Is Public Execution Really Legal?
Oct 15, 2026
This morning, President Trump called off the livestream of Nidal Hasan's execution by the U.S. military. The execution via firing squad will still go forward. Is any of this legal? Liz and returning…
Every week, Liz Oyer answers a question many people are asking: Is this really legal? With expert guests and straightforward analysis, the educational show explains the legal issues behind the headlines, from the Justice Department and the courts to presidential power, the Constitution, and the rule of law. For anyone trying to understand what’s happening to American democracy, Liz cuts through the noise and shines a light on what truly matters. www.isthisreallylegal.org
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How did Ghislaine Maxwell get transferred to a minimum-security prison—and why is the government withholding the explanation? Liz Oyer talks with Bloomberg investigative reporter Jason Leopold about…
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Can a president ban reporters because he doesn’t like their coverage? Liz Oyer sits down with media law litigator Susan Seager to examine the White House's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico and the…
The Women We Sentence and Forget
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Justice and Loss w/ Judge Esther Salas
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How Grand Juries Actually Work
Aug 27, 2026
Liz Oyer talks with Lucius T. Outlaw III, an associate professor of law at Howard University School of Law and former federal public defender, about how grand juries work, what standard of proof…
A Navy Commander's Take on the U.S.S. Lincoln
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Inside America's Law Firm: How DOJ Actually Works
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The Truth About Election Administration
Aug 06, 2026
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The State of Antitrust Enforcement
Jul 30, 2026
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…
Finding Your Own Justice
Jul 23, 2026
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…
Can the Justice Department Rebuild Public Trust?
Jul 09, 2026
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…
How the Senate Confirmation Process Really Works
Jul 02, 2026
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…
The Ins and Outs of DOJ with Liz Oyer
Jun 25, 2026
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…
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Is This Really Legal? | Podcast Trailer
Jun 03, 2026
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…