Ep 278 — DOJ In Disarray
Summary
Hosts Liz Dye and Andrew Torres analyze the historic Democratic midterm victories and the resulting political chaos, including the impeachment of Pete Hegseth and the departure of key DOJ officials. The episode details the "Broadview Six" prosecutorial misconduct and the East Potomac golf course dispute, highlighting Associate Attorney General Stan Woodward’s aggressive use of executive privilege. The hosts also discuss the Arkansas bar exam scandal and the legal implications of Trump’s new Oval Office national monument designation.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Recap of recent election results
McDonald's McRib class action lawsuit
Arkansas bar exam score tampering scandal
Oval Office designated as national monument
Rep. Massey's impeachment articles against Hegseth
Sponsor breaks
Harmeet Dillon's departure from DOJ
Other DOJ resignations and internal chaos
Todd Blanche's role and Stan Woodward's rise
Subscriber shoutouts and sponsor breaks
Broadview 6 case and DOJ litigation failures
Golf course case and deliberative process privilege
Sponsor breaks
Congressional budget crisis and impoundment
Line item veto history and standing issues
Congress suing to enforce power of the purse
Outro and final sponsor reads
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