<![CDATA[Is This Really Legal?]]>https://www.isthisreallylegal.orghttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ebA9!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8f0c1a70-6c60-4a46-b7da-66cedd39e248_1000x1000.pngIs This Really Legal?https://www.isthisreallylegal.orgSubstackSat, 25 Jul 2026 02:52:12 GMT<![CDATA[Finding Your Own Justice]]>https://www.isthisreallylegal.org/p/finding-your-own-justicehttps://www.isthisreallylegal.org/p/finding-your-own-justiceThu, 23 Jul 2026 21:33:40 GMTLiz is joined by Dani Bensky, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, to discuss being your own advocate, finding your voice, and working to implore the justice system to treat survivors with respect.

Liz will break down the legal news with an expert in the field and answer your questions in her new podcast. Episodes will be released on Thursdays, and you can find them on Substack, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok, where we’ll share announcements and sneak peaks of future episodes.

Have a question about the legal news? Send Liz an email at ask@isthisreallylegal.org or leave a message at 202-495-1458. She will answer your questions on her podcast soon.

Note: This episode was recorded on July 22, 2026.

]]><![CDATA[Can the Justice Department Rebuild Public Trust?]]>https://www.isthisreallylegal.org/p/can-the-justice-department-rebuildhttps://www.isthisreallylegal.org/p/can-the-justice-department-rebuildThu, 09 Jul 2026 21:05:05 GMTDevlin Barrett, who has covered federal law enforcement for more than 20 years and recently published a book on upheaval at DOJ, joins Liz Oyer to talk about the role of the Deputy Attorney General, norms in the Justice Department, and Todd Blanche’s upcoming confirmation hearing.

Liz will break down the legal news with an expert in the field and answer your questions in her new educational podcast. Episodes will be released on Thursdays, and you can find them on Substack, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok, where we’ll share announcements and sneak peaks of future episodes.

Have a question about the legal news? Send Liz an email at ask@isthisreallylegal.org or leave a message at 202-495-1458. She will answer your questions on her podcast soon.

Note: This episode was recorded on July 8, 2026.

]]><![CDATA[How the Senate Confirmation Process Really Works]]>https://www.isthisreallylegal.org/p/how-the-senate-confirmation-processhttps://www.isthisreallylegal.org/p/how-the-senate-confirmation-processThu, 02 Jul 2026 22:30:51 GMTGregg Nunziata, former Chief Nominations Counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee and Executive Director of the Society for the Rule of Law Institute, joins Liz Oyer to explain how the Senate confirmation process works, why the founders created it, and what's at stake in the current Attorney General nomination.

Liz will break down the legal news with an expert in the field and answer your questions in her new podcast. Episodes will be released on Thursdays, and you can find them on Substack, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok, where we’ll share announcements and sneak peaks of future episodes.

Have a question about the legal news? Send Liz an email at ask@isthisreallylegal.org or leave a message at 202-495-1458. She will answer your questions on her podcast soon.

Note: This episode was recorded on July 1, 2026.

]]><![CDATA[The Ins and Outs of DOJ with Liz Oyer]]>https://www.isthisreallylegal.org/p/the-ins-and-outs-of-doj-with-lizhttps://www.isthisreallylegal.org/p/the-ins-and-outs-of-doj-with-lizThu, 25 Jun 2026 20:34:16 GMTWelcome to the inaugural episode of Is This Really Legal?, a new podcast hosted by Liz Oyer.

This week, former Acting AG Peter Keisler sits down with Liz to guide listeners on a tour of the Department of Justice.

Liz will break down the legal news with an expert in the field and answer your questions in her new podcast. Episodes will be released on Thursdays, and you can find them on Substack, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok, where we’ll share announcements and sneak peaks of future episodes.

Have a question about the legal news? Send Liz an email at ask@isthisreallylegal.org or leave a message at 202-495-1458. She will answer your questions on her podcast soon.

Note: This episode was recorded on June 4, 2026.

]]><![CDATA[Fmr. DOJ Official Liz Oyer Launches “Is This Really Legal?” ]]>https://www.isthisreallylegal.org/p/fmr-doj-official-liz-oyer-launcheshttps://www.isthisreallylegal.org/p/fmr-doj-official-liz-oyer-launchesMon, 22 Jun 2026 17:34:37 GMTWASHINGTON – Monday, June 22, 2026 – Today, Liz Oyer, the former Pardon Attorney at the Department of Justice, launched a new legal education podcast—Is This Really Legal?—that is designed to break down the headlines and educate Americans on the justice system, the courts, and the unprecedented challenges to the rule of law in America.

Since leaving the Justice Department in March 2025 after refusing to reinstate actor Mel Gibson’s gun rights, Oyer has amassed nearly 1.7 million followers across her social media channels as @Lawyer_Oyer. With her insider perspective and cogent analysis, Oyer has become a trusted voice in the legal news social media community.

Now, as the host of Is This Really Legal?, Oyer is broadening her reach, making seemingly arcane legal topics more accessible, and educating Americans on how legal issues tangibly affect their daily lives. Answering the question: Is this really legal?

Each episode translates the legal questions dominating the news into plain English: What is the role of the Attorney General? What does the Department of Justice actually do? Who has the power to declare war? Why does the rule of law matter?

By unpacking the issues alongside legal experts, Oyer cuts through the jargon and gives listeners the context to reach their own conclusions. Oyer will also devote a segment on her podcast to answering questions submitted by her listeners. Listen to the introduction for Is This Really Legal? here.

The first full episode will be released on Thursday, June 25 and features a conversation with former Acting Attorney General Peter Keisler, who will talk about the DOJ’s historical role and its intended place in America’s constitutional order. Is This Really Legal? is available on Substack, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Clips from the podcast will also be posted on Instagram and TikTok.

Media Contacts:

Andrew Feldman, andrew@feldmanstrategies.com

Nathan Janda, nathan@feldmanstrategies.com

Tony Franquiz, franquiz@isthisreallylegal.org

]]><![CDATA[Is This Really Legal? | Podcast Trailer]]>https://www.isthisreallylegal.org/p/is-this-really-legal-show-trailerhttps://www.isthisreallylegal.org/p/is-this-really-legal-show-trailerWed, 03 Jun 2026 20:02:21 GMT

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