Episodes
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Temu, Shein, and the U.S.–China Price War
What does a five-dollar top have to do with the U.S.–China trade war? As Temu and Shein face growing scrutiny, Luis Carvajal Picott and Mihika Manocha explore the trade rules behind their low prices, concerns over consumer data, and the politics of regulating Chinese companies. From tariffs and...
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Where Oversight Ends and Censorship Begins: Education and the Classroom
Where does government oversight of education end and censorship begin? As debates over what belongs in the classroom intensify, Luis Carvajal Picott and Mihika Manocha explore curriculum restrictions, academic freedom, legal challenges, and political influence over schools and universities. From...
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Who Answers for the Machine? AI and the Fight for Accountability
Who should be held responsible when artificial intelligence goes wrong? As AI rapidly transforms society, Sathvik Adusumilli and Luis Carvajal Picott explore the rise of autonomous AI systems, deepfake controversies, copyright disputes, emerging legal challenges, and the growing push for…
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115 Charges, One Verdict: The Ins and Outs of Manchester City's Legal Battle
Can one of football's most powerful clubs be held accountable? Following an independent commission's findings against Manchester City, Luis Carvajal Picott, Zayna Arif, and Jordan Dean explore the Premier League's 115 alleged charges, allegations of financial misconduct, CIty's ongoing appeal…
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Caracas & the New Order (of Law)
Can oil bring Washington and Caracas closer together? Nine months after Nicolás Maduro’s capture, Bhavik Menon and Michael Hren follow up on their earlier discussion to explore Venezuela’s changing relationship with the Trump administration, efforts to revive its struggling oil industry, and how...
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Infantino and the Aftermath
Who controls the business behind the beautiful game? In this episode, Luis Carvajal Picott and Maya Perez explore FIFA’s abandoned $4.2 billion investment proposal and the questions it raised about Gianni Infantino’s leadership. We unpack the tensions between money, power, and accountability,...
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The State of the Journal
Learn about the plans of Sahith Mocharla, this year's Editor-in-Chief, for the Texas Undergraduate Law Journal of 2026-27. Interviewed by M.E. Hocker, Co-Creatives Editor.
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The Farewell Address of Anshumi Jhaveri
As the sun sets on a historic year for the Journal, Anshumi Jhaveri's tenure as Editor-in-Chief and time as a student at the University of Texas comes to a close as well. Sitting down with Co-Podcast Manager Varun Manickam for his last episode as head of the podcast branch, she reflects on the...
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Reviving the Rule of Law in Afghanistan
What does it take to rebuild the rule of law in a war zone and what happens when it all falls apart overnight? In this episode of Law Law Land, Judge Mark Atkinson sits down with host Emme Hocker to take us inside his international judicial training missions, with a focus on his two weeks on the...
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Harry Potter and the Lack of Due Process
Eleanor Chou and Jiya Ghosh: From Azkaban detentions to the Ministry of Magic trials, this episode breaks down how the Wizarding World’s legal system fails to meet basic due process standards. A fun but serious look at the importance of legal safeguards, through the lens of fantasy.
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Off Limits: Getting Access to the Witnesses of the U.S Justice System
This episode of Law Law Land features Kira Small, a Managing Editor here at TULJ, podcast host Bhavik Menon. Kira Small walks us through the shades of grey that veil press from talking with the prisoners who live the realities of the system every day.
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The Art of Plaintiff Law with Bill Reid
This episode of Law Law Land features Bill Reid, one of the nation’s foremost plaintiff litigators, alongside podcast host Varun Manickam, diving deep into the realities of the field. Reid covers his extensive experience and the lessons he’s learned the hard way. Reid also discusses his book,...
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Reproductive Rights 101
Anshumi Jhaveri walks us through her passion, reproductive rights law, and the story of how Texas became one of the nation's biggest battlegrounds for the discipline.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup: The Not-So-United Bid
Hosting agreements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have created rigid contractual obligations that have binded host cities while leaving them dependent on shifting commitments from Washington. The arrangement exposes a stark power imbalance in which FIFA retains significant leverage over cities and...
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Football, Facades, & FIFA
In this episode of Law Law Land, Maya Perez and Bhavik Menon break down FIFA’s administrative maze, how its own structure fuels big promises, shaky compliance, and unanswered obligations. Tune in to see why the game off the field is just as intense as on it.
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The Long Ride: How Prison Transfers Can Violate Rights
In this week’s podcast, we sit down with Podcast Manager Bhavik Menon and Calista Kayatta, a freshman studying Classical Languages and Plan II, who is passionate about access to justice and constitutional interpretation. Calista walks us through the little-known practice of “diesel therapy,”…
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Are We Really Going Anywhere?
In this episode, we unpack land laws and locked up transit dreams. Bhavik Menon and Varun Manickam discuss why law is the biggest roadblock to U.S public transit.
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Trouble in Paradise: The OpenAI-Microsoft Situationship That Erupted Into Flames
Tucked away in Microsoft’s landmark deal with OpenAI is a cryptic clause that is confusing legal experts and raising red flags. This episode unpacks the language and implications of the clause, its potential to spark a high-stakes legal battle, and what it reveals about power dynamics in AI...
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Stealing the Show
This week, we’re breaking down antitrust law, tax loopholes, and how companies like Netflix, Paramount, and Warner Bros. stay on top. Featuring Podcast Manager Varun Manickam and special guest Bettina Devadoss, we unpack the legal gray areas shaping the future of entertainment, and who actually...
