# Only Lawsuits Ep. 40: Basketball, Kanye West & Constitutional Rights Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/only-lawsuits-7099202/only-lawsuits-ep-40-basketball-kanye-west-constitutional-rights Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/only-lawsuits-7099202/only-lawsuits-ep-40-basketball-kanye-west-constitutional-rights.md Podcast: [Only Lawsuits](https://stenobird.com/podcast/only-lawsuits-7099202) Published: 2026-06-24T13:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/only-lawsuits/2939957 Audio file: https://content.rss.com/episodes/300782/2939957/only-lawsuits/2026_06_24_04_40_03_00bc4f67-b020-4d6d-9ce3-f0cdde95f626.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/only-lawsuits-7099202/episodes/only-lawsuits-ep-40-basketball-kanye-west-constitutional-rights Duration seconds: 3004 ## Resource In Episode 40 of Only Lawsuits, Josh and Mike return to the studio after a long hiatus and kick off an exciting new chapter for the show from the brand-new Kraken Law Group office and podcast studio. Joining them for this episode is a special guest: Mike's son, Keiden, a high school basketball athlete who brings a younger perspective to some of the stories making headlines today. From sports and politics to international conflict and pop culture, the conversation covers a little bit of everything as the crew settles into their new home and gets the podcast rolling again. This episode dives into: The New York Knicks Win the NBA Championship – We talk about the historic championship run, what it means for one of basketball's most passionate fanbases, and what it takes to compete at a high level. The Iran Conflict & Growing Global Tensions – A discussion on the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States' role in the region, and how escalating tensions overseas can impact Americans at home. Rick Scott, Kanye West & The Free Speech Debate – A conversation surrounding Senator Rick Scott's comments regarding Kanye West's appearance in Tampa and the broader questions that follow. The crew explores free speech, public backlash, controversial public figures, and where society draws the line between protecting expression and condemning ideas. The discussion dives into how politics, celebrity culture, and constitutional rights continue to collide in today's media landscape. πŸ€ Life as a Student Athlete – Keiden shares his experiences balancing academics, basketball, training, and the challenges of pursuing success both on and off the court. πŸŽ™οΈ A New Studio, A New Chapter – Josh and Mike reflect on Kraken Law Group's move into its new office space, the vision behind… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/only-lawsuits-7099202/episodes/only-lawsuits-ep-40-basketball-kanye-west-constitutional-rights/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/only-lawsuits-7099202/only-lawsuits-ep-40-basketball-kanye-west-constitutional-rights.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.