Oct 29, 202626 minS1
Can government officials effectively increase someone's prison sentence through guidance that never went through the same approval process as the law itself? That's the issue at the heart of Beaird v. United States , a...
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Every day, unelected federal agencies make decisions that affect your job, your business, your speech, your property, and your constitutional rights—often without Congress ever voting on them. From the rules that govern small businesses to the regulations that shape everyday life, the modern administrative state reaches further than most Americans realize. On Unwritten Law, constitutional lawyers Mark Chenoweth and John Vecchione break down the biggest legal battles involving federal agencies, government overreach, and the Constitution. Each episode explores real cases challenging the expanding power of the administrative state, explaining how these disputes affect ordinary Americans, businesses, and the future of limited government. Whether the topic is the Supreme Court, free speech, property rights, due process, jury trials, executive power, or the separation of powers, Unwritten Law explains the legal issues behind today's biggest constitutional debates in clear, accessible language. You'll hear directly from the attorneys litigating landmark cases, as well as clients whose lives and livelihoods have been changed by unlawful government action. Produced by the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA), Unwritten Law takes listeners behind the headlines to explain how federal agencies exercise regulatory power, how constitutional challenges move through the courts, and why these cases matter—even if you've never stepped inside a courtroom. If you've ever wondered who really writes the rules that govern your life, why unelected bureaucrats hold so much authority, or how the Constitution protects individual liberty, Unwritten Law will give you the context, the legal insight, and the real-world stories behind today's most important fights for civil liberties. Whether you're a lawyer, business owner, public servant, student, or simply someone who wants to better understand how government power affects everyday life, Unwritten Law gives you the legal insight behind the headlines—and the constitutional principles that protect individual liberty. Subscribe each week for conversations about Supreme Court litigation, constitutional law, the administrative state, federal agencies, government accountability, civil liberties, free speech, property rights, due process, separation of powers, regulatory power, and the legal battles shaping the future of American government.
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What is Unwritten Law about?
Every day, unelected federal agencies make decisions that affect your job, your business, your speech, your property, and your constitutional rights, often without Congress ever voting on them. From the rules that govern small businesses to the regulations that shape everyday life, the modern administrative state reaches further than most Americans realize.
What has Unwritten Law covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Can Agency Guidance Add Time to Your Prison Sentence?" (29 October 2026, 26 minutes), "Federal Agency Bans Lobbyist Who Challenged Its Chairman" (27 October 2026, 19 minutes), and "Federal Judges Cannot Shield U.S. Attorneys from Presidential Removal" (19 October 2026, 22 minutes).
How often does Unwritten Law publish?
Unwritten Law publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes.
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Booking probability for Unwritten Law is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Unwritten Law requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Unwritten Law's contact route on record: public web form.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 27, 202619 minS1
A longtime Washington lobbyist raises concerns with a federal agency, takes those concerns to the White House, and nearly a year later finds himself banned from the agency's offices. The Consumer Product Safety...
- Oct 19, 202622 minS1
Can the president fire a federal prosecutor appointed by judges? That's the constitutional question at the center of Trump v. Rogoff , a dispute now before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. After federal...
- Oct 14, 202617 minS1
What happens when a federal investigator secretly obtains a U.S. senator's phone records—and prevents her from challenging the search? NCLA has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Senator Marsha Blackburn against former...
- Oct 13, 20269 minS1
After more than three years, Judge Pauline Newman's judicial conduct and disability proceeding has been transferred out of the Federal Circuit. It's a significant and unprecedented development in a case that NCLA has...
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- Oct 6, 202624 minS1
What happens when a federal agency publicly declares a product unsafe—but can't adequately explain the evidence behind that declaration? NCLA has secured an important ruling for Dreamland Baby Company in its challenge...
- Sep 30, 202629 minS1
The SEC's Consolidated Audit Trail collects information on virtually every stock-market transaction in the United States, creating an enormous database that regulators can search for suspicious activity without first...