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Liquid Gold, Grey Laws
In this episode, we analyze the unfolding crisis in Venezuela through a legal lens, focusing on the intersection between the control of resources and international law. We explore how disputes over oil, foreign involvement, and governance exposes the gray zones and limits of international...
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The Ghost of Courtooms' Past
Sometimes the ghosts of the past never truly go away… In the final episode of 2025, co-podcast managers Bhavik Menon and Varun Manickam sit down with Dennis Brennan, attorney, historian, and author, to discuss how past precedents, even those centuries-old, can come back to affect the most...
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Marriage, Law, and Prenups
In this episode, look into celebrity prenup battles over assets, lifestyle clauses, and enforceability, and dive deeper into what these cases reveal about the legal vulnerabilities in marriage contracts. For this episode, we are joined by our Head Online Writer Team: Jordan Perlman, Samantha...
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Voir Dire: The Art of Jury Selection
Voir dire isn’t just a formality, but rather it’s a strategic battle for both sides. This episode explores the legal and psychological tactics behind choosing the perfect jury, and how it can change the course of a trial. For this episode Kaden Carr, a staff writer, here at TULJ.
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Artificial Intelligence & the Modern Lawyer
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the legal world, from automating research to drafting contracts. This episode unpacks how students can prepare for a future where the prevalence of AI in the legal sector is a given, not an option. We'll explore an overview of the legal sector and AI, the...
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Copyright: Taylor's Version
In this episode, we look into Taylor Swift’s legal battles over lyrics and intellectual property. We are joined by Keerthi Chalamalasetty, a Head Online Writer here at Texas Undergraduate Law Journal. In this episode, we discuss what her cases reveal about the music industry’s legal...
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Inside the Appellate Mind with Justice Larry Doss
Ever wondered what really happens after “we’re going to appeal”? Justice Doss from the Seventh District Court of Appeals in Texas discusses the delicate intricacies of the appellate system. He walks us through what happens after the verdict, how issues are preserved, and why standards of review...
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State of the Journal
Discover the vision our Editor-in-Chief, Anshumi Jhaveri, has for the 25-26 Texas Undergraduate Law Journal! Anshumi joins Bhavik Menon, Co-Podcast Manager, in this week’s episode discussing the various functions of TULJ, past issues within the journal she aims to resolve, future goals, and much...
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Executive Disorder: The Legality of Trump's Executive Orders
Trump’s executive orders have faced legal challenges and public scrutiny. Bettina Devadoss, Marissa Ambat, and Zac Krause dive into the constitutional questions surrounding these orders—were they rightful exercises of presidential power or legal oversteps? Join us as we explore the fine line...
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The Supreme Court Trumps All?
In this episode of Law Law Land, Bettina and Paras dive into the legal landscape surrounding Trump’s inauguration and its implications for the Supreme Court. From past rulings that shaped his presidency to the potential shifts in judicial philosophy, we break down what this means for…
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The Baby Business Boom: Navigating the Surrogacy Regulatory Landscape in the United States
In this episode, Braxdon welcomes writer Samantha Tonini to the podcast to discuss surrogacy laws and the future of the surrogacy industry in the United States. Make sure to check out Samantha’s article, “The Baby Business Boom: Navigating the Surrogacy Regulatory Landscape in the United States"!
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South Africa v. Israel
Head Online Writer Roohie Sheikh and Writer/Editor Sahith Mocharla join Jack to discuss the South Africa v. Israel case at the International Court of Justice, exploring its implications on the conflict and international law.
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Freud in Florida: Education in the Sunshine State
In this episode, Jack welcomes writers Gabriella Quesada and Bella Tran to the podcast to discuss Florida's controversial HB 1069, its impact on AP Psychology, and the future of education in the state. Make sure to check out Gabby’s article, “Freud in Florida"!
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You're Telling Me A Salamander Drew These Maps? (redistricting, duh!)
In this episode, Jack and Braxdon welcome our new Editor-in-chief, Manasi, to the podcast to discuss redistricting and the Supreme Court's rocky relationship with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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civil war? OH, you mean a civil war by other means (duh!)
In this episode, Tsiouts, Braxdon, and Juliette sit down with Dr. Jeremi Suri, a professor in the University of Texas at Austin's Department of History and the LBJ School of Public Affairs, to discuss his recent book, Civil War by Other Means. This episode was recorded on 4/07/2023.
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algorithms: promoting rice pilaf and isis videos since 1996 (sec 230, duh!)
In this episode, Tsiouts leads the charge in talking about Section 230, Braxdon and Juliette nod along intrigued and curious as to whether Twitter should be found liable for terroristic activity promoted on their platform. If you're an avid social media lover (as I'm sure half of us are), this...
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amicus-ing crazy w all this dark money (amicus briefs duh!)
Today on the podcast, Tsiouts, Juliette, and Braxdon dive into the dark money behind the "friends of the court" (aka amicus briefs), and discuss their favorite podcast Strict Scrutiny and adoring devotion towards Melissa Murray, Kate Shaw, and Leah Litman.
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nothing but n.e.t. (negative emissions technologies, duh!)
On our first episode, Tsiouts, Braxdon, and Juliette discuss the ramifications of the Supreme Court's July ruling in West Virginia v. EPA, the major question's doctrine, and meet with Ben Evanson of UT Austin's Negative Emissions Technology (NET) Project to discuss all the cool carbon stuff he…
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