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MSL's Noted Authors series presents Marc Fisher, author of Something in the air.  Fisher, a Washington Post columnist and blogger, describes how radio and the rock/pop culture has shaped generations.  His book and discussion give fascinating insights into the history and possible future of radio, including comments on talk radio and how the corporatization of radio has altered the listening landscape.

 The Massachusetts School of Law, located in Andover, Massachusetts, makes high quality, affordable legal education available to less privileged persons who are traditionally excluded from the legal profession. As part of its mission of providing high quality education and information for both law students and the general public, the Massachusetts School of Law also presents information on important current affairs to the general public via television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books. For more information visit www.mslaw.edu. MSLAW podcasts are available from http://mslaw.libsyn.com/rss, for subscriptions, or http://mslaw.libsyn.com, for direct downloads. MSLAW videos are available from Google Video.

Choosing Justices, 2 of 2

In MSL Presents--A Question of Law, host Constance Rudneck discusses issues surrounding the appointment of federal judges.  Although this program was originally broadcast a couple of years ago, the issues and many of the predictions have come to pass.  How does the party makeup of the senate affect the appointment of members of the federal judiciary?  Has the president used his party influence to select judges who are more interested in agendas than in justice?

The Massachusetts School of Law, located in Andover, Massachusetts, makes high quality, affordable legal education available to less privileged persons who are traditionally excluded from the legal profession. As part of its mission of providing high quality education and information for both law students and the general public, the Massachusetts School of Law also presents information on important current affairs to the general public via television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books. For more information visit www.mslaw.edu. MSLAW podcasts are available from http://mslaw.libsyn.com/rss, for subscriptions, or http://mslaw.libsyn.com, for direct downloads. MSLAW videos are available from Google Video.

The Noted Authors series, - presented by the Massachusetts School of Law hosts writer and former Bronx public defender David Feige, author of "Indefensible, One Lawyer's Journey into the Inferno of American Justice."  Feige asserts that the criminal justice system has largely gone awry and preys on those least able to properly defend themselves.  He discusses the cases that are not significant enough to make the front pages, but cause huge problems for communities and the legal system, itself.

 The Massachusetts School of Law, located in Andover, Massachusetts, makes high quality, affordable legal education available to less privileged persons who are traditionally excluded from the legal profession. As part of its mission of providing high quality education and information for both law students and the general public, the Massachusetts School of Law also presents information on important current affairs to the general public via television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books. For more information visit www.mslaw.edu. MSLAW podcasts are available from http://mslaw.libsyn.com/rss, for subscriptions, or http://mslaw.libsyn.com, for direct downloads. MSLAW videos are available from Google Video.

The Noted Authors series, - presented by the Massachusetts School of Law hosts Stephen O'Shea, author of A Sea of Faith.  In his book, O'Shea discusses ten pivotal events that formed the varied religious geography surrounding the Mediterranean sea.  He confronts the question of why this is relevant to our day.

The Massachusetts School of Law, located in Andover, Massachusetts, makes high quality, affordable legal education available to less privileged persons who are traditionally excluded from the legal profession. As part of its mission of providing high quality education and information for both law students and the general public, the Massachusetts School of Law also presents information on important current affairs to the general public via television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books. For more information visit www.mslaw.edu. MSLAW podcasts are available from http://mslaw.libsyn.com/rss, for subscriptions, or http://mslaw.libsyn.com, for direct downloads. MSLAW videos are available from Google Video.

Choosing Justices, 1 of 2

In MSL Presents--A Question of Law, host Constance Rudneck discusses issues surrounding the appointment of federal judges.  Although this program was originally broadcast a couple of years ago, the issues and many of the predictions have come to pass.  How does the party makeup of the senate affect the appointment of members of the federal judiciary?  Has the president used his party influence to select judges who are more interested in agendas than in justice?