- Sep 29, 202622 minS1
NCLA has won an important preliminary victory for members of the Silver Spring Jewish Center who want to protect their congregation. In this episode of Unwritten Law , NCLA President and Chief Legal Officer Mark...
Episode #139
Who Can Challenge the White House Ballroom?
Sep 20, 202618 minS1The Supreme Court has allowed construction of the new White House ballroom to continue—but the Court's 5–4 decision turned largely on a threshold question: Who actually has standing to challenge it? On this episode of...
Episode #138
NCLA Asks SCOTUS to Rein In the SEC
Sep 15, 202634 minS1Can the SEC force someone to give up money when it cannot identify a single harmed investor? NCLA is asking the Supreme Court to take Spartan Securities Group v. SEC , a case that has been winding through the courts for...
Episode #137
60 Years Without Congressional Authorization
Sep 3, 202620 minS1For roughly 60 years, the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs enforced a sweeping regulatory regime governing federal contractors—one rooted largely in presidential executive orders...
Episode #135
When Regulatory Shortcuts Become the Rule
Aug 26, 202618 minS1In this episode of Unwritten Law , NCLA President and Chief Legal Officer Mark Chenoweth and Senior Litigation Counsel John Vecchione discuss the D.C. Circuit’s recent decision in Heroes Technology v. Consumer Product...
- Aug 25, 202627 minS1
In this episode of Unwritten Law , NCLA President and Chief Legal Officer Mark Chenoweth and Senior Litigation Counsel John Vecchione are joined by Senior Litigation Counsel Jacob Huebert to discuss NCLA’s amicus brief...
Episode #133
BASE Jumping, Bureaucrats, and Criminal Law
Aug 17, 202618 minS1In this episode of Unwritten Law , NCLA Senior Litigation Counsel John Vecchione is joined by Litigation Counsel Casey Norman to discuss NCLA’s appeal in BASE Access v. National Park Service , now before the U.S. Court...
- Aug 14, 202616 minS1
In this episode of Unwritten Law , NCLA Senior Litigation Counsel John Vecchione is joined by NCLA General Counsel Zhonette Brown to discuss Jacobsen v. Spellerberg , NCLA's newly filed lawsuit advancing a...
- Aug 13, 202628 minS1
In this episode of Unwritten Law , NCLA President and Chief Legal Officer Mark Chenoweth and Senior Litigation Counsel John Vecchione take on a provocative argument from The New Republic : Is the Supreme Court weakening...
- Aug 12, 202623 minS1
In this episode of Unwritten Law , NCLA President and Chief Legal Officer Mark Chenoweth and Senior Litigation Counsel John Vecchione are joined by Senior Litigation Counsel Russ Ryan to discuss Department of Labor v...
- Aug 1, 202630 minS1
In this episode of Unwritten Law , NCLA President and Chief Legal Officer Mark Chenoweth and Senior Litigation Counsel John Vecchione are joined by Senior Litigation Counsel Andy Morris to discuss National Association...
Episode #128
Can Government Disarm a Synagogue?
Jul 31, 202619 minS1In this episode of Unwritten Law , NCLA President and Chief Legal Officer Mark Chenoweth and Senior Litigation Counsel John Vecchione are joined by Senior Litigation Counsel Jacob Huebert to discuss NCLA's newly filed...
- Jul 29, 202620 minS1
In this episode of Unwritten Law , NCLA President and Chief Legal Officer Mark Chenoweth and Senior Litigation Counsel John Vecchione discuss NCLA's Supreme Court amicus brief in Boysen v. PeaceHealth , a case asking...
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Margot Cleveland
Of Counsel at NCLA, Senior Legal Correspondent for The Federalist, National Constitutional Law Alliance
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John Vecchione
senior litigation counsel for the New Civil Liberties Alliance, National Legal Center for the Public Interest
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Kara Rollins
Senior Litigation Counsel, New Civil Liberties Alliance
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Philip Hamburger
Maurice and Hilda Friedman Professor of Law, New Civil Liberties Alliance
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