Nysba Podcast

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In the premiere of the Non-Billable Pod, Sarah and Mike talk to NYSBA's 118th President and host of Miranda Warnings, David Miranda. They discuss Miranda's path to law and how his career as an intellectual property lawyer began in the 1990's by focusing on this thing called the internet. They also talk about David's (in)famous comedy routines that are a staple of nearly all NYSBA dinners and events. Sarah and Mike then turn the interview over to David, so he can test their trivia chops and then share a lighthearted news story about an asteroid! The Non-Billable pod is hosted by Sarah Gold and Michael Fox. Follow @NonBillablePod on Twitter - https://twitter.com/nonbillablepod

Luisa M. Kaye, daughter of Judith S. Kaye, former Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, discusses the autobiography she co-edited about her mother's life and career and reveals the personal moments that shaped her judicial philosophy. Luisa recalls the moment she found out her mother was being nominated to the Court of Appeals, discusses the relationship between her parents and how her mother's humble beginnings shaped her to always care about the people that were hardest off and put down by society. Buy Judith S. Kaye, in Her Own Words - https://amzn.to/2NcZIb8 Miranda Warnings is a NYSBA Podcast, hosted by David Miranda, NYSBA's 118th President.

Kacie Candela and Andrew Seger, the hosts of WFUV's Prickly Politics podcast, discuss season 3 of their show titled 'Women in the Room,' which chronicles the history of sexual harassment in the New York State Legislature. Kacie and Andrew discuss the reasons why they felt compelled to dedicate an entire season to this issue and how they approached interviewing survivors of sexual harassment and assault. You can listen to Prickly Podcasts here - https://soundcloud.com/pricklypolitics Miranda Warnings is hosted by NYSBA's 118th President, David Miranda

Musician and former Monroe County (NY) Public Defender Danielle Ponder traces her career from law school to the public defender's office to being on stage performing for a Black Lives Matters protest in her hometown of Rochester. Ponder goes on to share the inspiration behind her songs Criminalized (3:49 - 4:00), Blow Out The Sun (8:32 - 9:19) and her multi-media show, 'For The Love of Justice' (16:05 - 16:20). Buy Danielle Ponder's Album 'Blow Out The Sun' - https://bit.ly/2MxF84D Check out her upcoming shows - https://bit.ly/2KD3SWu Miranda Warnings is hosted by David Miranda, 118th President of the New York State Bar Association.

Katharine Bodde, Senior Policy Counsel at the NYCLU discusses the recent mixed decision by the Supreme Court in the Box v. Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky and why the renewed assault on abortion has come to the forefront once again. She closes by discussing the history of abortion in New York State and how the Reproductive Health Act, which was signed into law in January 2019, substantially changes abortion in the state. Miranda Warnings is hosted by NYSBA's 118th President, David Miranda.

Bestselling author, Rick Reilly discusses his book 'Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump,' while recounting his personal experience playing a round of golf with the President. Reilly also talks about the history of Presidents of the United States playing golf, which President was the best golfer and which President played the most golf while in office. (Hint: the answer WILL surprise you) Reilly also discusses the golf worlds perception of Trump Golf Courses and why he cares so deeply about the integrity of golf. Buy 'Commander in Cheat' here - https://amzn.to/2VMFUub Miranda Warnings is hosted by NYSBA's 118th President, David Miranda.

Former four-term congresswoman, Elizabeth Holtzman discusses her book 'The Case For Impeaching Trump', how the Nixon impeachment serves as a precedent for Congress and what the Framers planned for when dealing with a 'rogue president.' She also details her experience unseating a 50-year incumbent in 1972 and holding the title of youngest women elected to Congress for over 40 years. Buy 'The Case For Impeaching Trump' here - https://www.amazon.com/Case-Impeaching-Trump-Elizabeth-Holtzman/dp/1510744770 Miranda Warnings is hosted by past NYSBA President David Miranda

Michael Miller, the 121st President of the New York State Bar Association, discusses his 'Law Day' speech at the New York Court of Appeals and why it's not overstating things when he evokes Hitler's Germany, Stalin's Russia, Mao's China and the French Reign of Terror when talking about the language used by the President of the United States. President Miller also reflects on his term as president of NYSBA and how his time as a leader with the New York County Lawyer's Association, during 9/11, helped him lead NYSBA. Michael Miller Law Day Speech - https://bit.ly/2Je7BKx Miranda Warnings is hosted by past NYSBA President David Miranda

