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Interview with Richard Sanders

We recently sat down with former Justice Richard Sanders and discussed his judicial philosophy, his approach for interpreting the constitution, several memorable cases he worked on, and finally, the last days of his 2010 campaign.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast - Interview with Justice Richard Sanders

Honk if you love free speech

Venkat Balasubramani of Focal PLLC joins us to discuss free speech and the case of State v. Immelt, in which the Supreme Court held that horn-honking constitutes protect speech.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast - Honk if you love free speech.

I still haven't found what I'm looking for

Greg Overstreet of Allied Law Group joins us to discuss an important ruling in Neighborhood Alliance of Spokane County v. Spokane County, which addresses the adequacy of an agency's search for records requested by the public.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast - I still haven't found what I'm looking for.

Roasted: Employee rights and medical marijuana

Recall elections, using PowerPoint in closing arguments, red light cameras, and whether employees can be fired for smoking weed.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast - Roasted: Employee rights and medical marijuana

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The podcast we forgot to do last month

Gas taxes, jury trials, and proof that we don’t have a future in radio improv skits.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast - The podcast we forgot to do last month

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The marijuana episode

Contact buzz from marijuana policies, state liability for an employee’s violation of agency rules, and Valpak coupons.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast - The marijuana episode

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Reviewing the 2010 docket

Who wrote the most opinions in 2010? Which justices disagree with each other most often? Who is this "curiam" guy? This episode we break down 2010 numbers and announce the justice who had the most influence this year.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - Reviewing the 2010 docket

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No result in the Sanders-Wiggins race

This episode we discuss the very lively Sanders-Wiggins race, a public records case, and whether online poker sites are permitted in Washington.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - No result in the Sanders-Wiggins race

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Election round-up

This episode we discuss judicial election results, the death penalty in Washington, and whether police can search a vehicle based on a suspicious smell.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - Election round-up

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Honk if you like free speech

Congress shall make no law … restricting the honking of horns? This episode we cover free speech, restrictions on malpractice lawsuits, and gambling regulations.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - Honk if you like free speech

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No Internet for you!

This month we discuss library Internet filters, witness tampering, rape shield laws, and decisions from the Washington Supreme Court.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - No Internet for you!

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Who's your daddy?

This month we discuss de facto parenthood, public employee raises, access to public records, and capital punishment.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - Who's your daddy?

Does Sieyes matter?

This month we cover public access to criminal defense billing records, warrantless searches of locked vehicles, and the court’s opinion on whether minors have a constitutional right to possess guns.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast - Does Sieyes matter?

Lies, damn lies & statistics

This episode we review the numbers from the Supreme Court’s 2009 activity, and discuss the upcoming judicial elections.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - Lies, damn lies & statistics

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New Year resolutions and MMA fighting

Federalism, self-representation, traffic infractions, and mixed martial arts are all part of this month’s podcast.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - New Year resolutions and MMA fighting

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A new chief justice

This episode we review soon-to-be Chief Justice Madsen’s noteworthy opinions, discuss whether judges should be allowed to blog, and cover several decisions from the month of November.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - A new chief justice

Interview with Chief Justice Alexander

This episode we cover the month’s noteworthy cases and Chief Justice Gerry Alexander joins us to reflect on his nine year tenure as chief.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - Interview with Chief Justice Alexander.

Drug runners & motorcycle wrecks

This episode we discuss judicial elections, selecting a new chief justice, medical malpractice lawsuits, and whether you should try to outrun tribal police.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - Drug runners & motorcycle wrecks

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Don't do it, Ashley Judd!

This episode we plan an employee coup d'etat and debunk myths about double jeopardy.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - Don't do it, Ashley Judd!

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Tent cities & the Gunwall analysis

In this podcast we discuss constitutional interpretation, judicial statistics and trends, religious liberty, and teacher-student sexual contact.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) -Tent cities & the Gunwall analysis

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Court records & minors with guns

On this podcast we discuss education funding litigation, whether court administrative records should be public, and gun-toting minors.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - Court records & minors with guns.

Empathy & Etta James

This month we discuss police squeeze searches, the defense of public officials, and public disclosure of government email headers, with a bonus conversation about Judge Sonia Sotomayor.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - Empathy & Etta James.

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Chick flicks & court budgets

This month we discuss jury misconduct, consumer protection claims, reversals of criminal convictions, and a potential romantic comedy.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast (RSS) - Chick flicks & court budgets.

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Trent England vs. Ron Sims

A new episode of our podcast is up. This month we discuss specific cases precipitated by the budget crisis, the separation of powers doctrine, the debate over judicial recusal, and Trent confuses the podcast with a WWF Smackdown.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast - Trent England versus Ron Sims.

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Introductions

The first episode of our accompanying podcast is up. Jonathan, Trent and I tell listeners what to expect from the podcast and the blog.

Supreme Court of Washington Podcast - Episode 1 - Introductions.

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