THE ARCHIVE

Everything we’ve covered since 2020

Weekly Roundups, The Rabbit Hole, and everything in between.

#177: CSI: Courts

In a misconduct investigation, they sent a judge’s couch cushion to the lab? Plus: Rihanna, Bolt cutting ICE handcuffs, AI screwups, and Latvian passports

May 29, 2026

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5 min read

The Rabbit Hole: When Terrorism Isn’t Terrorism Anymore.

A recent court ruling throws into question decades of legal precedent on terrorism cases. We examine the debate and consequences.

May 24, 2026

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11 min read

#176: Moon Rocks and White Ethnostates

The U.S. Courts had a versatile week. Plus: Loomer Appeals, Lamborghinis Seized, Candace Owen-related subpoena, and a 400 Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme

May 22, 2026

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5 min read

The Rabbit Hole: When A.I. Helps Kill.

Thwarted Terror Attacks. Attempted School Shootings. Suicides. Are A.I. companies complicit in a string of violence that began online?

May 17, 2026

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11 min read

#175: Can You Trust Your Wife?

Prosecutors are quietly trying to limit marital communications privilege. Plus: Anthropic doesn’t cc the right military general. ISIS Trial Postponed. Candace Owens’ Folks May Be Dodging a Charlie Kirk Subpoena. Finally, Public Defenders are Adorably Petty.

May 15, 2026

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6 min read

Judge Orders ‘Known Suspected Terrorist’ Released

Ahmadzai Ghafoor says he fled Afghanistan to escape Taliban retaliation. The government says he was once a “known suspected terrorist” and designated for a “high-profile removal” from the United States. On Wednesday, a federal judge ordered him released.

May 13, 2026

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3 min read

The Rabbit Hole: Taking on the Courts, Alone.

Between the legal deserts and rising costs of lawyers, more and more Americans are attempting to represent themselves in court. In some cases, 92% of them lose. We look at the uphill battle facing those who take own their own cases.

May 10, 2026

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12 min read

#174: Forrest Gumping the News

Like a beloved movie character who always gets himself into interesting historical moments, we’re as surprised as you are that we wandered into a Pulitzer. Plus: Epstein Suicide Note, Car Washing Threats, Reuters/WestLaw sued, and DOGE’s ChatGPT.

May 8, 2026

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5 min read