# Legal Theory on The No Agenda Show Legal Theory comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2013 to December 2024. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** March 2013 – December 2024 - **Related topics:** [Constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [13th Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/13th-amendment.md), [Alvin Bragg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alvin-bragg.md), [Campaign Finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [Cbsn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbsn.md), [Drone Strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strikes.md), [First Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [Indictment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indictment.md), [Jack Dorsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-dorsey.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Legal Implications of Preemptive Pardons and Admission of Guilt - **Episode:** [1719: Pod Roll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-08 - **Time:** 1:32:57–1:35:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1719-pod-roll/chapter/legal-implications-of-preemptive-pardons-and-admission-of-guilt.md Legal experts on "Meet the Press" discuss whether accepting a pardon constitutes an admission of guilt, citing a 1915 Supreme Court case. The conversation explores how the recent presidential immunity decision has further complicated the checks and balances on the executive pardon power. Keywords: [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), pardon power, george mason, immunity decision, [legal theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-theory.md) ### Legal Analysis of the Manhattan District Attorney's Case - **Episode:** [1544: Trusted Flaggers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1544-trusted-flaggers.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-06 - **Time:** 2:09:21–2:14:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1544-trusted-flaggers/chapter/legal-analysis-of-the-manhattan-district-attorney-s-case.md The legal strength of District Attorney Alvin Bragg's indictment is debated by various commentators. Former UN Ambassador John Bolton criticizes the case as "extraordinarily distressed" and "weak," arguing that federal election law preempts the state-level charges being pursued. The hosts observe that mainstream analysts are deeply divided, with some focusing on Trump's courtroom demeanor while others question the underlying statutory basis for the 34 felony counts. Keywords: [alvin bragg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alvin-bragg.md), [john bolton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-bolton.md), [jonathan karl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jonathan-karl.md), federal election law, [first amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/first-amendment.md), [indictment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/indictment.md), [legal theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-theory.md) ### Trump Twitter Lawsuit, Cat's Paw Theory - **Episode:** [1505: Cat's Paw](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1505-cat-s-paw.md) - **Published:** 2022-11-20 - **Time:** 2:08:37–2:12:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1505-cat-s-paw/chapter/trump-twitter-lawsuit-cat-s-paw-theory.md Donald Trump filed an appeal to revive his lawsuit against Twitter, alleging the platform acted as a "cat's paw" for government officials to suppress his speech. The "cat's paw" theory of liability suggests an employer can be held responsible for discrimination if an unbiased decision-maker is influenced by a biased subordinate. The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages and the immediate reinstatement of Trump's account. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [twitter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/twitter.md), [jack dorsey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jack-dorsey.md), cat's paw theory, [legal liability](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-liability.md) ### Unindicted Co-Conspirator Terminology, CBS Analysis Critique - **Episode:** [1062: A.I. Zombies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1062-a-i-zombies.md) - **Published:** 2018-08-23 - **Time:** 38:59–43:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1062-a-i-zombies/chapter/unindicted-co-conspirator-terminology-cbs-analysis-critique.md The term "unindicted co-conspirator" is identified as a new media talking point used to implicate President Trump without a formal indictment. The hosts critique a CBSN segment where analysts struggled to explain why Trump would be guilty of campaign finance violations for actions taken as a candidate. They dismiss the "monarchical theory of government" arguments presented by critics. Keywords: unindicted co-conspirator, [cbsn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbsn.md), [campaign finance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campaign-finance.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [legal theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-theory.md) ### 13th Amendment Interpretation, Lawyers in Public Office, Legal Theory - **Episode:** [816: Dehydrated in China](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/816-dehydrated-in-china.md) - **Published:** 2016-04-14 - **Time:** 2:18:36–2:20:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/816-dehydrated-in-china/chapter/13th-amendment-interpretation-lawyers-in-public-office-legal-theory.md A fringe legal theory suggests that the 13th Amendment contains provisions that should prohibit lawyers from holding public office. While the amendment primarily abolished slavery, some researchers are exploring alternative interpretations regarding "titles of nobility" and involuntary servitude. The hosts express interest in the premise but remain skeptical of the current evidence. Keywords: [13th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/13th-amendment.md), [lawyers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawyers.md), public office, [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [legal theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-theory.md) ### Treason Definition, Aid and Comfort Legal Basis - **Episode:** [494: Aid & Comfort](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/494-aid-comfort.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-10 - **Time:** 1:01:15–1:04:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/494-aid-comfort/chapter/treason-definition-aid-and-comfort-legal-basis.md Adam Curry identifies the phrase "aid and comfort" used by John McCain as the specific constitutional language found in Article III, Section 3 regarding treason. The hosts argue that this broad definition provides the legal loophole for the government to target American citizens with drones. They express concern that simple dissent or editorializing could be construed as providing "aid and comfort" to enemies. Keywords: [constitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitution.md), [treason](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treason.md), aid and comfort, [legal theory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-theory.md), [drone strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drone-strikes.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)