David is joined by prominent NY Attorney Stephen Haber to talk about his new trial preparation and presentation app, Timeline Presenter, that will revolutionize the way you prepare and present your case for trial. They also discuss the importance of technology in the courtroom, and trying your case in the new age of COVID.   Experience the full visual presentation here: https://youtu.be/R9txCe4oEMI   Stephen Haber has 37 years of trial experience in General Insurance Defense; Medical,...

David is back with a new 2022 episode with his first guest of the year, Brandi Buchman (journalist and writer). They discuss "The Insurrection" of January 6, 2021 and how our country is still dealing with its aftermath one year later.   Senior staff writer at Daily Kos and was Chief White House & Congressional Correspondent for...

David is back with his guest, Ilann Maazel. They discuss, false confessions, faulty witness ID procedures, and police reform.    Ilann is a civil rights lawyer, partner at Emery Celli Brinckerhoff & Abady (U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 Civil Rights “Law Firm of the Year”), Civil Rights Litigation Columnist for the New York Law Journal, writer, pianist, and composer. Ilann helped save the High Line in New York City, and has brought class actions on behalf of hundreds of disabled...

David invites author, lawyer, and blogger, Teri Kanefield to the show.  https://terikanefield-blog.com https://twitter.com/Teri_Kanefield

David talks with author, Jennifer Carlson, PhD. They take a deep-dive into her new book, Policing the Second Amendment: Guns, Law Enforcement, and the Politics of Race. You can order it now at the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Policing-Second-Amendment-Enforcement-Politics-ebook/dp/B08CS4DQ68 Jennifer Carlson is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Government & Public Policy at the University of Arizona. She received her Ph.D. in sociology in 2013 from University of California,...

David has an intimate conversation with activist against gun violence and author, Fred Guttenberg. They discuss his life and inspirational new book, Find The Helpers.   Fred Guttenberg began his public life after the murder of his beautiful 14-year-old daughter Jaime in the Parkland school shooting on Feb 14, 2018.  The day after the murder, Fred decided to attend a public vigil in Parkland.  While there, the Mayor asked him to speak.  His words shook a nation and he has not stopped...

David discusses the history of the electoral college with author, historian, and professor, Alexander Keyssar.   https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty/alex-keyssar   https://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Keyssar/e/B001JSCIAM%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share   https://jacobinmag.com/author/alexander-keyssar

David discusses Trump's mental health with Yale Forensic Psychiatrist, Bandy X. Lee, M.D. Her book, The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump is a New York Times bestseller! More than two dozen psychiatrists and psychologists offer their consensus view that Trump's mental state presents a clear and present danger to our nation and individual well-being.   Bandy Lee is a faculty member of the Law and Psychiatry Division at Yale School of Medicine and Yale University-wide Global Health Studies...

David talks with Robert Maguire of CREW about their new report, Trump, and where our country stands as a democracy.   Links: https://www.citizensforethics.org/   CREW Report: What Democracy Looks Like-https://www.citizensforethics.org/reports-investigations/crew-reports/democracy-reform-blueprint-accountable-inclusive-ethical-government/   https://www.citizensforethics.org/about/our-team/   Twitter: @RobertMaguire_   @CREWcrew  

Liliana Segura (Investigative Journalist at The Intercept) joins David to discuss the Trump-Barr Lame Duck Rush To Execute Inmates.   Liliana Segura is an award-winning investigative journalist covering the U.S. criminal justice system, with a longtime focus on harsh sentencing, the death penalty, and wrongful convictions. She was previously an associate editor at the Nation Magazine, where she edited a number of award-winning stories and earned a 2014 Media for a Just Society Award for her...

Zoe Tillman, senior reporter @BuzzFeedNews   (courts, justice, and the intersection of law and politics) joins David to discuss the most recent news regarding the legal aspects of the Trump-Biden transition. https://www.buzzfeed.com/zoetillman https://twitter.com/zoetillman http://linkedin.com/in/zoetillman Zoe Tillman

David Oddo invites author and associate professor, Jared Yates Sexton to the podcast for a history lesson, to talk about his new book, American Rule: How a Nation Conquered the World but Failed Its People, and to shine a light on the myths of our country's past, the 2020 election, and the very real threat to our democracy. Whether you voted for or against Trump, this is a conversation you'll want to...

