Gavel and Gab

Gavel and Gab

University of St. Thomas Journal of Law and Public Policy

Episodes 19
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Consistency
60%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Gavel & Gab is the official podcast of the University of St. Thomas Journal of Law & Public Policy, a student-run organization that promotes modern legal thought through analysis of contemporary public policies with hopes to raise awareness and provide expert thought on timely public policy issues.

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Recent Episodes

Public Policy and Religion - A Conversation with Jason Adkins

Mar 13, 2026 1h 2m

Jason Adkins is General Counsel at Minnesota Catholic Conference. He talks the relationship between Church and state and how public policy affects religion.

Immigration Law in Minnesota

Feb 02, 2026 33m

Listen in as JLPP sits down with Robyn Meyer-Thompson who is a supervising attorney at the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. This episode was recorded in mid-December 2025. Information contained…

Judge Carlson - Minnesota WCCA

Jan 15, 2026 50m

Listen to an incredible interview with the Honorable Judge Carlson from the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals (WCCA). Learn about Judge Carlson's career path from private sector work…

A Sit Down with Justice Procaccini

Oct 01, 2025 24m

A conversation with Minnesota State Supreme Court Justice Karl Procaccini about his path to the bench, teaching, and the role of the Court.

Tips for 1Ls

Sep 29, 2025 43m

In this Episode of Gavel & Gab we sit down with a 1L to talk about tips, tricks, and all things law school. Listen in for tips on midterms, outlines, how to survive the Wheel of Fun, and…

Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year

Aug 30, 2025 0m

A short overview of the Journal of Law and Public Policy's plans for the upcoming year.

Finals Frenzy: Rapid-Fire Fun with Law Students

May 12, 2025 14m

In this special finals-edition episode, we hit the hallways and hit record—asking law students quirky, rapid-fire questions to spark laughs and lighten the mood. Need a quick study break? From hot…

Serving Justice: Brandon Prince Discusses Faith-Based Legal Aid

Apr 04, 2025 49m

In this episode, we explore the intersection of faith and law through the lens of legal aid with Brandon Prince, a Programs coordinator and Immigration Advocate with the Houston Legal Aid Center.…

The Court of Public Opinion

Jan 15, 2025 54m

Hosts Jocie Scherkenbach and Grace Castleberg dive deep into the complex intersection of legal proceedings and public perception. Joined by St. Thomas Law alumni Anne St. Amant (Civil Attorney) and…

Unpacking International Law with Professor Hackworthy

Nov 15, 2024 1h

In this month's episode, Professor Hackworthy and Grace Castleberg break down the foundations of international law and apply them to real-world conflicts, providing listeners with a clear…

S2E1 From the PD's Office to Private Practice with Ashley Repp

Oct 11, 2024 35m

In this episode of Gavel & Gab, we sit down with Ashley Repp to discuss her journey through the legal profession. Repp, a K–JD student, discusses the reasons she went to law school, her path…

Introducing: Gavel & Gab

Sep 24, 2024 1m Trailer

In this special episode, we introduce our newly rebranded podcast, Gavel & Gab. Formerly known as For the Common Pod, we're shifting focus to more personal, relatable conversations for law…

Being a Woman in the Legal Profession with Associate Dean Elizabeth Schiltz and Professor Teresa Collett

Apr 18, 2024 46m

To celebrate Women’s History Month, our JLPP team interviewed Associate Dean Elizabeth Schiltz and Professor Teresa Collett, two valued female professors at St. Thomas School of Law, to discuss their…

Navigating Law School: Triumphs, Tribulations, and Mental Health with Anisa Omar and Jill Schneider

Feb 13, 2024 39m

Join Anisa Omar and Jill Schneider as they dive deep into the rollercoaster ride of law school on this engaging podcast episode. From navigating the highs and lows of academia to tackling the…

On Business Basics, with Professor Jerry Organ and Professor David Grenardo

Jan 18, 2024 41m

The JLPP podcast team chat about St. Thomas’ Business Basics and Moral Reasoning courses with St. Thomas’ Professor Jerry Organ and Professor David Grenardo. Both of these courses are required for…

When Taking Our Ball and Going Home Is Unconstitutional with Max Becker

Nov 27, 2023 28m

Explore the constitutional intricacies of RADA with Max Becker winner of the Sports Lawyers Association’s 2023 National Law Student Writing Competition and 3L at the Univeristy of St. Thomas School…

S1E3 ChatGPT and the ethics of technology with Eric Cooperstein

Mar 03, 2023 31m

In this episode, we discuss ChatGPT, ethics, and the future of the legal profession with Eric Cooperstein--a prominent ethics lawyer in Minneapolis. You will be excited, happy, laughing, and scared…

S1E2 Employee Discrimination discussion with Ben Kwan

Dec 03, 2022 29m

Ben Kwan, a certified employment law specialist, discusses the issues related to employee discrimination. Indeed, Ben takes listeners through the basics of filing a claim, the basis for a legal…

A discussion about a new Constitution with Jorge Farinacci Fernos

Nov 15, 2022 24m

Our first guest, Jorge Farinacci Fernos, discusses his topic, for our upcoming symposium, "Can we replace the Constitution with something new?" Jorge's energy and in-depth knowledge transcends…

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Gavel and Gab has published 19 episodes since November 2022, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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Gavel and Gab is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 39m.

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