday life.

]]>e967c329-36da-49a0-b3ee-546cf7aeff86Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:38:41 GMT<p>In the 12th episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down three major legal and political developments currently shaping the country. From a landmark antitrust ruling against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, to a controversial redistricting measure in Virginia, to a failed congressional vote on war powers and Iran, we explain what’s happening and why it matters. Stay informed on the legal issues impacting your everyday life.</p>no00:15:2812Episode 12: Music, Maps, and Warfarefull<![CDATA[Episode 11: Israel and Palestine: Why It Never Ends (with Professor Daniel Green) ]]>In this episode of Wahl on Law, we break down the Israel–Palestine conflict and explore why it has remained unresolved for decades. Joined by international relations expert Professor Daniel Green, we examine the history of the conflict and the competing claims to land. We also discuss the role of the United States and why this conflict continues to shape global politics today.

]]>3a42f52d-1511-4f6c-9097-6e6b3e5dd9c0Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:01:55 GMT<p>In this episode of Wahl on Law, we break down the Israel–Palestine conflict and explore why it has remained unresolved for decades. Joined by international relations expert Professor Daniel Green, we examine the history of the conflict and the competing claims to land. We also discuss the role of the United States and why this conflict continues to shape global politics today.</p>no00:24:4611Episode 11: Israel and Palestine: Why It Never Ends (with Professor Daniel Green) full<![CDATA[Episode 10: The Afroman Trial – When Satire Meets Defamation (with Dr. Wayne Batchis)]]>In this episode of Wahl on Law, we dive into the Afroman trial, a case involving a police raid, a viral music video, and a defamation lawsuit that raised major constitutional questions. Joined by constitutional law expert Dr. Wayne Batchis, we explore free speech and what happens when lawsuits end up amplifying the same speech they’re meant to silence.

]]>aca60786-3b88-425b-a67d-441455a4a397Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Wahl on Law, we dive into the Afroman trial, a case involving a police raid, a viral music video, and a defamation lawsuit that raised major constitutional questions. Joined by constitutional law expert Dr. Wayne Batchis, we explore free speech and what happens when lawsuits end up amplifying the same speech they’re meant to silence.</p>no00:25:0210Episode 10: The Afroman Trial – When Satire Meets Defamation (with Dr. Wayne Batchis)full<![CDATA[Episode 9: School, Speech, and Status]]>A Supreme Court showdown over student rights, a major First Amendment ruling reshapes the limits of medical speech, and a case that could redefine birthright citizenship reaches the highest court. One key question remains: who gets to define rights in America?

]]>5f51947d-fb7a-4b1e-b17a-67b1d504b4faSun, 05 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>A Supreme Court showdown over student rights, a major First Amendment ruling reshapes the limits of medical speech, and a case that could redefine birthright citizenship reaches the highest court. One key question remains: who gets to define rights in America?</p>no00:16:139Episode 9: School, Speech, and Statusfull<![CDATA[Episode 8: Liability, Shutdown, and Crisis]]>A landmark ruling holds social media companies accountable, a government shutdown leads to mass TSA shortages and 4 hour airport lines, and a voting law debate becomes tied to national security funding. One key question remains: who is responsible when the systems we rely on start to break down?

]]>24c44861-a1e7-40be-9796-fc23d8e94af5Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>A landmark ruling holds social media companies accountable, a government shutdown leads to mass TSA shortages and 4 hour airport lines, and a voting law debate becomes tied to national security funding. One key question remains: who is responsible when the systems we rely on start to break down?</p>no00:15:238Episode 8: Liability, Shutdown, and Crisisfull<![CDATA[Episode 7: Barriers, Bombs, and the Internet]]>A federal appeals court allows a controversial deportation policy to move forward, a new supreme leader in Iran signals a more aggressive and possibly nuclear path in an escalating conflict, and lawmakers revisit the law that built the modern internet. One key question remains: who actually holds power in today’s legal system?

In this episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down a major immigration case involving third-country deportations, the global and nuclear implications of Iran’s new leadership and the expanding conflict in the region, and the growing debate over Section 230, including its connection to a landmark social media addiction trial against Meta and Google. Together, these stories highlight how courts, global power shifts, and government institutions are reshaping law and policy in real time.

]]>5e34798f-a45d-41d5-882e-dc1680e077faSun, 22 Mar 2026 14:07:25 GMT<p>A federal appeals court allows a controversial deportation policy to move forward, a new supreme leader in Iran signals a more aggressive and possibly nuclear path in an escalating conflict, and lawmakers revisit the law that built the modern internet. One key question remains: who actually holds power in today’s legal system?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>Wahl on Law</i>, Jonas breaks down a major immigration case involving third-country deportations, the global and nuclear implications of Iran’s new leadership and the expanding conflict in the region, and the growing debate over Section 230, including its connection to a landmark social media addiction trial against Meta and Google. Together, these stories highlight how courts, global power shifts, and government institutions are reshaping law and policy in real time.</p>no00:15:017Episode 7: Barriers, Bombs, and the Internetfull<![CDATA[Episode 6: Justice, Immigrants, and Algorithms]]>A new public defender office, a Supreme Court fight over immigration protections, and a landmark social media trial all raise the same question: how does the legal system adapt when the stakes are this high?

In this episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down the creation of a new Supreme Court advocacy office for public defenders, the Trump administration’s request for the Supreme Court to allow the termination of Haitian Temporary Protected Status, and an ongoing lawsuit against Instagram and YouTube alleging that their platforms contributed to harming youth’s mental health. Together, these stories highlight how courts, technology companies, and government institutions are shaping the future of law in the United States.

