Across The Bar Podcast

Across The Bar Podcast

Laura Brounstein & Peter Rahbar

Episodes 54
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (15)
Since May 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
99%
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About This Podcast

Employment attorney Peter Rahbar and veteran journalist Laura Brounstein's weekly conversation about how the news is affecting the laws that govern our daily work and personal life. We cover negotiation, workplace privacy, pop culture and more!

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Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 54 - Kalshi Wants To Know Your Boss, H-1B Fee Too High, the Bari-Cade & Out Of The Office Philosophies

Jun 12, 2026 42m

The workplace is full of surprises this week — and we've got all of it covered.Peter Rahbar and Laura Brounstein dig into six stories at the intersection of work, law, and culture, from prediction…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 53 - Was the Microsoft Survey Rigged, Graham Platner's Background Check Problem & The Scott Pelley Firing

Jun 05, 2026 41m

This week on the Across the Bar Podcast, employment attorney Peter Rahbar and journalist Laura Brounstein break down a packed week in workplace news — from corporate transparency failures to what a…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 52 - CIA Gold Heist, JPMorgan's "Salami Case" & Why Workers Are Unionizing Again

May 29, 2026 36m

It's a (sort of) America 250 edition of Across the Bar! 🇺🇸 Employment attorney Peter Rahbar and journalist Laura Brounstein break down a packed week of workplace stories — from a CIA gold heist to a…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 51 - Who Needs HR? This CEO Says He Doesn't — Plus Meta's Mess, AI & Work, and Let's Go Knicks!

May 22, 2026 32m

This week on Across the Bar, employment attorney Peter Rahbar and journalist Laura Brounstein pour one and dig into a week that had the workplace world buzzing.First up: Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow made…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 50 - The OpenAI Trial, Digital Hygiene, AI Emotion Monitoring, and The Art of the Payoff

May 15, 2026 37m

Fifty episodes in, and the workplace just keeps getting weirder.To mark the milestone, Peter Rahbar and Laura Brounstein dig into four stories that show exactly where work, law, and technology are…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 49 - Everything You Need To Know About Summer Internships!

May 08, 2026 51m

It's internship season — and whether you're the one trying to land a spot or the manager running the program, this episode has something for you.Peter Rahbar and Laura Brounstein are joined by career…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 48 - Can You Sue Your Boss for Their Social Media Posts? AI Is Costing More Than Employees & FCC v. ABC!

May 01, 2026 35m

Employment attorney Peter Rahbar and journalist Laura Brounstein break down this week's biggest stories at the intersection of news, work, and the law — plus a big announcement: next week is Intern…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 47 - Mr. Beast & Unwell's Toxic Workplaces, Labor Secretary Out & Meta Is Watching Your Keystrokes

Apr 24, 2026 34m

Employment attorney Peter Rahbar and journalist Laura Brounstein break down this week's biggest stories at the intersection of news, work, and the law — straight from a beautiful spring day in New…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 46 - Swalwell & Gonzales Quit, Sam Altman Attacked & Gen Z Is Over AI

Apr 17, 2026 35m

Employment attorney Peter Rahbar and journalist Laura Brounstein break down this week's biggest stories at the intersection of news, work, and the law. This week we cover:🏛️ Swalwell & Gonzales…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 45 - Talking About War At Work, Wild Corporate Retreats, Crazy Bosses & Voluntold Tips!

Apr 10, 2026 33m

The world doesn't stop when you clock in — and this week, neither do we. Employment attorney Peter Rahbar and journalist Laura Brounstein tackle four topics that are impossible to ignore right now.…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 44 - Pam Bondi Fired, Oracle Lays Off 30,000 by Email & Has Work Lost Its Joy?

Apr 03, 2026 31m

Employment attorney Peter Rahbar and journalist Laura Brounstein break down this week's biggest stories at the intersection of news, work, and the law — including breaking news regarding Pam Bondi.…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 43 - White Collar Crime Prosecutions Are At A 40-Year Low & Your Boss Is Watching You

Mar 27, 2026 29m

Employment attorney Peter Rahbar and journalist Laura Brounstein break down this week's biggest stories at the intersection of news, work and the law. This week we cover:🏛️ White collar crime…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 42 - Bachelorette Canceled, Don't Criticize the Atlassian CEO, Maintaining That Side Hustle & FedEx AI

Mar 20, 2026 35m

The Bachelorette has been canceled just days before its premiere—an unprecedented move in reality TV history. On this episode of Across the Bar, Peter Rahbar and Laura Brounstein are joined by media…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 41 - The Battle Between Anthropic & The Pentagon, Finance Bros Acting Stupidly & Major Trouble At Noma

Mar 13, 2026 35m

This week on The Across the Bar Podcast, Peter Rahbar and Laura Brounstein discuss the continuing battle between Anthropic and the Pentagon, the regulatory battle over AI, companies moving to Texas,…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 40 - War on Iran’s Workplace Impact, Anthropic vs. Hegseth, the CEO Burger Bite Wars & Corporate Jargon!

Mar 06, 2026 36m

Is your office ready for the geopolitical shifts of 2026? This week on The Across the Bar Podcast, Peter Rahbar and Laura Brounstein dive into the escalating conflict with Iran and what it means for…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 39 - SOTU 2026, Federal Boardroom Takeover, AI Threats to Women & Wall Street Won't Let Analysts Sleep

Feb 27, 2026 39m

This week on the Across the Bar Podcast, Peter Rahbar and Laura Brounstein talk about the latest stories impacting the workplace, including the workplace implications of the State of the Union…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 38 - SCOTUS Tariff Shock, Goldman Sachs’ DEI Pivot, Speaking Up at CBS & MLBPA/WNBA Union Situations

Feb 20, 2026 42m

This week on The Across the Bar Podcast, Peter Rahbar and Laura Brounstein dive into a series of landmark decisions and scandals that are reshaping corporate America and professional sports in…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 37 - AI Panic: Is Your Job Next?, Salesforce CEO’s ICE Blunder & WTF Is Happening At The Washington Post

Feb 13, 2026 35m

Is the 2026 "AI Job Panic" justified? This week on Across the Bar, employment attorney Peter Rahbar and media veteran Laura Brounstein break down the headlines that are reshaping the modern…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 36 - Epstein List Fallout, EEOC v. Nike and DEI, Why "Peanut Butter Raises" Fail & Pinterest's Petty CEO

Feb 06, 2026 38m

In this episode of The Across the Bar Podcast, Peter Rahbar and Laura Brounstein tackle the messy intersection of corporate ethics, compensation strategy, and the latest legal firestorms hitting…

Across the Bar Podcast, Episode 35 - CEOs v. ICE, The EEOC Stands Up For White Men, Amazon Layoff Leaks & Gen X’s AI Advantage

Jan 30, 2026 34m

In this episode of Across the Bar, Peter Rahbar and Laura Brounstein break down the high-stakes legal and corporate shifts dominating the workplace in 2026. From the surprising new focus of the EEOC…

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