David McCraw, Deputy General Counsel for the New York Times and author of Truth in Our Times, discusses his Op-Ed that went 'viral,' the symbiotic relationship that exists between President Trump and 'The Media' and the one story he regrets not approving to be printed. He also discusses how the New York Times would respond if a copy of an unredacted report from a Special Counsel’s Office arrived on a Times reporter’s desk. Order Truth in Our Times, https://amzn.to/2FotKT6. Miranda Warnings is hosted by past NYSBA President David Miranda.

Jeh Johnson, the former United States Secretary of Homeland Security, joins Dave for a wide-ranging conversation detailing how he got his start in public service, the lessons he learned and rationale behind some of his policy decisions. Secretary Johnson discusses his background from growing up in upstate New York, attending Morehouse College and interning for New York Congressman Hamilton Fish IV. Later he goes on to discuss the important issues currently facing the country; Russian involvement in the 2016 election, immigration strategies on the southern border, the differences in policy between the Trump and Obama administrations and what it was like working for President Obama. Plus he explains the process by which he handled counterterrorism operations, including the Osama Bin Laden raid.

Preet Bharara discusses his new book Doing Justice and describes how public discourse can be improved by taking lessons from lawyers. He also talks about the issues that arise when decision-makers are in it for personal gain or self-aggrandizement. And of course, he talks about Bruce Springsteen and taking his son to 'Springsteen on Broadway.' Buy Doing Justice - https://amzn.to/2V9xUqD

Ari Melber, host of The Beat with Ari Melber discusses how his legal background helps him present the news to his audience and how it guides his interviewing style. He also discusses the Mueller report, news media and its relationship to democracy plus the case of Jamal Knox. http://www.nysba.org/jamalknox/ Miranda Warnings is hosted by past NYSBA President David Miranda.

Albany Law Professor Vincent Bonventre discusses the NY Court of Appeals and its historical role as a national leader for progressive judicial change and the impact decisions and dissents have had on Supreme Court rulings, Obergfell v. Hodges and Roe v. Wade. Miranda Warnings is hosted by past NYSBA President David Miranda.

Susan Harper, Managing Director of Bates Group and Rachel Silberstein, Capitol Reporter for the Times Union discuss the February 2019 Open Hearing on Sexual Harassment at the New York Legislature. Susan Harper, Chair of NYSBA's Women in Law Section, testified during the 11-hour hearing. Read & View her testimony - https://goo.gl/tpj5SL Rachel Silberstein covered the event for the Albany Times Union Read her recap - https://goo.gl/mtDj9D Miranda Warnings is hosted by past NYSBA President David Miranda.

David Lat, founder of Above the Law discusses the founding of his website Above the Law, how BigLaw culture has changed through the years, how Bar Associations have evolved, his optimism about law schools and his early career as a federal prosecutor working for then, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Chris Christie. Miranda Warnings is hosted by past NYSBA President David Miranda.

Jonathan Armstrong, Partner at Cordery Compliance discusses GDPR and how it will affect U.S. companies doing business in the European Union. He also describes the fallout from data breaches at Facebook and Google as well as how Brexit will upend the status quo. Miranda Warnings is hosted by past NYSBA President David Miranda.

Albany County District Attorney David Soares discusses his decision to no longer prosecute low-level marijuana possession and the responsibility of the State to ensure communities of color, devastated by the War on Drugs are included in the decision making process. He also discusses how his upbringing shaped his philosophy and how he has evolved during his four-terms as Albany County DA. Miranda Warnings is hosted by past NYSBA President David Miranda.

Hilary Jochmans, President of Jochmans Consulting, LLC discusses NYSBA's 2019 Federal Legislative priorities, the New York lawmakers positioned to make an impact in this Congress and how the culture of Washington D.C. is changing. Miranda Warnings is hosted by past NYSBA President David Miranda.

New York State Bar Association President Michael Miller discusses the impact the Federal Government shutdown is having on the Rule of Law and the administration of justice. Miranda Warnings is hosted by past NYSBA President David Miranda.