Ep 264 — Mission Accomplished-ish
Sep 18, 2026 · 59m
Summary
Hosts Liz Dye and Andrew Torres discuss the Trump administration's escalating conflicts with the judiciary, including the Fed's interest rate hike and the DOJ's aggressive tactics against federal judges in Minnesota. They analyze the 8th Circuit's controversial handling of a Missouri redistricting appeal and the Kennedy Center's closure amid legal battles over renaming rights. The episode concludes with a detailed breakdown of the 4th Circuit's oral arguments regarding the legality of interim U.S. Attorney appointments, highlighting the government's attempt to validate indictments against J…
Topics discussed
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Show Intro and Jewish Holiday Schedule
Fed Rate Hikes and Trump's Conflict with Powell
Operation Metro Surge and Judicial Sanctity
Paramount v. States: Bond Disputes and Ticking Fees
Missouri Referendum Stay and 8th Circuit Chaos
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Kennedy Center Renaming, Closure, and Executive Privilege
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Comey/James Case: Halligan's Illegal Appointment
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Google Antitrust Ruling: Remedies and Stock Impact
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