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As Trump and his cronies attempt to tear down all the checks and balances which have traditionally governed how the Executive relates to other branches of American governance, especially over the issue of impoundment, will the Courts or Congress genuinely stand up? If they don’t, or are unable to, is America facing a genuine constitutional cris ... Show More
Nov 20
Ep 154. Is it in Israel’s interest to recognize Palestinian Statehood? A conversation with former Israeli Ambassador Ilan Baruch
In this bonus episode, Jane and Jason are joined by former Israeli Ambassador to South Africa, Ilan Baruch, to present a unique perspective on a possible route to peace between Israel and Palestine. Amb. Baruch is a part of the ‘Policy Working Group’, which advocates for ‘levelin ... Show More
40m 30s
Nov 18
Ep 153. Is wealth inequality the greatest global danger? U-turns on a U-Turn: Reeve’s Budget, and why is Trump suing the BBC?
The US president has said he plans to sue the BBC, even after getting an apology for a misleading Panorama edit of his 6 January speech. But how could he do that national broadcaster of America’s greatest ally? And will the BBC cave?
To find out, Jason is joined again by retur ... Show More
58m 46s
Jun 2025
Trump's showdown with the courts with Yale Law School's Emily Bazelon
<p>President Trump has never been shy about his revolutionary ambitions. In his second term, he’s moved aggressively to consolidate power within the executive branch—signing more than 150 executive orders in just over 150 days, sidelining Congress, and pressuring the institutions ... Show More
29m 8s
Feb 2025
Postscript: How to Fight Back: Charting Opposition to the Actions of the Trump Administration
Shortly after Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th American president, he issued 37 executive orders and, subsequently, the Trump administration has – through formal processes and also through extra-governmental extraordinary practices – triggered what many are calling a gove ... Show More
52m 43s
Jul 2024
The Elites vs… the Elites?
Donald Trump’s anti-establishment message has galvanized tech leaders across the US, including in former Democratic Party stronghold, Silicon Valley.
In the second half of our election special, we’ll hear from This American Life’s Zoe Chace about what happened when Michigan Repub ... Show More
31m 16s
Nov 2024
The “Sad Norman Rockwell” Edition
<p>This week, Scott sat down with <em>Lawfare</em> Senior Editors Molly Reynolds and Alan Rozenshtein, and with University of Houston Law Center Assistant Professor of Law Chris Mirasola, to talk through the week’s big national security news, including:</p><ul><li>“Troops, There ... Show More
1h 19m
Jan 2025
How Trump’s Federal-Aid Fiasco Is Testing the Separation of Power
<p>On Tuesday, the Trump Administration sent out a memo attempting to put a blanket pause on most federal funding, sowing confusion about financing for student loans, SNAP benefits, nonprofits, and more. The next day, after a backlash, the Administration rescinded the memo, whil ... Show More
29m 34s