The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have gained significant traction this year, but lawsuits against alleged abusers have not always addressed the institutions that enabled the abuse. This week we’re joined by Chicago court reporter Diana Novak Jones, who tells us about a case using a novel legal approach to tackle that problem. Also this week, we discuss the ... Show More
Dec 2023
Ep. 329: The Pro Say Podcast Says Goodbye
On our last Pro Say episode of 2023, we're also sad to report that it is the final episode of the show. Join the hosts as we take a walk down memory lane to remember our best pop culture moments, biggest news stories, and most memorable guests from the podcast. We’re joined by a ... Show More
52m 46s
Oct 2021
Justices Head Back to Their Courtroom For New Term
In-person arguments will resume at the U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 4 after the courthouse was shuttered for the past year and a half due to Covid-19.Attendance in the courtroom is limited to staff, arguing attorneys, and a handful of journalists, so the court will continue to livestr ... Show More
9m 37s
Dec 2023
No Enforcement, No Problem?
The Supreme Court justices seem to think so. The Court recently adopted a so-called “code of conduct,” but with no enforcement mechanism in place, it stands no chance of cleaning up bad behavior. Lisa Graves of True North Research joins Senator Whitehouse on this episode to unpac ... Show More
21m 59s
Apr 2024
Harvey Weinstein Conviction Thrown Out
When the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of sex crimes four years ago, it was celebrated as a watershed moment for the #MeToo movement. Yesterday, New York’s highest court of appeals overturned that conviction.Jodi Kantor, one of the reporters who broke the stor ... Show More
21m 50s