Best ABA Journal Podcasts (2025)

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Quantum computing’s shakeup in payments, cybersecurity 22:49

4d ago22:49

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Quantum computing is an entirely new way of processing information, and it has the power to solve extremely difficult computational problems much more quickly than binary computers. As the technology continues to advance, the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — sponsored by Intrafi’s Banking with Interest — explores how payments and…

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‘Secrets of the Killing State’ exposes realities of lethal injection 45:13

5d ago45:13

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Execution by lethal injection is seen by many Americans as a less barbaric alternative than older methods like hanging, firing squads and electrocution. It is easy to assume that the process must resemble euthanasia procedures for terminally ill people or pets. The reality is very different, says Corinna Barrett Lain, a law professor and death pena…

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Generative AI can help overworked immigration lawyers navigate these tumultuous times 40:13

12d ago40:13

40:13

"May you live in interesting times." For immigration lawyers, that old proverb is now a reality. Ever since the start of the second Trump administration, immigration lawyers have been busier than ever, and they have plenty on their plates.By Legal Talk Network

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Review of Daredevil Born Again episode “Straight to Hell” 1:08:20

16h ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Review of Daredevil Born Again episode 9, “Straight to Hell.” Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeksBy Joshua Gilliland, Judge Matthew Sciarrino, and Gabby Martin

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‘Secrets of the Killing State’ exposes realities of lethal injection 45:13

5d ago45:13

45:13

Execution by lethal injection is seen by many Americans as a less barbaric alternative than older methods like hanging, firing squads and electrocution. It is easy to assume that the process must resemble euthanasia procedures for terminally ill people or pets. The reality is very different, says Corinna Barrett Lain, a law professor and death pena…

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Review of Daredevil Born Again - The Island of Joy 1:07:58

8d ago1:07:58

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Join us for our review of Daredevil Born Again, episode 8, "The Island of Joy." Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeksBy Joshua Gilliland, Judge Matthew Sciarrino, Gabby Martin, and Kris Butler

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Why the Fed paying interest on reserves matters 10:51

11d ago10:51

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The payment by the Federal Reserve of interest on bank reserves may sound like an abstruse matter of economic theory, but these payments are critical to bank operations and the Fed’s conduct of monetary policy. In the latest episode — sponsored by Intrafi’s Banking with Interest — ABA’s Jeff Huther discusses why proposals to end or reduce interest …

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Generative AI can help overworked immigration lawyers navigate these tumultuous times 40:13

12d ago40:13

40:13

"May you live in interesting times." For immigration lawyers, that old proverb is now a reality. Ever since the start of the second Trump administration, immigration lawyers have been busier than ever, and they have plenty on their plates.By Legal Talk Network

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Travis Hill on the regulatory agenda at the FDIC 16:59

18d ago16:59

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ABA’s Washington Summit just wrapped up, and this episode — sponsored by Intrafi’s Banking with Interest — features a main stage conversation with Travis Hill, acting chairman of the FDIC. In this episode, Hill discusses: Revisions to the FDIC’s supervisory appeals process. Transparency in bank merger reviews by regulators. The future of bank capit…

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‘Patenting Life’ shares tales from a career on the cutting edge of science and the law 1:06:35

19d ago1:06:35

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Jorge Goldstein entered the fields of science and law at a time of immense change for them both. In the 1970s, huge strides were being made in biogenetics and microbiology, and in the 1980s, the intellectual property community was being asked to answer some giant questions they raised, like: How can you describe life, legally? Can a living being be…

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‘Patenting Life’ shares tales from a career on the cutting edge of science and the law 1:06:35

19d ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Jorge Goldstein entered the fields of science and law at a time of immense change for them both. In the 1970s, huge strides were being made in biogenetics and microbiology, and in the 1980s, the intellectual property community was being asked to answer some giant questions they raised, like: How can you describe life, legally? Can a living being be…

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Review of Daredevil Born Again episode, "Art for Art's Sake" 55:31

21d ago55:31

55:31

Review and analysis of Daredevil Born Again episode 7, "Art for Art's Sake." Join us for our discussion on whether Daredevil interfere with a police investigation; issues with assaulting police offices; when can a psychotherapist disclose a doctor-patient communication; the duty to rescue; threatening a journalist; and conspiracy to commit murder. …

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Play ball! Financial education home runs 18:18

25d ago18:18

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April is Financial Literacy Month, a time when bankers think creatively about how to engage young people on topics of financial wellness. Citi’s Michelle A. Thornhill and Roads to Success’s Bashan Fernandez for a discussion of Citi’s approach to making financial knowledge fun and engaging. In this episode — sponsored by Intrafi’s Banking with Inter…

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Recorded Live at WonderCon! Yar, The Pirates of Star Wars 48:20