The Massachusetts School of Law, located in Andover, Massachusetts, makes high quality, affordable legal education available to less privileged persons who are traditionally excluded from the legal profession. As part of its mission of providing high quality education and information for both law students and the general public, the Massachusetts School of Law also presents information on important current affairs to the general public via television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books. For more information visit www.mslaw.edu. MSLAW podcasts are available from http://mslaw.libsyn.com/rss, for subscriptions, or http://mslaw.libsyn.com, for direct downloads. MSLAW videos are available from Google Video.

Five Minds for the Future

MSL dean Lawrence R. Velvel interviews Harvard professor, author and renowned psychologist Howard Gardner, who has written a new book entitled Five Minds for the Future.  Previously, Gardner has attracted a great deal of attention for his theory of multiple intelligences. The purpose of this new book is to determine the abilities or minds that will be necessary for success in this century. Gardner, utilizing group dynamics, psychology and organizational behavior, has shown the importance of a new kind of education in the humanities, business, science, art, politics and engineering that will be needed to compete in the coming years. 

The Massachusetts School of Law, located in Andover, Massachusetts, makes high quality, affordable legal education available to less privileged persons who are traditionally excluded from the legal profession. As part of its mission of providing high quality education and information for both law students and the general public, the Massachusetts School of Law also presents information on important current affairs to the general public via television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books. For more information visit www.mslaw.edu. MSLAW podcasts are available from http://mslaw.libsyn.com/rss, for subscriptions, or http://mslaw.libsyn.com, for direct downloads. MSLAW videos are available from Google Video.

imminent Threat

MSL Presents-A Question of Law host, Diane Sullivan discusses with her guests the issues of how our nation may legally respond to an imminent threat.  How do we define such a threat?  What may we do by way of self defense?

The Massachusetts School of Law, located in Andover, Massachusetts, makes high quality, affordable legal education available to less privileged persons who are traditionally excluded from the legal profession. As part of its mission of providing high quality education and information for both law students and the general public, the Massachusetts School of Law also presents information on important current affairs to the general public via television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books. For more information visit www.mslaw.edu. MSLAW podcasts are available from http://mslaw.libsyn.com/rss, for subscriptions, or http://mslaw.libsyn.com, for direct downloads. MSLAW videos are available from Google Video.

The Courts versus the President

MSL Educational Forum host Constance Rudnick and two experts discuss the chasm between the executive and judiciary branch as it regards the treatment of accused terrorists, issues surrounding "extraordinary rendition" and presidential powers used to combat terrorism.

The Massachusetts School of Law, located in Andover, Massachusetts, makes high quality, affordable legal education available to less privileged persons who are traditionally excluded from the legal profession. As part of its mission of providing high quality education and information for both law students and the general public, the Massachusetts School of Law also presents information on important current affairs to the general public via television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books. For more information visit www.mslaw.edu. MSLAW podcasts are available from http://mslaw.libsyn.com/rss, for subscriptions, or http://mslaw.libsyn.com, for direct downloads. MSLAW videos are available from Google Video.

Cancer

MSL Educational Forum host Diane Sullivan and two experts discuss cancer.  What is it?  Can it be avoided?  What are the risk factors?  What is the effectiveness of current treatment strategies?

The Massachusetts School of Law, located in Andover, Massachusetts, makes high quality, affordable legal education available to less privileged persons who are traditionally excluded from the legal profession. As part of its mission of providing high quality education and information for both law students and the general public, the Massachusetts School of Law also presents information on important current affairs to the general public via television and radio broadcasts, an intellectual journal, conferences, author appearances, blogs and books. For more information visit www.mslaw.edu. MSLAW podcasts are available from http://mslaw.libsyn.com/rss, for subscriptions, or http://mslaw.libsyn.com, for direct downloads. MSLAW videos are available from Google Video.

The Massachusetts School of Law is heading into the summer season. This means that we will be posting fewer new shoes and more from the archives. Don't hesitate to tell us how we're doing or suggest topics or books for future inclusion in any of our programs.

Jeff Demers
Podcast Production Team