Bonus episode: NotebookLM’s summary of the case (Corrected)
Release Date: 05/22/2026
Bonus episode: NotebookLM’s summary of the case (Corrected)
The Law, such as it is
In this episode, we share a podcast create by NotebookLM based on the transcripts from the 9 episodes of the podcast. It is a powerful summary of the case, which is a great introduction to the issues presented across the episodes.
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The Closing Argument
The Law, such as it is
In this final episode, Lessig pulls together the argument from across the season. Why did this happen? What should happen next?
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Unpacking the final allegation — "Allegation 1"
The Law, such as it is
Allegation 1 is the only allegation within the 6 year limit for fraud investigation. In this episode, we show why it too fails — and the astonishing failure in the investigation that could have shown precisely what had happened.
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Unpacking "Allegation 3"
The Law, such as it is
In this episode, we review Allegation 3, and reveal the simple omission that undermined the investigation into this allegation.
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Dismantling “Allegation 4”
The Law, such as it is
We continue in this episode by unpacking the charges behind allegation number 4, which involved a paper written 15 years ago.
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Allegation 2, continued
The Law, such as it is
Clarifying one additional point about Allegation 2 in less than ten minutes.
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Dismantling "Allegation 2"
The Law, such as it is
So far, this podcast has considered the procedural flaws that marred the process that led to Francesca Gino's tenure being revoked. With this episode, we begin dismantling the substantive conclusions as they relate to the four alleged cases of fraud. We begin with "Allegation 2."
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How you know when a process has too many lawyers
The Law, such as it is
In this second of two episodes interviewing Francesca, we cover the period from HBS' determination that she had committed academic misconduct through the University's decision to revoke her tenure.
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How You Know a Business School is Not a Law School
The Law, such as it is
In this first of two episodes interviewing Francesca, we cover a bit about the nature of her work, and then the period beginning from the charges being raised against her through the business school's determination that she had committed academic misconduct.
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Introduction
The Law, such as it is
Francesca Gino was a superstar at the Harvard Business School. This year, she was fired for academic misconduct. In this season, we'll explore that story through interviews with Francesca and others. This episode introduces the story and the plan of the season.
info_outlineIn this episode, we share a podcast create by NotebookLM based on the transcripts from the 9 episodes of the podcast. It is a powerful summary of the case, which is a great introduction to the issues presented across the episodes.