The People‘s Lawyer

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson join NAAG for a discussion on the bipartisan efforts of attorneys general to address the rising cost of prescription drugs.

Special Episode: The People v. Hate: Standing Up for Humanity: Combatting Incel Violence

This special episode of The People’s Lawyer is moderated by 2021 NAAG President Attorney General Karl A. Racine as part of his Presidential Initiative The People v. Hate: Standing Up for Humanity, which aims to increase awareness, prevent hate and hate-related violence, and support those who have experienced these horrific forms of hate. Attorney General Racine interviews Jeff Binkley, co-founder of Maura’s Voice, who will share the tragic story of his daughter, Maura Binkley, who was murdered  by an Incel Violent Extremist in 2018 when she was a college student at Florida State University.

Learn more about Maura's Voice at https://maurasvoice.org/. 

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine on D.C.'s Status and His 2021 NAAG Presidential Initiative

Montana Attorney General and NAAG President Tim Fox sits down with District of Columbia Attorney General and NAAG President-Elect Karl Racine to talk about breaking barriers as a first generation citizen and D.C.'s first elected attorney general, the background of the District of Columbia and its current status in relation to the states and territories, and his 2021 NAAG Presidential Initiative on combatting hate. 

Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden on Internet Crimes Against Children and International Legal Cooperation

Montana Attorney General and NAAG President Tim Fox is joined by Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden to discuss the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) taskforce, NAAG's assistance in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, and the importance of international legal cooperation. 

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Victim Assistance and PFAS Contaminated Water

Montana Attorney General and NAAG President Tim Fox sits down with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to talk about Michigan's Conviction Integrity Unit, assisting crime victims, and lawsuits surrounding PFAS-contaminated drinking water. 

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Criminal Justice Reform

Montana Attorney General and NAAG President Tim Fox is joined by Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings to discuss the Delaware Attorney General's prosecuting authority, her passion for criminal justice reform, and working with state legislatures and governors, particularly in response to the coronavirus pandemic. 

North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem on Working with Legislators and Issuing Opinions

Montana Attorney General and NAAG President Tim Fox is joined by North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem for a discussion about working with state legislatures, an attorney general's role in issuing opinions on legal questions for state government agencies and officials, and state sunshine laws. 

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson on Antitrust Enforcement

Montana Attorney General and NAAG President Tim Fox chats with Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson about the role of state attorneys general in enforcing antitrust law, recent price fixing concerns, and his work in fighting human trafficking. 

Oregon Attorney General Ellen F. Rosenblum on the Student Loan Crisis and Careers in Public Service

Montana Attorney General and NAAG President Tim Fox sits down with Oregon Attorney General Ellen F. Rosenblum to discuss her experience as a prosecutor and judge before becoming attorney general, her efforts to protect student borrowers from misleading and deceptive student loan practices, and her advice for anyone considering a career in public service. 

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt on the U.S. Supreme Court and Protecting Vulnerable Populations

Montana Attorney General and NAAG President Tim Fox is joined by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt for a discussion about arguing a case before the nation's highest court, protecting America's seniors, and combating human trafficking.