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The Paralegal Breakdown

The Paralegal Breakdown

By: Shrayes Bhagvatula
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A Podcast that breaks down legal procedure across a wide range of Federal Cases across the history of the American Legal System, done by a Paralegal.

The creator of this podcast is a paralegal graduate from UCLA's School of Continuing Education, and seeks to share his operational knowledge of the legal system in an easy to digest format.

Shrayes Bhagavatula 2026
Episodes
  • Dred Scott v. Sanford

    Dred Scott v. Sanford
    Jun 13 2026

    This episode dives into Dred Scott v. Sanford, 60 U.S. 393 (1857).

    One of the most infamous Supreme Court Cases in History, it set the stage for the American Civil War and many years of struggle. We explore how the case got to the Supreme Court, the arguments, and the decision the Court made in the end that lit the fuse for the Civil War. We also explore why Chief Justice Roger Taney decided to keep writing despite the fact that... he probably should have stopped writing.

    Trigger Warning: This Podcasts discusses some topics about racism, slavery and the civil war.
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    21 mins
  • Pilot: Marbury v. Madison

    Pilot: Marbury v. Madison
    Jun 8 2026

    This is the pilot episode of the Paralegal Breakdown. In this episode, Marbury v. Madison, one of the most consequential legal cases in American History for more than a few reasons. This will help to lay the groundwork for the following episodes along with many of the overall precedents that are set in the American legal system.
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    26 mins
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