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Opening Arguments
@lawTracked since May 2026
Observed Aug 1, 2026 · staleModeled revenue
Creating the legal podcast that helps you make sense of the news.
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Identity, tiers, posts, and visible counts come from the latest public Patreon observation. Growth compares available public snapshots. Revenue is labeled observed only when Patreon exposes it; otherwise it is modeled from public membership and tier signals.
Paid members
1,605
−1.8% · 30 days
Total audience
3,505
incl. free followers
Estimated monthly gross
$3.2K
$1.6K–$4.8K modeled range
Starting price
$1/mo
7 membership tiers
Membership tiers
Pricing and benefits captured publicly
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$0/moFreePublic prices and benefits only
$1/moSupporting MemberThanks for supporting the show! At $1 per every other episode, you'll get access to our Patreon page, which gives you the following benefits:Access to certain all-patron-only posts and episodes.Access to the ad-free feed of the showAccess to the Monthly Q&A threads, which gives you the ability to propose and vote on questions to be answered during the livestream.The ability to comment, post, and interact on our Patreon page generally, which means you can correspond with other Opening Arguments fans as well as leave comments for the host(s)!You can bask in that proud, warm feeling knowing you helped make Opening Arguments a reality & kept us going!
$2/moSustaining MemberAt the sustaining member level, you support us for $2 every other episode, and will receive all of the above benefits, plus:LAW'D AWFUL MOVIES! Yes, at this level you get our monthly breakdown of movies, TV shows, and other media that think they're breakin' down the law, but almost never get it right. Over 50 episodes and counting -- many feature guest comedians, most are hilarious, all are informative, and they're ALL YOURS!Access to all bonus episodes and extended content for any overlength episode we record.Access to full multi-part episodes early (when available), and access to full-length interviews (when available)
$3/moPremium MemberAt our premium member level of $3 every other episode, you get all of the above benefits, plus:Occasional select content just for youYou will receive a 10% discount on everything we sell for the lifetime of your patronage at this level or above
$5/moSponsorAt this level, by pledging to support every other episode, you have become a full-time sponsor of the show, and you will receive all of the above benefits, plus:A recurring, rotating monthly shout-out you or your business! (*) The shout-out will use your Patreon name so make sure to adjust it accordingly! Be a part of the fun!(*) - You will receive this benefit after one month of sponsorship with a monthly limit of not less than $40.
$10/moFriendAt this level, by pledging to support us every other episode, you have become an official friend of the show, and we'll treat you accordingly. That means you will get all of the above benefits, plus:We'll listen and respond to your ideas about show topics, guests, etc. Hey, we're your friends, right? Friends listen to each other!
$20/moBest FriendAt this level, by pledging to support us every other episode, you have become an official best friend of the show. That means you will receive all of the above benefits, plus:You can choose ONE topic (within reason), and we will discuss it during a main segment of the show! (*) (*) - You will receive this benefit after one month of sponsorship. Also, to prevent gaming the system, you cannot have a monthly limit to receive this benefit.
Growth signals — Opening Arguments
−1.8%
Membership1,605 paid members · past 30 days
1.7K1.6K1.6K
May 202614 weeks trackedNow
Opening Arguments1.6K members · $3.2K/mo
The chart only uses Opening Arguments's observed public history. Comparison peers are listed below, but comparable trend series are not available yet.
Creator comparisons
5 creators shownWhere Opening Arguments ranks
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Paid members in Recommended cohort
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Ranking data · includes stale rows| Rank | Creator and why included | Paid members | Gap vs Opening Arguments | Freshness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 |  Citation NeededPodcastsContent relevance + business context | 2,608 | 1K more | Aug 3, 2026 |
| #3 |  Cleanup on Aisle 45 PodcastPodcastsContent relevance + business context | 1,793 | 188 more | Jul 21, 2026Stale |
| #4 | Opening ArgumentsProfilePodcastsPaid members position in Recommended cohort | 1,605 | Reference | Aug 1, 2026Stale |
| #5 |  Law and Chaos PodPodcastsContent relevance + business context | 761 | 844 fewer | Aug 1, 2026 |
| #6 |  Undisclosed: Toward Justice PodcastPodcastsContent relevance + business context | 676 | 929 fewer | Aug 5, 2026 |
The rank uses the full fixed cohort. This table shows up to five creators around Opening Arguments; the coverage summary above still counts everyone.
What they publish
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2,437Profile posts10 postsLast month91.7%Members-only
Previews available for 43 of 2,437 posts
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