]]>d942519b-6b7d-4281-ac56-594d00f9e5cbSun, 15 Mar 2026 16:16:30 GMT<p>A new public defender office, a Supreme Court fight over immigration protections, and a landmark social media trial all raise the same question: how does the legal system adapt when the stakes are this high?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>Wahl on Law</i>, Jonas breaks down the creation of a new Supreme Court advocacy office for public defenders, the Trump administration’s request for the Supreme Court to allow the termination of Haitian Temporary Protected Status, and an ongoing lawsuit against Instagram and YouTube alleging that their platforms contributed to harming youth’s mental health. Together, these stories highlight how courts, technology companies, and government institutions are shaping the future of law in the United States.</p>no00:16:226Episode 6: Justice, Immigrants, and Algorithmsfull<![CDATA[Episode 5: Authority, Borders, and War]]>A cabinet firing, a federal immigration ruling, and a Senate vote on war powers all raise the same question: who controls government power – and where does the Constitution draw the line?

In this episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down President Trump’s decision to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and what it reveals about presidential authority over the executive branch, a federal judge’s decision blocking deportations of migrants to third countries, and Congress’s failed attempt to limit President Trump’s military strikes against Iran. Together, these stories reveal how courts, Congress, and the president continue to battle over the limits of power in American government.

]]>4b7c6e9b-0a92-4944-bcc0-9d7f821fa525Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:17:09 GMT<p>A cabinet firing, a federal immigration ruling, and a Senate vote on war powers all raise the same question: who controls government power – and where does the Constitution draw the line?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down President Trump’s decision to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and what it reveals about presidential authority over the executive branch, a federal judge’s decision blocking deportations of migrants to third countries, and Congress’s failed attempt to limit President Trump’s military strikes against Iran. Together, these stories reveal how courts, Congress, and the president continue to battle over the limits of power in American government.</p>no00:15:445Episode 5: Authority, Borders, and Warfull<![CDATA[Episode 4: Speech, Trade, and Tension]]>A presidential speech, a sweeping tariff policy, and a Supreme Court ruling all raise the same question: how far can executive power go — and who steps in when it crosses the line?

In this episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down President Trump’s State of the Union, the administration’s pivot to Section 122 tariffs after the Court limited earlier trade authority, and what this evolving legal battle means for separation of powers, economic policy, and everyday prices.

]]>4fe0a9b9-d556-41c0-912f-a5f87f6950b4Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:46:32 GMT<p>A presidential speech, a sweeping tariff policy, and a Supreme Court ruling all raise the same question: how far can executive power go — and who steps in when it crosses the line?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down President Trump’s State of the Union, the administration’s pivot to Section 122 tariffs after the Court limited earlier trade authority, and what this evolving legal battle means for separation of powers, economic policy, and everyday prices.</p>no00:23:164Episode 4: Speech, Trade, and Tensionfull<![CDATA[Episode 3: Proof, Process, and Presidential Power]]>A voting bill in Congress, a federal agency update, and a Supreme Court ruling all raise the same question: who has the power to interpret the law, and who gets held accountable when that power is pushed too far?

In this episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down the SAVE America Act, a TSA terminology shift, and a major Supreme Court decision limiting presidential tariff power, and what all three mean for everyday Americans.

]]>9e1bb132-6c1e-434a-b9f6-a769630a5133Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:04:42 GMT<p>A voting bill in Congress, a federal agency update, and a Supreme Court ruling all raise the same question: who has the power to interpret the law, and who gets held accountable when that power is pushed too far?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down the SAVE America Act, a TSA terminology shift, and a major Supreme Court decision limiting presidential tariff power, and what all three mean for everyday Americans.</p><p></p>no00:26:093Episode 3: Proof, Process, and Presidential Powerfull<![CDATA[Episode 2: Risk, Rights, and Responsibility]]>A quiet bill in Congress and three Supreme Court cases raised a shared question: when the law is unclear, who carries the risk?

In this episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down proposed changes to toxic chemical regulation, a challenge to police use of cellphone location data, a case testing the stability of green card protections, and a major consumer safety lawsuit. Together, these legal battles reveal how uncertainty in the law can shift consequences onto everyday people, and why paying attention now matters.

]]>d975ceb4-a2e3-4bb0-833c-a66106f3b0f2Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:03:00 GMT<p>A quiet bill in Congress and three Supreme Court cases raised a shared question: when the law is unclear, who carries the risk?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas breaks down proposed changes to toxic chemical regulation, a challenge to police use of cellphone location data, a case testing the stability of green card protections, and a major consumer safety lawsuit. Together, these legal battles reveal how uncertainty in the law can shift consequences onto everyday people, and why paying attention now matters.</p>no00:18:142Episode 2: Risk, Rights, and Responsibilityfull<![CDATA[Episode 1: Power, Protection, and the Courts]]>A few lines on a map. One federal judge’s ruling. In this debut episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas explores how recent legal decisions are shaping who holds power in Washington—and who gets to stay in the country they call home. From California’s redistricting battle at the Supreme Court to a federal court order protecting Haitian immigrants with Temporary Protected Status, this episode breaks down what these rulings mean and why they matter for everyday people.

]]>34ebda63-ebfd-4d0c-886a-a042ba7af9b5Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:25:07 GMT<p>A few lines on a map. One federal judge’s ruling. In this debut episode of Wahl on Law, Jonas explores how recent legal decisions are shaping who holds power in Washington—and who gets to stay in the country they call home. From California’s redistricting battle at the Supreme Court to a federal court order protecting Haitian immigrants with Temporary Protected Status, this episode breaks down what these rulings mean and why they matter for everyday people.</p>no00:17:261Episode 1: Power, Protection, and the Courtsfull