David Oddo invites author and associate professor, Jared Yates Sexton to the podcast for a history lesson, to talk about his new book, American Rule: How a Nation Conquered the World but Failed Its People, and to shine a light on the myths of our country's past, the 2020 election, and the very real threat to our democracy. Whether you voted for or against Trump, this is a conversation you'll want to...

Rachel Shelden joins David Oddo to talk about her recent Washington Post article, and why an unclear election outcome in a deeply polarized time might be dangerous. Rachel Shelden is an associate professor of history at Penn State and director of the George and Ann Richards Civil War Era...

David talks with Matthew MacWilliams about his new book, the state of America, and what a President Trump means to our country.  Order the book here: https://www.matthewmacwilliams.com Matthew C. MacWilliams is a scholar, an award-winning practitioner of American politics, and a recognized expert on authoritarianism. A respected author, his research on President Donald Trump and authoritarianism sparked international debate and is at the heart of his latest book, On Fascism: 12 Lessons From...

After David pays tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, he dives deep into The Dream Act with Michael Olivas. They talk about its history, current status, and what these young "dreamers" mean to America. This is a comprehensive course into the past, present, and future of the DREAM act & DACA, and you won't find anything like it in podcast form anywhere else.   Twitter https://twitter.com/rockandrollprof NPR show: http://www.lawofrockandroll.com/ Tribute to...

David talks with Stephen Komorek from Conflict International on how human lie detection can be taught. Stephen is an expert in Human Lie Detection. This skill has been very helpful for lawyers and investigators.  Stephen Komorek Operations Director, United States Stephen is an international Private Investigator, who joined Conflict International's USA office as the U.S. Operations Director, in 2018. Stephen, who is also a security consultant, has extensive experience in planning, recruiting...

David talks to Gilda Daniels about her book, Uncounted The Crisis of Voter Suppression in America.​Gilda Daniels serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law.  She is a nationally recognized voting rights and election law expert.  She served as a Deputy Chief in the Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Voting Section under the Clinton and Bush administrations.  Professor Daniels has two decades of litigation, negotiation and consulting experience in...

David speaks with fellow attorney, Matthew Haicken about his somewhat accidental journey into activism, the proposal of a new bill, and why convicted felons should be called for jury duty... like the rest of us! Here's the Bloomberg article that made this episode possible: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/insight-new-york-faces-the-opportunity-to-eliminate-ban-on-felon-jury-service-7 Matt Haicken: I have been practicing personal injury and insurance law since my graduation from law...

In part one, David Oddo and Brooklyn D.A. Eric Gonzalez discussed a new document that focuses on wrongfully convicted citizens. In this episode, David tells a heartbreaking story that might seem like fiction but, sadly, it's all too true.   426 Years: An examination of 25 Wrongful Convictions in Brooky, NY:   http://www.brooklynda.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/KCDA_CRUReport_v4r3-FINAL.pdf

In this two part episode, David talks with Brooklyn, NY District Attorney, Eric Gonzalez. He's been working hard to help keep one of America's greatest & largest cities safe but, in this part we mainly focus on his new document that focuses on wrongfully convicted citizens.  More about Eric Gonzalez:  http://www.brooklynda.org https://twitter.com/brooklynda?lang=en   David Oddo: https://www.oddobabat.com/about/david-oddo/

David talks with private investigator and fellow podcaster, Matt Spaier. They discuss how a PI can help an attorney on specific cases. Matthew Spaier is the owner of Satellite Investigations in New York City and is the 2nd Vice President of the Associated Licensed Detectives of New York State. He is also the Host of the Pi- Perspectives podcast, which is released weekly on all podcast formats.    Links to Matt...

In this episode, David talks with the honorable, Peter B. Skelos, about the mediation process. Both professionals have real-world experience with an alternative way to settle some cases during a pandemic. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share this link with a friend, thanks!  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trial-brief/id1516941807   More about Peter: https://www.namadr.com/neutrals-bio/hon-peter-b-skelos/ More about David: https://www.oddobabat.com/about/david-oddo/  

David invites fellow attorney, Matt Gaier on to discuss the law, the complications involving CoVid 19, and approaching cases in the current medical malpractice field. This is comprehensive information for those who practice law... or simply want to understand it. Meet our guest, Matthew Gaier: https://kdlm.com/new-york-personal-injury-attorneys/matthew-gaier/   More on your host, David Oddo: https://www.oddobabat.com/about/david-oddo/