Topic: Court Artist

2 chapters across the catalog

No Shields, No Deals
Episode 1405 2:09:26 - 2:13:46

1405: No Shields, No Deals

Ghislaine Maxwell Trial, Jeffrey Epstein and Media Silence

The trial of Ghislaine Maxwell continues with testimony from Jeffrey Epstein's former house manager, Juan Alessi. Alessi corroborated accounts of underage girls visiting Epstein's Florida mansion and described Maxwell as the "lady of the house." The hosts note the lack of new information coming out of the trial and discuss the Maxwell family's deep ties to Silicon Valley.

Pardon Me
Episode 1040 1:27:55 - 1:34:26

1040: Pardon Me

Supreme Court Masterpiece Cakeshop Ruling and Artistic Freedom

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Colorado baker Jack Phillips, who refused to create a custom cake for a same-sex wedding. The ruling was described as "narrow," focusing on the hostility shown by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission toward Phillips' religious beliefs. The hosts discuss the distinction between selling a pre-made product and being forced to perform "creative labor" on demand.