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From Trump to duck boats to voter ID laws, Legal Roundtable talks regional, national developments

This month's Legal Roundtable included (from left) Marcia McCormick, Mark Smith and Bill Freivogel.
Evie Hemphill

St. Louis on the Air’s monthly Legal Roundtable got underway Monday as host Don Marsh delved into a variety of recent local and national stories pertaining to the law.

The discussion touched on several regional matters as well as the confirmation of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the dismissal of Stormy Daniels’ defamation lawsuit against President Trump.

Joining Marsh for in-depth analysis were Mark Smith, J.D., associate vice chancellor of students at Washington University; William Freivogel, J.D., journalism professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale; and Marcia McCormick, J.D., professor of law at Saint Louis University.

Listen to the full conversation:

St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region. St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh and producers Alex HeuerEvie HemphillLara Hamdan and Xandra Ellin give you the information you need to make informed decisions and stay in touch with our diverse and vibrant St. Louis region.

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Evie was a producer for "St. Louis on the Air" at St. Louis Public Radio.