29d ago48:20

48:20

Recorded on March 28, 2025 at WonderCon: Yar, The Pirates of Star Wars Star Wars has had nearly 50 years of piracy, from child endangerment and property rights in Skeleton Crew, plundering Kyber Crystals in Clone Wars, smuggling puffer pigs in Star Wars Rebels, employment opportunities for the Bad Batch, and an open threat in Resistance. Join The L…

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Review of Daredevil Born Again episodes "With Interest" and "Excessive Force" 51:11

30d ago51:11

51:11

Join us for our review of Daredevil Born Again episodes 5 and 6! Support the show No part of this recording should be considered legal advice. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok @TheLegalGeeksBy Joshua Gilliland and Judge Matthew Sciarrino

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Breaking down the executive order on Treasury checks 12:06

1M ago12:06

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In the wake of this week’s significant executive order directing the Treasury to eliminate the use of paper checks for federal government disbursements (and payments to the U.S. government), ABA’s Steve Kenneally joins the podcast for a conversation on what’s next for the payments system. In this episode — sponsored by nCino — Kenneally discusses: …

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Daredevil Born Again episode, "Sic Semper Systema" 51:14

1M ago51:14

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Review of Daredevil Born Again episode 4, "Sic Semper Systema." Join us for our discussion of who should receive the White Tiger's belongings from the medical examiner, the administration of justice for a suspect who stole Fiddle Faddle, Bail Reform, Redevelopment in local governments, the morality discussion between Daredevil and Punisher, False I…

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What’s next for stablecoin policy and tech 19:12

1M ago19:12

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Legislators and regulators are strongly focused on policy related to payment stablecoins, most recently with the passage of the Genius Act in the Senate Banking Committee. On this episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — presented by nCino — ABA’s Brooke Ybarra and Kirsten Sutton discuss the current policy and technology landscape on stablecoin…

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How thinking like an athlete can make you a better lawyer 55:25

1M ago55:25

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Peak performance in high-stress environments. It’s the goal for the basketball players taking the court during March Madness, but just as much for players on a different kind of court. Lawyers can and should learn a lot from elite athletes, says Dr. Amy Wood. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Wood shares her insights with the ABA Journal’s…

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How thinking like an athlete can make you a better lawyer 55:25

1M ago55:25

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Peak performance in high-stress environments. It’s the goal for the basketball players taking the court during March Madness, but just as much for players on a different kind of court. Lawyers can and should learn a lot from elite athletes, says Dr. Amy Wood. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Wood shares her insights with the ABA Journal’s…

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Review of Daredevil Born Again episode "The Hollow of His Hand" 1:16:58

1M ago1:16:58

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Daredevil Born Again episode 3 is a trial episode! Join us for our review of "The Hollow of His Hand," where we discuss whether Matt Murdock is a good lawyer, whether he had a duty to tell the court about the attempted murder by the corrupt detective, the admissibility of character evidence, if police reports could be admitted without witnesses, an…

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How mail theft fuels the check-fraud boom 30:03

2M ago30:03

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The big story of check fraud is not only its vast cost to the country and to individual victims, but simply the remarkable rate at which it is increasing. On this episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — presented by nCino — we bring you a conversation from the ABA Fraudcast with ABA’s Paul Benda and Caitlin Piasecki of the United States Postal…

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This year's historic ABA Techshow will be bigger than ever 33:58

2M ago33:58

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For one thing, it marks the 40th annual iteration of the show. For another, it promises to be the biggest of all time—emanating for the first time from the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. Techshow co-chair Stephen Embry talks to the ABA Journal’s Victor Li about what to expect from this year’s show.…

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This year's historic ABA Techshow will be bigger than ever 33:58

2M ago33:58

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For one thing, it marks the 40th annual iteration of the show. For another, it promises to be the biggest of all time—emanating for the first time from the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. Techshow co-chair Stephen Embry talks to the ABA Journal’s Victor Li about what to expect from this year’s show.…

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Review of Daredevil Born Again episodes "Heaven's Half Hour" and "Optics" 55:39

2M ago55:39

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Judge Matthew Sciarrino (Retired) and Joshua Gilliland, Esq., discuss the first episodes of Daredevil Born Again. Join them for a discussion of murder, attempted murder, victim statements, sentencing, ethical concerns with motions in limine that discuss client confidences, defense of others, and self-defense. Support the show No part of this record…

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The pinnacle of American politics: The life and career of Charles Dawes, part 2 31:13

2M ago31:13

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A century ago, in March 1925, Charles G. Dawes was sworn in as vice president of the United States. Being elected vice president of the United States — as Dawes was, alongside Calvin Coolidge, in a landslide — is usually a career pinnacle for an American politician, but Dawes’ vice presidency turned out to be more of a footnote in his eventful life…

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