Ep 264 — Mission Accomplished-ish
Summary
Hosts Liz Dan and Andrew Torres discuss the DOJ’s unprecedented intervention in the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, the 8th Circuit’s controversial handling of the Missouri redistricting case, and the Kennedy Center’s closure amid Trump’s naming dispute. They also analyze the 4th Circuit’s oral argument in the Comey and Letitia James cases, focusing on the legality of Lindsay Halligan’s appointment as interim U.S. Attorney.
Topics discussed
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Intro: 5th Circuit chaos and neighborhood pool
Trump's pressure on Jerome Powell and interest rates
NYT piece on judges under siege in Minnesota
DOJ intervention in Paramount-Warner Bros merger case
8th Circuit panel and Missouri redistricting appeal
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Kennedy Center closure and Trump's naming dispute
Executive privilege and Trump's dual roles
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Comey case: Halligan's authority and retroactive ratification
8th Circuit oral arguments on Section 546 interpretation
Statute of limitations and Comey's perjury charges
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Google ad tech antitrust ruling and remedies
Outro and subscriber bonus teaser
Legal disclaimer and credits
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