- Posted January 9, 2026
Welcome to The Other Side of Midnight, where Lionel hosts Ventilation Friday, a high-voltage masterclass in issue analysis…
Join Lionel, a veteran prosecutor and licensed attorney since 1983, for an unfiltered look into the legal mechanics of a high-profile ICE agent shooting in Minnesota. This episode breaks down the IRAC method—Issue, Rule, Analysis, and Conclusion—to teach you how to analyze any case like a legal professional. Explore the critical differences between civil and criminal law, the “seesaw” of burden of proof, and why a vehicle can be legally classified as a deadly “missile” during a split-second confrontation. Tune in to The Other Side of Midnight to learn how the “reasonable” standard actually functions in court and why your favorite cable news pundits are likely leading you astray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices