Is This Really Legal?
A Navy Commander's Take on the U.S.S. Lincoln
Retired Navy Commander Bobby Jones, president of Veterans for Responsible Leadership and host of Anchor Watch, joins Liz to discuss the nearly nine months that the U.S.S. Lincoln has spent at sea — and why service members have almost no legal recourse even when conditions are bad. On Is This Really Legal?, Liz breaks down the legal news with an expert in the field and answers your questions. Episodes are released on Thursdays, and you can find them on Substack, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok, where we share announcements and sneak peaks of future episodes. Have a question about the legal news? Send Liz an email at ask@isthisreallylegal.org or leave a message at 202-495-1458. She will answer your questions on her podcast soon. Note: This episode was recorded on August 19, 2026. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.isthisreallylegal.org
Inside America's Law Firm: How DOJ Actually Works
Liz Oyer takes you on an inside tour of the Department of Justice. To understand what's happening in the country—and why it matters—you need to understand how DOJ actually works. Watch the video on YouTube now. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.isthisreallylegal.org
The Truth About Election Administration
Stephen Richer, whose commitment to election integrity has come at great personal sacrifice, provides an inside look into safe, free, and fair elections. On Is This Really Legal? Liz breaks down the legal news with an expert in the field and answers your questions. Episodes are released on Thursdays, and you can find them on Substack, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok, where we share announcements and sneak peaks of future episodes. Have a question about the legal news? Send Liz an email at ask@isthisreallylegal.org or leave a message at 202-495-1458. She will answer your questions on her podcast soon. Note: This episode was recorded on August 5, 2026. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.isthisreallylegal.org
The State of Antitrust Enforcement
Bill Baer, who led antitrust enforcement at both the DOJ and FTC, joins Liz Oyer to talk about the fundamentals of antitrust law, the pressures that shape enforcement, and what's at stake in cases like the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. Liz will break down the legal news with an expert in the field and answer your questions in her new podcast. Episodes will be released on Thursdays, and you can find them on Substack, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok, where we’ll share announcements and sneak peaks of future episodes. Have a question about the legal news? Send Liz an email at ask@isthisreallylegal.org or leave a message at 202-495-1458. She will answer your questions on her podcast soon. Note: This episode was recorded on July 29, 2026. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.isthisreallylegal.org
Finding Your Own Justice
Liz is joined by Dani Bensky, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, to discuss being your own advocate, finding your voice, and working to implore the justice system to treat survivors with respect. Liz will break down the legal news with an expert in the field and answer your questions in her new podcast. Episodes will be released on Thursdays, and you can find them on Substack, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok, where we’ll share announcements and sneak peaks of future episodes. Have a question about the legal news? Send Liz an email at ask@isthisreallylegal.org or leave a message at 202-495-1458. She will answer your questions on her podcast soon. Note: This episode was recorded on July 22, 2026. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.isthisreallylegal.org
Can the Justice Department Rebuild Public Trust?
Devlin Barrett, who has covered federal law enforcement for more than 20 years and recently published a book on upheaval at DOJ, joins Liz Oyer to talk about the role of the Deputy Attorney General, norms in the Justice Department, and Todd Blanche’s upcoming confirmation hearing. Liz will break down the legal news with an expert in the field and answer your questions in her new educational podcast. Episodes will be released on Thursdays, and you can find them on Substack, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok, where we’ll share announcements and sneak peaks of future episodes. Have a question about the legal news? Send Liz an email at ask@isthisreallylegal.org or leave a message at 202-495-1458. She will answer your questions on her podcast soon. Note: This episode was recorded on July 8, 2026. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.isthisreallylegal.org
How the Senate Confirmation Process Really Works
Gregg Nunziata, former Chief Nominations Counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee and Executive Director of the Society for the Rule of Law Institute, joins Liz Oyer to explain how the Senate confirmation process works, why the founders created it, and what's at stake in the current Attorney General nomination. Liz will break down the legal news with an expert in the field and answer your questions in her new podcast. Episodes will be released on Thursdays, and you can find them on Substack, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok, where we’ll share announcements and sneak peaks of future episodes. Have a question about the legal news? Send Liz an email at ask@isthisreallylegal.org or leave a message at 202-495-1458. She will answer your questions on her podcast soon. Note: This episode was recorded on July 1, 2026. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.isthisreallylegal.org
The Ins and Outs of DOJ with Liz Oyer
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Is This Really Legal?, a new podcast hosted by Liz Oyer. This week, former Acting AG Peter Keisler sits down with Liz to guide listeners on a tour of the Department of Justice. Liz will break down the legal news with an expert in the field and answer your questions in her new podcast. Episodes will be released on Thursdays, and you can find them on Substack, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok, where we’ll share announcements and sneak peaks of future episodes. Have a question about the legal news? Send Liz an email at ask@isthisreallylegal.org or leave a message at 202-495-1458. She will answer your questions on her podcast soon. Note: This episode was recorded on June 4, 2026. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.isthisreallylegal.org
Is This Really Legal? | Podcast Trailer
Is This Really Legal? is launching a podcast hosted by former DOJ Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer. In each episode, Liz sits down with expert guests to break down complicated legal issues. She makes the law accessible to everyone and unpacks the headlines that make you ask, "Is This Really Legal?" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.isthisreallylegal.org
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