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Original Law and Disorder Radio ™

Heidi Boghosian, Michael Smith, Jim Lafferty, Stephen Rohde

Booking Overview

Interview-led legal and public-affairs podcast focused on civil liberties, constitutional rights, privacy, dissent, government power, and political accountability, typically featuring prominent attorneys, legal scholars, activists, authors, and policy strategists. Credible pitches include recognized constitutional or civil-rights lawyers, academics with timely books or research, experienced movement leaders, and experts on privacy, criminal justice, or government accountability; booking difficulty is high because guests generally have substantial professional prominence and subject-matter authority.

Metrics

Episodes: 107

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

brickforest@verizon.net

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Host

Heidi Boghosian - Attorney, author, civil-liberties advocate, and co-host focused on legal rights and government accountability.

Michael Smith - Attorney and co-host covering legal, civil-liberties, and public-affairs issues.

Jim Lafferty - Attorney and co-host covering civil rights, constitutional issues, and government accountability.

Stephen Rohde - Constitutional-law attorney, author, former president of the ACLU Foundation of Southern California, and special advisor on free speech and the First Amendment for the Muslim Public Affairs Council.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized constitutional or civil-rights attorneys, legal scholars, authors, senior advocates, movement leaders, diplomats, and policy strategists with direct expertise in civil liberties, government accountability, criminal justice, privacy, free speech, or democratic institutions.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or substantial legal and policy writing, Senior academic, legal, government, or advocacy leadership, High-profile litigation, constitutional advocacy, or public-policy work, Recognition through professional awards, major appointments, or prominent media commentary

Recent Guest Discussions

Jonathan Stribling-Uss - Digital Confidentiality, Cybersecurity, Lawyer Ethics, Government Surveillance, And Protecting Civil-society Organizations.

James Loeffler - Antisemitism, Free Speech, Jewish History, Zionism, And Democratic Pluralism.

Ellen Yaroshefsky - Supreme Court Decisions, Judicial Ethics, Immigration, Executive Power, And Constitutional Precedent.

Flint Taylor - Police Torture, Coerced Confessions, Wrongful Convictions, Reparations, And Chicago Law-enforcement Corruption.

Floyd Abrams - First Amendment Rights, Press Freedom, Government Retaliation, And Attacks On Journalists And Institutions.

Recent Topics

Law, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, First Amendment, Criminal Justice

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Original Law and Disorder Radio ™
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Law and Disorder October 12, 2026

October 12, 2026

The FACE Act Cited As Religious Protection Against Protesters Of Israeli Land Sale In PalestinePassed in 1994 in response to violent and obstructive protests at reproductive-health clinics, the federal FACE Act (Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act) also protects people exercising their First Amendment right to religious freedom at places of worship. The law has now become the latest battleground over protest and free speech.The Party for Socialism and Liberation New Jersey, or PSL-NJ, p...

Law and Disorder October 5, 2026

October 05, 2026

Jews No Longer Identifying With IsraelPhil Weiss started Mondoweiss 20 years ago to provide a critique of Zionism and the suppression of Palestinians, which in those days was very much minority view. Today, Mondoweiss is widely read and respected for accurate reporting. Things have changed. A great number of Jews no longer identify with Israel. This is especially true of young people. Israel, because of its continuous genocide against the Palestine people in Gaza, it’s ethnic cleansing in the...

Law and Disorder September 28, 2026

September 28, 2026

Exceptional Hatred: Antisemitism And The Fight Over Free Speech In Modern AmericaToday in America, "we proclaim our commitment to fighting hatred while applying it selectively. We champion free speech until confronted with speech we despise - and minimize the claims of those wounded by words." American democracy "stands at a precipice, besieged by authoritarian politics, resurgent nativism, and populist demagoguery. These forces, once relegated to history, now threaten our pluralistic society...

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Frequently asked questions

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Original Law and Disorder Radio ™
:

How do I get in touch with Original Law and Disorder Radio ™?

Original Law and Disorder Radio ™ is hosted by Heidi Boghosian and Michael Smith. Its publicly listed email is brickforest@verizon.net. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Original Law and Disorder Radio ™?

The publicly listed email for Original Law and Disorder Radio ™: brickforest@verizon.net.

How many listeners does Original Law and Disorder Radio ™ have?

Podseeker estimates Original Law and Disorder Radio ™ reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Original Law and Disorder Radio ™?

Original Law and Disorder Radio ™ typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Recognized constitutional or civil-rights attorneys, legal scholars, authors, senior advocates, movement leaders, diplomats, and policy strategists with direct expertise in civil liberties, government accountability, criminal justice, privacy, free speech, or democratic institutions. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial legal and policy writing; Senior academic, legal, government, or advocacy leadership; High-profile litigation, constitutional advocacy, or public-policy work. Recent guests include Jonathan Stribling-Uss, James Loeffler, and Ellen Yaroshefsky.

How hard is it to get booked on Original Law and Disorder Radio ™?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Original Law and Disorder Radio ™ cover?

Recent episodes cover Law, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, First Amendment, and Criminal Justice. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

brickforest@verizon.net

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