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Ep 261 — If You're Gonna Steal, Steal Big With AI

Sep 8, 2026 · 54m

Summary

Hosts Liz Iye and Andrew Torres discuss the Trump administration's failed sanctuary city lawsuits, Elon Musk's X AI losing its injunction against Minnesota's anti-nudification law, and the Fox News firing of Maria Bartolomeo. The episode also details the legal history of the Los Angeles Angels, including a new California law requiring the team to use "Anaheim" in its name to unlock stadium land. Finally, they cover a class action by country music star Jason Isbell against AI firm Suno for violating the right of publicity.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Lincoln Tech Pluribus reference and right of publicity intro Labor Day and respect for organized labor Anti-commandeering doctrine and 10th Amendment Trump admin vs. NJ sanctuary city laws Court rulings on federal agent discrimination Congress inaction and Supreme Court concerns Arlington National Cemetery standing issue Lori Chavez-DeRemer OIG report and background Sponsors: Ro and Jerry Insurance Sponsor: Lincoln Tech and Patreon shoutouts Musk X AI lawsuit and Section 230 exemption Musk lawsuit delay and irreparable harm Maria Bartiromo and Peter Navarro Fox News drama Sponsors: Mail-in ballots, Growth Therapy, Rubric Angels baseball sale history and Anaheim lawsuit Anaheim Angels naming rights and state law Sponsors: Food, Alzheimer's, National University Suno AI music generation and copyright issues Don Henley v. Dillard's right of publicity case Suno lawsuit arguments and sound-alikes Legal precedents and AI regulation outlook Closing remarks and sponsors
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