OA131: Andrew^2 (w/guest Andrew Seidel)

Today's episode welcomes back one of our favorite guests -- and the show's only <em>three-time </em>guest, Andrew Seidel, attorney with the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Together, Andrew, Andrew, and Thomas tackle a bunch of church and state separation issues.  First, they break down Andrew Seidel's recent success in convincing the Senate Judiciary Committee to reject their most unqualified judges, Jeff Mateer and Brett Talley. Then, the gang does a deep dive into the oral arguments in the <em>Masterpiece Cakeshop</em> hate-bakery case. After that, Andrew Seidel gives us his take on a new Christian right-wing lobbying group co-founded by Gordon Klingenschmitt. Finally, we end with the answer to Thomas (and Andrew!) Take The Bar Exam question #54 about witness statements and overlapping privilege.  Don't forget to following our Twitter feed (<a href= "https://twitter.com/openargs">@Openargs</a>) and like our <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/openargs/">Facebook Page</a> so that you too can play along with #TTTBE! <span style= "text-decoration: underline">Recent Appearances</span> Andrew was just a guest on <a href= "http://www.blogtalkradio.com/scienceenthusiastpodcast/2017/12/08/tse-075--andrew-torrez-of-opening-arguments-podcast"> Episode 75 of The Science Enthusiast podcast</a> and <a href= "http://www.atheistnomads.com/2017/episode-229-opening-arguments-with-andrew-torrez/"> Episode 229 of the Atheist Nomads podcast</a>.  Give 'em a listen! <span style="text-decoration: underline">Show Notes & Links</span> <ol> <li>We broke down the <em>Masterpiece Cakeshop </em>case in <a href="https://openargs.com/oa105-gay-wedding-cakes/">Episode 105</a>, and you can follow along with the guys by reading the transcript of the <a href= "https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-111_f314.pdf"><em>Masterpiece Cakeshop</em> oral argument before the Supreme Court</a>!</li> <li>If you love Andrew Seidel, you might want to go back to his previous appearances on the show, <a href= "https://openar